Saturday, March 21, 2009

The Ultimate Blog Party?!

Hello - my name is Heidi. Welcome to my blog and thank you for visiting!

When I heard about The Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom, I'll admit I was completely clueless! I am definitely a blogging newbie! For those unaware (like me!), the Ultimate Blog Party runs from March 2-27 and is virtual party for online friends and potential friends. You don't even need to be a blogger to participate.

Ultimate Blog Party 2009


Oh, the things I've learned this year! Last year I hardly knew what I blog was and why one would want to have one. Then, six months ago I ventured out into the blogging world. I started my blog for a place to share homeschooling product reviews when I became a part of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Homeschool Crew. Now I'm partying with the best of them. If you are a homeschooler or thinking of homeschooling, be sure to visit regularly as I'll be posting many more product reviews throughout this year and next.

In between reviews, I also post about my kids, homeschooling, and whatever else comes to mind. Lots of chatter, lots of clatter and occasionally things that really do matter.

Be sure to leave a comment! If you homeschool, is there a particular homeschooling product you'd like to see reviewed? Do you have any tips for new bloggers? Share your thoughts!
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Come join the party! There are even PRIZES! My top three prize picks would be:

  • $100 gift card to HomeGoods, Provided by: HG Openhouse
Take a look at the prize list! My other favorites would be 21, 22, 26, 23, 113, 118, 56, 88. Since my kids are 9 and 12, anything not having to do with babies would be on my list!
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41 comments:

  1. Beth in NCMarch 21, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Hi! Just came over from the party to say hello!

    Come see me when you get a chance.

    Many blessings!
    Beth

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  2. SheilaMarch 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Hello, just party hoppin'! Love your site, stop by my blog sometime!

    Sheila.

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  3. L HarrisMarch 21, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Just popping in. Having a great time at the blog party. Neglecting house work and kids (well, not really, but you know!). lol

    Come by my blog, when you get a moment.

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  4. TinaMarch 21, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Spending some time this evening party hopping - stopping in to say hello :)

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

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  5. Julie DonahueMarch 21, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Nice to meet you! Stop by my party when you can.

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  6. MoodyMommyMarch 21, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Hello...
    Nice Blog..
    Gonna keep hoppin

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  7. American HomemakerMarch 22, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    We don't homeschool, but we go to a charter school and I'm pretty involved there. I love that there are so many choices for families when it comes to schools :)

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  8. Rachele BennettMarch 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Party hoppin'. I have a friend who is planning on homeschooling her son (4th grade) next year due to some learning difficulties. I'll be sending her your link for some good tips and advice.

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  9. Melissa, Multi-Tasking MamaMarch 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Great to meet you! My boys are 15, 12 and 11 so I know what you mean about baby stuff:)

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  10. StephFMarch 22, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am looking forward to reading your homeschool product reviews. Do you know anything about Total Language Plus? I am considering it for next year, but I don't know anyone who has used it...

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  11. Angie VinezMarch 22, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Howdy from another homeschooling mom!

    Feel free to stop by my blog sometime: 5 Vinez Monkeys

    Party on!

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  12. DebbieMarch 22, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Heidi,
    Thanks for visiting SquigglyTwigs, and the compliments.
    Debbie

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  13. Muthering HeightsMarch 22, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Hello! I've come from the UBP! :) Nice to meet you!

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  14. WendiMarch 22, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Heidi, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love the product reviews on your blog.

    You mentioned that the "Lost in the Woods" book authors are local to you - that is SO COOl! We love that book - we also have "First Snow in the Woods" - the photography in both books is amazing!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Hello from a fellow crew mate! I've been seeing so many posts about this blog party that I guess I'm going to have to get in on it. I enjoyed reading your intro!

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  16. LanaMarch 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Thanks for stopping by...I just love seeing all the homeschool moms on here! How precious!

    Blessings to you!

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  17. ForgetfuloneMarch 23, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Glad to meet you. Have fun at the UBP!

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  18. Tania @ Larger Family LifeMarch 23, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Hello Heidi,

    Good to meet you. I love your in depth reviews and descriptions. Keep up the great work!

