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Life in the DayngrZone

DayngrZone’s Ultimate Blog Party Post for 2013

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Welcome, Ultimate Blog Party Friends!

Hey there party people! I’d like to welcome you to Life in the DayngrZone, where I blog all about my adventures along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina and life in general. I used to be a Florida Native, born and raised in Miami –

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Last summer I decided to move my family to a place with 4 temperate seasons, lots of green grass, trees, close to the beach and forest, with better schools but with less traffic and crime. We waved goodbye to big city life to settle down in a sweet little small town in along the east coast of North Carolina. Now that you’re here, have a look around!

Partying it up Since 2010

I’ve been partying it up with 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party since 2010 and every year the Ultimate Blog Party seems to get better and better! I’ve made some great blogger buddies and I look forward to meeting you and following along with your blog, too. I sincerely appreciate everyone who takes the time to visit by blog, subscribe and comment and I always return the favor. I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts and hearing what you’ve got to say.

A Little About Me

I’m a mom to two second graders (lovingly referred to as the Dayngrous Duo) and one United States Marine – all three are amazing people. I’m a North Carolina, Crystal Coast lifestyle blogger (having moved here the Summer of 2012) and lover of all things related to social media. I love digital photography, traveling, reading and blogging (of course!). I’m currently obsessing over Revenge, Scandal, Once Upon a Time and I never miss an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I’ve done a little bit of everything, but one of the things I’m most well known for across the internet is starting a charitable organization.

I’m a total girly girl, who loves the color pink, even though I’m completely into bright bursts of orange, blue, and green. Which, hopefully, this blog design will reflect shortly –

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I’ve got a wicked sense of humor and I don’t mind laughing at myself. Oh, and I really like organizing. I know, I have issues.

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Living the Dream

In between being called mommy (every 5 minutes), I’m living the dream, working from home as full-time Social Media Marketing Strategist and Senior Community Manager for Salesforce Marketing Cloud. If you’re into tips, tools and the latest stuff flying around the interwebs, you can follow along with the social media goodies I’m sharing over at DayngrZone Media and/or follow along on Twitter at @DayngrZoneMedia. I’m a gadget girl who loves all things tech so I’ve always got my iPhone and iPad close by and I’m always connected. You can find me across all the major social networks and everywhere online as Dayngr. (Let’s connect!)

Blog Addiction

My blog just turned 7! I’ve been blogging officially for 7 years but really, it’s been a whole lot longer since I’ve had this website and domain since 1997 (a whopping 16 years!) and I’ve been ranting and raving here ever since. It just wasn’t called blogging back then!

So what can you expect from “Life in the DayngrZone?” Since I just moved into a new home, and I’m still decorating, it’s safe to assume there will be plenty of posts around home and home decor in the near future. I also blog a whole bunch about the places I travel to, including restaurants, entertainment, food, and the fun adventures I have. You can see most of that in the adventures category on the sidebar.

Like that time I stumbled into the middle of Occupy Wall Street, without even realizing it!

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These days I blog about all of the above plus technology, new media, social networking, pop culture, current events, parenting, and all things related to life along the Crystal Coast of NC. From time to time I get invited to super cool events and I get hit up to blog about hip happenings and products.

Party Sampler

Since this may be your first visit, I thought I’d include a few random posts. Just a handful to whet your appetite and hopefully spark your interest. I intentionally kept the heavy stuff off this list but, if you’re interested in those kinds of posts, let me know. There’s plenty of that here as well. So, in no particular order here’s what you’ll typically find around here:

Oh and once in a while, I do crazy things like that time I gave a Travelocity Roaming Gnome the grand tour of Miami and a taste of what it was like to hang out with me and my family.

Subscribe and Follow Along

I’ll be honest, comments and readers make my day. I’m single mom-ing it and I crave connections and fellow bloggers. I’d be honored if you subscribed and followed along if you like what you’ve found here. Also, because I’m a seasoned blogger and a recognized Klout and Kred influencer, I get some great opportunities to try products and host giveaways so if that’s something you’re interested in as well, please subscribe and follow along.

Now, tell me a little bit about you! If you leave a comment, I’ll swing by for a visit and leave a comment on your blog, too.

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About Trish Forant

Hi! I'm Trish.

I share my real life adventures as a marketing strategist, mentor and mom living life on North Carolina's Crystal Coast. I write easy-to-read lifestyle blog posts that include travel, food, family, and fun.

