Introducing: Meal of the Month & the Monthly Newsletter

     This is the last introduction before the official changing of Raising Piggy.  In case you missed any of them, here's a link to view a composite post of all of the intros.  Today, I'll be introducing you to the Meal of the Month and go through the basics of the newsletter.  Let's get started!

Meal of the Month

 

When is Meal of the Month?

     Meal of the Month is the first Wednesday of the month.  So, for October, Meal of the Month will be on the 1st.  There are no exceptions as to why Meal of the Month won't be on the first Wednesday.  It's the beginning of the month!

 

What is Meal of the Month?

     Meal of the Month is when I take a recipe out of the "family approved" cookbook and share it.  But only when it's been tweaked to perfection...for my family.  Honestly, when it comes to Hubby and food, he could careless what it tastes like as long as it tastes good and edible.  With that said, feel free to tweak the recipes to how your family likes and share with the rest of the readers so they can experiment with your tweaks, like they experiment with mine!

 

What else should I know?

     Like anything else here at Raising Piggy, feel free to offer up some suggestions.  Just don't feel disappointed when it's not the next Meal of the Month.  There's a possibility that I have to find a similar recipe to fit with the pace here at Piggy Pen, tweak it because there needs to be a little more flavor (or a little less), or even tweak it because I need it to make more (or less).  Once it has been perfected to the point of being entered into the "family approved" cookbook, then it will have a good possibility of being the Meal of the Month!  Just not until it reaches perfection!

 

Newsletter



     Ah.  The newsletter.  With it only coming out on the first of the month, it won't spam up your inbox.  Simple structure for easy reading with obvious sections for quick reading makes for easy use.  Some sections of the newsletter include a "What to Look for This Month" with the post titles for the month, a "Meal of the Month Recipe" section containing the ingredients of the Meal of the Month so you're prepared for making the deliciousness, a "Tutu of the Week Sneak Peek" section where I give the names of the tutus I'll be making during the month plus a sketch or in-the-making picture of one of the tutus and a quick description of the sneak peek featured tutu, a "Book of the Month" section for a quick reminder of what the book of the month is (or in case you missed it), and even a "Question of the Month" section asking a question from one of Raising Piggy's readers.

     To sign up for the monthly Raising Piggy newsletter, become a follower!  Just go to the "Follow by email" section at the top, right.  Oh, and tell me how well it works.  I have yet to be able to test it out fully.  If you have any problems, you can fill out a contact form right below the "Follow by email" section.

 

 

     Well, we have reached the end of all introductions.  Let the changes begin!  I'll see you at the revamped Raising Piggy!

A Compilation of the Introductions

     Just in case you missed any of the introductions for the new Raising Piggy, I have compiled all of the topics into one place--here!  So just scroll to what you missed or, if you missed it all, read it all, or even just read what interests you.  My feeling won't be hurt, in fact, I probably won't know if you read it all or not.  So, have fun!

 

 

Info Wednesday

When is Info Wednesday?

     Info Wednesday is the third Wednesday every month.  That means for October, it will be on the 15th.

What is Info Wednesday about?

     Info Wednesday is about -well- information.  Whether it be how to get grease stains out of clothes, what to do when your little one isn't feeling to well, or how much wood a wood chuck chucks, it's all informative.

What else should I know?

     I pull the topics for Info Wednesday from your comments (and the majority of the Question of the Month questions).  Having problems getting your child to eat?  Ask!  Don't know the difference between a turnip and a collard?  Ask!  Can't figure out why your homemade rocket ship can't make it out of the Earth's atmosphere?  You might be a little out of luck on it, but still, ask!  Others might be having the same problem but are too shy to ask.  Unless it's the homemade rocket ship.  You might be alone on that.  But I could be wrong!  There might be another person trying to make a homemade rocket ship having the same problem, or, better yet, has solved the problem!

 

 

Product Sunday

When is Product Sunday?

     Product Sunday is the first Sunday of every month.  For October, the 5th will be product Sunday.

What is Product Sunday about?

