Well last week Liz, author of a belle, a bean & a chicago dog, was in the Hot Seat and I have to say that you guys did not disappoint. The questions were creative in a way that only a whole bunch of bloggers could be. And Liz? Well just wait until you read her answers and see her, um, photographs…
I’ll turn the tables on you and ask you a boob question, since we share a smallness of everything booby. If you could wake up tomorrow with a bigger set of boobs, what would be the first thing you’d do to show them off? (@oldtweener)
Please reference the racks on Ninja Liz and Pirate Liz above. This is as close to cleavage as I’ll ever get.
If you could live in any era in history, which one would it be? (@gfunkified)
I’m thinking poodle skirts, pony tails and malt shops would be a fun way to live.
Tell the truth, what kind of scandals did Flat Kate get you and KLZ in at Blissdom? I heard there were nuns and fireworks involved. And will there be a real or paper Liz going to BlogHer11 for me to meet? (@ksluiter)
Again, reference the boobage (and bod) at Q.1. All that was hidden under the nun costume.
As for BlogHer, I will not be attending (my 10th wedding anniversary is August 4th), though if anyone is interesting in bringing a 12 inch tall paper version of me, please let me know!
All of this blog knowledge that pours out of you, did you learn it out of passion? Or necessity? Maybe both? (@multitaskmumma)
I guess I’d say passion. If I’m going to put *this* much time into something, I want to figure out how to do it pretty well. Not perfect, just “pretty well.” There’s really nothing I’m a perfectionist about.
Liz, if you could go choose one day in your life to go back and relive, which day would you choose? (@mrsjenbardall)
I want so bad to come up with a clever answer to this instead of saying my wedding day or one of the births of my kids. Last year I wrote a post for Julie of Dutch Being Me about the moment I knew Craig wanted to marry me, and that moment would be great to relive. Another “life changer” would be when I walked into our apartment in Palatine, IL, in May of 2003 and Craig met me at the door saying that he got the outside sales job, we were moving to Memphis, and that he was leaving to fly to training in Alabama in 30 minutes, so if I wanted to hear about this, I needed to follow him into the bedroom so he could pack.
Um, yep.
Talk about whirlwind.
Liz, which reality TV star would want to be and why? (@jessicatorres4)
The reality star question cracks me up as I have an insane amount of connections to reality TV stars. For real. No, I’m not from California, but apparently the Chicago burbs are a hot bed for reality stars.
I don’t know *who* I would want to be, but I think being a contestant on The Amazing Race would be my ideal reality gig.
Ok, Liz, be honest. Whose eyebrows are better, yours or Craig’s? (@marthapoints)
Craig’s are naturally better. He has a great natural arch, and he doesn’t need to pluck in between his brows at all. He was born uber-glamorous, what can I say?
What song(s) on your ipod are you embarrassed to admit you enjoy and occasionally dance to in private? (@mypixieblog)
I’m pretty boring when it comes to music. The “Top 40″ hits are about all I listen to, so the songs you hear played on the radio 872 times a day – Adele, Cee Lo, Sugarland, Lady Gaga – those are what I listen to over and over and over again.
How does it feel to be the Queen o’ Twitter? (@latorres)
Smooches to you for saying that, Leigh Ann, but I don’t know that title is quite fitting. Princess o’ or even Duchess o’ perhaps? That title I’d proudly own. Plus, I think having a name with an apostrophe would be cool.
Seriously, though, I think there is such incredible potential with Twitter. In fact, I would argue that 3 great Tweeps are “worth” more to a blogger than 30 blog followers.
I’d like Liz to share what she loves most about being a mother and what has been her biggest challenge. (@juliecgardner)
I really love teaching the girls about the world and sharing in experiences with them. Seeing them get excited to learn, explore, touch, and climb is so awesome. With that being said, waiting for them to get old enough to show them the world has been challenging.
If you were to hold some sort of Guinness World Record, what would it be for? (@naynadub)
Creator of the World’s Greatest Homemade Salsa. Boom.
What has been your toughest day ever as a blogger? What made it tough? What advice do you have for other bloggers on their tough times? Also? Favorite wine? (@reallifewkids)
It would be wildly unpopular for me to say there isn’t one (or more) specific day(s) that has been tough. I’m a big believer in the philosophy that blogging, like everything in life, has it’s natural ebb and flow. You can have a stretch where it seems like things are going well, you are awarded campaigns and other opportunities, but then have a period where it seems like nothing is working out. I don’t want blogging to be a stressful thing, so I don’t put specific expectations on it and I think that helps.
As for wine? Love me some Fat Bastard. I love a nice glass of Menage a Trios once in a while, too.
If you could cowrite just ONE post with any other blogger out there who would it be and what would you write about? (@allfookeduptoo)
This question was probably the hardest one to answer. Maybe because I’m a parenting and lifestyle blogger, so it would be hard to co-write a post? Fiction is not my thang, and I feel like collaborating on a storyline would be the most logical way to co-write. Plus, I’m not funny enough to hang with the likes of BooyahsMomma, Yuliya nor KLZ.
