Post Comment Love and Blogger Showcase, 7-9 April 2017

Hello and welcome to another Friday and another PoCoLo. If you were here last week, thank you it was great to see you, if you're new here this week, welcome, I hope you'll find us a happy and friendly bunch. I'm pretty certain you'll find a wide range of posts to read, and Morgan and I are looking forward to see what you'll link up this week.

This week has been mixed for me, we finally got over to the allotment for the first time this year (yes, I know, I'm hanging our collective heads in shame) and it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. We've also got the gardening bug back, which is just as well as we've a lot to do. I had a hospital appointment for my overactive thyroid and have been discharged, which is good news, because if I'm honest the appointments weren't massively helpful. I'd been allocated a consultant at Kings which is a bit of a faff to get too, and it certainly was this week as the zip in my trousers jammed on the day of my hospital appointment.

Of course I discovered just as I was about to head into back to back meetings and then head straight off to the hospital. Cue some emergency shopping, thankfully that was successful and I made the hospital appointment with seven minutes to spare, and was so glad they didn't want to take my blood pressure this time!

And then there's been the weather, hasn't it been great?  And some lovely weather to come if we believe the forecast, we're already planning a barbecue, so I hope they're right. This week's photo is from Greenwich Park and suddenly it's been all about the blossom, so here's some blossom.

Blogger Showcase: Jessica from Enjoy the Adventure

1. Who are you

I am Jess a travel blogger - at Enjoy the Adventure - and mental health support worker. When I’m not working I love exploring new places, going out for meals, afternoon tea and watching movies.

2. How did you discover blogging?

I first discovered blogs as a teenager whilst I was looking for makeup and skincare reviews. I loved the fact it was normal people trying out products I could easily get.

3. Why did you start blogging?

I decided to start after backpacking around Europe. I was in areas such as Slovenia and Bosnia and wanted to find out more information about how to travel around the countries and the best places to visit. I couldn’t find all the information I wanted so decided to create my own blog. Describing what transport to get and how much things cost so people know this information before visiting somewhere.

4. What do you find most challenging? 

HTML I still have no idea how to do certain things. There’s also a lot of work that goes into growing a following on social media and to get a decent amount of pages views.

5. What is your favourite topic to write about?

Anything related to travel, whether it’s going on a trip abroad or a staycation.

6. Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

Initially I started blogging for fun, but now I have a few goals. These would be going on Press trips or events and meeting other bloggers.

7. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

I love the blogging community and receiving lovely messages on my blog! I also love having the opportunity to work with companies.

8. Have you attended a blogging conference?

I haven’t yet but plan on going to some this year. If anyone knows of any good ones please let me know...

9. What are your 3 best posts?

10. Describe yourself in 3 words?

Passionate, caring and loving.

11. Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake person?

Definitely tea and biscuits, I love a good cuppa tea.

12. What’s your idea of a perfect night out? 

A perfect night out would be with the girls going for dinner and a few cocktails, then seeing a live band.

13. Your perfect night in?

A movie, takeaway and a face mask.

14. What would your best friend/mum say is your best quality?

I think my friends and family would say I’m kind and like helping others.

 

Thanks Jessica, it's been lovely to get to know more about you and your blog - you certainly have some gorgeous photos on your blog. Please do pop over and collect your "I was featured on PoCoLo" badge

Please do pop over and check out Jessica's social media channels, and follow her if you're not already. We all know how nice it is to grow our following.

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Post Comment Love 31 March - 2 April 2017

Hello and welcome to another Post Comment Love. If you were here last week, thank you and if you're new here this week, welcome - I hope you'll find us to be a friendly bunch. Each week Morgan and I are thrilled with the range of posts you share with us.

This week has been one of catching up and if I'm honest, I'm not there yet. I've recovered from having a week of no wifi, and the shock that brought and I've realised I comforted myself by taking even more photos than normal. I've not started editing the nearly 1,000 photos I took but I expect there'll be plenty of duds in there.

