Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Going Private

Hope you’re doing well! After much debate, I have decided to make my blog private. I’ve been blogging for over five years now and have really enjoyed the experience. As my time has gotten more crunched with the peanut, family/friends, work & teaching at the gym…blogging has definitely taken a back seat. I have found that I no longer have the blog “passion” I used to have. Instead of forcing myself to post, I am going to make the blog private and use it as a way to share what is going on with family & friends on a weekly/biweekly basis. If you’re interested in these updates, please send me an email at itzyskitchen at gmail dot com. I giving access to those who I’ve gotten to know over the years. I will still continue to read my favorite blogs, although I will probably be commenting a lot less. I will also still be on instagram: itzyskitchen. Hope you all understand! Thank you :)

27 comments:

Faith said...

I completely understand...but know that you will be really, really missed! I'm hoping this isn't goodbye since we can still connect on Instagram. And if you ever decide to go public again just let us know. xo

itzyskitchen said...

Definitely not goodbye :) And you know I can't stop reading your amazing blog!!

Annette@FitnessPerks said...

HERE's my email address: EnjoyYourHealthyLife@gmail.com :) I totes understand! I want to hear updates!

Christina said...

You know I want access!

Carly said...

I'd love to be added! carly.messmer@gmail.com

sarah k @ the pajama chef said...

you'll be missed but it makes perfect sense! glad you'll still be on instagram :)

purelytwins said...

we want updates :) we will send you an email!

Simply Life said...

I'm sad to see this as I will definitely miss your posts but completely understand. Hope things go well for you and your family!

Jenn (eating bender) said...

I completely understand! You will be missed but I know this isn't goodbye - I'll be emailing you shortly. ;)

Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats said...

You need to do what is best for you and your family - good luck!

Taylor Ryan said...

Of course we all understand! You have to do what you're into at the time and right now blogging just isn't in the cards. Totally understandable, I'm just glad I got to meet you before you went private! Hopefully run date on Saturday!

Lauren Podolsky said...

Absolutely 100% support this!! Love you no matter what and I know we will still connect all of the time! XOXO

NewWeighofLife said...

I completely understand what you mean! I'm going to send you an e-mail!

Stephanie @cookinfanatic said...

I feel like I've gone back and forth with this debate for a while now too so I 100% understand!! You'll be seeing an email from me if that's ok with you, I would love to stay in touch and stay updated with what's going on with your fabulous life/family/etc! :)

sassygirl said...

one of my fav blogs and understand your decision. hope that
we can keep in touch...will send you an email. thanks!

Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete said...

I completely understand!! Blogging has been taking a backseat lately to actually living my life!

TryingToHeal said...

Ah, understandable! I'll be emailing you though!

valsocal said...

I can totally relate. Today was the first time I posted in a month. I have loved following you and your adorable family. You are the sweetest! I'd love to still follow you. Hope all is well.
~ Val

auntie j said...

wahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will miss you but you will hear from me in 30 seconds to grant me access hahahah love you mama!!!!

itzyskitchen said...

You got it ;) Added you to my list

Caroline @ Broccoli Hut said...

I, too, am sad to see you go! I've loved reading your blog since the very beginning!
Sending you an e-mail :)

Aggie said...

I completely understand - more than you know! I've struggled with this for years, in so many ways. I'll still be reading! and of course there's instagram!! love ya girl!! xoxo

GlidingCalm.wordpress.com said...

Erica!! I feel ya! I have been blogging for over 5 years too (the birth day is in February... and I had to check! I actually had forgotten and thought it was 4 years!), and it feels different! Sometimes I think about getting rid of it just because I don't have much time... but lately I've just been posting less and less. We'll seeeeeeee.

Thank you for INVITING ME to keep reading! You know you've been a fav. of mine for years!

much love and hope your weekend has been wonderful.

GC

itzyskitchen said...

Of course :) I feel like we've been blog buddies forever!

Lea said...

Awww, I would say that I will miss you but I just signed up to view your blog...so I won't miss a step. I love reading what you are up to and the peanut and also what you are cooking.

You have been such a great supporter of mine, especially thru my pregnancy. I understand your situation and sooner or later...the same thing will probably happen to me down the road.

vanillasugarblog said...

I do understand. I've lost my blogging mojo a few times. Life happens and gets in the way, drains you, takes away passion sometimes. So I hear you. Thanks for the invite, I love reading your posts. As I struggle through my weight loss journey and healing my knees, you and your fitness are a huge inspiration E!
XOXO!

Renee@Mykitchenadventures said...

Thanks for continuing to include me as a reader and a friend. It does get to a point where it almost becomes a job, doesn't it? I swear, one of these summers when we visit Charleston, I AM MEETING UP WITH YOU!! xxoo