    Tania @ Larger Family Life

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  19. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Hi, great meeting you on UBP '09! :D

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  20. BethMarch 24, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Just saying hello! I was homeschooled 1st-12th grade. I'm thinking that my mother should give some tips and advice. She's retiring this year after homeschooling for almost 20 yrs!
    Well, just blog hopping along. Have a great week!
    Beth@It's a Wonderful Life

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  21. UnknownMarch 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Hi, I was blog hopping but just had to stop by your party long enough to say "Hello"! I am a young stay at home Mommy of two ... I'm not a blogger but I have just begun a new online community ... www.birthforums.com ... I would LOVE to have you come join in and share your experiences with our young moms!!

    Have a great day!
    Jodi

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  22. kwMarch 25, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Party hopping and I found your super cute blog! I am following you now. Come visit us when you get a chance.We are homeschoolers, too.

    http://thesnailstrail.blogspot.com/

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  23. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Hi! So nice to meet you! Party hopping and participating too so stop in for a visit.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Thanks for stopping by from the UBP to comment.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Hi, Heidi,
    Just popping over to say "hello" and that I hope you've been enjoying the UBP as much as I have! I wish I'd signed up earlier in the week, but it has been fun. I hope you're having a great week too!

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  26. Sheila HickmonMarch 26, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Hope you had fun partying!

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  27. RachelMarch 27, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    I too am a Homeshooling mom! Looking forward to following your Blog! Party On!

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  28. GenaMarch 27, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Just coming over to party! Have a great weekend!

    Thanks for the visit!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Hey, thank you for stopping by my blog on the UBP. I have one of our children at home for school this year, and so I know that those "blog minutes" are precious and can be hard to come by! :) Blessings to you as you teach today and as you blog in stolen moments. :)

    Julie
    www.comehaveapeace.blogspot.com

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  30. LeahMarch 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    You have a beautiful blog! Just stopping by to say hello!

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  31. UnknownMarch 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Heidi,
    It's nice to meet you! Cute blog name. :)

    Have fun homeschooling your two sweeties.

    Thanks for visiting me at my blog party!

    Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground

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  32. The Davidson DenMarch 27, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Okay. I keep telling myself "Don't follow ANY more blogs!! You already have Puh-lenty!" but now here I am, and I really like the concept of your site, and I could certainly benefit from someone doing reviews on homeschool stuff FOR me! :) Thanks for stopping by. (I'll be back...)

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  33. HollyMarch 27, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Hiya! Thanks for coming by my blog. I can't wait to explore yours more..it's perfect for me! I love meeting other homeschool mamas! Thanks so much!

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  34. LindaMarch 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by. It's nice to meet a fellow homeschooler.

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  35. NerdMomMarch 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Heidi! Thanks for dropping by my party. I am on TOS crew too!

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  36. JanMarch 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    HI!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!! Nice to meet you.
    Love your blog.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.

    I'm giving away Pink Champagne Shower Syrup from Jaqua Beauty...stop on over and enter! Ends April 8. Open to USA.

    Ta!

    I want to invite you to the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower that I am hosting May 15 to June 8. This is an international even and there are prizes! Stop by my blog for all the details.

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  38. TaraMarch 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog from the UBP...so much fun, isn't it??

    I was always curious about homeschooling and often wondered if there really were resources as good...it seems here, from your reviews that there are!!

    Hope you enjoyed the party...

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  39. daniele @ domestic serenityMarch 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    hi and thanks for stopping by my blog, come again! you have a lovely spot on the web here.

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  40. For Their FutureMarch 29, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hey, thanks for stopping by! You should join the 912 Project. It is a great way to get the homeschool message, etc. out and make your voice heard. Glenn beck has started a really great thing for the people!
    I am also a blogger at Homeschool blogger http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ourchildrensfuture/
    They do have great stuff there!
    keep up the good work and God bless you and yours!
    A sister In Christ,
    Hannah

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  41. JordynMarch 29, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Mom!!!

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