LIEBSTER AWARD! (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17)

LOL oops. I’ve definitely let some of these award posts build up as I didn’t post any during blogmas. I like doing these bcuz I think it’s fun to answer the questions, but mostly I like doing them bcuz I like to support other blogs & share some I’ve been loving lately. I have a buncha questions to answer for the Liebster Award, let’s go.

RULES:

• Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you
• Answer the 11 questions the blogger gave to you
• Nominate at least 5, but no more than 11 bloggers who deserve the award
• Tell those bloggers you nominated them!
• Create 11 original questions for the nominees to answer

MY ANSWERS:

sarahjuneblog – a lifestyle blog written by a lover of coffee & writing

1. How long have you been blogging for?
   • don’t give a jam had a 2 year blogiversary recently, so this blog has been on the interwebs for a little over 2 years now.
2. Have you considered uploading to YouTube?
   • I uploaded a few videos during blogmas & liked it. I haven’t uploaded any videos to YouTube. Yet.
3. What do you like to blog about most?
   • I really like outfit posts & the coffee chats are fun. Trying to think of a better name for them tho. Dressing up my hamster is fun too, lol.
4. Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
   • Virginia was pretty cool.
5. What made you want to start blogging?
   • I wanted a creative outlet to write about anything I wanted.
6. What is the most frustrating thing about blogging?
   • When I post something then find a typo later.
7. Favorite series to watch at the moment?
   • I’ve been liking The Office lately cuz Netflix got rid of all my other fave shows.
8. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
   • Spending time with family & champagne drinks.
9. Are you open about your blog?
   • Yeah.
10. Twitter or Instagram?
    • Instagram.

oriana’a notes – blogs about fashion, DIY, travel, etc.

1. Do you do something special for Christmas or celebrate in a traditional way?
   • We have traditions, like having cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, but I guess overall it’s pretty traditional?
2. Are you a cat person or a dog person?
   • I grew up with a cat and I’ve always wanted a dog.
3. Can you wear heels all day?
   • Sure can.
4. What is your favorite color?
   • Black & if you don’t consider that a color, then blue.
5. Which genre do you prefer, books & films included?
   • I like watching scary movies & dramas I guess. Oh and comedies.
6. Who is your favorite blogger?
   • me. lol.
7. Which is the worst side of modern society, in your opinion?
   • Making our lives look perfect on social media.
8. How did you choose your blog name?
   • I wanted it to be a pun with my name. I spent a really long time brainstorming & bothering my entire family with ideas. Then I kinda just couldn’t get ‘don’t give a jam’ out of my head so I went with it.
9. Which is your favorite blog post on your blog?
   • I really liked my BF picks my OOTDs post where Brett picked my outfits for a week. BF does my ASOS shop is coming up soon!
10. How much time do you generally spend on cooking?
    • A little over an hour maybe? Brett and I typically cook together, idk.

cindie-lifestyle – lifestyle blog

1. What are your fears as a blogger?
   • I can’t really think of any, I don’t feel fearful about blogging.
2. How do you increase your stats?
   • I put effort into my blogs & engage with readers & other bloggers.
3. What is your advice to new bloggers?
   • Write about stuff you know & love. Also have fun & be your own self.
4. How/what are the things you do to get more followers?
   • I’m not sure, I guess sharing stuff on social media helps? Being genuine? Idk.
5. Do you blog for money?
   • Nope.

lizinlosangeles – lifestyle blog with style, beauty, travel & wellness

1. If you can take someone wth you in your travels, who would it be?
   • Brett or friends.
2. Bike or train?
   • Neither?
3. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
   • Love.
4. Give a travel tip to travelers.
   • My dad always tells me to take the snacks they offer on the airplane, even if you’re not hungry. Cuz you’ll be hungry later, ya know?
5. Give a tip to other bloggers or potential blog starters.
   • Write what you love & have fun writing it.
6. What is your favorite dish?
   • Breakfast.
7. What would you do for a klondike bar?
   • Not much honestly. The heath bar ones are pretty good though.
8. Have you ever visited a place just because you saw it in a book/series/movie?
   • Does going into your closet thinking it might turn into Narnia count?

zedlifestyle – lifestyle blog with fashion, food, beauty & travel

1. Why did you start blogging?
   • I wanted a creative outlet to write about anything I wanted.
2. Who is your favorite blogger or who inspires you?
   • Everyone inspires me.
3. List a fact not many people know about you.
   • Keeping this one a secret.
4. What is your first post & why did you write it?
   • I wrote a post about my first blog post. lol.
5. What would you rather have with your main? Starter or dessert?
   • Definitely an appetizer.
6. What star sign are you? List some traits about the sign.
   • I’m an aries, apparently we’re stubborn.
7. What’s your favorite movie?
   • Blow.
8. Highlight of 2017?
   • I wrote a 17 moments captured in 2017 post, those are my highlights. 💛
9. Where do you want to travel most, but have never been?
   • I’ve always wanted to visit the UK. Can I sleep on your couch?
10. What would you like to achieve in 2018?
    • I have some big ideas for don’t give a jam. We’ll see.

random ramblings – a little bit of everything

1. Favorite TV show?
   • I have a top 5.
2. Favorite makeup/beauty products?
   • I kinda use a lot of different products, don’t really have one favorite.
3. Why did you start blogging?
   • I wanted a creative outlet to write about anything I wanted.
4. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
   • I’d go to the UK or to an island.
5. Favorite book?
   • Probably Go Ask Alice, but there’s so many.
6. Coffee or tea?
   • Tea.
7. Last song you listened to?
   • I think ‘Chasing Highs’ by ALMA.
8. First real job?
   • Bob’s Stores. I worked the fitting rooms, the floor & the cash register.
9. Favorite holiday?
   • Probably Christmas, boring I know.
10. A goal for this year?
    • Find more balance.

I TAG:

• Currently, Lately
• Life of Angela
• Glücksgeist
• Ughmango
• Maria alexandra \\
• Style As Needed
• The Empress Magic
• The Blonde Healer
• Styled by McKenz
• Socially Awkward
• Sophie harris

YOUR QUESTIONS:

1. How’s your day going?
2. What did you eat for breakfast?
3. First thing you do when you wake up?
4. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
5. Team pizza or team burrito?
6. What is your favorite decade for fashion?
7. Favorite board game?
8. Add a link to a blog post that makes you proud.
9. Do you believe in aliens?
10. Is there a book you’re currently reading?
11. What’s your favorite TV show to binge watch?

Check out the blogs I’ve nominated, I like them & you might as well!

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