April 9, 2010

Welcome, Ultimate Blog Party Goers (Plus a Giveaway!)

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Ultimate Blog Party 2010

For regular readers, I know that you already know about me, so bear with me.  (There’s a giveaway somewhere in here, so it’s worth sticking around.)

I’m Angie and I write here at Many Little Blessings. I’ve been at this particular location for all of about two weeks now, thanks to my new blog makeover and move to WordPress.  Prior to that, I had been on Blogger (with a similar laundry themed header) since December 2006.  I’m so glad to be on WordPress, except that I lost quite a lot of subscribers in the shuffle of the move.  Boo!  Other than that, it’s been great.

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 14 years, and we have three wonderful children (ages 10, 8, & 5), whom I homeschool.

Here at Many Little Blessings, I write about faith, family, and household management topics (from cooking to gardening, cleaning to organizing), as well as topics like crafting, blogging, homeschooling, and any other topic that pops into my head on any given day.

In addition to Many Little Blessings, I founded Catholic Mothers Online in April 2007 and then the homeschool group blog, The Homeschool Classroom in July 2008.  I also co-founded Homescho0l Lifestyle Media in 2009, as well as working with Brenda (the other co-founder) to create the Catholic Family Gadget Toolbar, which just launched in February 2010.  (By the way, if you happen to want to help send me to the Relevant Conference and promote your blog or business, be sure to check out the advertising specials running right now for half priced ads at Catholic Mothers Online and The Homeschool Classroom.)

Now, I won’t keep you long, because I know there will be lots of parties to attend.  (You’re clearly very popular to be invited to so many parties.)  But, perhaps you will want to stay just a few more minutes to enter into a give away for a $20 Amazon.com Gift Certificate.

There are a few different ways to win (make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry):

1. Leave a Comment – Here’s the thing though, I don’t like the “I want to win” kinds of posts.  They’re boring to read, sorry.  So, you must either leave a comment with a topic suggestion that I should write on in the future or just tell me something interesting about yourself.

2. Post on Twitter about the giveaway – Just tweet this:  Check out the great $20 Amazon Giveaway by @Angie76 http://bit.ly/dfQYUo (4 ways to win!) #ubp10

3. Subscribe to Many Little Blessings (through RSS reader – like Google Reader – or via email).

4. Post on your blog about this giveaway.

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Tanya - The Chatty Mom April 12, 2010 at 7:16 am

Hello! Stopping by from the UBP…a little something about myself: A funny fact that while I am 50% Norwegian and 50% European Mutt…I know how to salsa dance (went dancing every weekend for 2.5 years) and my Mexican-Spanish Charming does not. :)

Stop by for a visit sometime ~ Tanya

Off to Tweet your giveaway!

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Colleen April 12, 2010 at 12:18 pm

Lovely blog! Nice giveaway, too!
As far as an idea for a future topic, I would love to know how you prepare your children for the sacraments, if you prepare them with other homeschool families or if you go through your parish’s CCD program, etc. with public school children, etc.
Hope that you will visit mine, too. http://sunriselearninglab.blogspot.com
I am having a giveaway in honor of the UBP and Earth Day, so be sure to enter:)
.-= Colleen´s last blog ..Some Nice Homemade Spa Gifts You Can Make as Party Gifts or Favors =-.

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Heather April 12, 2010 at 12:55 pm

I am a mama who hopes to homeschool her son (he turns 3 this week). We are in the process of adopting another child.

heather
Life with Colin

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Bridgette Groschetn April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

Just popping in from the UBP to be your newest Google Follower! Hooray! Hope you had a great weekend and have a great week! Swing by my blog when you get a chance!

Bridgette Groschen
The Groschen Goblins
http://www.groschengoblins.com
.-= Bridgette Groschetn´s last blog ..Gracie and her Cheaper By The Dozen Moment =-.

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Kristen April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

Thanks for letting me party! Great blog! Came here via UBP!

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Amy April 12, 2010 at 5:29 pm

Love the blog makeover. Your site design is great. I just subscribed! I am not a homeschool mom, but I do a lot of activities with my kids at home so I can’t wait to check out all of your topics.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Bike Riding & a Ballgame =-.

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jenni April 12, 2010 at 6:03 pm

Following on Twitter! :) Hope you are having fun at the Blog Party!

Jenni
My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog – hope you will stop by and say hi! :)
and Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

Hope you are having fun at the UBP!

