Hi bunnies!
I know it’s been a while since I last posted (way too long!), but I miss this little blog of mine, and I truly miss all of my little bunnies! Blogging has changed so much in the past year. The internet has transitioned to a world of “influencers”โย Something I have no interest in becoming. I started this blog because I wanted to be authentic to my readers and share something personal that I struggled with so others could find a place to relate. I never set out for this blog to become my career, but it quickly turned into a full time job for 4 years that I absolutely loved. Years have gone by, I’ve grown, and sadly… blogging just isn’t what it used to be. I think about my blog and how passionate I was about it, and the other day I had a realization that I still want to keep my blog alive (not that it’s been dead… I still get traffic surge emails from my host!). It’s a creative outlet for me and I love connecting with others on this platform.
Call this my semi comeback, ha! I’m not exactly sure what I want to blog about, how often I’ll post, or what direction this will go. For now, I just want to share fun projects I’m working on and let it transition with my life. I still have a passion and love for healthy food and recipes, but there’s other things I love just as much like DIYs and (amateur) event planning.
Since it’s been a while, here’s a quick update on what I’ve been up to:
Matt and I got married on January 7, 2017! Now we’re expecting our first baby (a boy!) in January 2018! I’ve always wanted to be a mom and I’m soooooo excited for this next chapter in our lives. I don’t expect this to transition into a mommy blog, but I’m sure there will be some baby posts here and there!
As I said, I have no idea what I’ll be posting in the future, but for now I might share some wedding photos if anyone is interested, a couple DIYs from our wedding and my bachelorette, as well as some other events/projects I’ve worked on!
I hope all of my little bunnies are doing fabulous!
Angella pizzo
August 28, 2017 at 9:49 pm (7 years ago)Aww so glad to see ur back… congrats on the wedding and many prayers for u and baby!!! U have been a busy bunny lol…. can’t wait to see what u will blog about… many blessings for ur family Cathrine!!! Xoxo ๐
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 9:57 pm (7 years ago)Awww thanks so much, Angella! So great to hear from you! <3
Julia Erratt
August 28, 2017 at 9:53 pm (7 years ago)Love you beautiful! I can’t wait to meet my future son in law
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 9:58 pm (7 years ago)Love you, so excited!!!
steph
August 28, 2017 at 9:57 pm (7 years ago)omg!!! congrats to you and matt on your soon to be baby boy jara!!! so excited to see your post in my inbox!!! i look forward to whatever your blog will be going forward! we all grow and with that is change. may your life and experiences be full of love and happiness!!! xoxoxo steph
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 9:58 pm (7 years ago)Thanks so much! So so so excited <3
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 10:00 pm (7 years ago)So happy to see your words again! My day just got a lot better! Congratulations on you’re beautiful life, just wanted to say that I’m so happy to see you again and I missed you lol
โค Catherine (name twin!)
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 10:04 pm (7 years ago)Awwwww you’re too cute!!! Excited to hear from my name twin! <3
Rebecca
August 28, 2017 at 10:10 pm (7 years ago)I’m so exited for you!!! Congrats!!!
Catherine
August 28, 2017 at 10:11 pm (7 years ago)Thanks, Rebecca!
Kelley
August 28, 2017 at 10:46 pm (7 years ago)OMG!! I am so happy for you and Matt, and to see that you are back to blogging!!!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:40 am (7 years ago)Awww thanks, Kelley!
Anna
August 28, 2017 at 10:47 pm (7 years ago)So excited to read from you again! Congrats on your wedding (and those gorgeous pictures) and of course on becoming a mom ๐
I’m certain you’ll find the perfect way for you to continue your lovely blog and I sure won’t mind the occasional baby post since I’m going to become a first-time mom around christmas ๐
Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and all the best from Germany!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:40 am (7 years ago)Omg, congratulations Anna!!! That’s SO exciting!!! Thank you for all of the sweet words, looking forward to sharing more with everyone ๐
Charlotte Sharples
August 28, 2017 at 11:09 pm (7 years ago)Welcome back! Xx
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:39 am (7 years ago)Thanks, Charlotte! xo
Rachel lopez
August 28, 2017 at 11:41 pm (7 years ago)Congrats I’m so happy for u. I was just so happening to scroll through my emails and seeing this notification from you I double look 3 times.
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:39 am (7 years ago)Hahahaha!! Awww thanks for sticking with me and coming back to check out my post <3
veganmom39
August 29, 2017 at 12:34 am (7 years ago)Congrats on your wedding and baby boy. Babies change EVERYTHING!!! He will be the biggest love of your life and you his first love ๐Enjoy all the new adventures ahead ๐ผ
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:38 am (7 years ago)Aww thank you so much, I cannot wait!!!! <3
Anne
August 29, 2017 at 5:09 am (7 years ago)Glad you are back. Missed you
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:38 am (7 years ago)Thanks, Anne! Missed everyone and this positive little community so much!
