Liebster Award

Hey Guys,

I am so honored to be nominated for a liebster award. I have been blogging for over a year, and recently decided to go the social media route. I never thought i would get recognized or even be able to grow a social media following. I am so honored to be considered noteworthy. Thank you @InandOutofVegas (twitter handle) and her website is inandoutofvegas.com 

Questions

1. What state or country do you live in?

I live in Canada, in one of the big cities aka Toronto!

2. How long have you been blogging?

This past april marked 1 year! I still cant believe it has been that long. This is one 'job' (i put it in quotations because i still haven't made money, so is it really a job?) Where time really has flown by.

3. Red or White wine?

White all the way. My tastes have changed so much in the past few years. Before Kayden was born i was all about red. In the past few months i have been loving dry white wines.

4. Do you have children? And how old are they?

Yes i have one boy. And he is going to be 3 in September.

5. What is your least favorite meal to prepare.

Breakfast. Anything that has to do with that, i cant make it. I have failed at everything. I do not make good scrambled eggs or breakfast potatoes. I can make a bagel, that's about it.

6. What do you like to do in your free time?

Grab junk food, lay in bed and watch tv. I know it sounds extremely lazy, but i rarely get to do this peacefully. I don't have a lot of free time in my day, i would say about an hour, and i rarely do all 3. I am usually to tired to sit through a show (which is probably why it takes me forever to get through a series). With a toddler, you are always running around and are on their schedule. Whenever i get a chance to sit down with my feet up, i will take it.

7. Favorite food or cuisine

I love pizza. I honestly cant get enough of it. You can have it anytime of the year and there are so many possibilities. I have never had a bad pizza or heard someone say they dislike it. It is a meal i can order when i am lazy and everyone loves it.

8. How do you balance, privacy, personal time, and blogging?

It took me awhile to find balance in my life, in general. It was something i struggled with after i had kayden. I was being pulled in 10 different directions, and felt as though i was go go go. I had to take a step back and focus on my family and myself. That was the most important thing. That is something that i always keep in my mind. They come first. I never want to post/publish anything that is to invasive or detrimental to them. I like to think that i am honest about my experiences and struggles. I blog when Kayden is sleeping, that ensures that it doesn't infringe on me being a mother.

We all go through struggles and problems in life. I usually speak on topics when i am comfortable, or when a significant time has passed. This allows my emotions to not take over, where i could say something that may potentially be hurtful.

There are a lot of days, where i do not feel as though i have blogged enough, or been on social media enough. I do feel as though i am behind in the 'blogging world' since i am balancing being a mom and a blogger.

9. Best advice for bloggers

Do not be afraid to promote yourself and your blog. This is something that took me almost a year to get comfortable with. The best decision i made, was creating a twitter and instagram account for my blog. It was nice connecting with other bloggers, and discovering new people. I realized if i don't put myself or my blog out there, no one will read it. If you dont have the confidence in your blog, then no one else will. Don't be afraid to put your social media and blog links out there.

10. Favorite social media platform

It would have to be tie between twitter and Instagram. Im on each one equally, and they both have their pros. I love how up to date and quick you get your information. Everyone expresses their opinion (which can also be a con) and is a great place to discover/connect with like minded people.