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:

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!

Why Waiting Until Delivery to Find Out the Baby’s Gender Is Worth It — Especially If You're Worried About Gender Regret

So we had our 20 weeks anatomy scan on Monday and they gave us this.
The temptation is almost too much to handle.
 

More Beach Shots, Wordless Wednesday #50 + LINKY

After the first disaster shots, here's my sweet girl. We got her to smile because she was burying her feet in sand (like we did earlier that day) and kept asking her, "Where's your feet?" She thought it was too funny. So we managed to get some better shots after that.



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More of Enj Photography Shoot {WW Week #37 + Linky}

A few weeks ago, I shared some pictures from our Enj Photography photoshoot that we won.
Yesterday, I went and picked up my pictures. If you aren't following Enj Photography on Facebook or Instgram, you really should be. They do amazing work, and I am so excited that I had the opportunity to work with them.

PLUS, I thought these pictures were perfect to share since Independence Day is tomorrow because they are red, white, & blue themed! :D
 

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Memorial Weekend Recap {Wordless Wednesday Linky}













We were featured in the #WakeUpWithStonyfield Newsletter! :D








SweetPea's first JetSki ride, random VW bus boat thing, and playing with friends. My father fought in Vietnam and his cancer was believed to be cause by Agent Orange. Gone but Not Forgotten.
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Monday Instagram Hop

Today I am co-hosting a very new blog hop for Instagram!

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Monday Instagram Hop


Happy Monday My Blogging Buddies!
I hope that you guys were able to have a nice productive week!
I know that i always wish i had one more day in the weekend to relax

Well, Today is Monday so you know what that means?
Its Monday Instagram Hop Time!!

This week I have yet another great co-host!
I would like to introduce to you guys Diana!
You can find her blog HERE
AND you can also find her on Instagram HERE

Diana has a great mommy blog. She share a lot of great pics of her kids. She shares some great product reviews as well as some great tips for those new mommies out there! So if you have a free second please feel free to go check out her blog!

So here is your chance to reach out and meet some new people! Add YOUR Instagram name below and hop around to a few other! If you find a few that you like please feel free to follow them.

This week I REQUEST (but you do not have 2 if you do not want 2! I can't/won't make you do anything that you do not want to do!!) that you go and follow me and my co-host via Instagram
After all...this is a Instagram hop!

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