Jen
August 29, 2017 at 5:40 am (7 years ago)Congrats! Glad you are back!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:38 am (7 years ago)Thanks, Jen! <3
Heather Rehm Marsee
August 29, 2017 at 6:00 am (7 years ago)Yay, congrats! Little boys are the best!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:37 am (7 years ago)Thank you! So excited to have a little boy! Cannot wait ๐
Kaylee
August 29, 2017 at 6:32 am (7 years ago)Uh I missed you, your posts and your recipes! So excited for you to post ANYTHING
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:37 am (7 years ago)Awww thanks, Kaylee! You’re the best!
Jane
August 29, 2017 at 6:32 am (7 years ago)So happy to see you again, I’ve missed you! Congratulations on your marriage and motherhood. No matter when you post I’ll be sure to read.
Best,
Jane
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:37 am (7 years ago)Aww thanks so much, Jane! It means a lot <3
Lauren Giglioli
August 29, 2017 at 6:58 am (7 years ago)Soooo happy to see you happy love!!! I’m due in March and we’ll have babies close together!! We’ll be in Disney December 4th for our last Disney trip of 3 ๐๐ miss talking to you!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:36 am (7 years ago)MY TWIN!!!!! Omg so so excited for you and your family!!! Let me know when you’re here for Disney!!!
Happy Healing
August 29, 2017 at 9:07 am (7 years ago)Yayyy welcome back! And congrats to you two! Looking forward to future posts from you ๐
Hope you have a great Tuesday!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:36 am (7 years ago)Thank you! Have a great week!
KELLY
August 29, 2017 at 9:10 am (7 years ago)CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m so excited for you!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:35 am (7 years ago)Thanks, Kelly! <3
Jenny Kriscunas (@JennyKriscunas)
August 29, 2017 at 9:25 am (7 years ago)It was such a lovely surprise to see your post pop up in my Feedly after so much time and I’m so happy to see how well you’re doing. I 100% agree that the blogging world of “influencers” has changed and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Glad you’re staying true to what you want to do – I heartily believe that authentic content is everything, and I look forward to future posts!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 11:35 am (7 years ago)Thanks so much, Jenny!!!
Kelly Pauker
August 29, 2017 at 12:20 pm (7 years ago)So excited to hear all of your news!!! Congratulations on the wedding and becoming a Mom!! I have missed your blog and all of the insightful things you have to offer. Sending good vibes for your new adventures!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 12:29 pm (7 years ago)Awww thanks so much Kelly! Can’t wait! <3
Stephanie
August 29, 2017 at 1:28 pm (7 years ago)I’m so happy you’re back!! I’ve cooked up a lot of recipes from your blog to help me with my weight loss journey and have connected with you through your stories. Can’t wait to see what’s next on your journey Catherine!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 6:14 pm (7 years ago)Aww thanks so much, Stephanie! I love hearing that you’ve used so many of my recipes, that makes me so happy!
Ashley Marie Armann
August 29, 2017 at 1:32 pm (7 years ago)Oh My GOSH!
Please believe me when I tell you I was just thinking about you YESTERDAY MORNING!
I was thinking about how your posts and recipes were something I really looked forward to during a difficult time I had 5+ years ago. I was hoping you were doing well and was thinking about a time when you posted after being gone awhile and was hoping it would happen again.
SO CRAZY to read this e-mail when I checked my inbox this morning. Wild in the wildest of ways. So glad to hear you are doing well. Congratulations on all of the good in your life.
I agree….blogging has changed so much. So much in fact that bloggers don’t even have to blog…. they just Instagram and add to their stories and they all seem to be mimicking one another. I miss your originality.
Cheers to you and a healthy pregnancy!
xx
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 6:14 pm (7 years ago)NO WAY!!! I smiled so big reading your comment! Thank you so much for your support and kind words, it means so much to me! Excited to be back and share what I’m up to recently!
superfitbabe
August 29, 2017 at 2:15 pm (7 years ago)Yay, congratulations to you both! I’ve missed your posts absolutely dearly, but this moment is truly beautiful! I am so excited for your future to come!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 6:13 pm (7 years ago)Awww thank you so much for your support and for coming back to read! <3
Katie
August 29, 2017 at 7:20 pm (7 years ago)Congrats on your wedding and new baby!! I am certain it will be an amazing chapter in your lives!!
