Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Some Great News to Share on the Summer Blog Tour


Yay! It's finally here - my day on the Summer Blog Tour hosted by Abbey from Living My MoMent and Holly from The Work at Home Woman. I'm so excited to be a part of this tour and even more excited that you'll be the first to hear something I haven't told anyone else!

First though, let me share a little bit about myself and the women above. I met them via Twitter and they are both so great! In fact, Holly's having an awesome giveaway right now - a PR package valued at $250! You should definitely enter here.

I have guest blogged on both of their blogs as well. I'll mention those later. I love to write and have edited two books and have a passion for crafting. That's where always B designs was born from. I stay busy all the time and am now even the Texas Coordinator for Mommy Bag Marketing, a great way for Christian businesses to connect with Christian moms.

So here are the two exciting pieces of news I had to share:

  1. Remember I mentioned guest blogging? Well, when I guest blogged at The Work at Home Woman, I wrote about finding your niche. Once you do that, you might need business cards, so I'm doing a giveaway! You can enter to win 250 free business cards! (see at end of post on how to enter)

  2. And the blog on Living My MoMent? That was on my journey to mommyhood and the struggle I've had to have a baby. At the time I wrote it, I was going through infertility treatments. And now... I'm pregnant! You're the first (non-family) to know! I probably should wait until I'm further along, but how perfect is it that I just found out in time for my day on the blog tour? :)

So, it was great 'meeting' all of you!

Here's how to enter the giveaway: (do at least one, and each entry should be a seperate comment) Giveaway ends May 26th. :)

  • Comment below on advice for pregnancy or being a new mom (3 entries)
  • Follow me on twitter - @alwaysbdesigns (1 entry)
  • Follow me on twitter - @mommybagshou (1 entry)
  • Fan always B designs on facebook (1 entry)
  • Fan Mommy Bags Houston on facebook (1 entry)
  • Follow this blog (2 entries)
  • Tweet about my businesses, this giveaway, or my blog (2 entries) and make sure to include my twitter ID in the tweet




46 comments:

  1. Wow! I love your blog! I just found it on SITS and I love it!

    Advice on pregnancy...mmmm....being a mom...I am still waiting to adopt my first baby girl, but as a woman who can't get pregnant, my advice would be Soak it UP! All of it. Every moment. Even the annoying and uncomfortable ones. You are pregnant. Be thankful.

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  2. Living in Taradise - THANK YOU! I just added SITS and it's been a great thing! Glad you are a follower.

    As for the mommy advise, thank you. I am happy for you that you are adopting - not everyone would. We've been battling infertility since 2008 when we miscarried with our first child during Hurricane IKE and at 8 weeks. Very frustrating. So, I will enjoy this, even the not so good moments.

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  3. best pregnancy advice?

    prego pops :)

    Meghan
    megtucker@comcast.net

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  4. more pregnancy advice?

    have cute clothes :) You'll feel better!

    Meghan
    megtucker@comcast.net

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  5. more pregnancy advice...

    have a 3d ultrasound done :)

    Meghan
    megtucker@comcast.net

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  6. I follow you on twitter!

    @meghantucker

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  7. Good morning, have a great day with the tour!

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  8. I'm here from the Summer Blog Tour. Congratulations on being pregnant! I have two little ones. My advice to you is to cherish each moment -- even the ones that have you wondering if you will get through the day. Cherish each snuggle, sloppy kiss, and milestone -- because it goes too quickly.

    Beverly from Speakable Gifts

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  9. I am following you @mommybagshou and @alwaysBdesigns. I am a future mommy bag event coordinator - starting in June!

    Oh - I am following you @SpeakableGifts

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  10. I "Liked" you on FB! (Beverly Smith)

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  11. congratulations! great news. very happy for you. my advice, mmmm enjoy pregnancy even the bad parts, it will get you to cherish every moment with your little one even if we get frustrated. every thing flies by too quickly so, focus on happiness now, today, and then again tomorrow! Relax, pamper yourself, get comfortable yet fahsionalbe prego clothes and enjoy the ride!

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  12. thanks for the great giveaway!
    happy to follow your blog

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  13. following on Twitter, I am @coolchillmom

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  14. tweeted on blog
    http://twitter.com/coolchillmom/status/14363389940

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  15. twitted on blog
    http://twitter.com/coolchillmom/status/14363389940

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  16. Oh Angela! Congrats that is such exciting news! I am so happy for you!

    Pregnancy Advice: Indulge in manicures, pedicures and sleeping late now, because once the little one comes there won't be much time for those activities.

    Thanks for your wonderful guest posts and friendship!