When I'm not off on an adventure, I share tips about digital marketing, social media and entrepreneurship, too.

I enjoy connecting and would love to hear from you. Comments are always open!

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    • Dayngr says

      I love it too but I think I prefer it for titles instead of comments. It’s kinda hard to read. LOL! Love that you love Grey’s too. They make me mad but then they suck me back in. Loved your blog!

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  3. Gaelen says

    Thanks for stopping by my site…love yours here…such a beautiful page….First off please thank your husband for all he does for our country. A true hero he is to us all !!!! Secondly I am definitely going to check out your DayngrZone media because I need all the help I can get.

    Talk soon,

    Gaelen

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    • Dayngr says

      You are so sweet! I’ll pass along your kind words & I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned. We’re one great big community. :)

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  4. Mz.Dolphin says

    This year my blog was linked earlier than the past 2 years, maybe that’s because you never found me before hehe I am so happy that you do now and I can meet another great blogger through UBP13 I do like the color of your blog especially the bright pink ~ Liked your FB page

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    • Dayngr says

      Hi Gracie! Thanks for stopping in. I hadn’t planned on going to BlogHer13 but it is something I’m considering. I’ve never been before and I think it would be an amazing experience. How about you?

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  8. Damon says

    Nice to meet you! I just read your blogging tips and I gotta say, they all make more than enough sense ;-) I look forward to soaking up more of your know-how in the future.

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  9. Becky says

    I am here from Ultimate Blog Party. I have to say my first husband was in the Air Force, he was never deployed while we were married. It turns out I exchanged a military husband for a military brother, who is just shy of 20 years service in the Air Force as well.
    I am a single mom of two teenage girls 16 & 13 (in their minds 18 & 21). I have been blogging since 2005, but only seriously blogging, since, well, any day now I hope.
    I am so glad to meet you. Your place here is too cute for words.

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  10. melanie says

    Newest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. You have a super cute blog, I can’t wait to read more. You can find me at meandmr.com

    -Melanie @meandmr.com

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  12. Carol says

    Love your blog! I also love NC, though I’ve never been to the coast. My in-laws live in the Raleigh/Durham area and it’s SUCH a change of pace from the northeast. Great meeting you!

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    • Dayngr says

      You’ll love the coast Carol! I will be sure to share more photos as the weather warms up but it is already beautiful here. (I’ve just had a cold)

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  14. Ginny Marie says

    I’ve been to North Carolina only once, and I loved it! What a great place to live!

    My daughter is in second grade, and I also have a Kindergartener.

    So nice to meet you through UBP13!

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  16. Sandra says

    Hi there :) Visiting from the UBP2013.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

    I too am a girly girl and LOVE pink LOL And I do laugh at myself, I mean, why take life so seriously right?

    You have an adorable blog, following along now :)

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    • Dayngr says

      Thrilled you stopped in Sandra! I recently moved from Blogger to WordPress and it feels like everyone forgot to update their feedreaders. Or maybe it’s the horror of google ditching their feed reader that’s left everyone dazed and confused but either way, it’s been a ghost town around here. I am loving being able to connect and meet new folks! Looking forward to adding YOU to my RSS reader now.

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  17. Heather @ Life as we know it... says

    So glad to have found your blog. I’m a Florida Native as well, and still live here today. We would love to move our family a little north. It was in our five year plan, five years ago, and then live happened! Can’t wait to check out your site a little more! Happy #UBP13!

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    • Dayngr says

      Heather, it’s the best thing I ever did and I can’t believe I waited as long as I did. If I honestly knew how great it would be, I could have moved long ago. Ah, hindsight! I say do it as soon as you can but until then, vacation lots to get a feel for the places you love.

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  20. Jackie Higgins says

    Hey! Thanks for stopping by ready-set-read.com on the UBP. It’s good to connect. Your blog seems very entertaining but it also seems like there is a lot to learn– were you the original blogger? 1997? That’s impressive. I think I only got my first email account in about ’97! Enjoy the party!
    Jackie

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    • Dayngr says

      Crazy hard to believe I’ve been writing online since ’97 but it’s true – though this site looks really different back then. So glad you stopped by. Looking forward to staying connected after the party. :)

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    • Dayngr says

      It’s been really interesting to see how many people are either in Florida or from Florida. I love Florida, just didn’t like the heat or the big city anymore. I was ready for new adventures. So glad you came by for a visit, Mandi! I hope we’ll keep in touch after the party.

