Glam: 2013 Top 30 Vancouver Mom Blogger Celebration - Ambassador

"When I started this blog, I didn't expect anything to become of it."

This seems to be the norm amongst us "mommy bloggers" and it definitely rings true to me.  I started SwankMama just over three years ago as a journal to Lil J, and now Baby Z, without any goals to have it seen or be heard.  Sure I knew it was out there because, well, once a blog post is posted, it's out in the websphere forever.  But I didn't really expect anyone to actually read it.

Or did I?

Before SwankMama was named one of last years Top 30 Vancouver Mom Blogs by VancouverMom.ca, I sort of used this blog as my silent voice - my picture wasn't visible and my real name definitely wasn't associated with it.  I was essentially embarrassed about my tiny, little blog.  I used it as a curtain to hide behind.  I sat there like a wallflower, not wanting to admit that I actually had a blog and definitely not wanting to promote it.

top 30 Vancouver mom bloggers - vote for me!

In an earlier post I had shared with you that I had been chosen as one of 2012 Top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers by Vancouvermom.ca!  It is an absolute honour to be chosen as one of the top 30 among so many inspirational moms.  {swank}mama has grown from a diary about my kids to a blog that people seem to enjoy reading.  I'm so happy that I've been able to somehow capture your attention and hope that you'll enjoy {swank}mama for years to come.

You can now vote for your overall favourite Vancouver mom blogger and I would sincerely appreciate it if you could vote for me {Kristina Cross aka {swank}mama!}.

Thank you in advance and I'm looking forward to meeting the other top 29 bloggers that made this prestigious list soon!

{swank}mama is a top 30 Vancouver Mom Blogger!

 I am so excited to share with you that I have been selected as one of the Top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers by VancouverMom.ca!!

This is such a personal accomplishment for me since I started this blog only as a means for it to be a diary for Lil J to read when he grows up.  I'm horrible with writing in a traditional diary and figured that since I'm already a social media addict, I might as well do something constructive with the time I spend on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

My blog has seemingly increased in popularity over the past couple months and I'm extremely thankful for all of my followers.  I am also very excited to meet all of the recognized local Vancouver mom bloggers at VancouverMom.ca's June 13th celebration event, Fabulous, at the Museum of Vancouver.  What a fantastic opportunity to mingle and network with the best that Vancouver has to offer!

Early bird tickets are currently on sale until May 25th for $25 each.

Special thanks to VancouverMom.ca for recognizing such a fabulous group of women!