How to Become a Product Review Blogger

People ask me all the time "how did I get into product reviewing and making money blogging". My journey into this job (that I love) is unconventional. I started just keeping track of my pregnancy with my daughter. While on bed rest, I had heard that you could make money blogging, but it was a penny a word type stuff and I didn't feel that was worth it for me. I took a break for a while from my blog because it was hard to keep up with it and a newborn. I picked it up again when my daughter was almost two. But since I was a stay-at-home mom (with no car for 6 months), I started trying to connect with other bloggers, so I could feel a sense of community and for some adult interaction. And I noticed other bloggers getting products to review. So I pitched one. I pitched a lot actually, but the first company that took a chance on me was Buddy Fruits. And since then this wonderful endeavor has opened up so many opportunities for me.


There are a few things you should note if you are going to try to get into this business:
1. You have to be able to meet personal deadlines.
2. You have to be able to follow through on any commitments you make.
3. You have to understand that this isn't just about "getting free stuff". It's a LOT of work.

So how do you become a product review blogger?

Peanut's 1st Braves Game {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

Friday my husband got some tickets through work so we took the kiddos to the Braves game. It was Peanut's first National League Baseball game. The weather was cold and a little rainy, but Hubby ended up catching a foul ball and then a Cardinals fan gave us one of the free bobble heads. Plus they had Friday Night Fireworks. AND the Braves won!


First Day of Pre-K {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

My daughter started back school last Monday. She is going 5 days this year, they are still half days. I felt this would prepare her for Kindergarten better. We are still adjusting to the change. I didn't cry this year. And she is already walking in by herself.
 

How We Celebrated Independence Day {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

We went to the lake all weekend. We were surrounded by friends and family. And then we went and watched a spectacular fireworks display on the lake while sitting in my in-law's boat. It was pretty cool. It was my first time doing that. Peanut slept through all of the fireworks. It was way past his bed time.
 


Friday we went to the lake and Peanut fell asleep on the boat ride to dinner. He woke up half way through.
 

Summer Fun {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

We have been outside this summer enjoying everything the warmer weather brings, which means lots of lake and pool time for us! Here are some pictures from the past few weeks - not all which were shared on Instagram. ;)
 

Strawberry Picking at Southern Belle Farm {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

If you follow us on Instagram (and you should), then you know my Hubby was on vacation last week and we had the opportunity to go Strawberry Picking at Southern Belle Farm right before the end of season. We almost went too late, but still got some good ones and some great pics! Enjoy! :D

Wordless Wednesday - Our Week in Pictures

I was going through pictures on my blog the other day for a post and I miss Wordless Wednesday. I miss keeping track like that and knowing where all my pictures are. So I decided to bring it back. Most of these are shared on Instagram, but some of these will be pictures I only shared Facebook for whatever reason or my husband shared. Enjoy. :)

This week was better than last week for sure. Last week was an emotional roller coaster in so many ways. This week was recovery week.

This is for an upcoming review. Be Inspired Boutique Just Like Mommy line.

Memorial Day Weekend {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

Saturday:

Easter 2014 {WW #69 + LINKY}

This pretty much sums up our Easter! We had a GREAT day with family.

1 Month {WW #68 + LINKY}

Can you believe this big boy turned one month old on Sunday? I weighed him on the Wii last Thursday and he is tipping the scales at 9.1 lbs! That means he's gained an ounce every day since he's been born! Yay for breastfeeding! It's awesome how much better it's going this time. He had his first bottle of breastmilk on Friday and took it like he had been taking them his entire life. This boy makes sure he gets his food.

One Month Picture

Newborn Pictures {WW #67 LINKY}

Sorry I was away from Wordless Wednesday last week. But I really shouldn't have because we had some great pictures taken that previous weekend. Peanut was 9 days old when my friend from DawnBlackPhotography.com took his pictures and our first pictures as a family of four!

My reason for being away... {WW #66 + LINKY}

So I have been away from the blog for a few days and here is why...I had my baby on Thursday! A bouncing baby BOY weighing 7 lbs, 3 ounces (same as my daughter) and 19 inches long. 3 weeks early. Birth Story coming soon. Life with two has been easy some days and hard the next, but Hubby is here helping for a few days until I can adjust. So although I don't have a birth story to share right now, how about some cute baby pictures from the past few days. :D







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Happy March! {WW #65 + LINKY}

Wordless Wednesday Linky

We had our "fake" Spring start the month off here in Georgia and now we are back to having the heat on and freezing as soon as we walk out the door. SweetPea had a stomach virus yesterday, but seems to be doing better so far today. Still going to be taking it easy.

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36 Weeks, 3 Days {WW #64 + LINKY}


Any Gender Predictions?

Flash Back - 27 Weeks {WW #63 + LINKY}

I have been slacking on my Wordless Wednesday. Sorry about that. But I'm bringing it back this week!
My distant cousin and are both due around the same time. She is having a boy and as most of you know we aren't finding out until delivery. As of today, I'm 35 weeks and 5 days preggo. Only 5 weeks to go! This is a flashback. To see a current bump pic, I posted one HERE.



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SNOW in GA! :D {WW #62 + LINKY}





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Back to the Grind {WW #61 + LINKY}

Last week the Hubby was on vacation. It was so nice to have him home. We got SweetPea moved over to her big girl room and are starting to get the nursery ready for the newest bundle. Here are some pictures of his vacation. We also celebrated his 30th birthday!





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Comparing Pregnancies, {WW #60 + LINKY}

As huge as I feel, I was even larger with my daughter. O_o



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