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  22. Petula says

    I love your blog already. Moved from Florida, huh? I’ve always wanted to move further south especially as the weather has been weird here in GA. However your description of NC sounds so lovely. How’s the cost of living there?

    Thanks for coming by my blog and celebrating UBP at my place. It has been fun! You’re a busy woman (love the play on your name with the title!) so I’ll definitely have to come back and forth to see what you have going on! :-)

    Stop by again when you get a chance. I’m going to follow you on Twitter and FB so we can keep in touch. Happy partying… I’m still sweeping up your confetti! :-D

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    • Dayngr says

      I can honestly say I am loving NC and I never thought I would leave FL. The cost of living is WAY better here than in FL, especially for real estate. I could have never got this much house for the price in Florida. I’m so glad we connected! Looking forward to keeping up with you. Oh and sorry about the confetti mess, I should have helped clean that up before I left. ;)

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  23. Coffee Lovin' Mom says

    Can I just say I love typing in this font? It’s so pretty. Anywho, I’m sure we first connected at UBP 2010 because that’s when I started too. The roaming gnome sounds like it could be a series, now that you’re not in Miami anymore…will you be coming to Chicago anytime soon? I would be glad to help you out with a grand tour of the city!

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    • Dayngr says

      Don’t give me an excuse to come running to Chi Town! I’ve never been but I am tempted to go to BlogHer this year so who knows! I’m glad we’ve found each other again. I’m sure going to follow along!

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  25. Michael @ adaddyblog.com says

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. Love the design of yours! I believe I’m already following you on every social media platform invented thus far, save Instagram (only because I couldn’t find a link). My phone just told me you sent me a tweet as I was typing this. Thank you, and have a super week!

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  27. Jamie says

    Aww, I love North Carolina, and I love this font ;)

    Stopping by via the party and will definitely be following along with your blog!

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  29. Samantha @ KreativeKaring says

    Yay! I found you. I don’t think I like how google+ and blogger have linked because it makes it harder to find the blog. Thanks for visiting KreativeKaring and coming back to leave your blog url. I’ve already added you on facebook, and am following you on twitter and flickr (ICStarzz) =)
    Very cute blog! My hunni is from Winston-Salem, NC , but we currently live in Maine to be closer to my family. Although, I love it down south.
    I look forward to coming back and checking out more organization posts. And I think your baby wipe bag holder idea is neat! I hope you have a great rest of the week partying!
    -Samantha

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  31. Shana D says

    Revenge, Scandal & Once Upon a Time…three of my favorite shows right there but Scandal is number one. It just sucks you in and doesn’t let go.
    We recently (well two years ago) moved from CA to OK for the same reasons and my sons class went from 40+ kids to under 20. It’s.freakin.awesome!

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    • Dayngr says

      Agreed! I’ve even got my kids watching OUAT which is totally messing with their version of fairy tales. Hmmm, maybe that’s bad parenting?!

      Wow! Amazing to go from 40 to 20. So worth it!!

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  32. Mary says

    What a fun blog, girl! I have always waned to visit NC so I am going to look around to see if you have posted much about your new home land! :) xo

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  33. Mel {MamaBuzz} says

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. It’s so nice to “meet” you. We also love Revenge and Once Upon a Time…. great shows, and I can’t wait ’til they’re back again.:) Really excited to meet you through UBP and follow you.

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    • Dayngr says

      Heck yeah! I think being a mom makes you courageous, no matter what. It’s amazing the bravery we show when it’s for our kids, isn’t it? I just got tired of omplaining & decided to do something about & be my own hero!

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    • Dayngr says

      Ha ha aka old! I kid. Yeah, I’ve been at this a while and I really do believe in the power of blogging and social media – it helped get me where I am today. Thanks for the comment love and I’ll definitely be visiting you soon!

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  38. Pam Allen says

    Loving your blog and all the cool things you have on it! I’ll be checking out your other blog too- social media junkie thatI am- just need to organize all the info I gather LOL! Stopping by from UBP13 of course and so happy I clicked on your link!

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  39. OneMommy says

    Love your party sampler! I know I;m going to spend a lot of time looking around now! :)

    Thanks for stopping by during the party! Off to read some of your sampler dishes!

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    • Dayngr says

      Hi Cher! Nice to meet you too. I’m really looking forward to adding everyone to Twitter & following everyone’s blogs. Thanks for coming by.

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