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California Surfin’ ~ Week 38

October 11, 2013 By Teresa Leave a Comment

Welcome to California Surfin’! Each week, bloggers across the Golden State share their thoughts and this is where they come to shine and share their blog posts for the week. This week, we will feature blog posts that are posted from October 20, 2013 through October 27, 2013.

California Surfin’ Weekly Blog Hop is co-hosted by Jessica of Fringies ~ Knitting with One Needle. Be sure to stop by her site and introduce yourself to her!

Well, this blog hop is pretty simple. If you are a California Blogger, come back throughout the week and share your new posts with us on the linky below. After you post yours, try to give some blogging love to the other posts on the link with either a comment, tweet, pin, like or even a stumble.

Here are the simple rules:

You must be a California Blogger;
Please leave a sincere comment or message on each of the blog post you visit or one of the other things above if the post leaves you speechless.

Pretty simple, right?

Please leave a link to your specific posts that was written from October 20, 2013 through October 27, 2013.

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Blogging Concentrated ~ Orange County Welcomes California Mom Bloggers

October 10, 2013 By Teresa Leave a Comment

We have recently been contacted by a representative for Dan Morris who would like to offer members of our group a very generous discounted rate for the upcoming Blogging Concentrated workshop being held in Orange County, November 2, 2013.

This is a perfect time to grab your favorite blog friend and enjoy a special Buy One for $139 Get Second for $99 Rate!

What is Blogging Concentrated?

Blogging Concentrated is a one-day blogging workshop which are being held in various cities across the country. These workshops are geared to advanced level bloggers who know there are things they could be doing better, faster, cheaper, and smarter.

These events are limited to 35 people. The speakers for this event are Dan Morris and Melissa Earl. Since it is a small group of attendees, the attendees will set the pace for the topics and they will discuss topics that you want to learn about. For a complete list of possible topics, please click here.

Event Details

When:
November 2, 2013, 9 am – 5 pm
Where:
Villa Del Sol
111 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 2
Fullerton, California 92832

Buy One for $139 Get Second for $99 Offer Details

Members of our Facebook group are eligible to purchase a buy one for $139 get second ticket for $99.
Both members must be a member of our group to be eligible for this special discounted rate.
This offer can be split any way the bloggers choose. They can decide themselves if they want to split the total evenly or if one blogger would like to pay more, they can do that as well.
To access the link, become a member of our Facebook Group page here. The link to purchase tickets is pinned at the top of the group with the link in the first comment.

Ready to Participate?

One of the 2 bloggers will need to enter their email at the bottom of the link (which will be provided in the Facebook Group) and Dan Morris will invoice you as you choose to split the cost. Each blogger will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Earl.

Filed Under: Blogging Tips, Blogging Workshops, Education

Meet Jennifer Miyagishima with Real Mom of SFV

September 30, 2013 By Teresa Leave a Comment

Name: Jennifer Miyagishima
Email: mom2chloe06@yahoo.com
Blog Name: Real Mom of SFV
Blog Address: http://realmomofsfv.wordpress.com/
Follow Jennifer on: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Pinterest

Share your brief bio:
I’m a mom, wife, gym addict, foodie, news and pop culture junkie! I watch too much tv (thank goodness for the DVR), volunteer and love to spend time with my family and friends. In my spare time, I work on my blog, Real Mom of SFV.

Tell us a little about your family.
I’ve been married for about 15 years & have one daughter.

How do you prioritize time between your family and your blog?
I work on my blog while my daughter is in elementary school.

How do you relax?
Workout (I’m a big gym rat) & watch tv (addicted to Bravo shows & Homeland).

When did you start your blog?
June 2013

Why did you start blogging?
I used to be a Virtual Assistant (VA) & had to blog for my clients. This summer I decided to give it a try on my own, with my own point of view & reflections.

How did you choose your blog name?
It’s a play on the “Real Housewives” shows on Bravo. I decided to switch it up & call it “Real Mom” & the SFV stands for San Fernando Valley.

What keeps you motivated and inspired to blog?
I like to share my experiences. I’m genuinely excited about the places that I see, eat or try with my family. The fitness aspect of my blog keeps me honest & motivates myself to be better & work towards a fitness goal.

Where do you see your blog and yourself in 5 years?
I would like my blog to be self-hosted at that point & hopefully with more followers. If I can monetize the site, that would be awesome! If not, at the end of the day it makes for a great personal diary for me & my family.

Biggest life lesson learned since blogging?
Even with little exposure, my blog has some impact on people. It might be small, but I noticed from feedback that what you put out there in the universe (of blogging) can help others change their mindset.

What is your secret to success?
Perseverance & consistency.

What do you wish someone would have told you when you first started blogging?
To not compare yourself to other seasoned bloggers. When you first start out, one can’t help but look at other blogs, see the followers, responses & engagement & think “Why can’t I get that for my blog?” Someone told me recently to just be authentic & true to myself, not worry about the numbers.

All bloggers encounter writer’s block. How do you get past this?
A fellow blogger told me to journal every day. That way you can be in the mindset of writing & letting it just sort of flow. I just started journaling & it has helped.

What has been your sweetest success story?
Having my post on the “626 Night Market” get retweeted & commented on via Twitter. That post made me realize that people are reading & getting something out of my posts. I checked my stats on WordPress & saw that people in Asia where reading about my review on the 626 Night Market.

What has been your most popular posts?
I’d say anything to do with food. My 626 Night Market post and also my food truck post:.

Who are some of your favorite California bloggers that inspire you and that you enjoy reading?

How long have you lived in California?
40 years – born & raised in Los Angeles!

Where is your favorite relaxation location in California?
Big Bear

Do you belong to any other social media networks to promote your blog?
Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram.

Have you attended any social media conferences? If so, which ones?
No, but plan to attend 1 or 2 in 2014.

Share your favorite quote or inspirational thought:
Be authentically you!

Tell us something that most people would be surprised to learn about you.
I love late 70’s/early 80’s R&B music.

Do you send out a monthly newsletter? How can we get on your mailing list if we are interested in more information?
Not yet, but follow me on Twitter or my Facebook Page & I’ll let you know when I start sending one out!