Awards / Interviews

Monday Maven Recognition

February 9, 2009 by Painter Mommy 8 Comments

I was so blessed this morning to be contacted by one of my VA clients (Christie Crowder) who told me that she had something for me on her blog.? Christie is a radio talk show host for a show called Chatter Box Radio.??? She also has a great blog called My Life – A Work in Progress.

I will actually have the pleasure of meeting Christie on the upcoming Twitter Cruise to Jamaica in August.? We will both be speaking – how awesome is that?? I will share more about that in a later post so stay tuned!

Anyway, Christie came up with an awesome award called the “Monday Maven” for “someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field, a trusted expert, and seeks to pass knowledge on to others.”? Wow!

Here is what Christie wrote about me on her blog: (I am so honored!)

“My Maven has helped me so much in the last couple of weeks because I am an organizational mess! A special thanks and big bloggy hug to Dawn, The PainterMommy who is one of the best VA’s in the universe! She helped me out big time by creating my FaceBook Fan Page and revising all of my social networking profiles…and making them cute to boot! She is incredibly patient with my scatterbrained tendencies and that alone makes her very special! She too was one of my very first followers on Twitter and I appreciate her help and friendship.”

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I just wanted to give a public thankyou to Christie for recognizing me.? You made my day girl!

Help Me Pick a Blog Award Title!

February 8, 2009 by Painter Mommy 11 Comments

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What exactly is a blog award? Well, it’s a way of sharing your support, appreciation, and recognition towards a fellow blogger whose blog you enjoy reading.

I have been wanting to create my own blog award ever since I started blogging and receiving blog awards.? So far, I have been blessed with? 6 or 7 awards.? These awards include: Your Blog is Fabulous, Hooked on your Blog, Honest Scrap, Butterfly Award, Best Mommy Award, Aloha Friend Award, and a couple more.? I just love being honored and recognized by my fellow blogger friends with these fun awards.

I have been wracking my brain with ideas for a blog award that I could give.? Here are a few:

Your Blog is Fun to Read
Creative Blog
Blogging Buddy
Informative Blog
Look forward to your posts
I am loved
Happy Blogger

I can go on and on.? But for now, I would like to get the opinion of my fellow blogging buddies and ask you to share your ideas.? You are welcome to choose your favorite from my list above, or come up with something creative on your own.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts.? If I do choose a title that you have come up with, I will be sure to give you some bloggy recognition as well as a special treat – a custom blog button or graphic of your choice.? You can see examples of my work on my VA site? at www.DPK-VirtualAssistant.com.

A blog award also comes with some stipulations.? If you GIVE a blog award, the recipient is required to pass it on to a certain amount of people and there is usually a short writing assignment with it as well.? For instance with one award, I was asked to share 10 things about myself that nobody knew.? I suppose the assignment would have to go along with the specific award.? So here is another opportunity to get creative.? Put your thinking caps on and SHARE SHARE SHARE!!

I can’t wait to hear your ideas and suggestions!? Let’s see what we come up with!? Thanks ahead of time for being a part of my blog.? I appreciate you and am always happy to hear your comments.? 🙂

Blog Awards – “Honest Scrap” & “Hooked on your Blog”

January 31, 2009 by Painter Mommy 8 Comments

I was honored to receive 2 awesome Blog Awards this morning by my good friend Brandy over at Writings of a WAHM.? She has a great site so be sure to check out it and subscribe.? Gotta spread the love!!

Now, as always, receiving a blog award means there are some rules to follow! ? The rules for the first blog award are; list 6 things that make you happy.

Watching my baby boy stare at me and when I smile at him, he gives me a huge smile back.
Summer Driving Adventures – we all hop in the car and just drive – exploring new towns, parks, etc
Painting Children’s Murals
Singing in church (we have an awesome worship team)
Entering lots of online giveaways – and WINNING!
Reading cheap catalogs that come in the mail

I can go on, but the rules only say 6.? Oh well!

The rules for the second blog award are; list 10 honest things about you.

I often stay in my pajamas all day (only on the days that I don’t have to drive the kids to school)? Thank god my pajamas can pass for leisure wear.
I am obsessively organized
I sometimes don’t answer the phone on purpose if I don’t want to talk to who’s calling
I love eating baby cereal (the one you mix with milk)? I don’t like the rice or oatmeal ones, only the “mixed”
I like odd numbers
I am obsessed with taking pictures of the kids – they love it though, thank God.
My favorite meal to cook is zucchini pasta with alfredo sauce
I have a birthmark in the shape of New Jersey on the back of my left leg
I had mild acne when I was in highschool (gave me such a complex)
I always do laundry on Mondays

Now, I have to return the favor and choose 6 blogs to pass these awards on to.?? Here are a few of my favs that I enjoy reading on a daily basis.

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