Blogger Awards!!!

So I'm pretty new to this whole blogging thing. Sure I've written quite a few posts, but until recently I have never really promoted it, or worried too much about getting my blog "out there".

As I don't have many followers, the comments that I have been getting have been really nice and it is lovely to know that people actually read and value something I have written.

So when I received a comment from http://catseatdogs.com/ saying that they had nominated me for both the following blogger awards it really made my day! (huge thanks http://catseatdogs.com/ )

        

These awards are a great way to show a bit of blog love and appreciation.

There are some rules for this nomination, they are as follows:

1. Display the logos of the awards on your blog.
2. Link back to the person who nominated you.
3. State seven things about yourself.
4. Nominate fifteen other bloggers for this award and link to them.
5. Notify these bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirement.

So here's seven things about me:

1. I am a mum to 3 great kids. My boys are 7 and 5 and our little girl is almost 1
2. I am married to my high school sweet heart
3. My favourite flowers are sunflowers, gerberas and frangipanis
4. My first proper job was working in a bakery. I was there for 7 years!
5. I got chicken pox for the first time at the age of 20
6. I HATE washing dishes (therefore I LOVE my dishwasher!)
7. I like winter much more than summer, but like spring and autumn equally.

Now for my nominations......Hmmmm...tough job........

1. www.real-street.blogspot.com.au  - This is such a pretty and very well colour-co-ordinated blog! Jasmine was one of my best friends in primary school, and through the wonders of this little thing called the "Internet" we were able to catch up again and keep in contact all these (not too many!!!) years later!

2. www.katgurl72-kylie.blogspot.com.au Kylie is a fellow Owl lover! I have been following her on instagram for a while now, and I only recently discovered her lovely blog. (which is now one of my favs)

3. http://24cottonwoodlane.blogspot.com.au/  This is a great little blog with some really awesome little crafty projects

4. http://emhawker.blogspot.com.au/ This is quirky little blog! Love it!

5. http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/  This is a blog all about being kind to the earth and living a simple life.

6. http://www.soulemama.com/ This is the first blog that I ever started following. Full of inspiration for a natural and handmade life.

7. http://asprinkleofthis.blogspot.com.au/ This blog has some awesome charts for getting organised (I need all the help I can get!)

8. http://sewlittlefabric.blogspot.com.au/ This blog has some great craft projects and tutorials

9. http://polkadotpretties.com/ my excitement for finally having a baby girl is heightened by this really pretty and girly blog !

10 www.meetmeatikes.com.au How can I not nominate Pip? Definately a major inspiration to my blogging

11. http://weshare-creativity.blogspot.com.au/ A celebration of all crafty blogs.

12. http://littledottybird.blogspot.com.au/ another little creative blog! Love the owls on the banner too!!

13. http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com.au/ I really do love orange too.......

14. http://www.lovelywren.com/blog/ Another little blog filled with beautiful crafty inspiration

15. http://eatsewlove.blogspot.com.au/ 3 things I love to do too. Eat, sew and love! I've found this blog helpful since purchasing my Bellini.

Well theres my top 15 - in no particular order. Check them out because they are all really good blogs.

So I think I have fullfilled my part of my nomination - but now I just have to notify these worthy recipients.

Happy blog reading friends!!!

Pay It Forward!

I've recently become a little bit addicted to online groups, forums and communities. Not really a problem I guess, apart from the fact I end up spending much more time than I would really like to on the computer!

 

One of the best communities I've become a part of is Pay It Forward. I've joined 2 local PIF groups through Facebook. The groups are made up of locals who have items they no longer need but are to good to throw away. Instead you list the items on the page. There is a few rules which you MUST follow, or you will be banned from the sites! All items must be for free, and if they interest you, you ask to be 'considered'. The PIF-er will choose someone randomly. If you are chosen you must pick the item up ASAP. There are limits to how much you are allowed to ask for and recieve. They also ask that if you have recieved an item then look around your house and find something to Pay Forward. That way the circle of giving continues!

 

Some people are very generous in the items they give away. It is such a lovely thing that people are willing to help each other out - and trust that the person recieving is not going to just turn around and sell the goods.

I've seen people offering movie tickets, massages, books, toys, furniture, clothes, electrical items and so much more!

 

Today I chosen for some books. I've actually wanted both these books for a little while now, so the fact that I was chosen for them was awesome! 

 

 

I have 4 bags full of items sitting in my front room that are waiting for people to pick up that I have "PIFed".

The whole "Pay It Forward" idea is kind of like a big op-shop on line - but for free items. But no need to worry, it will never replace op shops and thrift stores! I still donate and shop through them too!

 

Now I'm off to have a little read of my new books!