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Jun 16, 2011

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I am relatively new to Kaboodle, a member since May 2011, and have enjoyed creating lists, polls, and styleboards, and sharing information and ideas with other Kaboodlers. Today I asked myself, “Why haven’t I tried the blogazine feature? “ It didn’t take me long to come up with an answer. First, writing takes time. I don’t have a lot of spare time. Second, Kaboodle is all about shopping. I love to shop, but my shopping thoughts and experiences are usually pretty tame. I have never braved the wee hours of the morning on black Friday, never pulled aside a store manager to negotiate a great deal on a designer handbag, and definitely never asked a cute salesman at the sporting goods store to help me select a new bikini. I am fairly confident that I would be unable to transform a day of shopping into something worthy of writing about. Finally, although I am a well-educated person with my own opinions, I am by no means an expert at anything – not even shopping! With over 150 million public blogs in existence, why on earth would anyone take time to read this blogazine?

That’s a pretty convincing list of reasons to skip it. Is there any reason to try the blogazine? Well, I like to write. Good enough. I’ll try it.

I’m not sure what I will write about in future blogazine posts here on Kaboodle, but I do know that it will not become a personal diary or journal of any sort. I also suspect that this blogazine will not play a role in any breaking, shaking and spinning news stories. Nor will it morph into something that influences what the first lady is wearing to dinner tonight. My posts will probably be centered on environmentally friendly or otherwise socially responsible shopping since it is something that interests me. If any of my fellow Kaboodlers decide to follow my blogazine, I hope they will share their thoughts and help me develop it into something fun and informative.

I have decided to call my first blogazine Spree. Spree has a nice connection with shopping, and it has the added benefit of sounding a lot like my favorite word, free. Free, as in living in a free country, free to make our own choices, and free to express ourselves openly (buy one, get one free isn’t bad either).

Live free, shop green!

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I love the name you chose....it's even cool just to say it. I really look forward to reading whatever you write. I enjoyed your first blog a lot. I find it is not always easy to find good, reasonably priced green alternatives when I am shoppin, so I would love to know of any you use or you have purchased. Maybe you won't influence what the first lady wears to dinner, but who really cares. Maybe you WILL influence what one person buys....and it will be better for everyone, and maybe that person will tell someone else and on and on and on. EVERY ONE makes a difference, sometimes you just don't realize it. THANK YOU, Pat Report Spam Posted by paws72 at 6:44 PM on 06/19/11
When I do a blog here it's about anything and as ya get to know people they'll read your blog 'cause they'll be your friends. Hope ya have much fun at K ;-) Report Spam Posted by markblemish at 6:58 PM on 06/19/11
Love the name you chose. Lots of people who have blogs here on Kaboodle really don't write much in them. They will share a picture or product they really love, and not much else. It's completely up to you how much time you pour into your blogazine. Report Spam Posted by sorapandora at 7:05 PM on 06/19/11
nice job Report Spam Posted by sandyc123 at 7:17 PM on 06/19/11
I look forward to reading your blog. I love the name Spree! Very catchy. Great going. =) Report Spam Posted by chic_bebe (chicbebe.com) at 7:27 PM on 06/19/11
hi, i;m sandy. i only been in kaboodle a few weeks. i like 2 shop & brouse. also i'm trying 2 advertise & get people 2 sign up into website business which is: www.sandycollins.bihipglobal.com Report Spam Posted by sandyc123 at 7:45 PM on 06/19/11
You should check out my blog, I write about my art, I'm not all into fashion but everyone so far loves what I write. Report Spam Posted by julieakeman at 8:17 PM on 06/19/11
adoreable,totally luv Report Spam Posted by divelegant2 at 8:41 PM on 06/19/11
Great blog & cute pic!! I love to blog, it can be about anything. Funny sad shopping products, blogs about you, anything :) Report Spam Posted by luv2kreate at 8:54 PM on 06/19/11
Your writing style made the blog very enjoyable to read. I wanted to read more. Look forward to seeing what else you share with the Kaboodling public. Report Spam Posted by eyesonstarshine at 9:11 PM on 06/19/11
This is a great post, and I love the name you picked! And who knows, maybe your future posts will become so popular and informative, the First Lady will take a peek at it and try something different. ;D Report Spam Posted by dragonsplash at 11:16 PM on 06/19/11
Oh how cute and thank you so much for sharing and welcome Kaboodle <3 Love, Linda Report Spam Posted by hawklns1 at 2:08 AM on 06/20/11
Really enjoyed reading your blog. Good work! Report Spam Posted by rickyj at 4:54 AM on 06/20/11
aw cute name..but you stressed WAY too much over starting to blog or not, my dear! just writer about purchases you're thinking of making or have made & why you love em. review polishes & make up if you want. have fun & enjoy yr new blog :) Report Spam Posted by pinkone at 10:47 AM on 06/20/11
Welcome to kaboodle! I like reading on environmentally things so I'll be reading more! Report Spam Posted by converse18 at 2:56 PM on 06/20/11
I adored your blog!!! : } Report Spam Posted by kelsjax at 10:58 PM on 06/20/11
I will be VERY interested in socially responsible shopping! I try to reduce and reuse and recycle, I make bottles into art vases because we do not have a glass recycling area close to home. Used to have a collection site run by volunteers but they stopped having the truck for the glass available so I have TONS of glass bottles and I am waiting to get my new digital camera so I can get these on my Etsy shop. Report Spam Posted by julieakeman at 11:13 PM on 06/20/11
blogs have to have a catchy title, or be about something that grabs my attention...or be one of my fav friends...have to say i am looking foward to reading yours Report Spam Posted by tammy_lynn at 5:30 AM on 06/21/11
Love the picture and most of us are normal too Report Spam Posted by lissln at 1:46 PM on 06/21/11
I haven't posted a blog yet, so don't worry about!!!!! Everyone has something to post about as they have said!!!! Just write about what you love, and we'll decide whether to read it or not!!!! 99% of us will read them, so don't worry about it!!!!!!!!! Report Spam Posted by susan_brown at 8:18 PM on 06/21/11
Ok, you've got my attention already! You had a simple thought, but made it interesting to read. Not everyone can do that. I look forward to more blogs! Especially anyway to shop green at a good (aka, cheap..lol) price. Report Spam Posted by crinaeae at 7:21 AM on 07/06/11
I think blogs are great personal outlets, keep up the good work! Report Spam Posted by soofaye at 10:20 AM on 07/11/11
Great blog, your a natural! Report Spam Posted by treasureboxkids at 11:06 AM on 07/19/11