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Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:02:54 +0000

[...] know how Amber at Strocel.com manages her time, but how do the rest of you do [...]

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:27:56 +0000

I certainly haven’t been able to balance it yet, but I sneak in my online time when kids are busy/sleeping/with daddy and mostly after bedtime at night.

I never used to be a night owl, but social media has made me into one! I do take 30-60 minutes during quiet time/naps during the day to blog because I really enjoy it. It’s my ‘me’ time now and with Twitter I love connecting to other people and finding new blogs.
.-= Rebecca´s last post ..Halloween – Boo! =-.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:09:12 +0000

Sometimes I feel like my addiction is to wasting time. Seriously, though, I agree that it is about prioritizing. And I am glad that you are able to prioritize it: your posts are always fresh, fun and make me think.

I am nowhere as dedicated as you, but keep hoping to be able to find the key to getting there. Until then, I’ll keep enjoying your blog.
.-= Gayle´s last post ..Maternity Leave =-.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:12:42 +0000

Thanks Amber for replying! To tell the truth, after reading your post and the comments, I feel SOOO disorganized! From what I understand, social networking seems to be for many people a way of maximising traffic to their own blogs, which brings up the question of the reasons for blogging (love of it vs feedback) .-= Francesca´s last post ..Family bike rides =-.

By: Sandie Barrie

Sandie Barrie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:22:36 +0000

I have just self-published a book on time management that you and your readers may find of interest. It is especially written for moms and grandmoms who want to find more of their time. The book is called Find Your Time: Assess, Plan, Do, Check, Review. Or join me on my new blog at http://findyourtime@wordpress.com. See ya and keep up the good work you are doing. Please let me know if you have any ideas of how I might help you find your time. Sandie

By: Lady M

Lady M — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:53:46 +0000

I like what you said about “This time right now is really short. My kids will grow up.” I’m making choices to pass up some things that I’d love to do – but I know it won’t always be like this and I don’t want to miss the extra snuggles from the little ones.
.-= Lady M´s last post ..The Photo Dilemma =-.

By: abbie

abbie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:16:03 +0000

It’s all about the weekends! I have a hard time getting posts up on weekdays, so I take my pictures and edit them on weekends, so I know what I’m going to post about and am ready to go. It usually works at the start of the work week, but then by Wednesday or so I’m totally off track. Friday night and Saturday I get back on track. And rainy days help, too.

I definitely don’t get to post as much as I would like, though, and I’m sure it will only decrease when the baby comes.
.-= abbie´s last post ..Made from Scratch =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:23:39 +0000

Like you, I use google reader to get to all the blogs I read in one spot. I quit using twitter for networking bc I wasn’t getting an traffic on my blog from twitter. I organized my bookmarks so that I can systematically go through the social networks I use and post my blog/link there, connect with other bloggers, reciprocate stumbles, comments, etc.

If someone comments on my blog, I’ll go over and comment on theirs. If someone joins my fan page, I’ll join theirs. I write in the morning when the kids are gone, then exercise. The house isn’t as clean anymore. The marriage is something we have to really be conscious of how conscious we are or are not with it and family and life.

It’s a juggling act but I can’t imagine myself doing anything other than writing. So it’s in my best interest to find the most efficient way to write, network, parent and have sex. Oh, wait. Skip that last part. That was TMI.
.-= Amy´s last post ..Think of Me as Steven Covey’s Go-To Girl =-.

By: Jennifer Tankersley

Jennifer Tankersley — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:25:26 +0000

I can identify with almost everything you said there. Great post! I have 3 children, and I am working outside the home so it is important that I devote the rest of my time to my family and then my website and blogs. I am super busy, but I love it! ALL of it!! I’m going to do it while I’m young(ish). Stopped by here from Twitter.

Jen
.-= Jennifer Tankersley´s last post ..list of common sayings about money =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Like you, I use google reader to get to all the blogs I read in one spot. I quit using twitter for networking bc I wasn't getting an traffic on my blog from twitter. I organized my bookmarks so that I can systematically go through the social networks I use and post my blog/link there, connect with other bloggers, reciprocate stumbles, comments, etc.If someone comments on my blog, I'll go over and comment on theirs. If someone joins my fan page, I'll join theirs. I write in the morning when the kids are gone, then exercise. The house isn't as clean anymore. The marriage is something we have to really be conscious of how conscious we are or are not with it and family and life.It's a juggling act but I can't imagine myself doing anything other than writing. So it's in my best interest to find the most efficient way to write/network/parent and have sex. Oh, wait. Skip that last part. That was TMI.