Monday 16 March 2015

Week 4 on the #40daybloggingchallenge

This week has continued to be a tough one for me bit despite any personal issues I have stuck with my lent challenge and tried to turn some negativity into positivity even if it's just towards others. So here's the great bloggers that featured:




Day 15

Started the week off with Lisa over at mummascribbles

This blogger is one that has to be on your list to connect with; her parenting posts are fantastic and she's always sharing the difficulties of being a working mum. I have no idea how she does it but she seems to do brilliantly. If you're looking for a new Linky to be a part of then she's your girl with her fabulous Twinkly Tuesday. Her whole attitude is positive which always comes through in her writing, comments and tweets; such a lovely lady to connect with.

Day 16

This day featured aNoviceMum over at adventuresofanovicemum

I'm ashamed to say that although I follow her and her fabulous blog that I haven't spent enough time to connect with her; a mistake that I won't make again. Her parenting posts ooze the warmth and positivity that she provides in everything else. She is passionate about breastfeeding which you'll see when you visit her blog. However; the most breathtaking part is her photos which captures some beautiful moments. This blogger, again, is one to connect with as she'll turn any low mood to a happy one. The best part for me is that she's a south east UK blogger as well, which is definitely a comforting thought to know that locally there's someone like this from the community around!

Day 17

I chose to feature Vicky over at singlemotherahoy

It's difficult to pinpoint exactly where her blog is situated as she posts about everything. One thing is for sure though is that she has still left her stamp in the blogging community. Vicky is another blogger who is great for her Linkys and you'll find her with the tag for #archiveday. The one thing that stands out for me is her podcasts; the show casing of a vocalised log is great they're not only interesting but always informative, thought provoking and helpful. Her parenting posts are great; posts that I can always relate to being a single parent.

Day 18

Today featured one of my favourites. Nat over at diaryofanunexpectantmother.blogspot.co.uk

I know we are not meant to have favourites, as I say most weeks, but we all do even if we don't admit to it. Natalie provides excellent parenting posts exploring the highs and lows of it; always the first to admit that she struggles with aspects although its clear from the outside what a fantastic job she does. Fantastic blogger and brilliant Mum, a blogger that shouldn't be over looked. She will always make time for you and say hi something that I am incredibly thankful for.

Day 19

I chose M_Mummy_ over at misunderstoodmummy.blogspot.co.uk

She is another blogger that I admit to not spending enough time with but am so pleased that I took the time to feature her in my challenge. Her blog, like her, is incredible; a fantastic blogger and Mum even if she doesn't always see it herself.  She is another blogger to show you the highs and lows of parenting but for me these are not the posts that stand out. Her personal posts that show her at the best and worst are fantastic and nothing but open and honest; it's difficult not to like this lovely lady when she opens up like she does. I will definitely be making more time for her and something that I suggest that you do too.

Day 20

This blogger I am sure you all know well but is one that I wanted to feature nonetheless.

Kim over at northumberlandmam.blogspot.co.uk

Kim is some sort of super blogging machine! Her posts are varied and it looks like she has her hands for with her lovely girls. The biggest thing though is how she joins in with so many Linkys! It doesn't matter which one and she's there! this is the least of it though! Last month I took the challenge to read and comment on 150 post a week. (A challenge that wasn't as difficult as I thought once I started) but to my surprise everywhere I went she had already been and read and left a comment; nothing but sheer dedication. So I say to you guys this go check her out and see how its done; not only a fantastic mummy and blogger but a great one to connect with as she will always make time to read, comment or tweet you about your posts!


So that's this weeks round up of the challenge; this week has also brought me to my half way mark. I think it's going well as I am loving sharing some positivity where I feel slightly depleted but also the response from others who are discovering all the bloggers featured. Don't forget to click on the links within the day of each and make sure you're following everyone!

So until next time.....




16 comments:

Kim Carberry said...

Aww! Thank you for the mention!

Ashley Beolens said...

Another great collection Martyn :)

Natalie Streets said...

I actually felt a tear come to my eye as I read what you wrote about me. As you well know it's not often people tell you that you're doing well. So thank you :-)

I'll be sure to check out the other wonderful bloggers featured too. Xx

Single Mother Ahoy said...

What a lovely post, thank you so much for mentioning me!

Unknown said...

How have I missed this?? Such a great idea and lovely collection x

Martyn Kitney said...

No problem. Happy to feature you.

Martyn Kitney said...

Thanks for commenting Ashley! Glad you agree!

Martyn Kitney said...

No problem Natalie! Meant every word and if we can't celebrate each other then who can we!

Martyn Kitney said...

No problem Vicky! Was a pleasure to feature you!

Martyn Kitney said...

It's easily missed so no worries. Catch up with the others as there's been some great bloggers featured throughout!

Marina said...

Thanks for sharing, going to visit them all :)

Martyn Kitney said...

Awesome! Happy to help if it means you find new bloggers too.

Unknown said...

You're one amaze-balls of a person, you that! Thanks so much for featuring me and so many others ... for promoting our blogs to your audience ... for your thoughtful, kind and honest words ... for focusing on building others up even when you might be feeling low ... for being such a blessing.

I think I'm following all you featured, but I'll check to make sure and I'll come back later in the week to click through to their blog.

How did you manage 150 posts in a week? I'd really like to know.

Thanks so very much ... very, very, very much .... :-) Have a fab day as you continue your brilliant challenge. I hope things ease up on the personal front. I'll be reading the links you tweeted me this week too.

Martyn Kitney said...

Not a problem!! Really was happy to. And as I said I'm sorry I don't come and visit your blog more bit I will from now on. Loved it.
The 150 posts a week was easy once I had a routine. Pick 7 from the twitter feed per day.Then choose two people to back read their blogs (say there's 5 posts from the previous week) a day that's 20 a day. 140 a week. Then the twitter ones to top you up. Once routine had set in it was easy.

Candace said...

A couple of these blogs I already read, the others that I don't Im off to take a look.

Thanks for this lovely round up of bloggers.

Martyn Kitney said...

That's ok! No problem I'm really liking my round ups and the challenge! Hope you find some good blogs to read in the list.