Post Comment Love 29 June - 1 July

Hello there and welcome to #PoCoLo, and July!  If you were here last week it was great to see you, if you're new here this week you're very welcome - have a look around and hopefully you'll find some new-to-you blogs to read.

Apologies for the brevity of last week's post, I didn't actually get to start writing it until about 1am last Friday morning after getting home following a day that was, what can only be described as emotional. We'd had the sort of evening where everyone was just about managing to hold back the tears for some of the time and I've explained a little bit more in my regular Monday post.  This week has brought a new learning curve, sadly majoring in palliative care for my FIL.

But there's been sunnier moments too, and quite literally the weather has continued to amaze us doesn't it?  And while last night's football game reverted more to type, that's been pretty balmy too.  What's more in a renewed bid for self-care I've managed to take lunch away from my desk at least twice already this week, and for one of those was joined by my crochet - it seems like ages since I picked it up. 

A while back I had the cunning plan to leave a ball of wall and a crochet hook in my desk so I could squeeze in a bit more crochet if I needed it.  And although this was the first time I'd let myself take advantage of this, I'm certain it won't be the last.

My picture this week is of the ripening cherries in our garden.  I've a feeling they don't look quite as "whole" as they do here as the bird community are making the most of the summer fruits too, but who can blame them.

cherries in our garden

Blogger Showcase: Daniella from Halo Halo

Daniella is still a student whose perfect night in includes binge watcher her favourite You Tube and says that blogging is a hobby that turned into her passion, I suspect there's a few more of us in that camp, hey?  And we have our first soda and pizza type of person, or so far at least according to Daniella.

To find out more about Daniella and her blog, pop over to Morgan's this week to read the full answers.

Don't forget to connect with Daniella before you go though: Twitter  -  Instagram

Post Comment Love & Blogger Showcase 22 - 24 June

Hello there and welcome to this week's #PoCoLo - it's been a bit of a week here and more so than usual, so this will only be a short post - please forgive me.

If you're new here this week it's great to see you *waves* and if you were here last week thank you for your continued support. It means a lot to both Morgan and I.

My photo this week is from my visit to Gardeners' World Live (as is the post I've linked) on Sunday - they're so vibrant and pretty they needed to be kept behind the rope barrier for their own safety...

Flowers kept behind the ropes at Gardeners' World Live

Blogger Showcase: Janita from Tyler Belle

1. Who are you?

My name is Janita.  I’m a wife and a momma to a baby boy and baby girl.  I’m 21, and live in a small town of roughly 200 people in Manitoba, Canada.  I’m a country girl, a Supernatural and Marvel fan and I cherish family dearly!  I’m a PCOS and anxiety warrior learning to appreciate the small things in life. 

2. How did you discover blogs/blogging?

I first came across blogs when I was 17 for a school project.  I was instantly hooked and couldn’t stop reading.  A few years later, after marrying my husband and having 2 kids I realized I had a lot to say and needed to share it with the world.  Tyler Belle was created in that moment.

3. Why did you start blogging?

A few reasons, I wanted to share my voice and thoughts with the world!  Also as a young mom, I didn’t want to be known as “only” a mom.  I wanted to connect with other people and create a life for my family.  

4. What do you find most challenging?

The most challenging part of blogging is definitely pushing past the hard times.  Low views, writers block, negative feedback etc.  As a new blogger, it can be discouraging but we have to remember to keep moving forward because our voice matters.  A couple other challenges were setting up the “tech” side of a blog.  I’m not a huge technology person by any means! 

5. What is your favourite topic to write about?

Anything and everything Parenting.  Including finances, diy crafts, pregnancy, postpartum and more.  I want to help other momma’s and fellow bloggers with whatever obstacle they may be facing!

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

Both!  One day, I would love for my blog to become my full time income and allow me to be able to stay home with my family.  But, as of right now, it’s a hobby.  And I don’t want to ruin that by thinking about money too much. 

7. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Definitely the amazing group of supportive people I’ve come across.  There are so many wonderful bloggers out there who are so helpful and encouraging.   I’ve created amazing friendships with people I haven’t even met in person.  I never thought I could feel so connected with someone over social media or through my blog! 

8. Have you ever attended a blogging conference? 

No I haven’t, however, it is definitely something I would love to do in the future!

9. What are your 3 best posts?

  1. 21 Easy Ways To Save Money!

  2. 12 Positive Parenting Affirmations For Stressful Days

  3. 7 Steps To Patient Parenting

10. Describe yourself in 3 words!

Busy!  Anxious!  Motivated! 

As a mom of 2 under 15 months I’m busy lol.  I’ve suffered from anxiety my whole life.  I’m motivated to change my life and provide the best for my family!

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

I personally don’t drink a lot of tea or coffee,  but I’m definitely a cake person!  If I had to choose, I would probably prefer coffee over tea!

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

My idea of a perfect night out would be no children, a nice fancy dinner and going to watch a great movie with my husband.  Maybe a nice walk after!  As long as I’m with my husband it’s a perfect night.

13. Perfect night in?

I love our nights in when we can just lock the door, relax in our pjs on the couch.  Watch our favourite Disney movie with our little boy and just cuddle.  Family is so important to me.

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

My leadership or my work ethic.  I’ve always known how to take charge in a respectful way and I will not stop until my work is perfect.  I believe how hard I work, resembles how much I’m worth.  We are all worth a lot! 

 

Thanks Janita for sharing more about you and your blog.  You can connect with Janita on her social channels here: Instagram  -  Pinterest  -  Twitter

Post Comment Love 15 - 17 June

Hello there and welcome to another #PoCoLo - if you were here last week, it was great to see you. If you're new here then you're very welcome and I just know that you're going to find some cracking posts, and possibly even some new-to-you blogs. 

You'll remember that last week we had some time off, this week no such luck and that seems to be the theme of the week.  We weren't fortunate enough to escape The Letter about the allotment so we've spent some time over there strimming and generally make it look as if we're tending the plot, rather than just growing weeds, which admittedly is an easy mistake to make!

Sadly though I am still the human of choice for the midges (and worse) over there and once again I'm sporting some way too red and way too swollen bites. This time though I've one on my forearm which has been painful enough for me to actually phone the doctors.  If it carries on this way I'll be queuing for an emergency appointment this morning - I hope I'm not, but unless there's a dramatic change over night I think that's unlikely.

On a cheerier note, my photo this week is a burst of yellow - what else? - that I've walked past on my walking commute route.  Let's hope the bites calm down again, and that I become less tasty to the bite-y population.

A bush of yellow flowers on my way to work

Blogger Showcase: Karen from The Next Best Thing To Mummy

This week you can read Karen's full answers over on Morgan's blog, but before you go let me whet your appetite.  Some of you will most likely already know Karen and her blog as she is a #PoCoLo-er linker, she's chatty, kind and strong and blogs as a hobby to pass the time since a stroke - you'll find plenty of posts about child minding, but do pop over and find out more about Karen.

Don't forget to pop over and say hello on her social channels too:  Facebook  -  Twitter   -   Instagram.