Well the time will soon be upon us, and as this will be the first time I will be attending any of the blogging conferences I thought it only right that I introduce myself properly.
I am hopefully going to be attending both Cybher and Britmums Live. I say hopefully, I’ve already bought the tickets as I really didn’t want to miss out (I’m the kind of person who panics and hates being late) so that’s all sorted!
However, if any companies out there would like to sponsor me, I would be VERY happy to talk to you. Just contact me on, amanda.cottingham@orange.net for a chat.
So…. so you recognise me, here I am doing a silly pose!
I might be wearing my cat ears 😉
Here are my…erm…credentials?
Name: Amanda, but I also answer to @gidders1 on twitter.
Blog: The Ana Mum Diary (https://theanamumdiary.co.uk/) I have been blogging for around 6 months, but have recently gone self hosted.
Height: 5ft 9
Hair: long and blonde, to hide the grey.
Eyes: a mid blue colour.
Likes: vintage and handmade, films, a good book and Prosecco. I have a new-found passion for photography. I also love laughter, being positive and of course my little family!
Dislikes: Meat, I’m veggie and….there’s not much I really hate, I’m not that into Facebook does that count?
So that’s ME! I am now going to link up to the Stepford Wifey, and go and say hello to some other bloggers…wonder if they are wearing ears?
Thank you for reading
kay says
Best of luck finding sponsorship, and I’m so glad to hear you’re going. I bet it will be amazing. I think your cat ears would look fabulous at the conference, lol! :O)
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Thanks Kay, you too.
I suppose people might recognise me! Maybe a cat food company could sponsor me, erm…I don’t have a cat!
Corinne says
I will be at Britmums and look forward to meeting you there! x
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Can’t wait to meet you too! Thanks for the follow x
Tracy ( says
5 foot 9??? I’m jealous! Also sad I won’t be there to meet you… but hey ho, another time 😀
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
LOL….definitely another time T :0)
jenny cottingham says
Hi, hope you have some printed details to hand out, because I know you do really great reviews.. and although you are not into facebook, you do link there, and you do have a good relationship with your followers.. very dedicated and you do follow others. you have 2 beautiful daughters, and willing to try anything, are resourceful etc etc. what am I trying to say? Well I think you are underselling yourself in the above.. come on dont be bashful!
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
*ahem* why thank you Ms Cottingham! I think I’m going to do a full sponsorship post next week…this is but a teaser 😉
Chezza says
Wishing you all the best hun! xxx
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Thank you 🙂
Jenny cottingham says
Oh.. Sorry just wanted to reiterate your virtues! Didn’t mean to interfere! & I’m such a newbie and have two left feet! Anyway you do have a lot to show!! X
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
No, you weren’t interfering at all, I appreciate the feedback 🙂
BigFashionista says
See you at Cybher x x x
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Yay! Can’t wait to see you there!
diana says
Great Blog…. x
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Thank you x
Andy Bailey says
What is it that you need for sponsorship and what does that do for the sponsoring company?
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Hi there Andy!
I am going to do a more detailed sponsorship post next week, that includes more information. In essence there are two main blogging conferences in the UK. I require sponsorship to attend both of them, but the sponsorship can be for just one of these events. This would included ticket fee and accommodation. For this I would negotiate with the company what I would offer. This might include things like an advert on my site, mentioning the brand on all my posts about the event. Having the companies logo on my business cards I hand out at the event etc.
Both events require different funding, as the prices are quite different.
If you require any further information, please let me know, and I can contact you with a proposal.
Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it.
Amanda
Sonia says
Really hope you manage to find sponsorship hon – See you at Cybher!!! Oh and Blogcamp too – I think you’re going to that?
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Yes blog camp too…everything this year! Can’t wait to meet you!
Clydie Riddle says
Hello
I met you at the Minifolk festival… just thought you might be interested in the new posts for Millie Is Wearing! I have updated the logo too, I think I like it alot more than before!
Maybe I will see you at the Minifolk for next time!
http://www.millieiswearing.blogspot.com
Mum2BabyInsomniac says
This is my first time at the events too, I am also going to both. Very excited! Hopefully meet you there! x
Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary) says
Yes! That would be great 🙂
Kerry Jean Lister says
See you at CybHer and BritMums!
sarahmumof3 says
all the cybher meet and greet posts are making me wonder if i should try and sort myself out and try to go… 🙂 x
Di Coke says
Nice to meet you Gidders – good luck with the sponsorship quest! 🙂
Emily ( says
See you at BritMums Live! and Cybher 🙂 I don’t think I’ve visited your blog before – pleased to have found it.
Dawnie Brown says
See you at Cybher – always nice to see other veggies 🙂