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Tadpoles and Mud Puddles first blog-iversary!  I feel like the year has flown by, learned a lot, and have met some amazing people.  Thank you so much for all your support! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading and would love to hear from you.  

If you have a chance to fill out this simple survey.  I’d love to learn more about you.  

 

Here are a few highlights of the year:

We’ve managed to post 46 times this year.  There’s been some travel, lots of activities, and recipes.  My toddler is finally potty trained and learning a lot. He loves puzzles and reading books and free time on his kindle.  We’re on the lookout for fun new things to do and cool stuff to try.

I am completely honored to have received not one but three Liebster award nomination.  This award is based on the nomination from another blogger.  My introverted-self hates to be the center of attention so having these three ladies nominate it’s honestly amazing.  Thank you so much. Check out the nomination post. Maggie at From Toddler to Traveler, Raina at Eye See Scarlett, and Rachelle from The Plentiful Cup.

My favorites

I’ve met some awesome blogging moms this year.  There are some many good ideas out there and these ladies are some of my favorites.  

As a mom finding ways to stretch the dollar is very much necessary.   So Meghan’s blog The Fabulously Frugal Mom is my go-to spot to find great deals.  Not only that but she’s been my Facebook stalker 🙂 liking or commenting on just about everything I post.

For a pile of great education ideas, I love Toddlers at Play with Veronika.  She’s always got great ideas for quiet play.  I wish mine would try out more of her awesome ideas.  

KrisBeeMama with Kristine has plenty for parenting, life with babies and toddlers, budgeting and DIY ideas.  Save money with her weekly meal planning template here.

Kim with This Mama Needs Chocolate.  She’s got tons of ideas for family, self-care, and crafts.  Her awesome idea for mother’s day was featured here for mother’s day.

If you’re going to check out Disneyland check out Practically Perfect Meg by Megan.  She’s got great things with motherhood, beauty, fitness, holidays and book reviews.   

Travel Plus Family by Tara is all about traveling with family.   She’s a travel consultant too so if you’re looking for the Pacific coast check in with her.  Join her facebook group if you’re a blogger.    

Flossie at Super Mom Hacks has piles of great tips, tricks and parenting hacks to help you on your parenting journey. 

There’s an awesome ultimate guide for starting a blog at The Coffee Mom from Jessi.  She has a great facebook group for bloggers too.  And check out her motherhood, family-friendly recipes and frugal living posts.  

 

What’s coming after our first blog-iversary?

I’ve decided to start guest posting and offering guest post spots.  Which means new perspectives and new content for you. I’m also looking for sponsors.  You will get my honest opinion on all the products we try out. No positive only posts.  

I’d also really appreciate anyone who can spend a few minutes and fill out my survey.  It’s meant to give me an idea of who’s out here reading. Or you can email me at tadpolesandmudpuddles@gmail.com I answer all emails personally.