We had a great week in Dorset with trips on the steam train into Swanage, a walk along the coast and back to the cottage on the Ridgeway. There were visits to Kingston Lacy, Max Gate and Hardy's cottage as well as Compton Acre gardens in Poole.  We took the bikes out a couple of days, one of those was very Famous Five style as four cycled to Lulworth Cove. No ginger beer though, a nice cuppa instead!  

So I've plenty of blog content from that trip, and that's without the stop at Mottisfont on the way home.  Today though I'm sharing some photos from the wifi-less-but-beautiful cottage.  My photo though is from much closer to home and from my walk to work. I think the colour of this crimson magnolia is absolutely stunning and I'm looking forward to seeing it blossom.

Blogger Showcase: Kylie from Kyro and Style

This week Morgan is hosting all of Kylie's answers, but before you jump over there let me whet your appetite a little.  Kylie who blogs at Kyro and Style loves to write about fashion and describes herself as an avant garde, persistent and quirky which I can't help but wonder if that shows through in her personal style. You'll have to check out her blog though to find out, and don't forget to head over to Morgan's to find out much more about our Blogger Showcase this week.

Connect with Kylie here:

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Post Comment Love and Blogger Showcase 24-26 March 2017

Hello to another Friday, in a week that's been quite a lot quieter here than usual. If you were here last week, thank you, it was great to see you and sorry I haven't got to your post just yet but I've had an unexpected break this week.  If you're new here, welcome, Morgan and I are looking forward to reading all of your posts.

The quietness has been down to lack of wifi in the Dorset cottage I booked, and it's been a blessing and a curse. I'd hoped to spend some of this week catching up with myself blog-wise but that was not to be. Instead I've spent time editing photos offline which has been time well spent, and of course I've also been out and about in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

My photo this week is one from the cottage we've been staying in and I've been mesmerised by the shadows on the ceiling from the light shade. 

A lampshade casting mesmerising shadows

Blogger Showcase: Mrs Mummy from Mummy Confessions

1. Who are you? 

An Aussie mum of three. New to the blog realm.  My blog is Mummy Confessions. Lover of all things for babies and kids, great deals, and saving money. I spend more on my children than I even think to on myself. I love helping people and that's why I started blogging!

2. How did you discover blogs/blogging?

I know many people who have blogged, and they always have great things to say. 

3. Why did you start blogging?

I hadn't written in years for personal reasons, but decided after much encouragement from my husband to get out there and start a blog. I wanted to help other mums and wives and tell them about all these cool things I've discovered as a mum.

4. What do you find most challenging?

Trying to find the time to write without distraction. It usually doesn't happen. I'm usually writing while chaos ensues around me.

5. What is your favourite topic to write about?

Baby products that have helped me.

6. Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

Somewhat for fun, but I would love to make a little money to help cover bills and take some of the pressure off my husband as sole provider.

7. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

That I can try to help people by telling them things I've learned, tried, and what products I've used that are helpful to me as a mum and person.

8. Have you ever attended a blogging conference?

No.

9. What are your 3 best posts?

My favourite ones are about Bonds Wondersuits, Teething, and how to save money/get cashback for purchases.

10. Describe yourself in three words

Exhausted, Excited, and Empathetic

11. Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake person?

Can I do tea and cake? I don't like coffee though.

12. What's your idea of a perfect night out?

A night out to eat and chill with my whole family. Afterwards, the kids all go to sleep and stay asleep, and I can have some one on one time with my husband to just hang out!

13. Your perfect night in?

Chinese food or Italian, eat and watch a movie...no dishes to do...house is clean...and the kids go to bed without a fuss nice and early!

14. What would your best friend/OH/mum or kids say is your best quality?

That I am able to laugh all the time and make them smile with my stories of life.

 

Thanks for joining in Mrs Mummy, I particularly like your answer to the last question, that's a great quality to have.  Please don't forget to grab your "I was featured" badge.  

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