Thanks so much for joining us for another week of The Southern Special! Wasn’t it just last Tuesday yesterday? The past week has just flown by don’t you think? Anyways, this week we are doing a little something special! We have answered some fun get to know you questions that we would like to share with you!
Dawn’s answers:
Blogging questions:
How long have you been blogging? 2 years on June 18th
Why did you start blogging? I became an empty nester and needed to fill my time, plus friends and family had been asking me for years for recipes or to write a book. So blogging seemed like a good place to start.
How did you come up with your blog name? I struggled with that one. My husband and I sat around for a couple of days making list of names until we found one we liked.
What has been your most viewed post? Beef Doritos Casserole
Do you have any blogging advice? It’s a lot of work or a lot of fun, that is up to you. Like a baby, time consuming, don’t do it if you don’t love it and make it yours. There are a million articles on how to be a successful blogger, but my experience has been like anything else in life, what works for one does not always work for another. Find what works for you and stick with it.
Personal questions:
How long have you and your husband been married? We celebrated 23 years of marriage in May. We have been together 25
How did you meet your husband? hahaha now THAT is a story in itself. I was dating his roommate.
Do you have children? I have 3 grown sons, two with my husband. PLUS 2 grandchildren
What are some of your hobbies? cooking, reading, photography, writing
Do you have any pets? 3 furbabies, cats
Where do you see yourself in five years? Working on a book that has been accepted for publication Ten years? Preparing for retirement
Do you have a favorite book? The Mitford Series, by Jan Karon. It is a set of 8 and I have read the entire series 6 times. I love them.
What is your favorite vacation place? I have only been on vacation twice in my life so I don’t have a favorite spot. Anywhere would be nice.
Does your town have any fun festivals in the summer? We recently moved to a teeny tiny town in South Georgia and yes, we have the Wild Chicken Festival
Cate’s answers:
How long have you been blogging?
I have been blogging for five years.
Why did you start blogging?
I started my blog as a way to let my family in Illinois know what I was doing in Georgia. I don’t even think they knew about it until I started sharing my posts on Facebook and that was recently!
How did you come up with your blog name?
Well, I’m a Random Crafty Georgia Girl! I post about the crafts I make along with the randoms of my life while living in Georgia! (I’m a girl too just in case you didn’t know that!)
What has been your most viewed post?
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Do you have any blogging advice?
Just be yourself. Don’t try to make your blog something that you aren’t! When I first started blogging, I didn’t really know what I wanted my niche to be. Just find something you like and it will come to you!
Personal questions:
How long have you and your husband been married?
Mr. RCGG and I celebrated 2 years on July 21st.
How did you meet your husband?
We met through mutual friends. He was homeschooled and his friends were in my class.
Do you have children?
No.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love reading, making crafts, and blogging.
Do you have any pets?
We have two cats.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
In five years, I see myself living closer to the beach with Mr. RCGG and our kids! In ten years, I see myself still on the beach with the husband and kids! Haha! I like the beach!
Do you have a favorite book?
My favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. It is the only book I have ever read more than once. Every time I read it I find something different about it!
What is your favorite vacation place?
We love Jekyll Island! I have blogged about it many times. We were married there almost two years ago! It just has this beauty that makes you want to get back to nature. You wouldn’t even know you are by the ocean.
Does your town have any fun festivals in the summer?
Nope! We have Pioneer Days in the fall, but it really isn’t that great!
Mandy’s answers:
How long have you been blogging? 8 months
Why did you start blogging? I was pregnant, and wanted an outlet
How did you come up with your blog name? My life revolved around my “household” and my husband and son are obsessed with superheroes
What has been your most viewed post? Mickey Mouse 1st Birthday Party and Avocado Fudge
Do you have any blogging advice? Just be yourself!
Personal questions:
How long have you and your husband been married? 7 years
How did you meet your husband? at the gym!
Do you have children? yes, 2- my son will be 3 yrs old in a couple of weeks and my daughter is 5 months old
What are some of your hobbies? photography and fitness
Do you have any pets? not anymore, we did have a pug named Oreo
Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? we are moving to the beach in a month, so I plan to stay there. I will eventually get back to my career in event planning once both kids are in school
Do you have a favorite book? I am more of a magazine reader if I ever find the time
What is your favorite vacation place? Aruba or any Caribbean cruise
Does your town have any fun festivals in the summer? There are tons of things going on in Orlando every week, it is like they come up with the most random things to have a festival for, so too many to list
I loved getting to know my co-hosts a little better! They have become such great blogging friends over the past few months! Thanks for sharing a little look into your lives ladies!
Now, it’s time to party!
Follow your hosts on their social medias!
Link up to three posts
Visit at least two other posts
Above everything else HAVE FUN!!
Cate: Random Crafty Georgia Girl Pinterest Twitter Facebook Bloglovin
Dawn: Spatulas on Parade Pinterest Twitter Facebook
Mandy: The Household Hero Pinterest Twitter Facebook
This weekend was a little busy with my birthday so I didn’t get a chance to pick out my features! I will post them later this week! Have a great week!
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