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Shannon has a M.S. in Geology, is a teacher in a Waldorf School and has background as a children's yoga teacher.

She is passionate about connecting children to themselves and to the natural world.

About Backyard Mama

Backyard Mama's mission is for every child to spend time outside every day.

The intention of this blog is to offer inspiration to do that. Take this tips and tools and use them, or contact me and I can run a program at your center.

Our programs take many forms:
* classes in your school or childcare center
* classes for camps or nature centers
* professional development through conferences and workshops
* professional development designed for your staff
* community workshops at libraries and agencies

We're always excited to design something special just for you!

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My Blogging History

Somethings you (might) not know about my blogging history:

1) The Grass Stain Guru, Bethe, was the first complete stranger to comment on my blog. {Thank you Bethe!} I felt like a little girl in a candy store when I read it.

2) The first blog I started following was Metropolitan Mama.

3) As a result of Stephanie’s Tuesday Tours {on MM} I started contributing to 5 Minutes for Going Green. {And have a post Timeless Toys featured there today}.

4) Alison of Loving Natures Garden gave me a ton of advice for plug-ins and info on how to use Twitter. She’s loaded with wisdom about nature.

5) You can follow me @backyardmama {but I am learning so be gentle- please!}

6) Carey Baker of Midnight Son Designs is a great website/ blog designer and he’s given me a lot of great advice about blogging.

7) Carey also blogs at North East Abundance.

8) This is my 50th post… to  many more. Thanks all for the encouragement.

I look forward to sharing more about me as time goes on… I am off for some fresh air and cloud cover. Ugh…

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9 Responses to “My Blogging History”

  • Alison Kerr says:

    Congratulations on your 50th post!
    1) How great that Bethe gave your first ever comment.
    2) Metropolitan Mama was the first blog I visited too – she wrote about a product I was selling at the time through my children’s book business and thus introduced me to blogging.
    3) I’ve contributed at 5 minutes to Going Green too – once upon a time.
    4) Thanks for the shout out! I’m so glad to see everything working fine now with Firefox. Love your new setup :-)
    .-= Alison Kerr´s last blog ..10 Tips I’ve Learned from Greening My Home =-.

  • [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Alison Kerr and Debi Huang, Shannon Baer. Shannon Baer said: Thanks to my friends who've paved the way! RT @tweetmeme My Blogging History | Backyard Mama http://bit.ly/1h4Vf4 [...]

  • Debi says:

    This is such a fun way to mark your 50th post, Shannon. Congrats to you! I’m new to this whole blogging thing, too & I’m so thankful for all the support coming from this great community. Thanks for including me among your links! :)
    .-= Debi´s last blog ..Kid-Friendly Fall Outdoor Activities =-.

  • Shannon says:

    I had been following Bethe off and on with the Mystery Critters and oh my, it was like christmas when I got a comment from her. I do appreciate your help with plugins and twitter… I so enjoy the nature bloggers. And REALLY I learn new things from your blog with each post! Thanks!

  • Shannon says:

    Debi- The support is really awesome! It was a last minute aha moment when I decided to do this 50th post. It is fun, and I kind of can’t believe that I have written only 50 posts, or as many as that… anyways… I love your blog and am excited to exchange ideas

  • Bethe says:

    Awww, fun!!! Lucky me :o )! Kudos on hitting 50 posts. I started The Grass Stain Guru back in March — it’s amazing how fast time goes.

    Keep up the great work. Cheers- Bethe @balmeras
    .-= Bethe´s last blog ..“Pro Players”: Who’s in the Sandbox? =-.

  • Karen Bannan says:

    You have a beautiful site! I found you via a RT. So glad I did! I’m following you now, and look forward to reading your posts. Also, I may steal (and modify) this blogging history for tomorrow’s Friday Favorites post.

  • Shannon says:

    @Bethe- love your blog… so glad to have found it and really thanks for the comment early on- I remember being so relieved that it wasn’t just relatives reading! Looking forward to another Friday Frolic!

    @ Karen Can’t wait to see your modification! Thanks for stopping by! I’ll check you out here in the AM too- off for some shut eye now. Cheers and thanks!

  • Hi there! Happy 50th post! Fun! Enjoying your site and linked up to your love for chickens post! ;) thx.
    .-= Leslie @LaMamaNaturale´s last blog ..{the upcycled & recycled} TerraCycle: Outsmart Waste! =-.

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