to split or not to split…that is the question.
this blog started as an online journal for me and my husband, for our grandparents, and our kids, to keep the grandparents updated with their milestones that they’re not here to see and a memory keepsake for the kids since they won’t remember these times now. so i write some personal stuff in it naturally and i have this mindset that no one really reads my blog but now i’m debating whether to split the blog to have one sewing blog and another for a family blog. the sewing blog will be open to public for sure but i haven’t decided if i’ll have my family blog be public or private yet. i worry about the privacy of my kids(is it bad and dangerous that i’m posting pictures of them online?), i feel like i have many readers who are interested in my sewing ventures more than my family happenings, and i just want to keep a one solid blog where readers will be interested in all the posts of my blog instead of little exerpts, does that make sense? i think the blog will be more successful if it was just a sewing blog? so that’s where i’m at now.
do you like how the blog is now or would you have it just be a sewing blog?
Bailey Family says
Sarah, I have been following your blog for a little while now. I first started looking because I saw one of your projects on UCreate. I have a few favorite blogs and yours is one of my favorites. I love the creative things you do with clothes, and I also love being updated on what's going on in your life. So, if you did decide to switch to 2 different blogs, I personally would be sad, but I would also understand.
Love, Heather
Nora Rose says
Started reading your blog for the sewing, but I love the family updates because I love procrastinating/reading about other people. I do agree that it might be dangerous to post too much information. I would definitely understand if you decided to split them!
Jacqueline says
I began reading your blog because of your really creative sewing projects. That is what has kept me along, and honestly I don't really read the family posts very often. I will continue to read though whichever way you decide.
Amanda @ Heart Tree Home says
Personally, I come for the sewing posts, but it's your blog and I'll sift through the posts as necessary to find the ones I want…
Abby says
I had two blogs for a while and it wore me out. I prefer one blog that displays all of me. I like the combo you've got going on this one. Your such a fashionista and I love it. I also like seeing your family pics. Your daughters are beautiful.
Katie says
I have two blogs, one for BYU Style and one just for my personal life, and I love it. Plus, I love getting to design two different blogs. So, my vote is split it up… you seem like you handle one more than fine, so having two wouldn't be hard. It could also help your sewing ventures grow. PS If you do decide on splitting the blogs, I make blogsites for businesses and I would make yours for free for some sewing lessons … π
steph nelsen says
i enjoy your blog as is, but also see your point about wanting to protect your children. that motherly instinct is there for a reason. though i would miss reading about the stories of you fun girl and their cute sense of style. i have a recently turned four year old so that age group is a favorite of mine. they are just so entertaining. i would still read your and enjoy a strictly sewing blog : )
Kelly says
one of the reasons i love your blog is seeing your cute little girls grow up! they are so cute and i genuinely am interested in everything you post! family, random ramblings, sewing, everything!
i prefer the blog the way it is, but i would understand if you decided to split.
Nani says
I started reading you blog because of your family posts and then got really interested in the sewing. I am a mommy blogger so I understand your concern about your children's privacy so it all comes down to what you are comfortable with showing/posting.
Lily says
I've been pondering the same sort of thing, having two blogs; one for crafts, one for my personal stuff.
In your case, I think you could still include family type moments in your sewing posts without being overly personal… I've read a few blogs who manage this fairly well.
Good luck choosing (I know that I'm still debating)!!!
sadie says
I found your blog via a sewing poject, but I loved that I was able to take a peek into your life too.
I have a mainly craft blog, and while I talk a bit about family life, I do protect it too. I talk about my daughter, but have never named her and only shown photos of her if her face is obscured or hidden. My reasons for doing this are simply because over the years I have come across some less than savoury charcters, and I didn't want them to know details about my daughter. Also, it's MY choice if I write about things that affect me, but that doesn't mean I have the right to share private things about my daughter. In the future she might hate that. She might hate the internet. She might love it. I don't know. It'll be her choice. So while it's up to every mother how much or little they share about their children, for me I share just a little.
So while I have loved seeing your adorable girls, and enjoyed this peek into your life, I would completely understand if you changed it and split it into two. It's always worth being wary when it comes to talking about our children on the internet.
spiffykerms says
I love everything about your blog and I wouldn't change a thing. But I understand your dilemma and would still read, with any changes you're making.
francophilehic says
i love the sewing aspect of your blog…the personal side is cute but I prefer reading about your adventures in sewing
Janet Fonoimoana says
I visit your site for the sewing. The stories about your family are delightful but I'd still read your blog if they were not included. I think if it were me I wouldn't expose my family too much. (But, again, I think your family is delightful!)
Janet Fonoimoana says
I just read on and realized you're related to my childhood (and current) friend Eloise. How fun! She's also delightful!
Maegan says
I agree with you Sarah! Split them…:) I just did the same thing!
Meg
http://unbullievabledesigns.blogspot.com/
Rach says
I came for the fashion, but also love to hear about the other stuff! So I too would be sad, but would understand. π
Leah says
I enjoy reading all of your posts–crafts AND family. As a mom of 2 young children, I appreciate & related to your musings. I love seeing a little bit what life is like in Utah and all your mouth-watering food posts! Although I would understand, I would be sad if you just limited your blog to your projects.
I don't see anything wrong with combining a Mommy blog with a craft blog. That's really not unusual for the blogs I read. Now the privacy, that's another thing. But I wouldn't worry about people being annoyed by personal posts; if they don't want to read them, they will just skip.
