tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post2285857596572520412..comments2023-09-22T14:05:21.257-04:00Comments on Imprintalish: Decisions, Creativeness & FrustrationsLish @ Imprintalishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10879164396898850881noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-81679334731404142792012-01-20T17:58:21.280-05:002012-01-20T17:58:21.280-05:00Hey mama. As I read this I was thinking... "w...Hey mama. As I read this I was thinking... "why the heck do I not have your button on my sidebar..?"<br />No FLIPPN clue! So I just added it! I just love ya, & you have a fabulous blog. I don't want anything in return! Just wanted to let ya know! <br /><br />"Why do I not have a button?" Dude I should surely make a button! Good talk. Thanks Lish! Lol)<br /><br />Btw, The whole work outside or stay home thing? Girl, I have no clue. I'd say what will make you the happiest? What will be best for your family? What do you truely want to do? That's such a hard decision. Good luck hon! XoxoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650622633714884703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-79042301091696838522012-01-20T14:36:18.094-05:002012-01-20T14:36:18.094-05:00Girl.. enjoyed the read. The computer is our best...Girl.. enjoyed the read. The computer is our bestest friend and biggest enemy!! <br /><br />I'll keep swapping buttons for as long as you allow me :) And I know how much work it is, I was amen-ing as I read. Some bloggers are very selfish, while others of us are out to build a community.<br /><br />Chin up, Lish!Live Laugh Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194071653603810245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-61458199485418358062012-01-20T13:25:35.555-05:002012-01-20T13:25:35.555-05:00I'm proudly rocking your button:) There are so...I'm proudly rocking your button:) There are so many great bloggers out there who do reciprocate and I love the little community we've all created. It is frustrating when you've made the effort and then not gotten anything in return. Hopefully that situation ends up being a one time thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-65808294291588018332012-01-20T11:58:24.434-05:002012-01-20T11:58:24.434-05:00I'm not a mom (yet), but I'm recently enga...I'm not a mom (yet), but I'm recently engaged and worry - already - about how I'll feel about being a working mom when we finally do have kids. <br /><br />I'm totally guilty of looking to the computer when I'm feeling inspired. Sometimes I'm at work, and I'll make a big plan to go to Michael's after work and get creating when I get home....but then I just go straight home.<br /><br />As for those not sharing the love...I find that incredibly selfish and rude - and personally don't think they'll get very far with their own blog if that's how they want to play. <br /><br />I liked this post, a lot.Ashleyhttp://firsthomedreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-79119563257392098602012-01-20T10:54:22.075-05:002012-01-20T10:54:22.075-05:00Regarding your decision, I would just suggest that...Regarding your decision, I would just suggest that you take into account ALL the factors, not just the financial ones. When faced with the same decision myself it was very very easy for be to choose to be a working mom. I love my daughter with all my heart but my daycare-mom is amazing and I'm happy working so as long as I'm not loosing money, it was worth it for me. I need that time out in the work world very much to maintain my balance so I can better care for my daughter. My daycare mom needs that nurturing time with her kids (and now mine) to help her balance, so it works great for us.<br /><br />So when you look at all your pros and cons, remember to factor in your needs, whether they be for the draw of the work world or for more time with your child(s). Your needs are valid and important too.Kat of EmKatCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162943067947155558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-66992004587199481982012-01-20T09:24:06.612-05:002012-01-20T09:24:06.612-05:00I am so with you on the creativity thing! The inte...I am so with you on the creativity thing! The internet can provide a lot of inspiration but if I actually want to get something done, I need to get off the computer. I love reading everyone's blogs too but sometimes I think it's best to stop reading and just focus on my own blog for a day or two. It's important to take time to focus on yourself, ya know? And yeah- sponsor swapping is a lot of work! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260340890153100931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054012212459474851.post-71179093581019095022012-01-20T09:22:45.205-05:002012-01-20T09:22:45.205-05:00For me, we don't really have a choice right no...For me, we don't really have a choice right now for me not to work, but with number two on the way, that will put another kink in the finances, we have a great daycare provide who I trust 100% with the boy, and he LOVES daycare, yes there are times when we just want to stay home and can't, but both my husband and I devote the time we do have with the kid so our attention isn't focused on multiple things. As for creativity, I would totally agree with turning the computer off. When I started making my little cards I would get ideas from the internet, but mine would never look nearly as good, so I've had much more creative success doing my own thing...just wish I had more time to do it and promote it! And, as for the sponsor swappers. I noticed the same thing, I had "swapped" with someone, they didn't put my button up, I emailed them, no response, so I took theirs down. Ultimately, for me, I didn't see much success with swapping, so, until I want to invest with real money in my blog I doubt I would do it again.EMilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439151603247434219noreply@blogger.com