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A delightful bloggy event and a delightful giveaway too. SNAP!

January 23, 2012 By Brenda 16 Comments

And the winner is….

MUM-ME. Congrats! Please email me at mummytime(@)gmail.com your postal details.

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You guys know that from time to time I organise and coordinate bloggy events on behalf of brands and PRs. Last Wednesday was my first one for 2012. And it was all shades of delightful!

Mainly because the venue was in The Wine Room. The. Wine. Room.

That up there is Flying Fish’s wine cellar. And it’s like six freaking metre wall of wine. 750 bottles of red wine suspended onto a rich gold coloured Thai silk wall covering. Could you imagine having one of those walls at home? Me want one!

So anyway, I invited a few mum bloggers to the event. Because I am all about sharing the bloggy event love. I wish I could invite everyone. But there’s this little thing called budget that I have to be mindful of. Buggers.

The event is the exclusive launch of Nature’s Own brand-spanking-new-super-yummy,-you-won’t-believe-it’s-fish-oil-can-totally-make-a-mango-daiquiri-out-of-it product. Or Omega Delight for short.

Seriously, no fish taste! I especially love the mango/peach flavour. My Mr10 loves it too. He keeps it in the fridge and glugs glugs about 1 tsp of it first thing in the morning. Nice.

What does fish oil do anyway? Well according to Miss Milena, the dietitian who was there on the day.

Our bodies do not produce Omega-3 fatty acids. But, oily fish like salmon and mackerel are mega-loaded with them. These fatty acids are good for us. They make our hearts, brain and joints in tip top condition. Ask Dr Google if you don’t believe me.

Melina said we should be eating fish at least 3 times a week. And no, fish and chips don’t really count. Well maybe it does. I’m confused now.

I gotta tell you though. Our family love fish and we love eating them. But sometimes, I am too lazy to cook ‘em. So, being a super responsible mother and all, I give my kidlets vitamin supplements including le-fish oil. I hate hate the fishy aftertaste though. You know, when you burp and you can totally smell it. Yuck.

Omega Delight does not have that yucky fishy aftertaste. WIN!

If you’d like to give them a go. You can buy them at Coles/Woolies for about $21.95.

Today though, I am giving away 3 bottles (Citrus, Pineapple and Mango/Peach flavours). Just because I am nice and all. First to comment wins it. How freaking easy is that?

And go!

PS. Giveaway open to Aussie residents only.
PPS. The giveaway will run for 1 week from today 23rd January 2012 to 29th January 2012.
PPPS. Make sure to leave your email address on your comment. Okay?

GOOD LUCK!

Filed Under: Blog events, Blogging ROCKS, Giveaways, mummy bloggers Tagged With: Nature's Own Omega Delight

Breathe Happy. You know you want to.

September 18, 2011 By Brenda 23 Comments

Alternate title: Brenda Does Ambi Pur

As in I went down on all fours! What? I was channeling my inner sniffer female dog persona. Don’t judge me.

I get a lot of PR pitches on this blog. As in like, 50 million a day. Okay fine. 49.5 mil a day. Semantics.

Most of them. I just ignore. Because dudes, I ~~am lazy~~ just don’t have the patience nor the time to tell them that my name is not “mummy blogger”. That stuff is just plain annoying. Really, if you want to pick my interest. At least address me by my first name. That’s all I’m saying.

But then sometimes, the PR pitch is just plain “OK, I AM SO GOING TO DO THIS THING”. Like this one from Rachel of Hausmann.

Now THAT is a kickass pitch!

So of course, I said yes. I’d LOVE to be a part of it. Are you kidding me? Silly old me in a TV commercial??? That’s like my life list #9856. So yeah, I totally said YES. Plus, I love Ambi Pur. Lots. In fact, I may or may not have a slight addiction to the Sweet Citrus & Zest one. I like sniffing nice things, okay?

And so I went to the top secret location and did all these secrety things. Behold the rushes…

I honestly don't know what possessed me to release my inner b*tch. Pun well and truly intended.

Just call me Brenda, Failed Method Actor Extraordinaire.

Channeling my best "Miss Universe" runner-up face here.

Dudes. I went down on all fours and smelled yucky yucky stuff in the name of our art. Feel fee to erect a statue on my behalf. I am one blogger dedicated to her craft. So you know, learn from me. Or not. Up to you.

Then finally last Friday, I got THE call from the Ad Agency peeps. I missed her call but listening to my voicemail. I knew in my mummyblogger gut that I got the gig. You just know these things, yah know. So I rang her, pretending I was all super cool about it. Who am I kidding. I totally lost my shit the minute she told me I got in. She may also have used the words “you were so funny and hilarious, we *had* to put you in”.

I will now take a moment here to bask in my awesomeness. Feel free to join me. We can sniff the Ambi Pur together.

So yeah. Yours truly is now a full fledged commercial model. Or commercial person. Again. Semantics.