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  17. Greetings from Malaysia again! Just want to say thank you for dropping by my blog on my SITS day. Thank you again and hope to see you back here sometime! :D

    Warmest Regards,
    Jenny aka I'm a full-time mummy
    (http://imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/)

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  18. I follow @alwaysbdesigns on Twitter @Holly_Hanna

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  19. I follow @mommybagshou on Twitter @Holly_Hanna

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  20. CONGRATULATIONS!! That's awesome news I am so happy for you!! I have had a few friends struggle with infertility and I've seen the dispair it can cause. What a blessing!! I'll keep and your new baby in my prayers!! My advice would be to enjoy every moment! I truly loved being pregnant and every single second of growing my babies! Best wishes for a happy, healthy 9 months!!

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  21. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, yay for the blog tour! I'm having a ton of fun! Make sure you stop by next week when it's my turn ;)

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  22. Hi - Stopping by on The Summer Blog Tour! Congratulations on your happy news! What a great site! My advice would be to go out for long dinners, read long books and sleep as much as possible. Most of relax and enjoy! It's a wonderful ride!

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  23. And you were worried about getting comments :) Yeah!! Thanks so much for sharing your news and being a part of the summer blog tour!
    -Abbey

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  24. Thanks for the comments everyone! I'm so excited to be on the tour! :)

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  25. Congrats on the news!!! Very exciting! Stopping in for the Summer blog tour! I was day two! Stop in and say hi at http://bit.ly/99umFJ !!!

    My best advice for a pregnant mom is to make 6 weeks of make a head meals the last few weeks of pregnancy! These meals will carry you a long way once the baby comes! I did this with my 2nd pregnancy. It helped A LOT!

    Susieqtpies Scraps of Life
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

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  26. #2 My best advice for a pregnant mom is to make 6 weeks of make a head meals the last few weeks of pregnancy! These meals will carry you a long way once the baby comes! I did this with my 2nd pregnancy. It helped A LOT!

    Susieqtpies Scraps of Life
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

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  27. #3 My best advice for a pregnant mom is to make 6 weeks of make a head meals the last few weeks of pregnancy! These meals will carry you a long way once the baby comes! I did this with my 2nd pregnancy. It helped A LOT!

    Susieqtpies Scraps of Life
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

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  28. Newest twitter follower @susieqtpies

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  29. Newest twitter follower @susieqtpies (on your other acct)

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  30. Newest Facebook follower! I say HI on your page!!! Maybe you can follow me back!

    Susieqtpies Scraps of Life
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

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  31. Angela!! Whoo Hoo girl, congrats!! I am soo excited for you.

    Okay, my best pregnancy advice?
    1. Find a MOPS group www.mops.org as soon as possible and get plugged in. Other Moms will love to walk this road with you.
    2. Keep saltines & water on your bed side table and eat a few before your feet hit the ground in the morning. It will keep morning sickness at bay, hopefully!

    Already follow you on Twitter, Facebook & the blog.

    And I just tweeted about the giveaway, can you tell I want to win??!!

    Awesome giveaway and news over at http://bit.ly/abYtT5 check it out @alwaysBdesigns @MommyBagsHou

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  32. I'm really happy for your pregnancy! Your child will be so cuddled, snuggled, kissed and completely loved!

    Really nice to meet you...again... :)

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  33. Thank you everyone! I am going to take some time in the next few days to contact all of you, it just may take me awhile! ;)

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  34. following you on twitter as armsofasister

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  35. following your other twitter handle as armsofasister

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  36. following you on fb for always b designs as Monique Burkes

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  37. liking you on fb for your other company as Monique Burkes

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  38. being pregnant - enjoy it. Even the sickness. Just enjoy it. It means you're growing a life and the times passes by so quickly.

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  39. Congrats on your pregnancy!! My advice: Be sure to find a doctor or midwife who you trust and who you feel comfortable asking anything. Then, be sure to ask all those questions (even if you think they're silly or insignificant). A good doctor/midwife will be used to it and is there to keep you healthy, calm, and sane!

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  40. Stopping by from the Summer Tour. Oh, Angela, as one who suffered 8 years of infertility and miscarriages, CONGRATulations!! I'm so happy for you. I know you'll already appreciate your pregnancy more b/c of your struggle. My advice? Don't get too hung up on the details of your nursery (pink, blue, green?) or giving birth (natural, C-section, etc) b/c sometimes you'll just have to roll with what happens. My son looked terrible in the green onesies (switched to red, blue, or white immed). And I was terribly against having a C-section and it ended being the best thing for my baby (emergency). ((hugs))

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  41. Congratulations! As someone that has had infertility as well, try not to stress over every little thing. From scanning TP for spots or wondering did I feel the little one move like I was supposed. Just relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

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  42. Thanks Nicole, Brenda, and Holly! I appreciate everyone's thoughts. You are right, the infertility journey isn't fun. And, I just found out today that we are losing the baby. :(
    Doing alright considering,
    Angela

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