WAHM Wednesday: Coffee Break

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to a local William Coffee Shop {I highly recommend their cinnamon scones for breakfast...so sinfully delightful!} and meeting up with some local tweeps.

@RNashPhoto
@ListedPhotog
@downshiftingPOS

and the ever inspirational @TimeOutMom

Things have been a crazy whirlwind over here lately, between us selling our home much faster than we anticipated to looking for our new house to considering building...all with two toddlers. Our son is 1 {and a half} and Sweet Stella's just turned one. Both have so much promise and amazing things going for them, and I have so many visions of hope for them both.

Though, I've been feeling...tired...exhausted...overwhelmed...defeated. Am I doing enough for both of my babies...being a good mom and a great mompreneur? So many questions...

Then, I went to this coffee date and had my socks knocked off. Rebecca, Melissa, Heidi and Margarita were fantastic to meet up with, and filled my sails with so much positivity. They talked about their busy lives as moms, photographers, entrepreneurs, organizers, social media strategists...women.

It was so very empowering, and have me a great deal of focus.

So starts a new series for Wednesday blogposts...about me being a WAHM. How I do it, what inspires me, what keeps me going...and how I keep it real, bring focus to myself and stay level with a busy toddler.

If you're a WAHM (working-at-home-mama) I encourage you to reach out into your community and connect. You never know where likeminded women are hiding. They might be people that you connect with daily on Twitter, or people that stumble across your business page on Facebook. Make it a habit to meet with them, be it one-on-one or in a group setting, and really get down to the nitty gritty. Who are you as a WAHM? What makes you who you are?

Ladies, thank you so very much for our Coffee Break. I look forward to many more!

Sponsorship ShoutOut: Baby Shmizz

You may have noticed a little tab at the top called Sponsorship. I’m currently selling ad space (at a variety of different level and with different perks, including but not limited to ad buttons, exclusive products made with your Brand, and BlogHer’12 exposure) and have had some really awesome brands and bloggers jump on board!

My first fantastic sponsor is Shannon, from Baby Shmizz. Shannon (aside from having the best name on the history of the planet) is an awesome blogger who is building her readership and expanding her horizons.

Over on Baby Shmizz, you’ll see not only adorable photos and videos of her little man, Jack, but you’ll also be introduced to a world of awesome books, product reviews and giveaways for Mom, baby gear reviews and crazy giveaways for the kiddo, favourite lists and an overall witty charm. Afterall, it’s her wit and charm that drew me to her in the first place (as well as going through pregnancy at the same time, and being able to relate to one another throughout our journey to become Mama’s)

Coming soon to Baby Shmizz are Gunapod Sleep Sack and a custom handmade cupcake stand giveaways in October! She’ll also have a freebie link for a kid-focused computer app in mid-October!

Together, we’ll be kicking off She Works Hard For The Money – a Thursday Blog Hop for Working Mamas, WAHM’s and SAHM’s who coupon, save, and are otherwise awesome with money management. Stay tuned for more details…including our first hop on October 6^th, complete with cute button!

What’s next for Shannon and Baby Shmizz? Well, BlogHer’12 is definitely on the horizon (we’re going to be roomies and I’m thrilled!), as well as blog sponsorship, reviews, more giveaways for her readership, growing her Facebook fan page, and her Twitter followers…just to name a few things.

Go check her out! If the photos of Jack aren’t reason enough to stick around her blog for a few minutes, then call me crazy!

Special Post: Hippity Hop!

Don't forget to go on our Easter Bunny hunt and comment on the following status on our facebook fanpage! Hippity Hop, the Easter Bunny has been here...can you find him?? Comment on this status where you found him, and 5 lucky winner will be drawn at random to receive 20% off their next order! (yes...this includes custom orders!) There are low entries so far, so chances are good that you'll be selected to receive the special promotion!!

Whimsical Wednesday: Auction Promo!

Happy Wednesday! We're half way through the week, and one step closer to the weekend! Yahoo! Anyone have any exciting plans for the weekend? We're hosting a dinner party on Saturday evening for my best girlfriends....all fondue! Totally inspired by Jenni From The Blog, who loves the Melting Pot. Cheesey goodness, healthy grapeseed oil and four (yes...4!) different types of chocoalte fondue, including Toblerone! Mmmmm! Drooling yet?? Today's post is all about an auction that I'm participating in. Danielle's Sweet Treats and Chocolates over on Facebook is hosting a 200 Fan Sping Auction and Giveaway! It's so easy to participate! First, like Danielle's page Second, go to the album that I've linked here Third, read over the rules and post agree if you agree to the terms of the auction Fourth, look through the goodies that are up for auction (at amazing prices, I might add!) and decide what you'd like to bid on Fifth, get bidding! The auction will be opening on April 12th and will run until April 14th! That's only TWO days of bidding people!! Start scouring the items now to get ideas of what you want to bid on! Oh...and Sweet Stella's has some really awesome items in there, too. From favour pouches, baby food journals and treat flags, that are all ready to ship to the chance to bid on a CUSTOM party package...how could you go wrong!!

Special Post: Facebook Fanpage Promo!

Hippity Hop! The Easter Bunny has hopped on over to Sweet Stella's and has left his mark on one of our pictures! Can you find it? Comment on the Easter Bunny Status where you found him, and 5 lucky people will be drawn using random.org to receive 20% off their next order! And yes...this includes custom orders! If you've been wanting a party package, tooth fairy box, treat flags or banner...now is the perfect opportunity! Happy hunting! *contest runs April 2, 2011 until April 15, 2011*

Special Post: Facebook Fanpage GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate 100+ fans over on Facebook, I've decided to do a little giveaway!

Up for grabs is a set of 12 custom made notecards! For all of you mama's out there who are throwing 1st birthday parties soon, these little beauties will certainly come in handy!

Head on over to the Facebook fanpage and comment on the Giveaway status with your favourite paper from the Papers album!

Good luck!