kristinannie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I am wanting to start a blog for our homeschooling experience. If you don't mind, can you all post your links to your blogs. I would love to find a place where I can make my blog with minimal effort (I don't mind spending a little money to use a preformed blog that I can edit to how I like it). I am definitely not a computer genius. I would like to have one to have a record of what we do throughout the year and also for friends and family (especially the sceptical ones) to see what we are doing as well. It is much easier than keeping a scrapbook! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) I use blogspot and I make most of my posts using Windows Live Writer. Blogspot is free. Live Writer is a free download. I spend no money on it. I am a technological idiot. I don't do anything fancy with it , but I too, think it's much easier then scrapbooking and all my long distance family can see it anytime they like. I love blogging. My link is in my signature. Edited February 6, 2011 by katemary63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceC Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I love blogging also!! Mine is in my signature as well! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use Wordpress. Link is in my sig. https://en.wordpress.com/signup/ The above links to the Wordpress service which is free, easy, and full of features. You can also easily turn your blog into a book at the end of the year! Just search these forums, I know I posted links in the past year here how to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use livejournal. Link in sig. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC3 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 mine is in my sig. I've had to many blogs to count, but blogspot is easy and very user-friendly. I also have a blog on typepad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use Squarespace, and I love it. I mean, I love it. It is not free, but after using blogspot, wordpress, and typepad, I think it's worth every cent. You can't see all the great features available by looking at my blog right now; I'm in the process of moving to my own domain name so everything is stripped down. But if you go to the Squarespace site, you can see all the features they have to offer, plus examples of what people have done with their sites. Also, you can try it out for a week for free - without having to give them a credit card number! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I also use Wordpress, and I find it very easy to use. The link to my blog is in my signature. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 My family blog uses Wordpress (on our own domain - I installed it myself), but for the homeschool blog, I went with blogger (blogspot/google's blog). It's so simple, it works easily with Picasa (which I use for photo management), and a lot of people have google accounts, so it makes it easy for people to comment without having to make a new account or something. While I am a techie myself, I think blogger is incredibly easy to use and great for a non-techie newbie to blogs. It really is very simple. You click a button, type your post, click a button. Bam, it's there. It has various themes to choose from for the look of your blog. And if you use Picasa, it integrates really well with that. I can upload several pictures from within Picasa, then have easy access to them from the insert picture button in blogger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I like blogger. It is really easy especially for someone first starting out. My blog link is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Another blogger user. It's in my sig. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use blogspot and I am also technically challenged.:) I find it quite easy to use. Link is in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MominIN Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use blogger. It's very easy to use. Blogging is a lot of fun and a great way to capture all the great memories of childhood that I would otherwise forget. My blog is http://www.the-peer-review.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Blog link is in my siggy. I use WordPress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've been a blogger user for a couple of years. I started out knowing very little about blogging. Blogging has been a fun educational process as well as a wonderful way to chronicle our Homeschool. My blog: http://www.myclassicalhomeschool.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use blogspot as well and have found it to be fairly simple. I am not technologically savvy--my hubby can attest to that!! I haven't had any problems with blogspot and it's free......... My two blogs are in my signature. I love blogging and our families enjoy following the blogs to stay on top of what we're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mine is also in my sig. Have fun with your blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I also use blogger(blogspot) It's very easy to change things and design it how I want. My link is in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 In sig. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I also use Wordpress - love it. Link is in my siggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mine's in my signature. I love blogger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have my own hosted wordpress, but it isn't strictly homeschooling :), it's...very eclectic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mine's in my sig. I use blogger, too, and my layout is one of their standard ones, though DH did help me make my own header (I think that's what it's called--umm, the part at the top? with the blog title?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mine's in my siggy. It's been woefully neglected since becoming pg and having baby #5, though! I need to get back on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Another wordpress blogger here. When I was starting it, I felt like Wordpress and Blogger were equally simple. My link's in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawatsonim Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use blogger as well. The initial setup is so easy you will be done in minutes. My link is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use blogger (blogspot) for my personal family life homeschool blog: www.teachafish.blogspot.com I have an experimental blog that I put general homeschool info on, and this is a wordpress blog. Mine isn't free (I use paid hosting with domain name), but I imagine the free wordpress would be similar to manage: www.teachafish.com/blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Mine's in my signature. I just started it not too long ago, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Blogspot here. Love the ease and simplicity. Link in my sig. Enjoy your new blog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have 2 that sadly have been neglected due to some family issues but you can check them out Have fun blogging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have mine on blogspot, it's mostly homeschooling but about family life, too. I like how easy blogspot is to use. I am thinking of moving over to wordpress self-hosted, but the thought of moving everything gives me a headache...I have a test blog on wordpress, so I know what it offers, I like blogger better for some things, and wordpress better for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 mine is in my siggy... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use blogger. Very easy. Blogging is fun, therapeutic, cheap entertainment. LOVE it:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I just started a homeschool version last night! It's in my sig too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Mine is in my siggy as well. I use WordPress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockermom Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I used to use Wordpress, but I now use Blogger. I really have no complaints. The Linton Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use homeschooljournal.net, which is a free service based on Wordpress software. Link is in my .sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 http://naturalparentingsupport.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My blog is in signature. True Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My blog link is in my signature as well. I use Blogger and have found it very easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm using blogspot and I had absolutely no clue about anything. I still don't feel like I know much because it's easy for someone with no knowledge. My link is in my sig line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 In my signature line. I use Blogspot, and it is free, and easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Mine is in my siggy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I use blogger. Link to my blog in my signature. To help keep my blog going and fresh, I assign a different topic to each day of the week: Monday morning--how our day & week starts Tuesday time management/organization/planning/book bag/nature studies--I do which ever one I have a good idea for that week. Wednesday Work in Progress--this is for handwork which keeps me focused Thursday weekly report--end of our school week so I do the report on that day. Friday finished object/this moment--handwork finished item or a picture of something special that happened that week from SouleMama's blog Saturday stitches--for handwork problems, soultions and inspiration Good luck starting your blog and coming up with ideas on what you want to do with it.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I just switched over to using Wordpress for my blog. I will admit it's been hard to figure it all out as it's a bit different from Blogger, but it's worth it because you can do so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My blog address is: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony I usually share every week, my ups and downs of homeschooling. I will give you my opinion on homeschooling, too. Blessing in your homeschooling journey. Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritsumei Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm another blogger fan with another link in the signature. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 http://www.aworkinprogress.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmmom4him Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 http://peacecreekontheprairie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 In my sig. It is hit or miss ATM because I'm 35 wks pg but I'm still posting occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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