Comments on 5 Vinez Monkeys: Too Much PR in Mom Blogging?

I addressed something similar on my blog today. I ...

2009-07-16T20:50:16.570-04:00

I addressed something similar on my blog today. I got my first-ever sponsor and had to really consider if this is the road down which I want to go. I'm fortunate that the sponsor is a company which I believe can benefit moms (i.e. my readers) and one I use myself, so I feel good about it. I have visited some blogs that are all PR, and I don't stay. I see PR the same as a commercial on a TV show; so long as it's not all "commercials" then I think it is a great business opportunity for both parties.

I think if it's your blog, you can blog about what...

2009-07-16T16:30:21.843-04:00

I think if it's your blog, you can blog about whatever you want. And, good for you for being swamped? Would you like another red bull in the mail?

I agree with Martha that blogging is something dif...

2009-07-16T14:05:55.143-04:00

I agree with Martha that blogging is something different for each person. I enjoy reading about your reviews and giveaways. I think it's important to support small, mom-owned business and love hearing about new ones so thanks for that!
I also love reading about other moms experiences and knowing that if my child won't sleep through the night I'm not alone! It's comforting and sometimes very helpful to read about how other moms handle things and it's fun to read the many funny stories that moms have to share.
So, I enjoy both personal and PR blogs and I hope you have a great vacation!

I think blogging is something different for each p...

2009-07-16T13:29:25.483-04:00

I think blogging is something different for each person and finding the right balance is key. I am so sorry about your scare, ugh, such a drag. I enjoy your reviews and giveaways, and sharing your challenges and joys. Best to you and I grew up in Cincy, Go Musketeers!

I don't have any PR cause I don't know how to get ...

2009-07-16T13:10:43.565-04:00

I don't have any PR cause I don't know how to get any so all mine are personal or blogging about your (other bloggers) giveaways. Being sinck I don't get there to write more like I'd like to and I like both parts of the blogging , PR expecially when I'm shown sites I always wanted to find but didn't know they were there LOL and learning other people's take on life etc. I think You need to decide what percentage of each is right for you. I'm a sweepaholic so I'll be visiting either way.

I really think that if you use two separate blogs ...

2009-07-16T12:31:17.677-04:00

I really think that if you use two separate blogs (one for personal stuff and one for PR stuff) then it really isn't an issue at all. I have been thinking lately of starting up a blog that focuses on Christian products and it would be completely separate from my personal blog. I think that just makes it easier. The people who want to read about your life (family, friends, etc.) can stick with the personal one and the people who want to read reviews about products and enter giveaways can read the other one.

Nicely said, I enjoy your take on it. I really rea...

2009-07-16T12:20:45.810-04:00

Nicely said, I enjoy your take on it. I really really have nothing against taking vaca, it's blackmail I kinda object to.

Connie

I really enjoyed this post! But wanted to let you...

2009-07-16T10:45:03.503-04:00

I really enjoyed this post! But wanted to let you know that the PR Blackout was never a call for ALL mom bloggers to shun PR. It was more about some of us who are feeling the strain to take some time out. I'll be participating and if it's not right for you - don't. There's no right or wrong side to be in. And yes, I would love to hear about your dinner with well behaved kids...it gives me hope for mine!