Jenni (“Miss Tutu”)
My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog – hope you will stop by and say hi! :) and Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

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CrystalGB April 12, 2010 at 7:46 pm

What a great blog you have. I work as a secretary and I am an avid reader. :)

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JamericanSpice April 12, 2010 at 10:33 pm

It’s nice to meet you. I’m visiting from the UBparty. It’s interesting reading about you.

I’m always wanting to know what it’s like to move to wordpress.

You have a very nice blog.

Have a great week and enjoy the rest of the party hopping!

Aloha!
.-= JamericanSpice´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 – Apr 9-16 @5M4M – Win lots of prizes! =-.

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Jamie Rannila April 12, 2010 at 11:43 pm

Hi! My name is Jamie and I found you from UBP. I have 18 mos old triplets and here is our blog http://www.rannilatriplets.blogspot.com I would love you to write about your Faith and how you use it in you parenting. I really need some advice now as my kids are growing up so quickly! Especially in the discipline area. I’m excited to start reading your blog!

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StephF April 13, 2010 at 12:23 am

Hi, stopping in from the UBP! I’m a 30-something homeschooling mom to0. Hope you’ll get a chance to visit my blog at http://lifewiththesekids.blogspot.com
.-= StephF´s last blog ..We Love a Good Party! =-.

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StephF April 13, 2010 at 12:39 am

Stopping by from the party. Hope you’ll have time to visit me too.
.-= StephF´s last blog ..We Love a Good Party! =-.

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Susan April 13, 2010 at 4:09 am

Hi, I’m not sure if this is interesting or not, lol… but I have 3 girls, I’ve only been blogging for about 3 wks., & this is my 1st UBP!! :)
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Business2Blogger =-.

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michelle - A Happy Hippy Mom April 13, 2010 at 6:56 am

Hi Angie!

I’m stopping by from the UBP! I moved from blogger to wordpress over a year ago and love the difference. I have so many more options and the plugins make things so much easier. Sorry to hear you lost some of your subscribers, but you just gained me! I’m now following you via google connect. Happy UBP!
.-= michelle – A Happy Hippy Mom´s last blog ..ConAgra – Child Hunger Ends Here Neighborhood Rally Campaign- A Happy Hippy Mom =-.

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Lisa April 13, 2010 at 7:39 am

Hi,
I am vistiting from UBP.
It is very nice to meet you.
When you get the time stop by my blog.
Lisa
http://misc-oceansky.blogspot.com
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Ultimate Blog Party =-.

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Lisa April 13, 2010 at 7:42 am

Hi,
The interesting thing I guess I could say about me is… My husband and I have been married almost 22 years and we have a four year old, who is our miracle baby. We are very blessed to have him in our lives.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Ultimate Blog Party =-.

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Lisa April 13, 2010 at 7:43 am

I sent out a tweet about your giveaway. @superglutenfree
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Ultimate Blog Party =-.

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Lisa April 13, 2010 at 7:44 am

I subscibed to your blog via e-mail.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Ultimate Blog Party =-.

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Katrina (gluten free gidget) April 13, 2010 at 11:19 am

I have a puppy named Dickens who eats Gluten Free just like me!

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Stephanie April 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Hi! I’m Stephanie from “And Twins make 5! – A Mommy Blog”. Just making the rounds via the UBP 2010, hope to see you around my blog too!

http://andtwinsmake5.com

Not a home schooler, but my kids attend private Catholic grade schools and high schools.
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Smart Trike Deluxe Tricycle {Review & Giveaway} =-.

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MElissa April 13, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Nice to meet you! Looks like an interesting blog…I’m a Catholic mommy as well but to a two year old and am interested to hear your homeschooling stories!

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MElissa April 13, 2010 at 2:44 pm

I subscribed to RSS

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Denise DiFalco April 13, 2010 at 5:18 pm

I’m certain I am the eldest here (53) but I love the party to get ideas for my 11 grandbabies. You all are so generous in letting us get involved. Thanx much

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Denise DiFalco April 13, 2010 at 5:19 pm

subscribed and going to tweet!

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pamela ponder April 13, 2010 at 8:14 pm

I am out and about today party hopping, love your blog and the giveaway is great too, hmm something about me? I’m a blogaholic!! :-)
.-= pamela ponder´s last blog ..SIX DEGREES OF BLOGGING =-.

