How to Win the Blog Party Prize You Want the Most

by Janice

Have you seen all the fantastic prizes waiting for you to win at the Ultimate Blog Party?

Is your mouth watering? Do you have a few favorites that you’re just dying for?

You’ve probably noticed that some prizes are more fitting for moms with young children, while others would be great for anyone. So we decided that we’d devise a way to help the right gifts get in the right hands.

Basically, we’re letting each of you submit to us a list of the prizes you want to receive in your preferred order. The first name we draw, we will look at her list and she will win her first choice. The second name we draw, we will do the same, but if her top choice is taken, we will move to her second choice and so on. We will do this all the way through the draw. For those winners who do not have a list submitted, or whose choices are already gone, we will then assign the next prize on the list.

This is optional – you still qualify to win a prize even if you do not submit a list!

Yes, this will take us a bit of extra time when we are awarding the prizes – but hopefully it will help get the prizes to the most suitable winners.

So here’s how to win the prize you want:

  1. Read through all the prizes and visit the listed sites.
    Take your time – you have until 12pm Eastern on March 8, 2007. Read through the prizes but also visit the blogs and spend some time browsing the sites.
  2. Prioritize which gifts you’d want most and make a list
    Each gift is numbered, so just make a list such as:
    10, 24, 30, 45, etc.
    The list doesn’t even have to include all the gifts. For example, if there are ten gifts that you know you’d really want, and besides that you’d be happy with any of the other gifts, you can list just the ten. It’s up to you… but the best idea is to make your list complete.
  3. Submit that list to us through this contact form:
    Important – include your name exactly as you will be putting it in the Mr. Linky and your blog url and email as well as the number you are on the Mr. Linky list.
    And then just list the numbers. You don’t need to put descriptions, just the prize numbers. If you’re Canadian or International, only include the Canadian and International prizes.

And don’t forget – Everyone is a Winner!

Thanks to Amydeanne of 160 Acre Woods, every Ultimate Blog Party participant will take home a prize! Amydeanne has created a fantastic collection of party favors for you to download. She will have 3 Digi-Scrap Kits, a few printable bookmarks and cards/word art that you can just print off right from your computer!

Amydeanne will start posting these Friday morning – a new one every few hours! They will be available for you to download all week. Is she fabulous or what?!? So, when the party starts, head over to her site, download and enjoy!



Email Author    |    Website About Janice

Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. Along with her twin sister Susan and their mother Joan, Janice also owns two online toy stores -- one specializing in Ride on Toys and the other in Rocking Horses. Janice has a spunky little girl and a rambunctious boy who love to make it difficult for her to work from home.

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1 growingingrace March 2, 2007 at 1:08 am

I’m #13 on the Mr. Linky!!

70, 2, 92

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2 Sarah March 2, 2007 at 3:52 am

Woo hoo! I’m going to go and get this figured out! I’m Canadian, so I know I need to note that. Off to post, blog, and comment!

Sarah :)

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3 Sarah March 2, 2007 at 3:56 am

OK. Makin’ sense. Lovin’ the prizes!

Sarah

CDN 1, INTL 1, INTL 2

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4 Shash March 2, 2007 at 8:46 am

Is there a different way for us Canucks to do this Sarah? I’m only working with half a brain today.

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5 peach March 2, 2007 at 8:51 am

Can’t wait to go look at all the prizes! Have a great day, and your cuties brought a huge smile to my face already : )

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6 Dana March 2, 2007 at 9:38 am

This is fun! Thanks for organizing….

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7 Jan March 2, 2007 at 9:51 am

What an awesome way to start the weekend! Thanks for this fun blogging idea! I’ll be giving away a prize on my blog during the blog party too!!

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8 chris March 2, 2007 at 10:10 am

Every time I try to fill out the prize list it tells me an error occurred while sending the message :-( I’ll try again later

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9 peppylady March 2, 2007 at 11:29 am

Not sure what I’m doing but I’m here to party

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10 Jenn March 2, 2007 at 12:26 pm

Not feeling my best, but I am so excited to party with all of you over the next week. I just hope I’m doing it all right. Thanks for having me!

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11 Tammy ;) :) :) March 2, 2007 at 12:29 pm

I keep getting an error too! :( Should we post our lists here?

