I was so excited when I found out I was being nominated for the Liebster Award by Denise and Sharleen over at Curio! These ladies are all about finding the beauty in everything. How nice is that? Their DIY projects look tasteful, easy and fun. Check out some of them here. How cute are these Halloween Mummy Cocktail Glasses?
Photo Courtesy Of curio.net
The Liebster award is nominated to new bloggers, by other bloggers. It helps us support each other and virtually meet in our blogging community. Although I’ve had my blog up for about 5 years, I did’t really start focusing on it until January 2015. It took me 6 months to put together the website and I launched in June. So I’ve only been really dedicated and consistent with it for about 5 months now. I’m figuring it out as I go along and am realizing how it’s all about community and supporting each other, which is perfect for me because I love that!
Thank you for nominating me Denise and Sharleen!
The Liebster Award has some rules…
Post your award to the blog.
Thank the blogger who nominated you and link their blog.
Answer the questions you were given by the person who nominated you.
Nominate a small group of other bloggers you’ve recently discovered.
Create 10 new questions for the nominees to answer.
Here are the Questions & Answers From Denise and Sharleen To Me…
Q:Where do you draw your inspiration for your blog?
A: I get inspiration from everywhere. Taking to friends, family, cookbooks, other blogs, Pinterest, and just going along my journey. For example, I created a video about how to create an image grid using Pagebuilder because I was searching for months for a solution and couldn’t find it anywhere on the web. I actually created it to delegate the task to my virtual assistant, but then it became content. I also love Pinterest. I’m on there every day. I see recipes I like and then re-create them as a Low Carb version that is easy and delicious like this Almond Crusted Calamari. I love to cook and I love health.
Q: What would be your #1 piece of advise for someone just starting out in blogging?
A: Create a Buyers persona so you know who you’re talking to. Especially if you want to monetize your blog. Figure out who you’re talking to. Be original, which is natural because you’re already unique. Plan. Having a plan is essential otherwise you’re just spinning your wheels. Don’t worry about being perfect, just do your best. Finally, be social and support others.
Q: What is your most successful social media outlet for promoting your blog and why?
A: I think Facebook is at the moment but Pinterest is great too. I’ve found some great groups on FB and created some of my own that are helping to grow traffic and make these types of connections. I’m connecting with some great bloggers and we are having discussions around how we can collaborate and start helping each other grow. It’s really cool and exciting!
Q:Would you rather go camping or stay in a 5 star hotel?
A: I’ve been wanting to go camping for a while now and keep saying I’m going to go, but haven’t been camping since I lived in Hawaii in 1994. I’ve been staying in many 5 star hotels around the world since then, so I guess my long-winded answer would be 5 star hotel.
Q:Other than your computer, what would you say is the most important tool you use while creating your blog posts?
A: I would have to say my camera. I’m addicted to taking photos. I’m learning more everyday about how to use it and how to take great photos.
Q:What’s your favorite book?
A: That’s a tough one. I always only read non-fiction. I would say “Think And Grow Rich” had the biggest impact on my life. It was one of the first my Dad recommended to me to read and it changed my way of thinking about wealth. I’ve been meaning to read it again actually.
Q:Who is someone you really admire and why?
A: Another tough one. Oprah is really inspiring to me. I love how her mind works, her story of where she came from, her journey of what she overcame and how she has created, moved, touched, inspired and shared so much.
Q:What is your most popular post?
A: The 4 Hour Body Cheat Sheet is my most popular post.
Q: What are you most proud of?
A: Being a single Mom. I’ve never done anything so fulfilling and satisfying. I was married for 12 years and my husband said he wanted to have children but kept stalling. I was 38, drummed up the courage and decided to leave a glamorous lifestyle for a simple one to find someone to have a child with and did it. Now it’s just the 2 of us and I am happier than ever!
Q: Where do you see your blog in 5 years?
A: I see it generating enough income for me and my son to be able to travel so I can work from anywhere. We live in Vancouver BC, Canada right now and I would like to be able to spend winters in San Diego and Spring in Bali or Paris. I see it teaching others how they can monetize their blog to generate enough income for them to leave their 9-5 grind or to be a stay-at-home Mom, and helping 1000’s of people to lose and maintain their weight through delicious Low Carb recipes that make it easy for them to stay healthy.
As I mentioned before, The Leibster Award is about paying forward to and recognizing other new bloggers so I would like to nominate the following. These 3 women have talent and have a lot of great things to share…
Chef Maria Joy over at Let’s Cook Fresh. Maria’s story is inspiring! Instead of letting illness stop her, it propelled her to follow her passions and make lemonade (or Meyer Lemon Dessert Waffles-Yum!) out of the lemons that life has given her.
Gabi Webster at Cherish has a home blog that is filled with great post on everything home. I especially loved her article on the leather braided pacifier clips. I may have to get one of those for my little guy! Her photographs are amazing too.
Hillary Hamilton at For The Love Of Basil. Her blog is full of high quality images that will make you drool. The food looks ridiculously delicious. She is someone you will want to follow.
My Questions:
- What’s your favourite (non-blog) website?
- What was a profession you used to want to be, but are not now?
- What 3 words describe you best?
- What do you think of when you think of Bali?
- What is #1 on your wish-list this Christmas?
- How does it feel to be nominated for this award?
- What is one go-to thing that cheers you up no matter what?
- What do you do in order to overcome writer’s block?
- If money was not a factor, what would be your dream job?
- Cat or Dog?
Congratulations on your nominations, I can’t wait to see your posts!
Droppin in from the Lionfish.com. Congratualtions on the award! Truly deserving! I’m still learning how to use my camera… it’s difficult.
Thank you Sabrina!
Congratulations Heather! I loved reading your answers to our questions. All the best in meeting your blogging goals!
Thanks Denise! Hopefully we can collaborate some more in the future.
All the best!
Congrats on the nomination! How exciting. I love your blog, and I look forward to perusing more amazing posts. Cheers!
Thank you Aarika!
Congratulations on being nominated! The Halloween mummy cocktail glasses are too cute!
Thanks Camile!