Mabel’s Labels Blogher09 Contest

In case you didn’t see from my previous post I am really hoping to get the chance to attend the Blogher09 conference in Chicago this year.  This would be such an incredible learning opportunity for me.

Thanks to Mabel’s Labels they are offering one lucky winner the chance to go!   The grand prize winner will be given one free pass to the the Blogher09 conference July 24-25, and will be featured as the event’s chief correspondent on Mabel’s Labels blog.  The grand prize includes flight, pass to the conference, and two nights paid at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

All you gotta do is answer the question:  What have been the rewards and benefits of participating in the blogging community?  And this is my response.

For me blogging has taken on a whole new meaning.   Being a stay at home mom you tend to be confined to being at home a lot, and especially with little ones running around.   For me, blogging has been rewarding in so many ways than I ever thought possible.   I am still in the learning process but it is something I really enjoy.

Having a blog has opened so many doors to the outside world.  I didn’t use to think that I would love working with companies to get the word out about their products, and love being able to try things out and experience some of the best products out there, that I wouldn’t have normally known about. Not only that, I have a place that is a home for my thoughts and a place to share with others in hopes that I offer something useful for someone.

The benefits to me as a person are so numerous.  I have been able to come out of my shell a little bit and interact with other moms and with companies, and have learned that I really enjoy it.  I get to express my honest opinions about things, and I have surprised myself, in that, I am a person who loves the challenges of presenting things in my own creative way.

You get so much out of blogging, and it is such a self esteem boost to do something you love, and enjoy, and then get the positive feedback from the people you work with.  Nothing feels better than writing something positive for a company, and then getting the “Hey that is an awesome post, thank you so much!” and then continuing that relationship down the road. I think it offers encouragement for all that is involved.

One of the best parts about blogging is you are always learning, and the opportunity for learning always exists.  Each and every day I learn something different and want to push myself a little further.

Thank you so much for this opportunity Mabel’s Labels!