A bit about me before #BritmumsLive

Last week I shared that I will be going to Britmums Live and introduced my sponsor, Crushed UK.

I also wanted to join in with the linky on the Britmum's website but I've just realised I've left it too late and it's closed! 

Here's a bit more about me anyway...

Blog:  My Mummy's Pennies

Twitter ID:  @mymumyspennies

Height: 5ft 4ish

Hair: Long, dark and unruly

Eyes: Blueish grey

Is this your first blogging conference?

No, it will be my second time at Britmums Live, I've also attended Blogcamp and Blog On for the last two years and Blogfest last year.

Are you attending both days?

Hopefully, If I don't decide to run away on Friday night!

What are you most looking forward to at BritMums Live 2014?

I'm looking forward to spending time with good friends, making new ones and hopefully being inspired too!

What are you wearing?

Most likely one of my recent charity shop finds... still deciding!.

What do you hope to gain from BritMums Live 2014?

I'm hoping to get some photography tips as I recently bought a Bridge camera (having made do with my iphone for two years) and I have no idea how to use it!.I'm also looking for some inspiration. I feel that this year may bring a change of direction for my blog and I hope to find some clues to that new path this weekend...

Do you have any tips to pass on to others who may not have been before?

Last year I found myself overwhelmed by the whole thing, it was the biggest blogging event i'd been to up to that point and I've never been good with huge crowds. i found myself following friends to sessions rather than going to ones that I felt I would get the most out of. That left me a little deflated by the end of it and I felt that I could have gotten a lot more from it!

My tip would be to familiarise your self with the agenda and make sure you head to sessions that are of interest to you and your blog. There is plenty of 'free' time to gossip and catch up with friends outside of the sessions! This year i'll be taking my own advice!

I'm currently overrun with nerves mixed in with excitement! I look forward to seeing you at the Brewery!

I'm going to Britmums Live!

I've got some fabulous news to share...

Later this month I will be attending Britmums Live for the second time!

It's been a bit of a crazy year for me so far blog wise. Suffering with anxiety and depression earlier this year had me on the verge of giving up and deleting My Mummy's Pennies from it's little corner of the internet, but thanks to the support and encouragement of some amazing friends I came through the other side and over the last few months some things have happened that I wouldn't have dared to dream of a few years ago! 

In March My Mummy's Pennies was announced as a MAD Blog Award Finalist for Best Thrifty Blog and in May I attended my first blogging conference as a speaker!   

So I'm being brave and heading to London later this month to attend the UK’s biggest, two-day social media conference and blogger event, where lifestyle bloggers and social influencers gather to meet and socialise, network with brands, improve their skills, and fire their creativity! I'm still a little anxious when in large groups and i'm useless with matching names to faces so if you spot me please do come and say hi!

This is me with a drink in hand! Cheers!

I can't wait to meet up with friends, old and new and learn some great tips. This year I will be focusing on the photography and food sessions as they are areas that I really want to develop my skills in. I've been browsing the agenda and am still deciding which session to go for but I'm really looking forward to watching two lovely local ladies, Laura and Kerrie read for the bloggers Keynote on Saturday!

This is a great opportunity to develop my writing skills, network and of course socialise with my fellow bloggers and I am incredibly grateful to the brand who is sponsoring me to attend. 

It's a local brand that I discovered at the Northern Blogging Conference, Blog On earlier this year. 

The Brand was developed by two busy mums, Deborah & Jenny who are all too familiar with the challenge of juggling a busy family life with being healthy. Crushed UK bring a new meaning to fast food on the go! Their 100% fruit pouches are low in fat, suitable for vegetarians and provide 1 of your child's recommended 7-a-day fruit and veg! 

With no mess, no need for a spoon and a long shelf life, they are ideal for lunch boxes, picnics, days out, camping and much more!

The bright packaging and easy to eat format appeal to children of all ages and are available in two flavours; Apple and Strawberry or Apple and Banana. Both varieties are low in fat, dairy free, nut free and suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. Currently available in the snack aisle at Waitrose and coming to your local WH Smith travel store in the next few weeks and OCADO at the end of July! 

 I'm really pleased to be working with Crushed and will be sharing our thoughts on the pouches after our tip to Bluestone next week, in the mean time why not pop over to see what The Brick Castle thought when they tried them out?

Pop over and say Hi to the lovely ladies on Facebook and twitter too!

I hope to see you at the Brewery on the 20th!

See you then!

Jen x