11 Facts About Me...The Liebster Award

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This might be the first time I've ever posted on a Sunday!

I was recently pleasantly surprised to be recognized by fellow blogger and House by Hoff reader, Lauren from My Polished Side.

 

 

She passed along the Liebster Award, wasn't that nice?

 

I was unfamiliar with the Liebster Award, but I found out that it is given to "up and coming" blogs to help promote them and meet other new bloggers.  (Sounds good to me!)

 

There are some "Rules of 11" to follow when you are nominated for a Liebster.

 

1)  List 11 facts about yourself

2)  Answer the 11 questions given to you by the blogger who nominated you

3)  Create 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate

4)  Choose 11 bloggers with 200 or less followers to nominate

 

Go to each blogger's page and let them know that you've nominated them.  Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog.

 

11 Facts About Me



1. I taught 5th grade for 6.5 years. 

When I had Miss L, I decided to leave my job.  I worried that I wouldn't be able to be a great teacher and a great mom at the same time.  I really admire people who do both well.

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2.  I have one younger sister. 

She is getting married next fall, and I'm so excited to help plan it!

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3.  I secretly wanted to start a blog for YEARS before I had the guts to actually do it. 

I've been reading some of my favorite blogs for a long time, and always thought, "I could do that..."

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4.  I have been with Mr. Hoff for (almost) half of my life. 

We started dating when we were 15 years old. I always hoped I would marry him, and feel lucky that he's mine! :)  He's a very easy person to be married to.  He's a great dad and husband!  (Yes, if you've done the math, we're turning 30 this year...eeeeek!)

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5.  I am extremely impatient about getting my house the way I like it. 

I have a hard time looking around without making a mental checklist of all of the things I want to change.

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6.  I have to remind myself to chill almost every day.  (See #5 above.)

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7.  My favorite part about being a mom is watching my little girl turn into a hilarious little person with opinions, quirks, dance moves, and an agenda of her own.  My other favorite part is when she hugs me for no reason at all...it's the best!

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8.  I think I'm addicted to Pinterest.  It might be a problem. 

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9.  I enjoy having a glass of Riesling after Miss L. goes to bed. 

I often write my best posts after a glass of wine....errr, sorry if that offended you.

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10.  I watch Real Housewives of EVERY CITY. 

I could sit down and have a serious conversation with you about why I'm on Team Gorga, what I think Brandi said about Adriane's family, and why I do believe the Countess when she says that she didn't "hang out" with the Johnny Depp pirate in the Hamptons.  (Reread that sentence, it's hilarious.)

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11.  I thought I would be terrible at thinking up facts about myself, but I am actually kind of good at it.  Want me to list more?  No? Ok.

 

The 11 Questions From Lauren:

1. How do you like to wear your hair?  I like to curl it, but rarely have time to do it.
2. What is your favorite verse or inspirational quote?  Be the type of person you want to meet.
3. What do you struggle with the most?  Balancing blogging and house/craft projects with being a good mom and wife. It's harder than one would think. Like most women, I'm good at making myself feel guilty. I need to stop that.
4. Where is your favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation we ever went on was to San Francisco.
5. If you were a color, what color would you be? Ummm.....Errrr.....Turquoise?
6. What is your favorite blog or website right now? Pinterest, Centsational Girl, Migonis Home...the list goes on and on.
7. Are you fingernails painted right now? If so, what color?  They aren't painted. I get annoyed when they get chipped an hour after I paint them.
8. Heels or flats?  *Sigh*. Flats.
9. Favorite brand of coffee?  Starbucks
10. Dogs or cats and why?  Dogs. Cats just aren't my thing.
11. What is your favorite pastime or hobby?  Playing with my daughter, going out with my husband, or working on a craft project.

My 11 Questions for Other Bloggers:

1.  How do you balance blogging, family, and other responsibilities?

2.  If you had to be on one reality show, which one would it be?

3.  If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

4.  What's your go-to beach read?

5.  What is your least favorite chore or daily task?

6.  What is your idea of a perfect day?

7.  What song takes you back to high school?

8.  What are your favorite blogs?

9.  Tell about one personal belonging that has the great sentimental value.

10.  If money were no object, what home renovation would you tackle?

11.  What do you consider your biggest strength or talent?

 

I'm passing the torch onto these fabulous bloggers:

Cheryl - From New House to Home

Jessica - Prairie Girl to Southern Belle
Bre - Rooms for Rent
Shayna - The Woodgrain Cottage

Have a great day! :)