BLOG ANNIVERSARY! GRATITUDE LETTER + GIVEAWAY
Published Feb 14, 2017
Updated Jun 07, 2024
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Dear readers of Precious Core,
I hope all is well with you in this season of your life. I am really feeling thankful because I celebrate three years of blogging today! Whoop! On the 13th of February 2014, I published my first blog post.
At the time, I was only about 4 months old in the United States. I had two kids under 4 and a new environment to deal with. Somehow in the midst of it all, I created this blog.
I began publishing posts but I was very irregular. I completely stopped blogging at some point when I was pregnant with my last baby. I only picked up blogging again, months after I birthed my sweet little one. That was in May 2015. Since then I have consistently written my heart out in this space that I share with you.
This blog has been a wonderful therapy for me. It took me from being an overwhelmed stay-at-home mom to being a very fulfilled stay-at-home mom. It gave me sanity. It is because of this blog that I am able to homeschool my kids. Because of this blog, I know I will die empty. The books in me must be written, the videos must be made, the talks must be given. Each day here takes me closer to fulfilling destiny. What a sweet feeling!
But you know what? It won’t be all that if I didn’t have YOU. I am so grateful for you. Specifically for:
- Engaging on this blog from day 1, reading and offering me feedback
- Sending me emails, Facebook messages, post requests, constructive criticism/corrections or messages just to say hi
- My blogger friends who have been a huge encouragement to me, always checking my blog and inspiring me with their support and comments
- Commenting on the blog. Because your comments make this space lively, interactive and I have learned so much from them!
- Sharing about this blog with your friends and family
- Following me on social media and liking/sharing/commenting on my posts
All of these have been wonderfully motivating to me. Thank you so much!
Here are the blog stats so far…
Facebook: 7,029 fans
YouTube: 1415 subscribers
Email subscribers: 1, 618
Instagram: 660 followers
Twitter: 121 followers
This is all you! Thank you so much for letting me share the ink from my pen and the steam from my pot with you.
As I continue on this awesome blogging journey, I would like to make a few changes. Here they are:
- No more, “Here’s What’s Up”. This weekly Monday slot that mostly recounted my previous week or just random happy thoughts was fun while it lasted. I have written it for over a year! I would like to switch things up a little bit and keep Monday mornings for a “pen-speaking” post. Now, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t gist you if there’s something up. I definitely will write that in my diary but it won’t necessarily be on Monday morning.
- Fridays are for videos. Before now, I chose to upload a new video and publish the complimenting recipe post on Saturday mornings but it has been tough keeping up with that. I’ll like to move that to Friday instead so I get that done before it’s Saturday.
That’s it for the changes!
Now the Giveaway!
I sincerely wish I could give something to every one of you to show how grateful I am. On the last giveaway, I really wanted every person who entered to get $50 but I’m not that rich O woman. As the ministry grows I will give more because share I must.
Today I am giving away $50 to a reader in any part of the world. To enter, leave a comment below telling us why you visit this blog. The winner will be randomly chosen and announced next Monday.
Let’s get commenting!
P.S. Because today is special, I am moving the next part of my “minimalism series” to next Tuesday.
Happy bloggervesary Precious! It warms my heart to see how happy and fulfilled your blog makes you, that’s amazing. I read your blog because I get a very comfy vibe from your posts and you as a person. You come across as very sweet and warm and I admire that. Here’s to more years of blogging success! xx
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Thanks so much, Demi!!
Happy Blogiversary!! Lol.
I love this blog because your recipes are so easy to follow and quick to make and the foods retain their traditional aspect.
You are articulate, give simple directions and you make everyone feel like they can do it.
I finally succeeded at 4 recipes I previously failed at. Keep up with the good work. Much love!! Q
Hi Q,
This makes me so happy! 4 recipes! God is good.
Thanks for sharing, dear.
You also have a heartwarming and humble way of writing. xx
Thank you! Thank you!!
Happy anniversary Precious!!! Wishing you many more beautiful blogging years. You’ve come so far and you’ll go far by God’s grace ๐
Your blog is amazing like that! Sometimes in traffic, your posts sitting in my email are my go to. Your food posts are too tempting though. *rolls eyes.
And thank you for being such amazing support! I always enjoy reading from you.
May God continue to grow our blogs for His glory.
Congratulations Ma’am. I totally share in your joy and celebrate with you. Cheers to better and better contents, many ‘good and supportive followers and subscribers’, strength, more wisdom, insight most of all direction. May God bless you and all that is yours. Amen.
I stumbled across your blog 3 weeks or a month ago, you posted “the minimalist wardrobe”; sincerely I was awed that I had to comment(which is practically unlike me)and then for every new post, I just loved on them. You are a relatable,inspirational, humble, versatile and God-loving blogger; I do admire you. I pray you never lose your focus, and when I summon the courage to start blogging, I’ll really love you to mentor ‘moi’.
Thanks for your inspiring posts.
Thanks for your yummy recipes.
Thanks for being you.
All the best ma’am.
Amen, amen and amen!
Thanks so much, Tosan!
About blogging – just start and allow yourself to grow. Please send me a link when you begin your blog.
Hope to see more of you, dear.
Hi Madam Precious, it’s not been long since i started reading your blogs but i must confess that they have been quiet inspiring and encouraging. I am so glad i found them, i just wish to encourage u to write more. i wish u the very best and more inspiration from the our God of all wisdom. More powers to your elbow in Jesus name, keep doing the good work. Thank u so much
You have certainly encouraged me, Belinda. So glad you found me.
Thank you immensely, dear.
Hi Precious,
I came across your blog through SDK blog and has been one of you fan but hardly comment. I am also on the list of email and you tube subscriber. I visit your blog because you make cooking very simple and fun. I downloaded your Eru soup and peanut burger snack from you tube some days ago and was wowed on easy and simple it is to make peanut burger.
Happy Anniversary
Oh Eby, thanks for your kind words!
Glad to hear of the success with the peanut burger.
Thank you for being a subscriber!
Happy Blogiversary Precious! You already know how much I enjoy your posts from the comments I leave lol. I think I found your blog from a comment you left on another. Many more years to come.
Okay, so I’m entering the giveaway with faith.
I visit Precious Core because it’s your core. Lol, I kid. I visit because your posts are super relatable and there’s something about the way you write that puts your personality into it. Your blog is a prototype lifestyle blog-food, faith, relationship/marriage, parenting, life in itself. Your faith posts are so inspiring and like I said once, you keep it real! And your food posts are amazing, you made my yam porridge game to come back stronger and better. Bottomline is that your posts are not abstract and you make Christianity sweet. Many more beautiful posts and years. Amen. xx
P.S : My Favourite on the blog has to be the minimalist series.
High five on the yam porridge game, sweetie!
You are such an encouragement. Thank you for always visiting!
you are so awesome and humble. thanks for all the foodies. Blessing to your entire family and to your pots!!
Thanks so much, Adele! God bless.
Happy Anniversary Precious dearie!!
God’s blessings.
Thank you, Tamie dear!