Thursday, 17 January 2013

"You're doing WHAT for your Blog this weekend!?"

I have the biggest blogging weekend I've ever had. I'm overwhelmed and excited with all the things I will be able to experience, write about and share with my readers. The reaction in my title is what I've been getting lately, mostly from my brothers (who are totally jealous, mind you).

Never in my right mind would I of thought I would be blessed with this many perks as a blogger. I know what people say. I read the 'politics' about sponsored this, biased that...and to that I say, whatever! I GENUINELY get excited when PR companies contact me with an opportunity, and it's not just because I'm a 'newbie'. I'll always get excited! Because I love experiencing, writing, mingling, communicating. I really am enjoying what I do.

I do turn down products and events. I turn them down if I don't think I will like it, enjoy it or if it doesn't fit my Blog. The reason I don't rubbish a product in a review is because I research effortlessly to make sure I'm going to like what I get. Why would I want to bring something rubbish to my readers and then try to give it away to one of them? Anyway, that's my 2 cents. I can honestly say I haven't received something and been 'surprisingly disappointed' yet, so I'll keep bringing you great things!


What I'll be bringing you stories of after this weekend...

SATURDAY

KidsBusiness Event: This is only my 2nd event so it's safe to say I'm excited! There's going to be some amazing brands and businesses to try and experience. There will also be plenty of activities for Mr.T to enjoy and lots of yummy goodies to taste! Looking forward to putting some faces to blogs too.



Ballarat Beer Festival: Thanks to Jedo, advertisers of the festival -  My husband and I are heading to the BBF. I love Ballarat. If you haven't been to Ballarat, jump on board. It has a soft spot in my heart which I'll tell you all about later! The Ballarat Beer Festival is a huge hit for the town. It's going to be full of boutique beers, petting zoo, bouncing castle, gourmet food and fantastic live entertainment. My husband is bursting out of his skin to attend this and has grown a beard JUST so he can see The Beards while he is sporting one.


SUNDAY

Tuki Retreat: I'm calling this our 'belated anniversary'. We will be heading 40km out of Ballarat to a beautiful retreat where we can go fishing for trout and enjoy it in the restaurant, laze around the beautiful stone cottage complete with king-sized bed and corner spa. Bring it on!



I'm certain I'll be ready for the wind-down after such a busy weekend!


How busy is your weekend? Which part of mine are you looking forward to hearing about the most?

Linking up with the ever-awesome Grace for for FYBF
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13 comments:

  1. Cooker and A Looker17 January 2013 at 13:45

    Sunday sounds like heaven. Have a wonderful time! x

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  2. Unknown17 January 2013 at 15:10

    Have an awesome time. The kids Business one should be awesome. That retreat one sounds so good.

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    1. School of Mum20 January 2013 at 21:33

      The retreat was amazing! Looking forward to writing all about it

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  3. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 19:47

    I like your honest sharing of your attitude to the blogger "perks". Enjoy all that you have lined up :-) I'm hoping to hit the beach for first time since lovely new daughter #2 arrived via c-section 8 weeks ago - can't wait to get in that cooling ocean!!

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    1. School of Mum20 January 2013 at 21:34

      Thank you. I don't like talking about all that stuff but I felt I needed to put that out there - especially for readers who are curious as to how it all works!

      Hope you had an awesome time at the beach!

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  4. Unknown17 January 2013 at 21:40

    We are spending a long weekend at a friends holiday house at Tinnanbar QLD. We're surrounded by other holiday houses that are all vacant at the moment and a beach within two minutes walk that is virtually private. It's so nice to finally take the kids 'extreme' fishing (just like off TV but not as extreme or quite as many fish to catch!).

    Your blogging career makes it very tempting to start blogging myself as there are wonderful perks to your job. But of course a lot of work too so you deserve to have a bit of fun and be spoilt.

    I look forward to reading about everything but especially the Tuki Retreat.

    Enjoy! xx

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    1. School of Mum20 January 2013 at 21:35

      I hope you are having a fabulous time on your weekend away. Sounds amazing!

      There is a lot of work to it, and writing and hiding behind a laptop. My husband is very supportive which helps :-)

      Thanks Michelle. I look forward to writing it!

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  5. Janet Camilleri18 January 2013 at 00:36

    Have a wonderful weekend - I reckon the best bit is when you go to Tuki Retreat!

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  6. The Kids Are All Right18 January 2013 at 15:22

    What a weekend! Have fun at the blogger event - I'm sure you will. And that retreat - WOW. Wish I lived a bit closer.

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    1. School of Mum20 January 2013 at 21:36

      Thanks! Nothing a short plane right can't fix ;-)

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  7. Grace22 January 2013 at 15:40

    Oh, Tuki Retreat looks lovely! Hope you had fun at the KidsBusiness Event! Lucky duck :) x

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