July 1st is a big day! I have two birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday, Canada! And Happy Birthday to This West Coast Mommy!
One year ago today I hit Publish on my first post and officially launched This West Coast Mommy. Back then, I had no idea where it would take me or whether I’d even stick with it. One year and 380 posts later, here we are! This blog has grown so much in the last year, thanks to the long suffering support of my family, their willingness to pose for photo after photo, support and mentoring from my fellow bloggers, and most of all thanks to you, dear reader.
I’ve learned a lot about HTML, CSS, URLs, SEO, PR, FB, SU, IG, DMs, PMs, and a whole host of abbreviations. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some wonderful companies, some large and some small, and I’ve especially loved using my influence to showcase small and WAHM (oh, another abbreviation!) Canadian businesses. I’ve enjoyed reviewing new products and being able to share my thoughts and impressions with a larger audience.
My goal for the next year is to attend a blogger conference and meet in person some of the wonderful bloggers that I’ve gotten to know online. I want to continue growing my blog and developing my voice and my storytelling. I want to keep working on my photography skills, and I will finally build that light box.
But today my family and I will just enjoy the day together. I hope all of my Canadian friends have the chance to do the same!
Thank You to My Readers!
In celebration of my blogiversary and Canada Day, I have a little giveaway to thank my wonderful readers for your ongoing support. I want to treat one of you to some Starbucks! Don’t like coffee or don’t have a store near you? The winner can choose to receive their gift via PayPal instead.
Enter to win in the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada, 18+. Entries will be verified.
Donβt forget to check out my other open giveaways in the sidebar!
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Canada Day!
“Chocolate Cupcake, Birthday Cupcakes” (text added) by eejaehee is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Disclosure: This is a self-sponsored giveaway. Prizing will be fulfilled by This West Coast Mommy.
My daughter, 10, sent some of her poems in to a magazine and they published one!
Cool! She must be so proud!
Only three more work weeks till I’m on my summer vacation.
My new baby slept for 7 hours last night!
Happy 4th of July
I just got a new bed set..
I’m leaving on vacation in a few days.
My hubby got a promotion at work
My daughter turned 14 and my other daughter will be 26 in a few days
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We just finished putting in a new front door, putting in two upstairs interior doors and drywalling the entire living room! I am excited to continue getting stuff done!
Wow! That’s a lot of work. Congrats!
My son passed grade 3
My good news of the day was that it was super slow for the holiday so work was an easy day and double pay!!
my good news is it’s friday! its the start of a weekend!
I made jam today and it turned out great. (my first time making it)
My first baby (a girl) is due August 13th! It’s really coming up fast, I’m so excited! (and totally nervous about labor + delivery!)
Ooh, exciting! Wishing you a smooth delivery and healthy baby!
Just came home after seeing an awesome fireworks show
We spent good quality family time at the beach having a picnic and BBQ for Canada Day.
My good news ~ my husband picked up some extra work this week, so our budget won’t be quite so tight this month. Yay!
we are taking our first family vacation next month!
Hi! My seven year old boxer boy Neo had his half-yearly check-up yesterday and he’s in excellent health. That’s great news!! Thank-you!
Our younger son will be finishing his RCMP depot course
soon. Will be there in Regina to watch the parade of the
new Mounties. Also, he will be getting married soon.too.
You must be so proud of him. Congrats!
I have a beautiful awesome family
My son got the part of Anthony is Sweeney Todd at a local theater!
My daughter is in big girl underwear and a big girl bed – craziness!
It didn’t rain and we got to go to the beach!
My husband got the job he wanted!
I just found out that I won a new KitchenAid Artisan mixer.
I lost weight recently after working out everyday!
finally got a decent nights sleep last night
One of my dear friends has just discovered she is expecting, so now we are pregnant pals π
LOL, fun!
In 3 days my 3 youngest children and will be on our way to visit my Mom for the summer in Seattle!
My oldest son brought his marks way up this term to finish out 8th grade as an A student
My good news is that I finally talked my guy into taking us to DISNEYLAND. Woot woot! π
Wow! Exciting news! Can’t wait to go when my kids are a bit older.
my second grandson is due in September!!
woke up to find that the tropical storm had missed us
I lost 5 lbs in the last month through yoga
My inlaws just gave us a car!
My son is turning 18 this summer and he has turned out to be a gentle and sesitive to others young man I am so proudof him.
Good work, mama!
I have been having a lot of good days lately.
We went to a luau/crawfish boil with some dear friends and our little girl got to go ‘swimming’ for the first time (in the pool with mommy. The moments and pictures are priceless. <3
were buying a house! π super excited since its our first!
my son will be coming home soon
I’m maintaining my current weight.
My garden is flourishing with all the rain…and sun.
My father just survived a stroke, and is recovering well! Thank you for this chance!
Happy to hear he’s okay and getting better.
Thank you so much!!!
My good news is that I lost 10 pounds!
We’re celebrating this month, too! Our daughter is turning one!!
My good news is that my husband and I celebrated 11 years of marriage on July 6th!
I am a new aunt, and met my niece last week
Congratulations!
I just got over strep throat!
I bought my first truck.