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm (7 years ago)Thanks, Katie! So excited <3
Jessica
August 29, 2017 at 7:25 pm (7 years ago)Congratulations to you! I’m a big fan of your blog and look forward to your new content.
Catherine
August 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm (7 years ago)Aww thanks so much, Jessica!!
Kathy Patalsky
August 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm (7 years ago)“he internet has transitioned to a world of โinfluencersโโ Something I have no interest in becoming” THIS THIS THIS. Love you and glad you are back in any sort of at ๐๐๐๐๐
Catherine
August 30, 2017 at 10:38 am (7 years ago)Thank you! Love you, Kathy! #Troop
Leslie
August 30, 2017 at 8:25 am (7 years ago)Congratulations!! You look super happy!!!
Catherine
August 30, 2017 at 10:38 am (7 years ago)Thanks, Leslie! <3
Trina Kloss
August 30, 2017 at 5:50 pm (7 years ago)Oh my gosh!!!! I am so happy to see you again. I love your blog and would love you to post again. Congratulations on everything!!!
Catherine
September 5, 2017 at 12:11 pm (7 years ago)Aww thanks, Trina!
Callie Moon
August 31, 2017 at 6:42 am (7 years ago)I’m so happy to hear all the wonderful things that have happened in your life! Congratulations! And it’s so wonderful to have you back! Keep doing what makes you happy, people are drawn to your blog because of what YOU bring to it, not what mainstream says you should. Your genuineness and passion is what draws people in and keeps us coming back. I’m excited to see what you decide to talk to us about!
Keep hopping along your own bunny path!
Catherine
September 5, 2017 at 12:12 pm (7 years ago)Thank you thank you thank you, Callie! Means so much to me! <3
Mandi Em
August 31, 2017 at 7:27 am (7 years ago)So happy you’re back. We missed you!! ๐
Catherine
September 5, 2017 at 12:12 pm (7 years ago)Aww thank you! Happy to be back <3
Amy Skelton
August 31, 2017 at 1:16 pm (7 years ago)Congrats on everything and welcome back!
Catherine
September 5, 2017 at 12:12 pm (7 years ago)Thanks, Amy!
Fran Marie
September 1, 2017 at 4:14 pm (7 years ago)Welcome back!! Congratulations on all fronts! It’s good to see you in my inbox again. I’ll hang around while you figure out where you’re going with your blog.
Catherine
September 5, 2017 at 12:19 pm (7 years ago)Awww thanks so much, Fran!
Lauren Shaber
September 13, 2017 at 9:54 am (7 years ago)Woah! I’ve obviously missed a lot. CONGRATS on the announcement – I’m sure you’ll make a great mom! I really miss following your posts. I’ve felt the same way about blogging too… it became all about how many sponsored posts you can do rather than authentic, from-the-heart type of posts. It’s sad to see the industry changing so much and so quickly, but hopefully it’s for the better. I say you do you and write from the heart. I know there’s a lot of us who will read no matter what your blog becomes!
Maybe I should take my own advice and start blogging about the things I WANT to blog about, not the random recipe that can be found on hundreds of other sites! Can’t wait to see what you share โค
RC
October 4, 2017 at 10:24 am (7 years ago)I have come back ever so often to see if you have made a new blog. I thought you were done! Congrats on your marriage and baby! Hope all goes well. I totally understand why you haven’t been blogging and why you don’t post on Instagram all the time. People put too much of their lives on the internet. It was nice hearing from you and I look forward to reading more!
Stacey
October 30, 2017 at 6:15 am (6 years ago)Hey girly! I hope that you come back. I was a long time lurker (not sure if Iโve posted before) but I have been wondering where you ran off to. I think it would be fun to see you how you balance mommy life, work life, and trying to lose the baby weight. I am not sure about you, but this is something I am still struggling with (baby is 1.5 now, and still 20lbs away!) Granted right now she eats anything in front of her so I am trying to instill good eating habits in her now, but I had โbanked- on the idea that if I was breastfeeding it would just fall off. That was not the case for me, and now that she is done I really have no excuses. I will be watching and waiting! Good Luck!
Chrissy
December 6, 2017 at 7:20 am (6 years ago)Congratulations on your wedding and upcoming Anniversary (and new addition to your family!). I don’t blame you one iota for not wanting to become a part of what the internet is evolving into – it is all so fake, so dramatized, and so heartbreaking. I hope that when the mood strikes you, you do come back and write to us! I enjoyed your blog when I first started following it in your first year or two and would enjoy hearing what you have to share again!
Blessings,
Chrissy