Please Vote For Me – SA Blog Awards 2016

When I started this Blog just over 2 years ago, I had no idea of what I was doing really. I knew I wanted a creative place to store some memories but I had no idea of what it took or the potential it had to grow.

Since then, it has exceeded my expectations and has opened up a whole new world for me and my family.

In the first year or so, I had a few friends and family members following (which meant the world to me). I really was and still am grateful that they took the time to even read my posts!

Today, and although I may not have the biggest following in SA, the followership has grown significantly and I am so thankful that my writing has had the tiniest little impact on a reader’s life – be it a saving tip, a competition prize or even just the comfort that they are not the only parent out there having a mini-meltdown. For me, this is the biggest reward of being a Blogger.

I’ve also worked with some amazing brands and events this year and have worked hard to share my honest opinions and experiences with you and I can’t wait to share some more – and hopefully some more exciting competitions and giveaways!

For the investment I put into the Blog this year, I’ve decided to enter the 2016 SA Blog Awards. It’s a coveted title amongst the Blogging community and I think its a great feather in one’s cap – in recognition of lots of hard work and efforts.

The only way to be recognized is by the readers themselves and those are the only votes that will count – so if you do think I am worthy please read on and follow these easy steps:

  1. You will see a red circular button on the top right-hand side of this blog page. Or if you viewing from your mobile, scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find it there. Click on it!
  2. Select the tick box/es for Best Parenting Blog or Best Lifestyle Blog or both. 
  3. In order to confirm your vote, you will be sent a confirmation email that you need to click on.
  4. If you vote for another blog in the Parenting category after you’ve voted for mine, your vote for Hayley’s Joys will be discounted 🙁

Voting runs from 28 November 2016 – 31 December 2016.

There are so many amazing SA parenting and lifestyle blogs out there, which I am a fan of too so if I were to even feature in the top 10 I would be honoured!

Thank you so much for reading and your support.

xxx

Hayley and Co.

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Thankful Thursday

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Today is Thanksgiving in Canada and the U.S  and although we don’t really celebrate it here in SA, there’s no reason for us not to be thankful for what we have.

You know how they do it in the movies – around the Thanksgiving dinner table, each person gets to say what they are thankful for. It’s really a nice tradition don’t you think?

Sometimes we just take things for granted or we are just so busy with life and moving full steam ahead, without really appreciating what we have in the HERE and NOW.

The concept of thankfulness reminds me so much of my late Gran. Whenever anyone asked her how she was doing, her response would always be “Much to be thankful for”. The phrase has stuck with me and it’s a constant reminder to appreciate what I have.

I thought today would be a good opportunity to share what I am thankful for. I am so lucky to have a list of things to be thankful for. In no particular order, this is what I am so utterly blessed and thankful for:

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**WIN** A Pampers Premium Care Hamper For Your Baby – Competition closed

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I’ve had so much fun with Pampers on my Blog this month. I shared some of my favorite pregnancy memories which really got me feeling emotional. It seems like just yesterday that Kurt and I got married – and now we have 2 little people that are literally growing like weeds.

I also had a lot of fun talking to other Moms and hearing about their funny nappy changing stories, so much so that I shared some of the funniest ones in a post. If you didn’t check it out yet, save the link here and read it when you feel like having a good laugh.

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Book Club – Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn

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This was a first for me – reading a book after I’ve watched the movie!

At first, I thought “Oh, how boring” but I was pleasantly surprised. Turns out, the movie is somewhat different from the book.

After just a few pages, I was drawn into the character of Amy Dunne, who mysteriously disappears on her wedding anniversary, leaving all fingers pointing to her husband Nick.

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