We need a plan

[MrsMB]

So I admit I've been preoccupied. I also admit to contributing to the baby talk as well.

How can we increase activity here and maybe bring back some older posters?

Let's chat here. You guys are my GANG and I don't want to see the board just fizzle. Yes, we all need to post more individually...but we need a concrete plan too. I'm not leaving myself out of this...I know I've been absent.

Maybe one suggestion is to put people in charge of theme days. Like on Monday Honeyspider as usually posts to ask what is going on that week. Wednesday is Hump Day so someone needs to take that. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday's are fair game. I know some of you do the meal plan posts on the weekends as well. I don't think it's enough to do the two things Tuesday or Thankful Thursday. Those should be in addition to whatever we assign for that day.

Any suggestions? Like maybe people post house updates on Tuesdays...things they have organized, painted, renovated, curtains they purchased, cleaning hacks...etc.

Thoughts? Is this dumb?

[MrsMB]

Family Friday's....discuss relational issues. OR Flirty Friday's...date ideas...I dunno

[katespade]

I like these ideas! I'll brainstorm and post some ideas later.

[estrellita]

I like that. It would also encourage lurkers to pop in if they want.

[anyastroud]

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[wanderingenough]

I like it, lady! Familial Friday's. Hmm... Motivation Monday's? Goals/fitness/whatever. Touch-up Tuesdays - get ideas for fashion, haircuts, makeup, etc(. ha, I might be stretching). I do still need to share how I styled the skirt the fashionistas offered tips on a few weeks ago!

Maybe career chat one day? We DO have a resident HR expert in our midst. I know some ladies stay home, but maybe those that work/volunteer/etc. can share work struggles, how they are "leaning in," resume building tips, etc.

Umm, does anyone have time for a monthly book club?

[MrsMB]

wanderingenough those are all good!!!

Maybe for Thursday...TH: The House Thursdays?

[HoneySpider]

I agree! I admit I'm not so great at coming up with original threads, generally just if I'm already thinking about something, but I'll contribute if there are others already there.

I've probably been around a little less thanks to just being busy (and not having internet access while at my PT job)

[MrsMB]

I think we have some good ideas and katespade will come in with some more too....we can get this ball rolling then determine who takes what day.

[travelbug]

I like this idea a lot!!!! I'll start thinking too Great idea MrsMB!

[estrellita]

wanderingenough I might be in for a book club if it's something I can find at the library or already have, lol. Might motivate me to read more!

[HoneySpider]

Hey MrsMB you know what we should bring back? The PIP posts where you said "show me something X" and then we posted random photos and silly memes. Those were fun

[katespade]

I think that a good question to ask is: What do enjoy talking about on the other boards (other than kids) that we would enjoy talking about here, too? I would love more style and beauty threads - clothes, hair, makeup, etc.

[HoneySpider]

Sports! (There's no board for that)

[MrsMB]

Yes style, sports, house, marriage, sex, career....

So how to organize?

[MrsMB]

So does MrsAggie have Family Friday's? if so, that would be cool

So...how does this sound?

Monday Motivation for all things YOU like careers and fitness/personal goals: In addition to honeyspiders weekly post): I'll take this one

Tuesday Touch-Ups (Style)

Wednesday Hump Day

Thursday TH The House for cleaning, Reno, organizing chat

Saturday Sports for sports chat...clearly March Madness is coming up so we will need our basketball fans to help us recap and maybe join in on some smack talk. Plus college football...(duh!)

Sunday: Meal Plans


Thoughts? Who wants what???

[awick14]

I will try to post more topics and such but because of my crazy schedule I don't want to commit to anything in general.

[katespade]

I'll take Tuesday style posts.

[MrsMB]

Mar 11, 2016 13:17:29 GMT -5 katespade said:

I'll take Tuesday style posts.

You felt me staring at you didn't you

[amaranth]

I'll keep trying to pitch in for two thing Tuesdays and thankful thursdays, but without a consistent schedule I can't commit to more. I know there are going to be days I can't post at all.

It's honestly hard to maintain a small, tight knit, drama free board that is also interesting and engaging daily. When I look at the other boards and what makes them tick it involves a lot of elements we haven't wanted here.

[MrsMB]

Mar 11, 2016 15:46:08 GMT -5 amaranth said:

I'll keep trying to pitch in for two thing Tuesdays and thankful thursdays, but without a consistent schedule I can't commit to more. I know there are going to be days I can't post at all.

It's honestly hard to maintain a small, tight knit, drama free board that is also interesting and engaging daily. When I look at the other boards and what makes them tick it involves a lot of elements we haven't wanted here.

What would you suggest?

[amaranth]

Mar 11, 2016 16:48:45 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

Mar 11, 2016 15:46:08 GMT -5 amaranth said:

I'll keep trying to pitch in for two thing Tuesdays and thankful thursdays, but without a consistent schedule I can't commit to more. I know there are going to be days I can't post at all.

It's honestly hard to maintain a small, tight knit, drama free board that is also interesting and engaging daily. When I look at the other boards and what makes them tick it involves a lot of elements we haven't wanted here.

What would you suggest?

I have no better suggestions. I like your ideas I was merely pointing out we just can't  compete with the same level of engagement as ML or MMM. Nothing wrong with that, but there will be a difference. 

[MrsMB]

Mar 11, 2016 17:27:41 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 11, 2016 16:48:45 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

What would you suggest?

I have no better suggestions. I like your ideas I was merely pointing out we just can't  compete with the same level of engagement as ML or MMM. Nothing wrong with that, but there will be a difference. 

Any suggestions are good we don't have to necessarily do these above ideas for sure! Just want to see if we can create some more traction and get some of our oldies back not necessarily to compete with the others.

[amaranth]

Mar 11, 2016 17:30:25 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

Mar 11, 2016 17:27:41 GMT -5 amaranth said:

I have no better suggestions. I like your ideas I was merely pointing out we just can't  compete with the same level of engagement as ML or MMM. Nothing wrong with that, but there will be a difference. 

Any suggestions are good we don't have to necessarily do these above ideas for sure! Just want to see if we can create some more traction and get some of our oldies back not necessarily to compete with the others.

We could all ask our in laws or husbands to up the drama so we can have those crazy threads

I love OOTD threads, but my phone can't post photos so I rarely even contribute since my laptop isn't out a lot  

I like the book club idea! Was that estrellita? Should we pick a book?

We could have more tv episode discussions after things air. 

We could all post more photos of our purchases. Love those threads too.

[MrsMB]

amaranth yeah!! I would love more tv episode threads too! Book club sounds awesome.

[travelbug]

I love all these ideas, I can't commit to being in charge of one of the days since my work schedule is SO crazy and half the time I don't have any me time, but I love the idea of more diverse threads! I will try to participate when I can

Hopefully soon I'll be going down to one job and that will be wonderful!

[MrsAggie]

Do I need to become the board bitch?

[mac08]

I like all these new ideas and hope to start participating over here more frequently again.  I've pretty much been only posting on TTTC because that's all I've been thinking about lately.  I also haven't really been doing anything fun due to saving money for upcoming IVF.

[wanderingenough]

I'll take Thursday's! They are usually pretty light for me at work.

[MrsMB]

Mar 11, 2016 20:07:55 GMT -5 MrsAggie said:

Do I need to become the board bitch?

Only if it's entertaining