     Product Sunday is when I take any product that I have around the house (a vacuum, diapers, sippy cups, hair products, etc.) and give it a review.  I'm not talking "I give it four stars" and leaving it at that.  I'm talking pros, cons, recommendations, price versus quality, how to use it, different ways to use it, and (if it is a Piggy thing) how Piggy Baby likes (or dislikes) it.

What else should I know?

     You can suggest products for me to review.  I'll try them and find out it doesn't work so you don't have to!  Products will have to be within reason though (a new car, 100 vacuums, and new furniture make the "Not Within Reason" list, sorry).

Book of the Month

When is Book of the Month?

     Book of the Month is the last posting day of the month.  If Sunday is the last posting day of the month, then the Book of the Month will be posted on Sunday.  If Wednesday is the last posting day of the month, then the Book of the Month will be posted on Wednesday.  For October, the last posting day is Wednesday the 29th, so that is when the Book of the Month will be posted.  Get it?  I hope so!

 

What is Book of the Month about?

     I love to read.  Before Piggy was born, I would read at least one book a week.  Since Piggy was born, though, I'm lucky to get in a page a day.  The Book of the Month is the book that I'm trying to finish that month.  You can join me in reading it and contribute to the Review.  All-in-all, it's like a book club!

 

What else should I know?

     You can suggest books that I should read.  If I've already read it and it was good, I'll read it again!  Also, the Book of the Month post is actually for the next month.  For example, the Book of the Month post in October is announcing the BOTM for November.  The reason I do this is so there is enough time to get the book before the month starts.  Then, the whole month can be dedicated to reading the book!  Oh!  I almost forgot!  There will either be two books of the month or just one.  If there are two, then one if for you (the parent) and the other is for children.  You can read the children's Book of the Month as a bedtime story, or whatever you'd like.

 

Book of the Month Review

 

When is Book of the Month Review?

     Book of the Month Review is the last Wednesday of the month.  Well, unless the last Wednesday of the month is the last posting day.  If that is the case, then it will be posted the week before the last posting day.  Since there isn't a Book of the Month for October, there won't be a Book of the Month Review post for October.

What is Book of the Month Review about?
     Simply put, the Book of the Month Review is a review on the Book of the Month.  I'll give a quick synapsis, a rating out of five, pros, cons, my favorite part(s), and my overall opinion about the book.  I might have more stuff or I might have less stuff to say about it than others.  It all just depends on the book.  I'll go on ahead and note that I don't give all that many five star ratings for...well...anything.  So, if it gets five stars, it must be pretty dang good!

What else should I know?
     You might be wondering why the Book of the Month Review comes before the announcing of the Book of the Month.  The "What else should I know?" section for the Book of the Month touches base on why that is.  Also, when I post the review, you can also include your input of the book.  Feel free to go into detail as to why you think it was written this way, what you think this means, how you think it should have ended, whatever you'd like about the book.  Hey, even if you were confused about something, you can ask about it.  I'm sure that if I can't answer it, someone else who has read it can answer it for you.

Funday Sunday

When is Funday Sunday?

     Funday Sunday is on the last Sunday of the month.  Unless it is the last posting day.  If that is the case, then Funday Sunday will be on the second to last Sunday.  Why?  If you go back and visit the Book of the Month post, you'll read that the Book of the Month is posted on the last posting day, whether that is on a Sunday or Wednesday.  For October, Funday Sunday will occur on the 26th.

 

What is Funday Sunday?

     Funday Sunday is when I think of something fun for Piggy to enjoy.  It can be anywhere from visiting a museum, playing with sand, making crafts, or even playing with water.  It's the simple things like that which can turn into fun!

 

What else should I know?

     Consider yourself warned.  There are going to be some Funday Sunday activities that can be a little messy.  So prepare yourself as needed!  You can also comment some things that you have done with your little one in the comments.  Who knows, maybe I'll be so interested in what you did that I'll want to do it too, creating a post on it!

    

 

DIY Sunday

When is DIY Sunday?

     DIY Sunday is the third Sunday of the month.  This means that for October, DIY Sunday will be on the 19th.

 

What is DIY Sunday?

     DIY Sunday is where I put on my artsy-fartsy pants and get creating.  Expect some mess from paint, glue, and glitter!  It can be a wreeth for Thanksgiving, a costume for Halloween, a cake for birthdays, or even a card for Valentine's Day.  You never know what it's going to be!

