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7 Year Blogiversary

January 5, 2022 By Ruthie Ridley 20 Comments

Ruthie Ridley Blog 7 Year Blog Anniversary

Honestly, if you had told me that I would be blogging for seven years and counting when I first started, I would’ve never believed you! We had just moved to California from Connecticut. My kids were 18 months, three years old and four years old. I was working full-time, plus a little overtime as a registered nurse, and I was in desperate need to create again.

I had blogs prior but I didn’t know what I was doing. One was for healthy eating (because I had lost a ton of weight) and the other was a compilation of food, fashion, fitness etc. I realized that, when the kids were really little, my creative outlet then was scrapbooking their photos.

Although I had several blogs prior, they were not in anyway successful. I was scared to try something creative online again. I prayed a lot about it! Finally I felt like the Lord told me if I could post to Instagram consistently for six months than I should start officially blogging in January 2015! That’s what I did.

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Initially, I was just doing it for fun. I had a sweet intern living with me at the time who was helping me with the kids while I worked. She would take my photos around town on an iPhone 3! I had no money so I would consign clothing to get new ones and sometimes do a bit of thrifting! I had so much fun!! I had a sweet friend say to me in the first month of blogging well, “I could see you making money doing this! There are bloggers out there that do this for a living!!” I couldn’t believe it! She showed me Kerrently Ker. She had a show, an incredible Instagram, and blog! From that moment on, I started to dream!

When I started to take my posting on Instagram seriously, I had 1,800 followers. I posted consistently 3 to 5 times per week! I did what I could to interact with my community and cultivate relationships within the blogger networking communities! In my first year with only 1,800 followers or so, I had companies willing to work with me for trade! I didn’t know how to pitch, but I reached out to them and they took my offer!

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For years, I worked as a nurse full time and created content for brands at the same time! I would do photo shoots on my lunch breaks, after work, on the weekends, etc. I would shoot whenever I could because, not only did I have a full-time job, but I had a full family at home! It began to become my dream to do this full-time! I was happiest when I was creating content, dressing up, and connecting with my community online!

In the craziest year ever (2020), I was able to leave my full-time job as a nurse. I was making six figures and very successful. I got to the point where I was making more as a content creator than I was as a nurse! It was time to take a leap of faith! Earlier that year, I was on a trip for a brand and I met some amazing women that introduced me to my current agency! God was looking out!

Here I am seven years later and I can’t believe I’m here. I’ll tell you what – I was the least qualified. I don’t even think I had the best style. I definitely was not the best writer or communicator, but God saw more! I started out insecure, broke and afraid, but I pushed through all of that and prayed even harder! He opened up doors with brands and companies that I never even dream of working with! This is my job, but I almost never feel like I’m working because I love it so much.

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For anyone who wants more in life and is wondering whether or not they can make a living doing what they love, I’m here to tell you it’s possible! Anything and everything is possible! Dream, pray, submit your life to God, dream some more and watch God do the miraculous!

If you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you for hanging out with me so long, even when I didn’t know what I was doing! And if you are just joining my community, I’m so so glad you’re here! So much love!

If you’d like to take a look at my blogging journey, simply click on the images below to see my past blog anniversaries throughout the years!

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#Walmart
#WalmartBacktoSchool 
#liketkit #LTKBacktoSchool #LTKunder50 #LTKkids
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/3MRNP
Reunited & Slayingggg everyday with my boo 🤣🤍💕🤗🫶🏾
When your mom is your hype woman but she can’t r When your mom is your hype woman but she can’t really dance 🪩 💃🏾….She’ll hold that ☎️ for you though!!! 

What is the best thing that happened to you this week?! For me, the sweet family time we had in Healdsburg CA before Ava went back to school yesterday & seeing my sister @rachmoon for a few days 🎉🎉!!! #TGIF
It’s been a minute! It was time to restock on so It’s been a minute! It was time to restock on some of my favorite @target household items that I have been missing!!!! AD Swipe through to see my faves!! The @Swiffer is a MUST!! Don’t play with my @febreze & this scent is 😍🤌🏾. Lastly, I have always LOVED  @Dawndishwash soap but they recently came out with the dawn EZ squeeze, which is a no mess bottle! Very practical and easy to use!! Head to the link in my bio to shop these household must-haves!! #swiffer #dawn #febreze #target #backtoschool #backtocollege #Target #TargetPartner 

#liketkit #LTKfamily #LTKunder50 #LTKhome
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/3MzWc
I cannot take a mini vacay and not pack my faves f I cannot take a mini vacay and not pack my faves from @farmrio 🫶🏾‼️ Which dress do you like more?!! Looks are linked in my bio- I ordered a size medium in both 🤍
This set is one of those Instagram ads that got me This set is one of those Instagram ads that got me hook line and sinker 🤣🤍‼️ We are taking a mini vacay with the kids for a few days for some family time just a few hours away - before school starts Thursday (story time on stories)😳‼️ When do your kiddos start school⁉️
Have you tried the new Contigo River North Wine Tu Have you tried the new Contigo River North Wine Tumbler and 2-in-1 Can Cooler & Tumbler?! They are perfect for hosting date nights at home, barbecues in the backyard etc.! The splash-proof lid helps keep dirt out & I love a good Tumblr that is spill proof that my guests can enjoy!! @gocontigo ! #ad #ContigoAmbassador #SipSavorContigo
A little transition to Fall🍂🍁 outfit inspira A little transition to Fall🍂🍁 outfit inspiration!! What is your favorite season of the year?! Mine is Spring 🌸Also friends, if you are ever in Nashville you have to check out @rustlerhatco!! I had such a blast custom designing this hat! I even branded my initials on this side which was giving me major Yellowstone vibes🤣🤠👢 

This outfit is linked in my bio!! Also, for my teachers I have a fun try on haul for you and stories as well as a highlight with some looks all from target!! Happy Thursday friends!! 🤍🤍🤍
I really love hosting and I especially love it whe I really love hosting and I especially love it when I have new gadgets to show off like these fun  Contigo River North Wine Tumbler and 2-in-1 Can Cooler & Tumbler by @gocontigo!! Wine and cold beverages are even better  in a spill proof container! These tumblers are dishwasher safe & the stainless steel keeps your wine at the perfect temp for hours!! # ad #ContigoAmbassador #SipSavorContigo
Sporty, Beachy 🏖 or girly 🌸- which look is y Sporty, Beachy 🏖 or girly 🌸- which look is your vibe?!!looks are linked via link in our bios 🥰. Happy Tuesday friends 🤍😌🤍
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