Free For All Friday and a Random Brag

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Heather says:

Did you know it has been nearly four years since I launched Home Ec 101 with Ivy? Crazy, I know. Tuesday night I was quite surprised to find that I had been included in the 40 Bloggers to Watch in 2011 list over on the ProBlogger site. The post itself was written by Jade Craven and it’s a very meta kind of achievment -meta simply means that it’s probably only important to those of us who pay attention to what happens in the blogging world- but it was still a huge ego stroke, nonetheless. I had to share it with you.

Today is one of those odd little fake holiday days. Chris Cactus of Rude Cactus came up with Delurking Day. What does that mean? Well, a lurker is a reader of a site who never or only rarely comments. You see, comments actually mean a lot to bloggers. It’s a sort of validation, it shows that the daily effort is noticed. So just for today, step forward and say hi. If you want, tell us a little about yourself. Yes, I’m looking at you. It’s time to come out of hiding and say hello. Don’t worry, it’s not a long-term committed relationship, you can go right back into the shadows. It was nice to see you, however briefly.

All of you regulars who do leave feedback? Thank you, you really do make getting up and making the effort worth it.

What have you been up to lately? Have you made any progress on your goals for 2011?

I don’t do memes often, but I thought this one might be fun. . . hat tip to Sarah who let me know about the event.

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43 thoughts on “Free For All Friday and a Random Brag”

  1. I'm delurking 🙂 I think I have commented 3(?) times in the couple years I've been reading. I love reading your posts. Thank you for doing this blog, though I don't comment often, I do appreciate you!

  2. Also delurking! I'm not good at commenting on the blogs I read, but I do enjoy this one! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us 🙂 And as for 2011 goals? It's been a bit of a battle of wills with myself (meaning, my willpower is seriously failing me). I'll keep trying 🙂

  4. I guess I'm one of those that rarely comments. I love your blog. I have learned so much from reading. Thank you for all of your hard work..

    Let's see, a little bit about me. Mom of 2 girls. Homemaker, Homeschool teacher, a little bit OCD (but only a little bit), quilter, crafter, avid reader. What else do you want to know? 😉

    Hugs,
    Melinda

  7. Happy Friday! I mostly lurk, but I am a regular reader, and love your tips. I appreciate how methodical you are about homekeeping, as I am single and haphazard about it. Thanks for doing it, it's an inspiration for me!

  9. It wad actually one of my resolutions to start
    Commenting on blogs I read so this is just the
    Push I need to get started! I really enjoy reading
    Your blog and am so excited for you and your
    Achievement 🙂

  10. Hi! I read my daily blogs through Google Reader so I don't usually comment on anything. I appreciate all the info you've shared, and look forward to reading when I see a new post pop up. I really enjoy the menu-related posts, as they've helped me figure out how to plan weekly menus for my family.

    My main goal for 2011 is "use it up" and I've been doing pretty good with it (mostly out of necessity, lol).

    *recloak* 😉

  11. Hey Heather 🙂 Delurking!

    Can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
    My recent post Thursday Ten- I Haz An Earworm Edition

  13. Happy Delurking Day! I am content to just lurk, but I really enjoy your content, and have used several of the recipes you have posted, including the Nutella No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies. They were a big hit in my family! Nutella is now a staple in my house!

  15. I found your blog when I did a web search on HOME EC. I was a home ec, major in college and loved it. So I wanted to read what you were doing. I now subscribe.

  17. {/delurk} Hello! Love your blog, and I read not only the daily stuff, but I often use the cleaning tips in your archive when I have something weird and unusual that I have to tackle. 🙂 {/lurk}

  18. I'm a serial lurker – on blogs – on facebook- you name it. I also don't have a comma key on my laptop thanks to my 3 yr old. Actually I have to check everyday to see what my chores for the day are. You would think that I would have managed to remember it after the first week or 2

    • Ok parents, say it with me. Since we have kids we "Just can't have nice things."
      I feel your pain. I'm in that holding pattern where there are things I want to fix / and or replace but I'm going to wait just one or two years, until the probability of it being immediately destroyed lessens a little bit.
      Thank you for taking the time to comment. 🙂

  19. I'm probably the polar opposite of a lurker, whatever that is. ;o) Congratulations, Heather, you deserve the attention.

  20. I'm a consistent lurker too, but a regular reader. I can't give my excuse for the previous 14 months, but for the last 2 I have always had an infant sleeping on one of my arms which makes typing difficult. But thank you so much for all you guys do!

  21. Hi! Just found your site last night & I had to come back today! Love your site!! I live in Upstate, SC & I am a total lurker!!

  22. I hope by now you know I am a regular reader, but unfortunately (for me… probably better for you) commenter. Unfortunately this has only gotten worse since I have been doing my reading via my phone in my mom's hospital room, but my lack of comments should not reflect on how much I adore you and Home Ec 101, glad to see Pro Blogger and others are catching on to what I have known for quite some time.(proof… I called this as a blog to read… May 9th, 2007 http://tripleventi.com/2007/05/09/blogspotting-4/…

    My recent post Southern Living 1001 Ways to Cook Southern Review and Giveaway

  23. I kinda "met" you earlier this week, but I'll delurk here as well. I read you religiously in Google Reader so rarely comment, but your tips do come in mighty handy. I search the archives regularly as well.

  26. I have read your blog almost every day for the last two years and I never comment. Maybe now I will start. 🙂 Your site makes me feel like good should be the goal and perfection should not be. I really really enjoy it. When I feel overwhelmed it gives me a place to start, either with your chore list or with your archive cleaning tips or your menus. Thank you for your hard work.

    • I couldn't respond via email, but I wanted you to know that I do appreciate your kind words. I'm often guilty of lurking on other sites, myself. 🙂 Yeah, I'm a hypocrite, but I'm glad you find Home Ec 101 useful.

  28. I rarely comment because I think I don´t have anything valuable to add! But I read your blog every day, and I´ll try to at least say Hi more often.

  31. Another delurker here, I agree with Hilde, I rarely think that I have anything to contribute. I've been reading you for about a year and I always appreciate your sensible advice and your attitude towards the world. Hi to Brian, too.

  36. I enjoy reading your blog. I clean houses for a living(13houses). It is nice to see how other folks do things. My family recently had water damage to our home and it has been a hectic time getting the house repaired. I would urge all your readers to check the hoses on their washing machines cause a burst hose can be a disaster!

  37. Hi, I subscribe so I didn't get your update till Saturday.Hope it still counts! I do 'lurk" but I enjoy your bog and have learned a lot from you. Thank-you for your hard work. Linda

  40. I'm late. As usual. 🙂 I've been lurking lately, but only because my youngest doesn't give me time to do anything besides read snippets anymore. Some days I really enjoy going to work.
    My recent post Master Bathroom- Phase I

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