The autumn really is here now after this week’s rain, wind and overall dreariness but did you catch our coffee break hangout? Hangouts are pretty new on the social media scene but once you get the hang of them they’re a lot of fun. We’re still on a learning curve but we’re inviting you all to come along and learn with us as we try it out.
Our coffee breaks are a 10 – 15 minute chat on a topic of interest which can range from all sorts of areas, this week we touched on top tips for social media as it was Social Media Week in London but next week with the ONE trip to Ethiopia leaving next Saturday, we thought we’d focus on blogging for charity, we’re hoping to have some prominent bloggers on board too sharing their experiences and encouragement for those who’d like to explore this area further.
Please make sure BritMums is in your circles so you receive the event via Google + and we’d love it if you can share 15 minutes with us, we’re going to try and get as many bloggers into the hangout as possible so put Wednesday 10.15am in your diary and come and join in the fun. Check out the coffee break post for tips
So what was your highlight of the week? Which post really says it all? Looking back on the past week which is your Best Post of The Week #MBPW
For me it was my post on Panasonic. For those members who were lucky enough to go to Brit Mums Live this year you may have been tempted to eat bread on the Panasonic stand? They were also handing out cards inviting bloggers to become part of their Intelligent Living Mums group. I applied and am lucky to be one of the group of ten bloggers chosen, this meant a visit to Panasonic HQ last week in Bracknell and it was a fabulous experience.
The reason I want to share this opportunity with you is to encourage you all to sign up for these fabulous opportunities at the next Brit Mums Live 2013 as you never know where they’ll take you. Talking of the next Brit Mums Live don’t forget that tickets are being sold now at the reduced rate of £49.99 and don’t forget last year they were all sold out so don’t miss your opportunity to join in and get these fabulous perks of being a blogger.
Here’s this week’s Linky, add your post to the list and try to visit a couple of other bloggers and increase your community
Have a great weekend and I hope ton ‘meet’ you at the hangout on Wednesday
Mari
About Marianne Weekes
BLOGS AT: Mari's World; TWITTER: @maris_world. Mother of four and nana to three, Marianne Weekes has spent half her life in the UK and the other half in Italy. Blogging since Jan 2010, she finds it hard to drag herself away from her laptop and writes about food, travel and lifestyle. Always on the lookout for the next thing which takes her down many surprising lanes.

Rachelradiostar
Monday 1st of October 2012
Ooo hello, I'm new here :-) hope I still count as a Britmum! One just fled my nest to go to Uni and the other is a giant lolling 16yo! I think I entered the linky, it's the first ever time I have done anything like this! Do I need to add something to my blog now? Next question is how? Is it just like adding a gadget?!! Hope I've not broken any rules. if I inadvertedly have, I apologise ! It was unintentional! Please be gentle with me!
Marianne
Monday 1st of October 2012
Good morning and welcome! You've done everything perfectly and no you don't have to add anything to your blog, if you have time maybe visit another couple of links to pass on a bit of comment love, I hope you get lots of visits too ;)
Nice to see you here - welcome :)
Liska
Saturday 29th of September 2012
I am so silly I just kept going over sampling the yummy bread and hoping I would win a breadmaker. I didn't realise you could become an intelligent mum - ha ha - that would be good for me on so many levels ha ha xxx
Marianne
Sunday 30th of September 2012
LOL, I wanted to win a breadmaker too, I saw it in action and it was amazing - I'm adding one to my Santa wish list ;)
Emma
Saturday 29th of September 2012
Well done you with the Panasonic stuff, that sounds great! :)
Marianne
Sunday 30th of September 2012
Thanks, it is great and I'd recommend entering next year too ;)