For our special blogiversary, we decided to pause and quantify our blogging life a little—how many posts we’ve published, how many comments we’ve collected, what our typical day looks like, and a few of the quirky habits that come with running a blog. Below are the real numbers and small details that add up to our everyday blogging routine.
380: The number of posts we’ve written to date. This reflects the projects we’ve completed, the lessons we’ve learned, and the ideas we’ve shared from our home and life.
2,592: The amount of comments we’ve amassed from our lovely readers. Your feedback, questions, and stories are what keep this site alive and growing—this number keeps climbing with every new post and conversation.
1,799: The total number of spam comments our stalwart spam filter has intercepted. Spam is an unfortunate side effect of having an active site, but a good filter keeps the conversation real and the comment threads useful.
8: The number of posts we like to keep in the hopper at all times. Having a buffer helps us maintain consistency, take short breaks when needed, and handle unexpected events without leaving the site quiet for too long.
18: The most posts we’ve published in a single week—an intense burst of content that came from a period of high creativity and productivity.
4: The most posts we’ve published in one day. Some days everything aligns: photos, writing, editing, and scheduling, and the result is a content-rich day.
2: The average number of times a day I call John with a technical blog question or emergency. Running a site requires constant small decisions and quick fixes, and having a partner who can troubleshoot is invaluable.
2: The average number of times a day I call John to tell him about something funny Burger did. Part of working from home is sharing life’s little moments, and those calls are often the best interruptions.
10: The average number of hours each day that I spend at my desk working on the blog. Between writing, editing photos, responding to comments, and handling behind-the-scenes tasks, a full workday can easily be spent online.
5: The number of steps from my desk to the couch, where I often relocate with my laptop after John comes home. We try to keep a comfortable routine that balances focused work time with relaxed evenings together.
4: The average number of times per week I use the word “swankify.” Some phrases just become part of a blog’s voice, and this quirky term keeps popping up in captions and project descriptions.
5: The number of “Sherry-words” John refuses to use when blogging: swoon, swankify, gorge, fab, and purty. Every blogging partnership has its own edit rules and shared sense of style, and these are his no-go words.
America’s Next Top Model: Not a number, but our favorite non-home-improvement show to watch while blogging. The occasional background show helps keep the creative energy lively—though we do pause often so we don’t miss any of Tyra’s unforgettable moments.
If there’s anything else you’re curious about—time spent on photo editing, how we organize projects, or how we schedule posts—ask away. We’ll do the best we can to calculate and explain, even if math isn’t our strongest suit. Your questions help shape what we share next, and we love keeping this space transparent and helpful for fellow bloggers and readers alike.