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12 isunshine March 2, 2007 at 12:33 pm

I’m # 188 on Mr. Linky
This is the best party I’ve been to in a long, long time!!

9, 15, 12, 5, 19, 21, 32, 55

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13 sidetrack'd March 2, 2007 at 12:40 pm

What a wonderful list of prizes! Thanks to you guys for hosting this shindig and to each of the prize hosts.

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14 Pattie March 2, 2007 at 2:02 pm

OK…I’m in, I’ve posted, and I sent my prize choices in. :)

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15 Allison March 2, 2007 at 2:03 pm

This is great – and what a wonderful way to meet new bloggers and get involved in home-made merchants too! Be sure to check out my blog as I am starting a new project that I think ya’ll will enjoy :)

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16 MikkiatUnderHISConstruction March 2, 2007 at 2:11 pm

Thanks so much for throwing this shin dig! How fun!!

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17 Laura Christianson March 2, 2007 at 2:36 pm

This is kinda cool! What a creative way to connect with other blogging moms!

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18 Meritt March 2, 2007 at 2:36 pm

I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all the bloggers that donated prizes. Wow! Their generosity is awesome.

:)

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19 tanyetta March 2, 2007 at 3:45 pm

wow! this is the coolest party i’ve attended in a long long time. and no crazy drunk co-workers for me to make fun of is a little weird but, i’m still loving it just the same! LOL thanks ladies for hosting this lovely party.

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20 Sharon March 2, 2007 at 4:46 pm

Hear I am let the party begin. Just joking! Thanks again for the invite.

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21 Melissa March 2, 2007 at 6:57 pm

Thanks for having this party.

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22 Nancy March 2, 2007 at 7:45 pm

I’m interested in #1, #2, #9, and #70. I tried to enter this above, but didn’t see it on the list…oops!

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23 Tammy March 2, 2007 at 8:24 pm

Wow! What fun! Thanks for throwing such a great party! Off to check out the prizes…

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24 Heather March 2, 2007 at 9:23 pm

This is awesome! Thanks!!

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25 Linda March 2, 2007 at 11:37 pm

I think I got it!

Linda

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26 Sheryl March 3, 2007 at 2:42 am

70,92,12,2,83,42,52,53

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27 Urailak March 3, 2007 at 6:58 am

I’m #426 on Mr. Linky.
Prize numbers I’m most interested in:26, 28, 33, 42, 12, 29, 34

Thanks a bunch for organizing this terrific party!

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28 Lisa Knight March 3, 2007 at 9:24 am

Ok, I am #125

88,92, 9, 6, 4, 45, 46,56, 29, 3 I really do not care, all the prizes are so great. I probably shouldn’t get #42, as I donated it! And I don’t have any babies at home, but I’m sure my sister will eventually!

I am having a blast surfin the party, better go get started for the day or I’ll never make it through the list!

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29 MC Milker March 3, 2007 at 9:52 am

#435 on the list

My wish list

I’m number

# 435

CDN2
American
2
4
45
46
81

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30 rashbre March 3, 2007 at 10:02 am

party on!

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31 rebecca March 3, 2007 at 1:55 pm

Good luck to everyone! I hope you all win something you really want and will make you feel good. Thanks to Susan and Janice for letting me be a part of this blog party!

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32 Tracy March 3, 2007 at 2:19 pm

I’m #477 on Mr. Linky.

26, 66, 70, 12, 33, 41, 42, 60, 61, 90, 92

Thanks!

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33 Kelley March 3, 2007 at 4:09 pm

I’ve tried to use the form, but get an error message each time. So, I’ll post my prize wish list here. Kelley @ My Glamorous Life #287…
2, 35, 6, 11, 12, 16, 23, 24, 25, 29, 32, 38, 47, 48, 69
Thanks for this awesome idea…I’ve met some new friends already! Great fun!

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34 Rondadebi March 3, 2007 at 7:07 pm

this is so much fun…..

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35 Christy March 4, 2007 at 1:20 am

I got the error message too. I’m #35 on the list.

My list:
2, 70, 51, 43, 1, 41, 39, 74, 80, 88, 92, 12, 7, 62

Thanks!

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36 Mama C March 4, 2007 at 11:23 am

I got an error too. I’m #570 on that long list.

