blogging Archives - RachelSwirl

Happy Sixth Blogversary

by RachelSwirl February 10, 2022

And just like that, I’ve been blogging for six years straight. So much has changed since I first chose a domain name and first began navigating my way around the features and functions of WordPress, yet it doesn’t feel as if it’s been all that long since I first pressed ‘publish’ and shared posts with the public. Whilst Id originally intended to document the ups and downs of parenting, I soon found my posts expanded to touch upon topics such as lifestyle, decor, house and home, photography, World issues, day-to-day updates, and even review writing. Though I often worry that …

Why You Should Keep A Morning & Night-Time Journal

by RachelSwirl November 9, 2021

When we hear the word “journal” or “diary” our minds can often drift back to when we were at school, and we used to write daily entries about our latest crush. While this is a valid excuse for keeping a diary, it is not the only reason to do so. You can find that keeping a journal can make a massive difference to your life as you get older as well. In fact, there are a number of benefits you can gain by keeping your own diary and writing in it every morning and night. So, with that being said, …

Blogging Mundane Over Madness

by RachelSwirl September 25, 2019

Each week I take J to his drum lessons and while he’s busy with his beats, I sit and occupy myself with reading, browsing the tinterweb or flicking through Facebook. It’s half an hour per week, where I’m forced to sit still and to keep myself otherwise occupied whilst remaining quiet in the corner. I occasionally use this time to draft out a blog post, such as this evening for example. I’ve not a whole lot to share nor a massive amount to report upon, life at present is a regular routine and though it may seem boring to some, …

Happy 3rd Blog Birthday

by RachelSwirl February 10, 2019

Three years ago, I began a rather interesting online journey in the form of a blog. Never for a second did I imagine than my writing would be anything other than a hobby, three years later though I have made a whole group of new friends, have met some incredible people and I have experienced some amazing opportunities all thanks to being a blogger. What is a blogger? I’m not entirely sure. I may have spent the past three years sharing posts online, but as far as I’m concerned, I’m just a girl with a laptop that likes to share …

Protecting Your Family’s Privacy While Blogging

by RachelSwirl January 28, 2019

It is the conflict that underlies any family bloggers life, how much to discuss and disclose publicly and how much to keep back. You want to create content that is engaging and relevant to your readers, but you also want to protect the privacy of your family, especially that of your children. Luckily, there are some methods that can help you navigate this fine line. Read on to find out what they are. Don’t use your kid’s names. One of the most important things you can do as a family blogger, as http://beckyandpaula.com recommends, is to make sure that your …