I guess I’m destined to be a non-fiction, un-funny loner.
Liz, definitely need to know if you have been practicing dance moves via Skype with the notorious @TamingInsanity for the next bloggy get together? (@bywordsmusings)
I have to say – it tickles me to see how many times KLZ was referenced in these questions. Not many people know this, but KLZ and I grew up one town apart. We did not know each other before blogging, though. I like to think it’s the South Side of Chicago vibe we share. It’s pretty freaky how in tune we are with one another.
If they made a movie of your life, what would it be about and which actor would you want to play you? (@letters4lucas)
Without a doubt, Sandra Bullock – an equally-boobless, girl-next-door brunette – would play the lead. As for the story? I don’t know…I don’t know if a girl who marries a tiny man who is more girly than she, would do so well at the box office.
How do you have the energy to read other blogs, tweet on twitter, raise your kids, post to your blog, and shake your groove thing with Taming Insanity at various blog conferences? (@sogeshirts)
The dancing comes natural. Or maybe it’s the “not worrying about what other people think” thing that comes natural. Whatever it is, I’m OK to just shake it.
Managing to do it all can only be chalked up to my mad multi-tasking skillz. I’m a project manager at heart – what can I say?
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So in answering all of these questions Liz has shown, one more time, why she is so good at this blogging/twitter/social media/everything-else-in-the-whole-world business. Who else would put on that ninja suit? Although if I had her abs I might consider it too.
Many thanks to Liz for sitting in a fiery Hot Seat. To return the ninja/pirate favor, Liz has decided to put KLZ, the hilarious, talented, sweet author of Taming Insanity, in the Hot Seat.
Make sure you are following KLZ on twitter (@TamingInsanity) and that you take a minute to visit Liz and KLZ’s great new venture Eli Rose.
Let the questioning begin… KLZ’s answers will be up next Monday.
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
Oh the questions……I need to come up with a good one. While I’m thinking, I need to rave about this series. I love the idea so much!
Still thinking…..
On a side note, Liz…you make a hot ninja….just sayin’
Ok…here’s my question(s):
KLZ you are hilarious. No really. I try and fail at my attempts at funny. How do you come up with your post ideas? Is it random or do you have a blog journal with ideas scrawled out that are working from? Additionally…would you want to be a hot ninja or a sexy pirate? AND should I take Flat Liz AND Flat KLZ to BlogHer?
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You just had to use those photos to mock my boob death, didn’t you?
Bring it.
Boom.
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Oh, consider it brought. Boom.
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I won’t lie those bewbs…I’d totally motorboat…hee hee.
I’m not going to BlogHer either because I’m not cool enough…okay it’s because I don’t have enough money but I’m up for sending a paper me too
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What a great meme! Liz, you’re hilarious.
I have a question for KLZ: if your laptop and iPhone were taken away for one week, what would you do instead of blogging, tweeting and the general madness technology offers?
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Great answers, Princess O’! The photoshopped pirate is awesome. I’d like to come over someday for this homemade salsa & chips.
Question for KLZ – you’re very funny in your blog posts. Who make you laugh because they bring the funny on their blogs?
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Meant “makes”
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Though this was a very funny, cute, grilling of Liz, what needs to be said is how kind and helpful and going out of her way for others, Liz is.
She has helped me so many times, has been a silent listener, and hasn’t judged my many, many tech faux pas.
She’s just a nice person. One of of those.
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LOVE the ninja suit! If I could have just an ounce of those multi-tasking skillz…that would just rock!
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OK- KLZ… Was there ever a post you regretted publishing and why?
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Ok, I really like Ilana’s question and would totally steal it if I knew anything at all about blog hacking.
So instead…
Dear KLZ (my sister in boob-dom): You’re on a desert island and only ONE dress can be with you. Which dress is it? Defend your answer. Use visual aids if necessary.
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Ooooh, someone needed to bring up the dress addiction!
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ok, it pretty much liked your answer except you REALLY didn’t answer my question. It didn’t have to be something funny…just could’ve been someone you wanted to discuss any issue with.
But i’ll cut you a break… I WOULD TOTALLY BE A NINJA!!! and my hubby has better brows than me
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You were just looking for me to say you, weren’t ya, Lynn?
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What a great feature. Totally loved it.
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Love this series that you are doing!
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So glad there are others in the 32-A club.
So KLZ – I noticed your incredibly hot dance moves at Blissdom. Can you tell me A. where you learned them B. have you ever danced professionally(naked or otherwise) and C. who is your dancing idol.
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Ok, KLZ…if you could pick any skill and become totally kickass at it, what would you choose?
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The questions reveal how well Liz has gotten to know people on the web and how well they know her.
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Man, I totally forgot about the Hot Seat while I was on my Blog Sabbatical.
