For a moment, I thought something exciting had happened to my blog. A spike in views — nice.Mostly from the USA — normal.But then… China. A lot of China. China!? That’s when I started to feel a bit suspicious. I’m used to occasional traffic from different countries, but this felt different. The numbers didn’t quite … More When Old Posts Suddenly Come Back to Life (and Maybe Bots?)
— UPDATE: I’m talking about the blogs that make 50 posts a day, and all of them are from other bloggers. — Feeling down. The other day, I noticed someone had taken one of my blog post titles and featured image and made a post on their own blog. At first, it looked like my … More When Someone Links to Your Blog Without Permission
I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you to everyone who replied to my last post, “Why are you following my blog?”. Reading through all your thoughtful, kind, and encouraging comments truly made my day. I felt so much love and connection in your words — from curiosity about Latvia, to … More A Heartfelt Thank You 💛
I unlocked a special badge: “You’ve posted 200 days in a row on A Day in the Life of a Latvian Mom! Keep up the good work.” Two hundred days of showing up, writing, and sharing life’s moments—big and small. Some days were easy, others a struggle, but I kept going. Along the way, I … More 200 Days of Blogging – Thank You for Being Here!
As I look back at this year, I’m reminded of all the moments—big and small—that have shaped me. It’s been a year of personal growth, health challenges, and continued efforts to balance family life, work, and home renovations. There have been highs and lows, and lower than the low… Health Scare: The year began with … More A Year 2024 in Reflection
Today I was surprised to find out that I’ve been blogging for five years (with this account)! I’ve been through a lot of changes, doubts, and dramas, also dreams, perfections and struggles! I’ve lost myself…because of blogging! One year and four months ago I’ve started THIS blog (latvianmom.com). This blog is who I am! I … More 5th Anniversary!
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