October 2014 Lieber Award Nomination for Mudpipes and Glitter

I like to have goals and dreams...I like to try new things and expand my boundaries...I like challenges....I knew this blog would be one as there are so many out there so I had to stand out......But,I have high hopes for my blog....I want to help people and offer answers to common questions that no one takes the time to answer and share my amazing life with everyone....I want to be recognized and have fun while doing all of this stuff!

Needless to say, I was super excited to have gotten a notice that Mudpipes and Glitter has been nominated for a Lieber Award!!  The nomination came from my fun lovin blogger friend, Joely over at Fashion Beyond Forty.

What is the Lieber Award you ask?? (I asked too so don't worry!)

The Lieber Award is basically a cyber award passed around to bloggers from other bloggers.  It is a FANTASTIC way to get recognition and followers.  It also lets you get to know some more personal things about your favorite bloggers that we might not otherwise post about.  It hasn't quite been 6 months that I have had this baby up and running and while I have 1,192 followers on Facebook, 146 followers on Twitter, 144 followers on Pinterest and 181 followers on Instagram, I would love to have more followers of the actual blog itself.

Although when I think about it, I will be moving this site to an actual website soon (another goal I set for myself!) so when that happens I know it will generate more followers too!

So on the good stuff, the stuff you've been waiting for :)  To go along with this nomination, I was asked 11 questions that I have to spill my guts about and I also need to tell you 11 things about myself.

So here goes......

1. I have 4 tattoos
2. I am obsessed with Sons of Anarchy
3. My favorite old school movie is Big Trouble in Little China
4. I love karaoke
5. I drive fast
6. I'm allergic to cats, rabbits and horses
7. I want to be a stay at home mom when I grow up
8. My biggest pet peeve is when people don't have a mind of their own
9. I love romance
10. I do great impressions

Now here are the questions that were asked of me :)

1.WHAT DO YOU LOVE BLOGGING ABOUT AND WHY?
Truth be told I love blogging about makeup and crafting the most.  I have only gotten into makeup within the past year and hit the ground running, learning everything and anything about it and was just proclaimed "the resident beauty expert" by one of my friends the other day.  And I wear that title with a huge, beaming smile.  I love blogging about crafting because I want to be able to make unique things for myself and others that I think are overpriced and know they don't have to be.

2.WHAT ARE YOUR MOST CHALLENGING BLOG POSTS AND WHY?
Tutorials.  It is hard to take pictures step by step with good lighting and looking good while doing it.  I will do some video tutorials in the future but I don't want to be a Vlogger.....I want to write.  I also know there is a high demand for tutorials though so I will continue to do them.

3.IF YOU COULD BE THE BEST AT ANY ONE THING IN LIFE WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Wow...we are getting deep now!! I want to say a mother because I want that more than anything right now but I want to be the best me that I can be....I want to be the best friend, sister, daughter, wife....I want to always keep improving myself and giving whatever I can to people that need it.

4.WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELIEVE STRESS?
Drink!! No seriously that's what I want to do half the time but I don't :) I snuggle on my puppies, it is the best stress reliever in the world.  They love unconditionally and no matter how big of an Ahole day I had, they wait all day just to see me.  I also dance, in the car, in the shower, while washing the floor, I love to shake my groove thing!

5.IF YOU COULD TIP YOUR BLOG READERS OFF TO ANYTHING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A BLOGGER WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Everything I do, I do it for you (Bryan Adams theme song and all)....I write for you, do giveaways for you, take pictures for you....feedback is greatly appreciated and so is sharing.  If you like something, tell me. If you never want to see me raise my eyebrow in a photo again, tell me :)

6.IF YOU HAD THE ABILITY TO GIFT EVERYONE OF YOUR READERS ONE GIFT WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Perfect eyebrows....you're welcome.

7.IS BLOGGING ALWAYS ON YOUR MIND OR ARE YOU ABLE TO SHUT IT OUT LIKE OTHER THINGS?
Um, can people actually turn it off?? No, I can't.  But it's not just blogging, I guess it's networking. I am constantly getting emails and calls and messages from brands, companies, other bloggers and makeup lovers.  I feel like right now since I am just getting going it is more important than ever to keep that stride.  Plus I am a wealth of knowledge right now so I want to keep sharing.  I actually try to limit myself to my posts daily only so ya'll don't get sick of me. But I will share pics and do giveaways so I'm always on your mind :)

8.DO YOU EVER FALL ASLEEP THINKING ABOUT YOUR NEXT BLOG POST OR ORGANIZING YOUR BLOG IN YOUR HEAD?
This I can say no to.  I am always on the go with the puppies at the end of the night so I've usually had to turn the computer off at that point.

9.WHAT ONE TIP WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF AS A NEW BLOGGER IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND START FROM THE BEGINNING?
Research blog sites and websites and find one that could easily transfer your old posts over onto a new site. I have yet to find that so it's going to be a big project!

10.DO YOU LIKE CHEESE?
Ha! That's a great question and yes, EXTRA SHARP CHEDDA for life!! Even my puppies are obsessed with cheese.  We are a big cheesy family.

11. WHAT ONE PERSONALITY TRAIT DO YOU FEEL ADDS TO YOU AS A BLOGGER AND TO YOUR BLOG POST STYLE?
My outgoing, spunky, tell it like I see it attitude.  No sugar coating here. I type like I talk and people seem to not only notice that about me but appreciate it too :)

And there ya have it, a little bit o' Brooke!

Now, this is what needs to be done next for my nominees:

• You must write 11 facts about yourself
• You must link back the person that nominated you
• You must come up with 11 questions on your own
• You must tag at least 5 other blogs with under 200 followers
• You must let me know when your questions are answered
• Enjoy and have fun!

Here are my nominees!!!

Allie Beauty 22
Stuff I Love Blog
Best Beauty For My Buck Blog
Eat Shop Sleep Repeat
Clean Up On Aisle Seventeen
Love Anela

And here are my questions to ya'll :)

1. Where are you from?
2. Do you do a full face every day?
3. Why did you start blogging?
4. What inspired your name of your blog?
5. Summer or Winter?
6. Where do you see you and your blog in 1 year?
7. What is your favorite post you've ever written and why?
8. What is the hardest part about running your blog?
9. Do you like to read blogs with more pictures or text?
10. Where is your favorite place to blog?
11. What do you do when you're in a rut for inspiration?

Again, I am so honored to have even been thought of for this award! It is so exciting and a great way for the blogging community to get more involved as a unit!

Got any comments?  Let me know below!

Have a great day! xo