Expectations have so much to do with our life experience, wouldn’t you agree? If you expect that your husband will be home in time for dinner but things run long at the office, you are likely disappointed that he is late getting home. If you know that your child struggles with her swimming strokes but then she gets 2nd place in the swim meet you feel like throwing a party because you didn’t expect that.
Most of you have expectations of me … even if you haven’t thought of it that way. I’m totally generalizing here and I know it’s not exactly like this for every single one of you because you’re each very unique. That said, I think it’s safe to say that most of you expect that I will have 4-5 blog posts each week. You expect that I will post several ideas, finds, and anecdotes on facebook + twitter every weekday. You expect that I’m pretty quiet on the weekends. You expect that I will share a { POTD Idea } every weekday as well. Some of you expect that if you post a question on facebook or twitter or in the comments of a blog post that there’s a pretty good chance I will answer your question.
You’ve developed these expectations because … it’s pretty accurate. That’s all pretty much how I’ve been rolling.
Now it is Summer. Summer is unique because the kiddos are not in school, we travel more, and while I still maintain routines as best as I can in the Summer, there is a considerable amount of inconsistency. This is what you can expect from me this Summer:
Inconsistent blogging. I will continue sharing thoughtful ideas, projects, updates, and inspiration on my blog. Some weeks I may have just 1-2 posts. Some weeks there may be 4-5. Overall, there will probably be a little less blogging than you’re used to.
Inconsistency with facebook + twitter. Same thing. Some days I’ll be on fire. Maybe 6-8 updates. And some days you’ll be lucky to see me post a { POTD Idea }.
Product updates. I have always believed that being upfront, honest, and transparent with my customers is important. That’s why I give more product updates than most companies would dare consider. You want to know stuff. So I’m going to share. And nothing is changing about that. As soon as I have more information about what’s coming and when it’s coming, I’ll share as much information and as many sneak peeks as I can.
Your general/random questions. I receive more questions on facebook + twitter + here on my blog + via email than I can keep up with. Let’s put it this way: The more time I take to answer questions, the less time I am working on product design for items that are coming out this year. Which means the process will be delayed and ultimately, you’ll be frustrated if products aren’t being released when you’re expecting that they’ll be released. So … I want to answer your questions. I really do. I love to help. But I have to stay focused, especially for the next little while, on some hard-core design work. Trust me, this will benefit you.
Your customer service questions. Christy is our Customer Service champion and is wonderful with questions regarding your orders. She does a great job keeping up with customerservice@beckyhiggins.com emails. If you don’t hear back within an hour or a day, please know that she too has Summer Inconsistency. Your questions are important and it’s a priority to help our customers as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Please know that we will do our very best.
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On a final note for today, I know I might sound like a broken record when I say this (most recently in my 1,000th blog post video) but … thank you. I am grateful you are here. I am grateful for your trust. I am grateful for your enthusiasm about my work, my blog, and my products. You are why I do what I do.
Happy Summer! And Happy Winter to those of you south of the equator. ; )
Happy Summer!!
This is one of the reasons I love ya Becky!… You are so very REAL!! Your life rolls on just like the rest of ours (even though I still believe you are Superwoman!
) and you are so very honest and upfront about your priorities. I’m so grateful you do what you do – it’s been a life changer for me, yet I’m so glad you continue to focus on your family and YOUR life as well! Keep up the GREAT work!!
As much as I love reading your blog, FB, and twitter…ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! Thanks for being so awesome and sharing all that you do.
Thanks Becky for letting us know …we may hear a bit “less” from you in the summer…get that! I will miss your almost daily’s…love them. Happy Summer:) Enjoy those kids they grow up FAST!!!
Enjoy your summer—and, as much as I enjoy your blog, I’d rather have the school/childhood themed products in my hands than read another post. Here’s to a productive & relaxing summer!
Although we all have come to expect you to be super woman, and we’ve all grown accustom to your consistency in blogging, etc…. we do realize you are human and that summer is a completely different bird altogether! Enjoy your time with your family.
Live well and enjoy!
Thank you for all you do.
what a nice post. thank you for managing the expectations so well, very thoughtful
Becky,
It is summer and therefore family time. We appreciate what you can do when you can do it. Enjoy those family times and make lots more memories. God Bless you.
Thanks for being so transparent, it’s very refreshing!
perfect post! so much of life is about managing expectations – your own and others. (always better to under promise and over deliver than vice/versa) have a great summer!! but know that after it is over, we’ll be expecting you to be back in full mode. :O)
Love all you do! And thanks for mentioning those of us suffering from the winter chills, it has been cold and wet in Sydney for the last couple of weeks, so I love seeing your summery pics! Enjoy your summer!
Love this honesty of this post have a wonderful summer
Thank you Becky! That is what we love most about you! So enjoy your summer and you deserve your family time and your summer. I know I will
Becky Higgins you are a class act….thank you for all you do and your honest, loving approach to life!
Thanks for the nice post. Have fun this summer and I look forward to great things in the future.
This is why we all love you Becky! Honest, real, family comes first! Hope you have a wonderful summer and even if you didn’t post for two months — we’d all still be here.
Enjoy your summer!
Its getting cold here in Aus!
I wouldn’t ‘expect’ it to be any other way! Enjoy your babies and have a wonderful summer!
Thanks for the update, Becky! Have a great summer!
We’ll be here when you get back
enjoy your summer!
Cheers,
Jan from BC
I enjoy the variety of things you share on your blog. I am loving EZ-Meals. I am spray painting everything and Project Life has saved me a lot of time and stress.
Thanks for sharing great ideas. I hope you and your family have a fun Summer!
Hooray for product updates and sneak peeks! Hooray for hard-core design work! Hooray for Becky having summer fun with family! Get out there, have fun and be inspired! We are very grateful for you and everything you do for us! Have a great summer and we will all be sending our very best wishes for you and your family! ENJOY!
Although I love your products and company as a whole
I follow your blog because you are an inspiration to me personally. I think I like your general posts versus ones about certain products in your line better just for this reason.
Hi Becky thanks for all you do.Thanks for the honesty.The sharing of your life ,products, ideas….We love it all thats why we want MORE!!! but we understand you have a life too.We will be happy with any blogs and FB messages over summer.Cant wait for new project life.Bye from brrr freezing in OZ.
I’m grateful for someone who is an example to others in maintaining priorities while enjoying creativity and work. Have a great summer! I look forward to the inconsistent posts.
Maybe I should have done a list like this in the beginning of the year…
Maybe it´s not too late…
Love your blog!
Kisses and blessings.
MIrys
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