 

What else should I know?

     These will be nice steps that you can also follow.  That way, you can also participate in DIY Sunday.  I'm even open to any suggestions that you may have.  Remember: Raising Piggy is from me to you!  What better way for me to know what my readers want to read than for them to tell me what they want to read!

Meal of the Month

 

When is Meal of the Month?

     Meal of the Month is the first Wednesday of the month.  So, for October, Meal of the Month will be on the 1st.  There are no exceptions as to why Meal of the Month won't be on the first Wednesday.  It's the beginning of the month!

 

What is Meal of the Month?

     Meal of the Month is when I take a recipe out of the "family approved" cookbook and share it.  But only when it's been tweaked to perfection...for my family.  Honestly, when it comes to Hubby and food, he could careless what it tastes like as long as it tastes good and edible.  With that said, feel free to tweak the recipes to how your family likes and share with the rest of the readers so they can experiment with your tweaks, like they experiment with mine!

 

What else should I know?

     Like anything else here at Raising Piggy, feel free to offer up some suggestions.  Just don't feel disappointed when it's not the next Meal of the Month.  There's a possibility that I have to find a similar recipe to fit with the pace here at Piggy Pen, tweak it because there needs to be a little more flavor (or a little less), or even tweak it because I need it to make more (or less).  Once it has been perfected to the point of being entered into the "family approved" cookbook, then it will have a good possibility of being the Meal of the Month!  Just not until it reaches perfection!

 

Newsletter



     Ah.  The newsletter.  With it only coming out on the first of the month, it won't spam up your inbox.  Simple structure for easy reading with obvious sections for quick reading makes for easy use.  Some sections of the newsletter include a "What to Look for This Month" with the post titles for the month, a "Meal of the Month Recipe" section containing the ingredients of the Meal of the Month so you're prepared for making the deliciousness, a "Tutu of the Week Sneak Peek" section where I give the names of the tutus I'll be making during the month plus a sketch or in-the-making picture of one of the tutus and a quick description of the sneak peek featured tutu, a "Book of the Month" section for a quick reminder of what the book of the month is (or in case you missed it), and even a "Question of the Month" section asking a question from one of Raising Piggy's readers.

     To sign up for the monthly Raising Piggy newsletter, become a follower!  Just go to the "Follow by email" section at the top, right.  Oh, and tell me how well it works.  I have yet to be able to test it out fully.  If you have any problems, you can fill out a contact form right below the "Follow by email" section.

Introducing: Funday Sunday & DIY Sunday

     You've met Info Wednesday and Product Sunday last week, and Book of the Month and Book of the Month Review on Sunday.  Now, it's time to meet Funday Sunday and DIY Sunday!

Funday Sunday

When is Funday Sunday?

     Funday Sunday is on the last Sunday of the month.  Unless it is the last posting day.  If that is the case, then Funday Sunday will be on the second to last Sunday.  Why?  If you go back and visit the Book of the Month post, you'll read that the Book of the Month is posted on the last posting day, whether that is on a Sunday or Wednesday.  For October, Funday Sunday will occur on the 26th.

 

What is Funday Sunday?

     Funday Sunday is when I think of something fun for Piggy to enjoy.  It can be anywhere from visiting a museum, playing with sand, making crafts, or even playing with water.  It's the simple things like that which can turn into fun!

 

What else should I know?

     Consider yourself warned.  There are going to be some Funday Sunday activities that can be a little messy.  So prepare yourself as needed!  You can also comment some things that you have done with your little one in the comments.  Who knows, maybe I'll be so interested in what you did that I'll want to do it too, creating a post on it!

    

 

DIY Sunday

When is DIY Sunday?

     DIY Sunday is the third Sunday of the month.  This means that for October, DIY Sunday will be on the 19th.

 

What is DIY Sunday?

     DIY Sunday is where I put on my artsy-fartsy pants and get creating.  Expect some mess from paint, glue, and glitter!  It can be a wreeth for Thanksgiving, a costume for Halloween, a cake for birthdays, or even a card for Valentine's Day.  You never know what it's going to be!

 

What else should I know?

