Siggys anyone?

[kida]

D15 is much slower than I remember and I think we could come up with some good ideas to liven it up a bit. I seen that some topics have been thrown around before in previous threads but it doesn't really seem like anything stuck. We used to do a monthly siggy challenge that was pretty fun. But I would like to hear from you all what would be interesting to add to the week.

Let's use this thread to think of topics we could talk about weekly as well as randomly. Just ideas for now. Then we can vote (because polls are so fun) and have some permanent threads to look forward to!

Also, if you vote yes for the September siggy challenge, please include a theme you'd like it to be and we'll vote next week. (Polls for everything!!)

[kida]

For siggy challenge ideas, I like fair/carnival themes, back to school, and fav fall activity.

For weekly thread ideas, maybe a recipe thread. We could have it where we just discuss recipes or make it a little more interesting by picking several recipes a week and on "recipe day" all of us pick one from the list to make and post a pic of how it turns out. It doesn't have to be the same one as everyone but maybe one from a list of 4 or something. Idk, just an idea. (Also for those who don't like posting pics of themselves and lo maybe you could still participate because it would just be of the finished plate?)

Maybe we could have a "Memory Monday" sort of like a GTKY where we pick a different memory to share. Like fav summer memory or childhood fear and how you got over it. Fav game to play as a kid, memories you want to make with lo etc.
Or "Media Monday" where we pick something to discuss going on in the media. It could be anything that catches your eye. Celebs, political, tv show etc.

We could make 10 things Tuesday more of a thing. Maybe even theme it or something.

Idk all just ideas

[kida]

I've also seen on other boards where they pick one member a week and everyone asks a billion questions to that person, then said member answers them all on a certain day. An ultimate GTKY lol.

[kida]

DoesItComeInPink do you use tapatalk or the actual website on mobile? I use the actual TCF site and its very easy to use mobile: polls, tagging and the like are convenient on the mobile site. Although, I've never used tapatalk so not sure about the comparison.

[geners]

I like Ten Things Tuesday, and I love clicky poll Wednesdays (though I never start them). I'm not big on UOs/FFFCs and I don't think those have gotten too much momentum on this board in the past but if others feel strongly I could participate.

We could do Monday Moans (a safe place to whine & complain, lol, unless that's too negative?) and balance that out with Thankful Thursdays

I wonder if some weekly topical check-ins would go well? If someone volunteered to lead it every week? Breastfeeding, Getting healthy, TFAS as possible topics? We've done some of these in the past but they've lost steam after a while.

I do love the recent purchases threads, if those were monthly or even weekly I'll always read/comment. I may have a shopping problem...

I would say if we could liven things up by some regular threads, etc. maybe then we try doing AMA (ask me anything) threads where board members could sign up for a day? I'm afraid if we did that now, nobody would ask anything, lol.

I'm all about rejuvenating the board so whatever I can do to help!!

[kida]

geners I live those ideas! Especially the thankful Thursday and getting healthy threads. I agree with you about the uo/fffc threads..I like to read them but I don't feel like I have much to contribute on those lol.

That sounds good about the ama thread, probably better to let willing participants sign up instead of just randomly offering someone up lol.

I love the idea of weekly check ins although I'm not sure what tfas means?

[obscurereference]

I like all the ideas but I think our main problem is that we just don't have very many regular participants on this board. We were one of the smallest to begin with and then a bunch disappeared when we had our babies (to be expected) and that just left us with...no one. And also Facebook takes people away.

Also, the randoms get old. For me at least. Yes I realize that our common bond is babies, but man I'm tired of talking about babies! Maybe some new threads will let us branch out a bit.

[obscurereference]

kida TFAS = trying for a sibling

[thatgirlrachel]

I'm down for any and all ideas to pick up activity. I am in the FB group as well, but I try to stay fairly active on here.

Some of my favorite ideas mentioned:
-Ten Things Tuesday
-AMA threads
-Recipe threads (because I'm tired of cooking the same things!)
-CPW
-Thankful Thursday
-Highs/Lows of the week (though we tried this before and it didn't really stick).

I also think it would be good/fun to have a thread idea that maybe isn't baby-related (like a recipe thread). IMO, it's nice to branch out and talk about other adult stuff now and then.

[thatgirlrachel]

Instead of doing a siggy challenge, we could just do a thread challenge occasionally. Pick a theme or category and everyone respond with the best gif/picture/meme/etc. for it.

[kida]

Aug 22, 2016 15:37:09 GMT -5 thatgirlrachel said:

Instead of doing a siggy challenge, we could just do a thread challenge occasionally. Pick a theme or category and everyone respond with the best gif/picture/meme/etc. for it.

Awesome idea!

[geners]

Aug 22, 2016 15:37:09 GMT -5 thatgirlrachel said:

Instead of doing a siggy challenge, we could just do a thread challenge occasionally. Pick a theme or category and everyone respond with the best gif/picture/meme/etc. for it.

I like this idea, maybe that could be a fun Friday thing? Something like Friday Pic/GIF Party? (I'm sure there's a clever name I'm not thinking of). Whoever starts the thread can come up with a theme/category.

[HelgaHuffle]

I love all these ideas! Let's do them all! I really liked the toddler/preschooler check in we were doing for a while too.

Maybe we can get some of the Facebook posters to come back and visit at least once a week.

A ticker change reunion every once in awhile would be fun but most people are gone.

[kida]

I like the idea of the gif thread being Friday geners. We could do something random to pick the first person to start the thread this Friday (like whose baby is youngest or oldest something similar to drawing straws lol) then whoever has funniest/most relevant/most likes etc gets to be in charge of the next weeks thread/theme like we did with the siggys.

HelgaHuffle it would be nice if someone who is part of the fb group mentions coming for a weekly/bi weekly check in. It would be great to hear from them and get them more active again.

I'm loving the ideas ladies!

[kida]

Who all is still here and active?

[gdaisy09]

Aug 22, 2016 17:45:32 GMT -5 kida said:

Who all is still here and active?

I think a lot of us still try to play both places

[13liza]

I'd love to participate in some new threads! All of these ideas sound fun!

[geners]

Aug 22, 2016 17:45:32 GMT -5 kida said:

Who all is still here and active?

I'm here! I'm on FB but check in here at least daily.

[physiomeg]

I'm still checking in here. I lurk more often than I should, but I would love to participate more. I think bringing some different threads would be great - I especially love the non-baby related ideas for something new. My fave ideas are the recipes, gif Fridays, and memories thread.