Hello Moonbeams!
In case you don’t follow on social media, I wanted to share some exciting news about a new venture for Holding Moonbeams….
WE ARE VLOGGING!
Since turning my social media focus toward blogging and intentional sharing about our lives as a special needs and blended family, I have really enjoyed connecting with our readers. Reading everyone’s comments makes the internet seem like a smaller place…and I love getting to know people (who I may never have otherwise met) through Instagram, Facebook, and through this blog!
But one of my most favorite parts was using Instagram stories to give everyone a taste of life behind the scenes…life behind the curated feed with adorable pictures and creative captions. Although we do not have as many folks who see my stories as those who read our posts (the feed is always a priority for me), I’ve really learned to love being on camera and sharing our life!
This has led to the launch of a Holding Moonbeams YOUTUBE channel. My goal is to create video content that is similar to what would be featured here on the blog, but provides a new layer of visual enjoyment versus just reading and clicking on links. I also think video can add so much more color to our lives than my feeble attempts with creative writing. Plus, research would indicate that our online practices are moving toward consumption of more video content versus written content.
I’d like to keep doing both. Blogging and writing here (whether on HoldingMoonbeams.com or through my social media posts) give me the therapeutic outlet similar to journaling. Do you journal? There is something about looking back at an old journal and reading the words that were your stream of conscious at the time. Video you can still do that – but it’s different…perhaps not as ‘intimate’ and sometimes can be harder to be vulnerable. The balance of both is what I’m looking for….there are certain things that are just easier to read…there are some that are easier to show in video. You, my dear friends, will receive both from me!
This is not the end of HoldingMoonbeams.com….oh no, definitely not. But rather a step forward in the continuation of the brand I’ve built so far…a brand that has not only helped me share my feelings but also inspires others to live boldly regardless of what life throws at them…whether that’s a love interest with young children or a Ds diagnosis! You get this life. That’s it. Let’s live it loud and proud and love through any fear we may have….after all, we are all in this together!!
In case you missed it, please check out our 3 videos on YouTube thus far. I’ve sprinkled them throughout this post. And I’d love if you can ‘thumbs up’ on the video as well as subscribe 🙂 Then you won’t miss a single beat of our family. We love you all! Thanks for your support and being a part of our journey – this has been so fun!! And I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Love and big ole hugs,
Hollyce