     These will be nice steps that you can also follow.  That way, you can also participate in DIY Sunday.  I'm even open to any suggestions that you may have.  Remember: Raising Piggy is from me to you!  What better way for me to know what my readers want to read than for them to tell me what they want to read!

 

 

     Well, we're almost done with introductions.  Sunday will be the last intro before Raising Piggy has completed it's transformation.  I'll be introducing you to the Meal of the Month and telling you about the newsletters that'll I'll be sending out.  I'll see you then!

Introducing: Book of the Month & Book of the Month Review

     Wednesday, I introduced you to Info Wednesday and Product Sunday.  In case you missed it, here's the link.  Today, I'm going to introduce you to the Book of the Month and Book of the Month Review.  Let's get started!

Book of the Month

When is Book of the Month?

     Book of the Month is the last posting day of the month.  If Sunday is the last posting day of the month, then the Book of the Month will be posted on Sunday.  If Wednesday is the last posting day of the month, then the Book of the Month will be posted on Wednesday.  For October, the last posting day is Wednesday the 29th, so that is when the Book of the Month will be posted.  Get it?  I hope so!

 

What is Book of the Month about?

     I love to read.  Before Piggy was born, I would read at least one book a week.  Since Piggy was born, though, I'm lucky to get in a page a day.  The Book of the Month is the book that I'm trying to finish that month.  You can join me in reading it and contribute to the Review.  All-in-all, it's like a book club!

 

What else should I know?

     You can suggest books that I should read.  If I've already read it and it was good, I'll read it again!  Also, the Book of the Month post is actually for the next month.  For example, the Book of the Month post in October is announcing the BOTM for November.  The reason I do this is so there is enough time to get the book before the month starts.  Then, the whole month can be dedicated to reading the book!  Oh!  I almost forgot!  There will either be two books of the month or just one.  If there are two, then one if for you (the parent) and the other is for children.  You can read the children's Book of the Month as a bedtime story, or whatever you'd like.

 

Book of the Month Review

 

When is Book of the Month Review?

     Book of the Month Review is the last Wednesday of the month.  Well, unless the last Wednesday of the month is the last posting day.  If that is the case, then it will be posted the week before the last posting day.  Since there isn't a Book of the Month for October, there won't be a Book of the Month Review post for October.

What is Book of the Month Review about?
     Simply put, the Book of the Month Review is a review on the Book of the Month.  I'll give a quick synapsis, a rating out of five, pros, cons, my favorite part(s), and my overall opinion about the book.  I might have more stuff or I might have less stuff to say about it than others.  It all just depends on the book.  I'll go on ahead and note that I don't give all that many five star ratings for...well...anything.  So, if it gets five stars, it must be pretty dang good!

What else should I know?
     You might be wondering why the Book of the Month Review comes before the announcing of the Book of the Month.  The "What else should I know?" section for the Book of the Month touches base on why that is.  Also, when I post the review, you can also include your input of the book.  Feel free to go into detail as to why you think it was written this way, what you think this means, how you think it should have ended, whatever you'd like about the book.  Hey, even if you were confused about something, you can ask about it.  I'm sure that if I can't answer it, someone else who has read it can answer it for you.


     Now, you've met Info Wednesday, Product Sunday, Book of the Month, and Book of the Month Review.  On Wednesday, I'll introduce you to Funday Sunday and DIY Sunday.  See you then!

Introducing: Info Wednesday & Product Suday

     Here, I talked about how Raising Piggy is getting changed around.  I also promised to introduce each theme.  Let's all give a warm welcome to Info Wednesday and Product Sunday!
 

Info Wednesday

When is Info Wednesday?

     Info Wednesday is the third Wednesday every month.  That means for October, it will be on the 15th.

What is Info Wednesday about?

     Info Wednesday is about -well- information.  Whether it be how to get grease stains out of clothes, what to do when your little one isn't feeling to well, or how much wood a wood chuck chucks, it's all informative.

What else should I know?