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Debbie April 13, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Visiting from the UBP. Love your site, and now following. Hope you can stop on by.

http://www.lifeofamodernmom.com

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niki April 13, 2010 at 11:38 pm

Hmmm…what is interesting about me? The only section of the paper I read is the part where they post the yard sales!

ndisilvio @ gmail .com

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JDaniel4's Mom April 14, 2010 at 12:56 am

Stopping from UBP! I have really enjoyed visiting your site and getting to know more about you! You have done so much!

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Shannon April 14, 2010 at 2:13 am

Hey! Nice to meet you!!!
From the ubp10!
Love your blog. See ya on Twitter.
Oh yeah, come enter my EcoSmart giveaway! Its a value bundle!
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..Sunday Stealing: The Me Me Meme =-.

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Christi Williams April 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm

I love meeting other Moms, UBP.
.-= Christi Williams´s last blog ..Join the Blog Party!! =-.

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spamgirl April 14, 2010 at 8:58 pm

Something interesting about me? I like to win! Man I’m so screwed, I’ll never win this giveaway! ;)

I think you should write about why dogs bark so much… or why children yell so much… or why silence is so elusive. I need earplugs…

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spamgirl April 14, 2010 at 8:59 pm
spamgirl April 14, 2010 at 9:00 pm

Subscribe through email. Thank you!

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spamgirl April 14, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Betty April 14, 2010 at 9:38 pm

Stopped by with the party! I home school as well. I am soooooo thankful for the opportunity to do that!
visit my blog and check out our business we started as a home school project!
http://www.friendzipbracelets.com

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Pam April 14, 2010 at 9:59 pm

Hi, I am a Grammy of six. Love to read blogs and pass on information or use it in my daycare. Keep up the good work on your blog.

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Angi April 15, 2010 at 12:29 am

Dropping by from UBP10.

An interesting fact about me. I spell my name without the e as a compromise with my childhood best friend who insisted I needed a nickname when I was perfectly fine with no nickname. Now, most people only refer to me by it. Guess she was smarter than I back then.

Angi from Tim and Angi’s Family Blog
.-= Angi´s last blog ..Weaning For Bottle or Breast =-.

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Angi April 15, 2010 at 12:39 am
Angi April 15, 2010 at 12:40 am

I’m following via email.

Angi from Tim and Angi’s Family Blog
.-= Angi´s last blog ..Weaning For Bottle or Breast =-.

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Sela April 15, 2010 at 4:11 am

Ooo, a giveaway! I love giveaways :)
After looking around your blog, you’ve pretty much covered everything I can think of, so I’ll have to tell you something interesting about myself instead ;)
I was homeschooled until I went to college at age 17, and loved it so much that I started “homeschooling” my then 2-year-old a year ago.
Would love for you to stop by my blog if you get a chance at http://selaandfamily.blogspot.com
.-= Sela´s last blog ..Tasty Tuesday – Light Wheat Bread & LINKY PARTY #2 =-.

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Sela April 15, 2010 at 4:13 am
Stephanie R April 15, 2010 at 4:56 am

Stopping by from UBP. Here’s something interesting about me. I was born with gastroschesis, so I didn’t know if I’d be able to have children. But, thank the Lord, I just gave birth to my little lady 7 months ago, and everything was perfect! I am so incredibly grateful! Nice to meet you :)

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Sela April 15, 2010 at 5:29 am
Huguette English April 15, 2010 at 1:03 pm

Hi, I just found your blog via the Ultimate Blog Party. Something about myself, I’m a stay-at-home mom who just finished teaching Sunday school. I love my family, friends, pets, and gardening :) Thanks for the chance!

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Huguette English April 15, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Anne G April 15, 2010 at 3:43 pm

I’m stopping by from the UBP. I’m a Catholic homeschooling mother too. My kids are 17, 13, and 10 and I don’t blog much about homeschooling because I’ve been homeschooling so long I’m kind of burned out talking about it. I’ve got to start figuring out what to do after homeschooling.

ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
.-= Anne G´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Spring Pictures =-.

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Anne G April 15, 2010 at 3:44 pm

I tweeted about the giveaway
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/12229804966
.-= Anne G´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Spring Pictures =-.

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Anne G April 15, 2010 at 3:45 pm

I subscribe in google reader (Anne Jolly)
.-= Anne G´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Spring Pictures =-.

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marc-andre taillefer April 15, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Thanks for letting me party! Great blog! Came here via UBP!

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marc-andre taillefer April 15, 2010 at 5:19 pm

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