Epic Mommy Adventures: The Liebster Award

Woohoo!!! I've been nominated for the Liebster Award!!!

This is actually the first award I've been nominated for...I feel so happy knowing that people are reading and interested in the blog.

Thanks to fellow blogger, Lauree of All About the Details, for the nomination!

You might be wondering...what is a Liebster Award? I know I was...

This award is given to blogs with less than 200 followers, and there are certain criteria that much be met in order to continue sharing this award with other bloggers. Its sort of a fun chain letter that helps bloggers connect, discover new blogs and support one another because blogging is tough business.

So its a I'll like your page if you like my page deal.

Here are the rules a recipient should follow:

Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves
Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, then create 11 new questions for bloggers you pass the award to
Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) and pass the award (and link) to them in your post.
Go to their page and tell them about the award.
No tag backs.

My 11 Random Facts

I absolutely LOVE eating chicken! I can eat it all day.
I even have a birthmark on my leg that looks like a chicken.
I know almost every song in the Nick Jr. show Backyardigans. The songs are too cute!
I cook out of necessity; I really don't enjoy it at all.
I love cleaning...I could probably do it for a living.
I really like alternative music, i.e. Green Day, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Dead by April, Paramore, etc.
I love watching anything that has to do with ghosts or aliens. My new favorite show is Ghost Mine on Syfy and I have to watch the movie Dark Skies when it comes out.
I buy all of our clothes online primarily. I only go to the store to return something or to get a special sale.
I've always wanted to be an elementary school teacher.
I enjoy helping others and making a difference.
I love to travel; I want to travel more once Micah gets older.

Answers to All About the Details 11 Questions:

1. Where do you find inspiration [or what inspires you most]?

My son is my inspiration for most, if not all, things. He motivates me to keep moving forward even when I have lost hope. Other than that, people doing good for others always inspires me.

2. What do you want from your blog?

In addition to sharing my stories about new life as a mom, I want to be able to inspire someone to do great things.

3. Blogger or Wordpress? Why?

Blogger. It just seems to be the better fit for me since almost everything I have is Google-owned.
4. How do you feel about Pinning your own DIY posts?

I don't have a Pinterest account anymore...I feared that I would become too addicted. :)

5. Favorite Season? Why?

My favorite season is winter. I love playing in the snow!

6. Best part about blogging is...

Not having to be so prim and proper...blogging allows you to be yourself and express yourself as you see fit.

7. How many email accounts do you have?

I think I have 4 accounts, but I really only use 1.

8. Best age of your life so far?

29 was a really good year for me - a year of growth, awareness, and appreciation for life. I'll be in 30 in about 2 weeks.

9. Average time you spend on a blog post?

About 30-45 minutes, depending on the story.

10. Favorite beverage?

Strawberry Kiwi or Guava Mango juice from Ssips

11. One thing you never leave home without?

My cellphone!