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Helping people
This is really what makes all the work worthwhile. I love when I get comments from people who have been able to make healthy eating choices because of my recipes or are encouraged by my spiritual posts. And I love hearing from people who take the time to tell me a little about themselves and their situations. Putting imaginary faces to my audience helps me stay grounded about why I really am doing this whole blogging thing. It’s about the people, and ultimately it’s about glorifying God.
Doing product reviews/giveaways
Getting (free) stuff in the mail to review and give away is a lot of fun, I’m not gonna lie. It’s one of the things I like to call #bloggerperks. Mutually beneficial to both me and the sponsor (they get a lot of traffic because of the giveaway), and fun for my readers (especially the ones who win), it’s a win-win-win situation.
Having an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast
“You’re eating chocolate cake for breakfast?” “I have to photograph this single-serve brownie for my cookbook. It’s work-related.” #bloggerperks
Okay, so I’d probably eat dessert for breakfast even if I wasn’t a food blogger.
Design, photography, and writing
Blogging is a creative outlet for me. I enjoy photography and design work, and I get to put those skills to good use on my blog. I’m not so great with the tech aspect of things, but that’s when I have Google and video tutorials to rescue me. I even get to do some writing. While I don’t consider myself a great writer, I enjoy soapboxing on occasion. My blog gives me a platform to do that.
Working from home
Yes, blogging has actually become my job. I do work part-time doing some horse-related stuff, but most of my job is blogging. I love it because I can work from home and be sorta-kinda flexible with my schedule. I say sorta-kinda because it’s gotten to take up enough time that I can only take off for so long, but I do still have the final say about when I can take off and when I can’t.
Bonus: Relationships
I’ve formed many friendships with people I wouldn’t have known without my blog. That’s priceless.
Kristen Baisley says
Okay Briana, I did it. I jumped into the pool and started a blog. I am SUCH a newb, but thankful for your encouragement and all of these great articles to read to encourage me and give helpful advice. Thank you for being a blessing and encouragement.
Briana Thomas says
Awesome! Heading over there right now to check it out!
Victoria M says
Since you said you like to hear a little about your blog readers I’ll introduce myself. I’m a 21-year-old girl who loves nutrition and eating healthy. I live with my grandparents to help them, so I don’t do the majority of the cooking (Gma does). I’ve been doing THM for about two years now. Gma is also pretty health conscious, so most of the meals are on plan though there are more crossovers than I’d like. But that’s part of living here. I haven’t tried very many of your recipes, but sometimes I’ve gotten ideas and implemented them as was feasible.
Briana Thomas says
Hi Victoria! Thanks for introducing yourself! I’ve done the whole “living with the grandparents” thing too while working out of state for a couple of summers. Thankfully, like yours, my grandma is into healthy eating, but I can identify with the crossovers. 😛