Monthly Archives: November 2010

Why I Should Win A Ticket for Blissdom

I would love the opportunity to go to Blissdom ’11.  I have never attend a blog conference before and Blissdom sounds divine…I’d really, really love to go.  What a fantastic venue for moms to help each other. I think it’s so important that woman provide a support network for other woman.  We have so much knowledge to share and gain from one another.  Whether it’s how to build blogs, increase our business revenue,  improve skills, etc. There is just an infinite amount of knowledge available at Blissdom and I would love to be a part of that.

Additionally, I think I could use a few days away to recharge my batteries.  The past two years have been busy.  About 18 months ago my son’s best friend moved in with us and stayed for a year and then right after the friend moved out, my son’s girlfriend moved in and is still with us.  I’m amazed at how so many parents just toss their children aside. It breaks my heart.

I’m grateful we have been able to step in and provide a loving home for them. However, going from 2 teenagers to 3 teenagers has been a challenge, dynamics in the household change, how you interact with one another changes, but, quite honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I love knowing that they are safe and cared for.  Of course, as two of the teenagers are now graduated from high school they think they are all grown up and don’t need parents, but children ALWAYS need to know there is someone that loves them and that they can turn to.  I’m honored to be that person.

I think a few days at Blissdom would be wonderful.  I would be able to connect with so many moms and hear their stories. Hopefully, I would be able to share valuable information with them as well.  I would love to get a group of mom’s together and share photo knowledge with them. Overall, I think it would be a fantastic experience.

THANK YOU to MarketMommies.com for providing me the opportunity to win a ticket.

Cheers,

Btw, if my blog post is picked as one of the top entries I’ll need your votes starting November 20th (MY BIRTHDAY!!!). I’ll keep you posted

Barilla Dinner Fun

I received a small goodie box from Barilla courtesy of Vocalpoint. It contained a coupon for a free box of Barilla PLUS pasta and 4 coupons for buy one get one free pasta.  In addition, it contained a paper bowl with conversation starters According to their information, one serving of Barilla Plus provides: More protein …Read More

Do’s & Dont’s for Professional Family Photos

Now that the holidays are rolling near its time to start thinking about family photos for your Christmas cards.  I highly recommend investing in a professional photographer for your images.  It is a lot less stressful for you plus your images will be fantastic and not just a quick snap shot.  Of course, I’m biased …Read More

Painful Honesty

About 2 years ago I scraped together a bunch of pennies and flew to South Carolina in January to attend a photography workshop.  The workshop was being held at a beach town in January; I was so in!!  I kissed my family bye and flew down south for a few days of learning and sun. …Read More