Janelle says
I love your blog and I love reading about both your projects and your family. However, I do understand about the privacy and security issue. One time I actually worried about your post was when you posted that you were alone at home with your kids because your husband is away for a few days. I know some private posts will be better kept to just your family and friends audience. Whatever you decide, we will respect your decision.
Elisana says
Love your blog, and completely understand and support your concern for privacy. If you split, I'll be happy to be able to read about your sewing endeavors π
Nat says
If you do decide to split them up…just give us a little "personal life" type update every once in a while. I came here for the sewing and projects, but love to hear that you are a mom that feels scattered sometimes, loves alot, plays hard and sometimes lets things get piled up…like me.
It's nice to have the "real" along with all your glorious talents.
Nat π
doodlecraft.blogspot
::little projects in style:: says
in one blog! π its a great balance the way it is! π
Yuliana says
I started reading your blog because of the sewing projects. But I also love your family stories, especially where you feel scattered, let things pile up (feel that I'm not alone in non perfect mom/crafter/blogger land).
I do understand the danger on posting your kids photos online. I'll be sad if you split the blog into 2. But if you do, please put some updates about your family life in the craft blog.
Xiuxiu π
ThirstyGirl says
Sarah have been lurking for a long time. I'm a seamstress too and gather lots of ideas from you and feel we would have lots to talk about if we met IRL. ha. Listen split the blog if you want, but please adopt me so I can be part of the family and continue to hear about the girls….mmmmmkay?
colorcitos says
Hi Sarah.
You know I just started my blog, and I feel scared about putting my children pictures on it. I think I eventually will put them, but I will definitely use fake names for them, and definitely not put anything too personal like if I am alone or the house will be empty, etc.
I love your blog and the stories about your family, sometimes it make me feel like I am not alone in the mummyhood world and I am not the only one struggling sometimes with my children.
But definitely it is your decision, and as a mum you need to feel your children are safe.
Take care
Mari
Sisterino says
Split them! =)
syocom says
I started reading because of a sewing project. but have loved reading about your family too. I think your vague enough that it's ok to post about your family.
Kim says
I found your blog due to one of the sewing projects you had posted on another blog, but now I follow to keep posted on your family, etc. Do whatever you feel comfortable with as a mom. From reading the above comments it sounds like most of your loyal readers are just like you and aren't stalking your family though.
donching says
sarah..i love reading ur blog..sewing articles and i love reading bout ur lovely family the most cuz i learn so much from it..pls don split it:((
ninanina says
Sarah! I've been reading your blog for a year now although this is my 1st thought message. I found it through some sort of clothing revamp search/blog but ended up liking stories about your family/marital life/eating habits even more. I look to your blog as a 180 escape from the life of a med student, and i have to say that stories of your life have really made me wish that I could drop everything and pursue homemaking, family making, and marriage. I'd be so sad not to read thoughts on your life!
Carrie Taylor says
I would say split just to protect your girls. My friends who have girls have had some interesting things happen to them so they pulled their blogs and made them private. With how far people are willing to go these days I feel it's just safer to keep family photos safe by keeping them private for you and family only, but I am a paranoid mom myself. I love your sewing tips and have reworked lots of clothes lately that work for me so keep that portion up!
Aubree says
To be honest, I only read your blog when you post sewing projects. I don't have time to read about the personal lives of every blogger when I don't even know them in person. It might be safer to split your blog too. I love your refashions! Keep it up!!
Pearl says
Sarah, I think you should split it. I have been concerned numberous times reading your blog since I know you're so honest and open. I recently read how some apps, facebook sites where you name where you are at are actually great targets for criminals to rob your home cause they know you're at a restaurant for a couple of hours etc. Also, to have pics and actual names for family members, your daughters is not good. The majority of the people out there are good people but there might be a few bad apples out there and you never know how crazy those apples could be. Plus, anybody who still wants to read about your family, personal life could e-mail you and you would add them to your list right? Luv you! Pearl
offsquare says
I love your blog! I love the sewing aspect and also your wonderful honesty about all those mommy moments (good and bad) we all have. It makes me realise that what I often feel is normal and I'm not alone in those times. You're a breath of fresh air! I wouldn't blame you for not sharing family pics though. There are a lot of sick people out there!
Timmy and Kemari Bell says
Keep it the same! Puhleeeez!
mekei says
since you asked, i think you should split it. people that like it now can subscribe to both and not lose out. you may attract others on a more specific topic.
Mike Remington says
Hi Sarah. This is actually my first time reading your blog and I have to say I love it. I understand your concern for the safety of your children. My experience with blogs is that you really can never be too safe. I think your blog is adorable as is. And theres no reason to change it as drastically as splitting it into two. As long as you don't post anything too personal like addresses and such you and your family should be fine! W.e. you end up doing will be the right choice! Keep on being awesome
dotblogg says
I love your sewing posts and I love your posts about family:) As for me there would be no difference to follow separately your blogs. For a family blog I would recommend you to choose people you'd like to invite to have among followers. I understand your concern about pictures of your children.I wouldn't like all the visitors to see my little ones, so such a private family blog with limited access could be a good sollution:)
however! it's your choice:))
hugs!
J.
Kathy says
I like reading about your family and your sewing projects. I'm probably one of the few (that you don't know in person) and sorry I'm so stalkerish – that likes your family stuff more than your sewing stuff – it gives me a glimpse into the "what if" life I would have had, had I stayed at BYU.