Bigs and Littles AND Liebster Award x3!

I had a great time joining up with the Bigs and Littles Program. This is a nice two-month program for bloggers of all sizes to be paired up with each other. Bigger (and/or experienced) bloggers are paired with smaller (and/or inexperienced) bloggers for two months and they talk about blogging and build friendships.

This month I was paired with Karen over at A Peek at Karen's World. She was my big!

I had a couple of questions about growing a blog and starting a sponsorship program. Not only did she answer these questions, but she also helped to jump start my sponsorship program last month! She even gave me a free ad spot on her blog!

Karen is Mormon, like I am, but definitely has an open view of the world. She loves to share mission stories, but also horror/ghost stories! She loves building communities and joining with linkups.

I'm so glad I got to know her and will continue to read her blog. You should, too!

I was also nominated by Rachel Stokes over at Officially Stoked for the Liebster Award. This is actually my third time receiving this award, but it's awesome because I love answering questions.

(Click here for my first and second Liebster Award)

1. How did you decide on the title of your blog?

Morrell is our last name, and the tale part come from my belief that "Every life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers."

2. What one word sums up the heart of your blog and why?

Life. It is the story of not only my life, but my family's. It's our adventures, it's our growth, it's my thoughts and feelings.

3. What’s your favorite pastime other than blogging?

Reading. I absolutely love reading. Sadly, I have to try very hard to get some time to do it between teaching, mothering, wife-ering, and blogging.

4. What is your favorite aspect of blogging?

Definitely the community. I've gotten so many friends!

5. Which recipe, project, or idea on my blog would you most like to try yourself?

Not sure as I am still exploring your blog!

6. Where does your blog inspiration come from?

My son, my students, and what comes to mind.

7. What is one country in the world you would like to visit? Why?

Wales! I've visited it before, but I seriously miss it! I'd also love to visit Italy (I've never been there before) because I'd love to see the Tuscany countryside, the Venetian and Roman architecture, and of course, try the food!

8. If you have children, what are their names? If not, what are your favorite boy & girl names?

I only have one, and his name is Rhys Michael. 

9. A long-lost relative leaves you a large sum of money. What do you do with it?

I'd pay 10% in tithing to my church. Then, I'd out the rest down for a home. I'd love to own a home!

10. In your opinion, what is the best blog post you’ve written so far? (Include the link!)

Probably this one about my postpartum view on beauty.

11. Where do you see yourself in five years time?

I will have at least one other child. We may or may not be in Utah (I have no idea!), but I'd like to be owning a house by then!  I won't be teaching anymore, but staying at home and almost done with my Master's.

I nominate:
Tiffany from Designs by Tiffany Co
Danica from Danikan Skywalker
Shannon from The Hallway
Kim from Olive the Things
Laura from Simpleton Pleasures
Suzzie from Oh Suzzie Q

These are the steps to accepting your award:
- Answer the eleven questions given to you by the person that nominated you (see below). Please comment on this post with your link when you are done so I can see your answers!
- In your post, link back to the person/blog who nominated you and give a little thank you shout out.
- After completing the questions, nominate up to eleven bloggers with under 200 followers on the social media platform of your choice, and give them eleven questions of your choice.
- Notify your nominees of their nomination, and provide a link to your post so that they know what to do.
Your Questions Are:
1) What is your favorite thing about fall?
2) What do you think is the most overrated thing about fall?
3) What was your favorite class in high school/college? Why?
4) What was the worst book you ever read? Why?
5) What do you think is the best part of blogging?
6) What is your favorite blogging series to be a part of or read?
7) What is your favorite sitcom?
8) What are your plans for Thanksgiving?
9) I am a junior high teacher. What was your most awkward memory of that time period?
10) What was your first blog post ever about? If you aren't embarrassed by it, post a link!
11) What is your favorite thing about my blog?

Check out this lovely lady!