Not Another Mom Blogger

Not Another Mom Blogger…

My reason for starting SuburbanChicMom.com

I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog for quite some time.  Initially, I thought it would be a good creative outlet for me because I love writing. I always have. So for the last couple of years, I would draft a few blog post ideas and then put it on the back burner for months before picking it back up to start the same counterproductive cycle over and over again. 

I allowed poor time management skills, fear and the lack of courage to hold me back from going forward with my vision.  I mean I purchased the domain for my website well over a year ago, but again I became intimidated… this time by all of the intricacies involved in actually building a website.  Who Me? I can’t? No one wants to hear from another mom blogger?  Who would care to read what I have to say? All of these are negative thoughts that I allowed to seep into my mind and spirit and deter me from fulfilling my PURPOSE.

Yes, SuburbanChicMom.com is a part of my purpose.  Being a wife and a mom are two of my biggest joys. I know that I have been purposed to fulfill these roles, but what else beyond that? Well, I am glad you asked. God gifted me with a unique perspective that deserves to be shared with others.  He also gave me the gift of service to others and I know that I am called to share both of these gifts on a larger platform. That platform is SuburbanChicMom.com. 

It wasn’t until I started reminding myself of who I am and whose I am that I was able to see that this vision of starting a blog was bigger than me (and that’s why I couldn’t get away from it). I started to cast out the negative self-talk by praying, seeking God and renewing my mind daily.    Romans 12:2 says “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Moms… Life stressors in the form of post-partum depression, financial difficulties, relationship problems and job performance (among other things) will have you overwhelmed and doubting your capabilities, at times. Do not allow this. Renew your minds daily through the Word of God, by connecting with positive individuals and speaking life over yourselves!  As I step out on faith in starting SuburbanChicMom.com, I encourage all of my readers to move forward in your own purpose.  Start your business, go back to school, apply for the promotion, move the to the new location…whatever it is that God has planted within you… DO IT! He will not fail you or leave you void. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my “WHY”.  I would have been remissed if I didn’t start my blog by giving God the glory for what He has done and is doing for me.  It is my vision to share with moms across the globe practical tips to help make this mommin’ gig a little easier, but also to encourage you all to remember yourselves in the midst of your other 9 million duties and responsibilities.  Remember your likes and wants then be sure to take the time to enjoy them.  You deserve it and so much more.  Today, for me, it was simply riding to work with the windows rolled all of the way down, the sunroof open and blasting my music, after dropping the kids off at day care. The simple things.  I truly enjoyed being present in that moment. 

Written August 24, 2018