My question for KLZ…
If you had to give up your iphone/computer/internetting or sex for one month which would it be?
Truth or Pennycan.
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Ohhh nice!!
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Oh, I SO love that you referenced Penny Can! Cougar Town fan all the way!
Moving Target Penny Can!!!
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I love this! And homemade salsa? My mouth is watering. What about guacamole? Eh?
I wish I had mad multi-tasking skillz. You make it all look so easy, Liz!
Liz, I think my husband will have to challenge you for that salsa making title.
KLZ…why antlers?
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Love the costumes! I’m pretty sure that the girl in them is the only one that can wear them to…. unless I photoshopped myself into perfection!
Hmm…. question for KLZ….
What has been a defining moment in your blogging life?
Liz-you look HAWT as a ninja.
KLZ-if you had to go undercover because of a serious government scandal (blog related of course) what would you change your name to. It has to be male.
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And you call yourself unfunny. Yeah, whatevs. These answers are great! I would to claim that I am the body of the ninja and pirate, but the only thing she and I have in common is the rack. Ha.
Fat Bastards and Menage a Trois, eh? Also, I think you and Craig make interesting characters. I’ll write the book if you want.
For KLZ: What is the dirtiest prank you have ever played, who did you prank, and why?
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Well, well, well. Isn’t this meme fun? Liz is the Queen o’ everything in my humble opinion.
KLZ. Oh my sweet little KLZ. I want you to play shag, dump, marry in the blogoverse. Shall I give you a list of bloggers to choose from?
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Yeah, I’m going to need a list. Of like ten.
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Those pictures just made my Monday!! Awesome!
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Love, love, love this feature and I’m not even a blogger!
Question for KLZ – since there seems to be a “dancing” history, you are on next seasons Dancing with the Stars, which professional is your pick for a partner and why?
I so want to see a wonder twins power episode with Liz and KLZ…I think I can find that at EliRose.
So KLZ, while I would love to BURN those BUNS, I’ll toss you a softy: What superhero power would you choose and why?
Also, what is the key to being so funny? Yeah…good luck with THAT one1
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Love these answers, Liz! And there is no shame in loving Lady Gaga. I’m so glad I got to meet you at Blissdom! No worries—I am not going to BlogHer, either.
For KLZ: Have you ever shared your banana with anyone else? Does David know we shared a banana at Blissdom? Is he jealous?
xoxo
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Oh love this series how much fun!
Here is my question: If you could have any super power what would it be????
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Just checking in one these answers and you girls are fabulous!!! I’m sitting at kate’s dance studio, giggling. I truly loved the wonder twin label, too. I think leighann’s question is my fave.
For KLZ…what personality quirk drives you most crazy? What do you like on your pizza? What if there’s no dancing at Type A Con?
I’d like to take a stab at this (my 1st time, haha):
Would you rather walk around in 6in. stiletto heels every day and night for a year, never being able to take them off, OR be the only adult (aside from employees) at a 5 year old’s birthday party, a different one every day w/at least 20 kids at each party, at a Chuck E Cheese every day for a year?
Think about that one! Haha =)
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1. I can’t believe I missed my golden opportunity to grill Liz on the hot seat. D’oh!
2. I was hoping you would have combined the looks, Liz, for a combo Ninja/Pirate. But maybe that look is reserved just for Craig.
3. Question for KLZ: If you won the lottery tomorrow, what is the most extravagant, non-essential item you would splurge on? And you can’t pick something obvious… like a llama, or an emu.
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I L-O-V-E this idea!!!!! So fun!!!
Great job Liz- you totally rocked both Ninja and Pirate….
From what I have read, you are quite the dancer. So KLZ, Are you more the Dirty Dancing or Ball Room Dancing kind of gal?
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I knew Liz wouldn’t shy away from the tough questions! But hey, Sandra Bullock is MY age, so she was supposed to play me in the story of your life. Find someone younger and boobless.
For my dear KLZ….If you could ban any one children’s show, which would it be? Which one has you pulling your hair out and screaming a silent scream each time you hear the theme song?
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Liz – I am speechless in the face of your Ninja/Pirate beauty. Or perhaps I was smothered by the breastesses. Either way? Strong work.
KLZ – Now that I’m not having any more kids, I’m borderline obsessed with naming babies. Was Alex easy to agree to? Did you have other options (for him or for if you had a girl?) What baby names would you consider for future kids?
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Liz…I might be able to do a flat Liz. although I would totally do it all ghetto because I have no female flat stanley at my disposal.
ahem.
KLZ…will YOU be at BlogHer? wait! that is not my question…my question is…tell us the sweet love story about how KLZ met LIZ.
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All you people are making me want to go to BlogHer…
Liz, I’m so glad to see someone else admitting to listening to Top 40.
For KLZ – your blog first caught my attention because of its title. Q: Have you actually figured out how to tame insanity? Because knowing that secret would save me a lot of money in prescriptions and therapist visits.
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