This right here is the final product. I have about 5 seconds of airtime. 5 seconds! Oh, the uber hilair Emma was part of it too! See, I told you mummyblogging rocks! Big time.

Please take note though that this TVC does not air till later tonight. I think about 7PM. So you guys are like attending the advanced screening. You’re welcome.

Disclosure: I received (it’s not in my bank account yet though) a talent fee for my participation in the TVC. However, my opinions and views about my Ambi Pur experience are purely my own. Lying gives you herpes and crabs and boils. Ewwww boils. Peace out.

*FB love them here. Only if you want to.

Filed Under: AmbiPur, blogging, Blogging ROCKS, happiness, I am a proud mummy blogger, mummy bloggers, mummy blogging, ProcterGamble

Of Personal Branding, Knowing your Self Worth, Your Value and all that Jazz

September 3, 2011 By Brenda 31 Comments

I have foot-in-mouth syndrome. I sometimes say things without fully thinking them first. With this post being an exception. Ha! I am a touchy feely person. I wear my heart on my sleeves. And I love saying wohooooo!

That’s me. That’s my personal brand. And I am cool with it. Most of the time. And I am not about to change it for the sake of making myself more “marketable”, more “respectable” and more “intelligent” sounding. I know myself. I know what I am capable of. And I kickass. Most of the time.

Being a mummy blogger rocks. Big time. I know it. Believe in it. And I really don’t care whether you cringe at being called one or not. It’s your issue not mine. It’s a label that you either own or rebel against from. I love being one. I am grateful for being one. End of story.

But here’s the thing. And I want you to listen up and listen hard.

The minute you change from being a rocking mum blogger to a professional-working-your-damn-butt-off-consulting-with-brands-but-still-totally-rocking mum blogger. The minute you start calling yourself a social media consultant/practitioner/expert/guru/ninja or whatever else that tickles your fancy.

Is the minute that you shift that paradigm.

It’s time to speak corporate language. It’s time to put on your professional armour. It’s time to start charging them actual dollars. Actual professional consulting fees. You know, the cash that actually covers your business expenses. The cash that will enable you to pay your suppliers. The cash that will actually put food on the table.

You are running a business. Not a charity.

And please, for the love of everything-small-but-with-dreams-of-someday-being-a-big-business-operator. Do not give your services away for free. I repeat, do not give it away. Even if you are so tempted to do so because you need it to build your client list. Because guess what. The chances of you getting paid by these companies in the future are practically gone. The chances of you convincing them that you are worth their corporate dollars for future projects are pretty much wiped out. I know it’s harsh. But that’s the truth.

Your Time. Your Effort. Your Influence. Your Experience. Your Expertise. Your Network. Has value. Lots of value. So charge PREMIUM for it. You deserve it. And you are worth it. You are worth every goddamn penny.

These Brands. These Big Brands that you so desperately want to attach your business to. They would not spend their precious paid time meeting up with you. They would not spend their time listening to your ideas and to your advice. They see your value. YOUR VALUE.

It’s time you start seeing yours.

Filed Under: Aussie Mummy Bloggers, blogging, Blogging ROCKS, mummy bloggers, Social Media Consulting

I am a Mummy Blogger

April 25, 2010 By Brenda 1 Comment

Disclaimer: This post is not directed to anyone in particular. So, no need for snark-ish comments. Peace out.

Believe it or not, the Mummy Blogger title has never really bothered me. I know for a fact that there are some people who cringe at the very thought of being called one. To them, the term mummy blogger is a demeaning one. To them, the term equates to an endless mind-numbing posts about kids, birthdays, poops, breast-milk, more poops and I think you get the picture.

I have quite a few American bloggy friends and man, the term mommy blogger…not a really positive one. But as I’ve said, the title does not offend me. Why? Because it’s true. I am a mummy blogger. I am a blogger who happens to be a mummy.

Simple as that.

I am proud to be called a mummy blogger because bloody hell try typing up a blog post whilst there’s a small person attached to your boobie. Or try drafting a grammatically and typographically correct post whilst under the influence of sleep deprivation. Or try keeping your idea for a post whilst the kidlets are having their full-on level 10 tantrums.

It ain’t easy. It ain’t easy at all.

We mummy bloggers are made of the Tough Stuff. That’s all I’m saying.

I wear the badge of mummy bloggerhood with pride and honour. Because mummy blogging has allowed me the opportunity to meet and become friends with some of the most real, honest, funny, talented, down to earth, loving bunch of people on the interwebs. And I, don’t even have to leave my front door. Surely, that is as good as it gets.

I am a mummy blogger and I am thankful that I am one. How else would I have landed that out-of-this-world Coke gig?

I love that I am a mummy blogger because I know years from now, my grown kids would read my entries and I know they would be grateful that their mama had digitally documented the mostly funny parts of their childhood.

I know that in my heart.

So yes, I am a mummy blogger. And I am proud to be one.