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.
I got a small raise at work.
I just sold my old VHS tape rewinder! That’s $10 for groceries!
LOL, I remember those! I’m surprised you got $10. I’d sell my old VCR for that. π Woo hoo!
My blog 1 year anniversary was July 5th π Happy Blogiversary to both of us!
Happy Blogiversary, Cathy! π
I was able to see a family member for the first time in several years just recently.
I only have 8 weeks left until baby arrives and have 3 small things to get!
Congrats! Happy Birthday to This West Coast Mommy!
The good news is that hubby received two job offers!
spend the day with my family!!
I was able to go to the beach today.
I’m visiting my family!
Our new washing machine was finally delivered today. π
I won a great gift certificate for the Brick.
Congrats! Free furniture rocks!
I am expecting to be a Grandma someday soon, but right now I am loving just being Auntie Denise!
Some good news went to the dentist and no cavities π
It’s a beautiful morning…the sun is shining, the birds are singing.
I won a $100 Choice Hotel GC from a sweepstakes I entered.
my 9 week old started rolling over today
Riley Blake repinned a pin that I made on Pinterest. Sadly, that really made my day, lol.
π Neat! They’ve got nice designs.
I get to hold my baby while he naps…right now!
My oldest son has been at camp all week – with no phone calls – I finally get to see him tomorrow!!!
Samantha D
My daughter got straight A’s on her report card.
Hubby came home from his work trip today!
I’m celebrating 20 years of marriage soon!
I had my baby girl!! (And my 3 boys got a sister!!)
Congratulations on your newest addition! That’s going to be one lucky little girl with all those big brothers looking out for her (until high school, then she’s going to hate it!).
We visited Canada for the first time a week ago! Loved it and saw Niagara falls and Missassauga.
I just had my first baby boy after miscarried and having been trying to get pregnant for 4 years! Thank You for asking! I appreciate it!
Congratulations! I love hearing wonderful news like that!
Thank You So Much π
My nephew has had intractable seizures for most of his life and his new medication has been working in the past week and he has been much better!
I had surgery yesterday after spending over 5 years in pain. I finally got a doctor to listen to me! They found and removed the problem. I can’t wait to get back to having a life again π
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
we are buying our first house this summer
I leave for vacation in 6 days!!!!
Today, the good news is that it’s been raining all day and we have just relaxed!! Not enough days like that.
we were recently panicking because my fiance lost his job (location closing) but our good news is that he was able to find a new job starting the day after he loses his old one
Great timing! Congrats to you and your fiance!
thankyou
I won a $450 Nordstrom gift card!
I get to move up to a new position at work within the next few weeks after only being here for two months!
small raise at work.
My good news is that although I didn’t lose any weight this week, I didn’t gain it either.
Signed up for a run disney event!
Good luck!
Was just outside with the kids & watched my son ride his bike unassisted for the first time. Pure joy in his eyes….. priceless. π
Wow! What a great “first”! So great that you were there to see it. π