Bloggers Favorite Posts of 2009

I decided to choose a key word for 2010 that I think will be incredibly helpful not only to other bloggers, but to myself because I truly believe in karma and what goes around comes around.

My key word is Support.

I started blogging in 2009 and through the entire year I was supported by so many wonderful bloggers that have played a part in getting me to where I am today. They have shared knowledge, given me a virtual high five, stumbled, re-tweeted, linked, shared contests and given me opportunities and to them I owe a lot.

So as a way of giving back, I have asked some of my virtual/real-life/blogging friends to tell me their favorite post from 2009.

Musings of a Work-at-Home-Mom
"This is one of my fave posts. It still has me laughing out loud when I read it, brings me right back to that day and sums up well, my balancing act (and sometimes falls) of trying to do the work at home mom thing." Sarah Burns from The Ohana Mama

Ivey the Kung Fu Fighter
"This was the first video I posted of my baby girl. Birth of my daughter changed my life forever that is why this is my favorite post of 2009." Kelly Galvin Tirman from Kelly Tirman

The Best Dinner Rolls- Soft, Sweet Bread! , The Importance of a Demographic Survey for Your Media Kit, and Finding Faith-Believing and Reaching Out
Lori Falcon from A Cowboy's Wife and My Wooden Spoon

The Conception of 3 Kids and Us
"This is probably one of my favorite posts from last year. It was this moment in our lives that actually caused me to start my blog in the first place." Cat from 3 Kids and Us


A People's Choice
"This was not easy. But, here is my post and you will appreciate this as much or more than anyone else. I rarely ask readers to even comment on my blog never mind lend support for me on another blog or in another forum. I did though for this one time and the response was enough to keep me blogging. Because honestly, in those times (like today when my husband says, "how come you never have any comments on your blog?"), I seriously think, well, is it worth it? But, when I think about all the folks that joined in with a show of support for me during that contest, I am overwhelmed. It was awesome." Jerri Ann from Momecentric

When Tech Support Asks: What's In Your Closet?
"Oh wow. It's going to be hard to pick a favorite!!! I think this one would have to be one of my favorites..." Erica Mueller from Erica Says

Best of Moomette's Magnificents Blog Posts 2009
Cindi from Moomette's Magnificents

Elevator 13 Drama at Blissdom 09
"I have gone through many and had several that I was going to give you on organizing. But I think my funniest one and the one I got most feedback on was this one. When I was at Blissdom there were 13 of us that got stuck on an elevator for about 45 minutes. I had my flip camera handy and recorded it. Although it is one of my longer post with several videos....it is pretty funny." Sandi Jenney from Organize With Sandy


Scrunch Bottle Bib Equals Clean Sweet Babies
"My favorite blog post is Scrunch Bottle Bib Equals Clean Sweet Babies because I was able to share a product that I believe in, made by a woman entrepreneur, with my readers and with a good friend. Spending time with my friend and her baby and taking photos of them made this post even more worthwhile.

I love the photo that I used, which shows baby Layla so content. I had a blast including someone new in my blogging adventures. Since I've done this, I've asked other friends to take part, especially when young children and babies are needed for product reviews." Connie Roberts from Brain Foggles


Happy Heart Day!
"What a great idea! Here is my favorite post."
Stacie Connerty from The Divine Miss Mommy

Rich Living vs Living Rich
"I'm having a very difficult time finding a favorite post from Champagne Living. There are many that I'm attached to and others that are the reason that people come to visit. I guess that it being the beginning of the new year, my pick would be about keeping a journal, since this is the time that a lot of people begin theirs." Zipporah Sandler from Champagne Living

Abuse: My Story and why you should not give up on those that are abused
"...my story of abuse, so many people don't understand why people stay in an abusive relationship and I wanted to give insight as to what my thinking was when I was in one." Toni from A Daily Dose of Toni

Long Haul Airplane Travel with Young Kids Part1: Planning Your Flight and Jet Lag
"The post from my blog that has helped people the most is a series I did on flying long haul with young kids. It's kind of made this whole blogging experience worth it to me. Been flooded with tons of nice emails because of it." La Jolla Mom

My Mom Logic
Lisa Samples from Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1

10 Things I Predict for 2010
"here is my favorite post I did in 09. It actually was the last post of the year. Wish it would have gotten more reads. I feel so strongly about everything I said." Elizabeth Norton from The Party Planning Professor

A Call to Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs...Stop Apologizing
"My favorite post of 2009 was my call to women entrepreneurs to stop apologizing for their success. While it was on of the most popular, it was also one that inspired other posts that, in turn, inspired me!" Jessica Smith from Jessica Knows

Make Today Unexpected
"This past summer, I wanted to do a weekly series of posts about giving back. I called the campaign the Summer of Service... or SOS!" Jyl Johnson Pattee from Mom it Forward


5 Reasons This Community Makes a Difference
Jen Hinton from Jen Hinton

When Every Little Bit of Hope is Gone, Move Along
"I wrote for the tide loads of hope and blog nosh magazine is one of my best posts. it's about hope and moving on after the end of a marriage." Melissa Brodsky from Rock and Drool

Thoughts on Twitter and Military_Mom
"I typically choose to avoid any potentially controversial situations - I want everyone to feel welcome at my site. However, in this instance, I simply couldn't stay quiet. Sometimes, it is important to stand up and speak your mind, so I did."
Danielle Smith from Extraordinary Mommy

How to Make a Container to Collect Your Box Tops
"I don't really have any fantastic posts, I do mostly reviews and share photos. I plan on doing more personal blogging this year. Here is one of my favorite crafts I shared this year. Box Top holder." Kim Janocko from Crafty Mama of 4

The Top 10 Things I Have Learned Since Becoming a Dad
Buck Rogers from Buck Daddy Blog

What is Your Mom Blogger Status?
Amy Bellgardt from Mom Spark

How Do You Build Your Sandcastle? and Disciplinarian or Bad Parent
Dad of Divas

I'm Pretty Much the Worst Dad Ever!
"I'm not much of a blogger, but here's my favorite from my lifestream blog."
John Andrews from Collective Bias

The End

Jill Notkin from The Daily Grind of a Work At Home Mom

5 Tips for Working at Home for the WAHM

Melanie Edwards from Modern Mami

The Face of Hunger
Kristie from This Side of Eternity

What's Up, Hutch?
Naomi from Superdumb Supervillain

Smile
"My favorite post of 2009 was the post I began my "Smile Journey". Working with Invisalign has been amazing. I've always wanted to do something about my crooked teeth and could never afford to. Being able to realize this life long wish and sharing it with the world has been the highlight of my year." Kelly from Childhood Clothing

It's Late and Feeling Helpless
"I would have to say this one because really showed me how my my readers care and it gave me a new sense to be more open with my readers and I plan on doing that in 2010!" Melissa Garcia from Consumer Queen

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"This is the first page of the rough draft of my book. The book is about what shaped me to be the person I am today. The follow post is an exerpt from the chapters on my parent's divorce and my dad deciding that he wants to be gay." Katie B. Goode from Katie B. Goode