     I pull the topics for Info Wednesday from your comments (and the majority of the Question of the Month questions).  Having problems getting your child to eat?  Ask!  Don't know the difference between a turnip and a collard?  Ask!  Can't figure out why your homemade rocket ship can't make it out of the Earth's atmosphere?  You might be a little out of luck on it, but still, ask!  Others might be having the same problem but are too shy to ask.  Unless it's the homemade rocket ship.  You might be alone on that.  But I could be wrong!  There might be another person trying to make a homemade rocket ship having the same problem, or, better yet, has solved the problem!

 

 

Product Sunday

When is Product Sunday?

     Product Sunday is the first Sunday of every month.  For October, the 5th will be product Sunday.

What is Product Sunday about?

     Product Sunday is when I take any product that I have around the house (a vacuum, diapers, sippy cups, hair products, etc.) and give it a review.  I'm not talking "I give it four stars" and leaving it at that.  I'm talking pros, cons, recommendations, price versus quality, how to use it, different ways to use it, and (if it is a Piggy thing) how Piggy Baby likes (or dislikes) it.

What else should I know?

     You can suggest products for me to review.  I'll try them and find out it doesn't work so you don't have to!  Products will have to be within reason though (a new car, 100 vacuums, and new furniture make the "Not Within Reason" list, sorry).


     So that's it for Product Sunday and Info Wednesday.  On Sunday, I'll introduce Book of the Month and Book of the Month Review!  See you then!

The New Way of Things

     I have noticed that my blog has become all but abandoned.  Looking back on what triggered this abandonment, I have realized that the mixture of being a mom, going back to school, moving to a new state, and going back to work is a lot to have on a plate at once.  Much less adding a blog to the concoction.  So what am I to do?

     Considering that I no longer have to worry about moving to a new state...for the most part...I can gladly announce that blogging can be put back in!  Given the amount of time that has passed, I'm going to put the post challenge on the back burner.  If I come around to completing a post, then yay!  If not, then it won't hurt that much.  So say a (temporary) farewell to the list.

     So what has a busy mom like me been up to these past few months?  Who cares!  I pretty much summed it all up in the second sentence of this post.  The real question is "What has Piggy been up to?"  Well, she's reached a few milestones!  She started crawling, now has two teeth, says "mama", and is trying so hard to stand on her own.  In fact, it was just yesterday when she actually stood without holding on to anything for a whopping three seconds.

     Piggy is growing accustomed to the new place.  She is really starting to get used to Grandpa being around all the time.  It's actually quite cute; her and Grandpa will get into hissing contests.  So far, she is the supreme champion.  She has met a lot of family and is loving the dogs.

     With all of these new things going on, I decided to have Raising Piggy reflect it.  I'm keeping to posting every Wednesday and Sunday, but instead of a Tutu of the Week every week, it will only be the first and second to last Tuesday of every month.  That way, I'm not frazzled with getting a new tutu done every week.  Let's be real, if I have problems just doing a post twice a week, then how could I possibly make a tutu and make a post about it every week?  It's just more convenient.

     Something else that will make a change is that there will be themes!  I don't mean that every Wednesday is going to be this or every Sunday is going to be that.  No, no, no.  What I mean is...well...let me show you!

• 1st Wednesday- Meal of the Month
• 1st Sunday- Product Sunday
• 3rd Wednesday- Info Wednesday
• 3rd Sunday- DIY Sunday
• Last Wednesday- Book of the Month Review
• Last Sunday- Fun-day Sunday
• Last Posting Day- Book of the Month

     Bam!  Some of these might have you thinking "what is that supposed to be?" or "why would she have the Book of the Month Review before the Book of the Month?"  That's why for the next few posts, I'm going to take the time to introduce each theme.  Since there are four posting days left in September and seven themes, I'm going to introduce two themes each post, except for the last one.

     With these themes in place, I figured that it would be good to have a monthly newsletter to give you an insight to what to expect for the month.  Each newsletter will have the post title for the topic.  If there is a certain one that really speaks to you and you can't resist but to read, then you'll know when to expect it!  The newsletter will also consist of one Tutu of the Week sneak peek, the recipe for the meal of the month, Book of the Month reminder, and a Question of the Month.  The Question of the Month will be from a fellow reader for all of the other readers to give their input on.

     Oh, what a breath of change.  I'm so ready for the re-vamped Raising Piggy.  Are you ready for the change?  Give your opinions in the comments!