I would choose these gifts: 33, 41, 42, 63, 66, 69, 81, 86, 92, 4, 13 and 31.

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37 Wendy March 4, 2007 at 1:17 pm

#347 here. I would chooseCDN2,92,42, 7, 12, 15, 51, 16, 1

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38 Marcia (INTL) March 4, 2007 at 2:17 pm

I’m number 570 – something (can’t get back into the main site)

My numbers are 1,4,3.

Thanks a lot!

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39 Ruth :) March 4, 2007 at 8:17 pm

I got an error message too – I’m #149 on the list :)

OK I love them ALL – but if this makes it easier for you guys – here it goes :)

51
12
7
65
2 Intl
70
13
14
69
68
2

Thanks so much for coordinating this. You guys are such a blessing! :)

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40 Alexis March 4, 2007 at 10:28 pm

I’m number #103 on the linky. I have no idea how to find the prizes though.

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41 Grandma Rose March 4, 2007 at 11:55 pm

Always ready to join the fun and meet new people! Thanks for doing this.

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42 Mama's Moon March 5, 2007 at 3:40 am

Thanks for putting this together – I looooove parties! So excited to visit and meet other great mamas!!! Now I’m off to check out the prizes! See ya at the martini table!!!!

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43 Tammy ;) :) :) March 5, 2007 at 11:02 am

For anybody experiencing problems with posting your prize preferences… I got the error message too, until I took out the :) in my name and omitted all of the spaces. Hope this helps! Party on!

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44 Carey March 5, 2007 at 12:28 pm

I sent you my list, but it sent me to this page, so Im not sure you got. But here is again just in case:
Im number 76 on the party list and here is my list:
13,3,1,66,34,70,41,92,12,39
Thanks
CareyUS

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45 Billie March 5, 2007 at 1:44 pm

I love the list of prizes here are a few I would love to have
8,9,12,34,35,66 and 85
Yours truly, B

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46 April March 5, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Not sure if this worked the first time… I am number 686
70
10
12
32
61

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47 Beckie March 5, 2007 at 4:04 pm

WOW…I’m 693!!! Thanks for doing this ladies!

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48 J. Fergie March 5, 2007 at 10:24 pm

This has GOT to be the best blog carnival yet!

38, 8, 39, 32

Thanks!

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49 Phyllis March 5, 2007 at 11:46 pm

I’m loving this and thanks to all of you for stopping by to see what you could have made. Prize 51.
I would like to put in for prize(s) number 2, 45, 66, 70, 92

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50 Jenna March 6, 2007 at 12:53 am

Today is my first blogging day! What a proud moment! Thanks for making me feel so included in the fun!

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51 Joanne March 6, 2007 at 7:39 am

This is my first visit here, Im over in the UK but loving it all the same! Looking forward to meeting many others. Thanks for hosting!
x

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52 Sonny March 6, 2007 at 11:29 am

I’m german. So only international prizes for me please!!! ;)

I’ll be back a little later to name my Mr.Linky’s number and to list my “prize-list”!

Thank you very much for hosting!!!

Hugs,
Sonny

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53 Karen March 6, 2007 at 1:14 pm

I am # 778 on the Mr. Linky. 2, 92, 12, 42, 29, 10.

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54 Romie March 6, 2007 at 4:42 pm

I am 801 (lot of people, wow):

American prizes – 43, 1, 21, 31, 38, 65, 3, 4, 13, 32

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55 Jess March 7, 2007 at 2:13 am

80, 14, 15, 26, 66, 92, 29, 43,
83, 89, 91, 5, 12, 61

I’m Jess at Making Home, and I’m #829. My blog is http://www.makinghome.blogspot.com

Thanks for doing this! What fun!

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56 Jennelle March 7, 2007 at 11:21 am

Thanks so much for hosting this party … I’m having a blast!

Love,

Jennelle

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57 Jenn March 7, 2007 at 2:41 pm

Thanks so much for hosting ladies!

Same problem with the prize form :(

70 — Customized Blog Design Provided by: Liz (Looney Mom)
1-Free Banner and Button by Swank Designs
22- Hand Crafted Pottery Pendant Necklace Provided by: The Devil’s Cloth
4-Handcrafted Earrings by Becca S Designs
45 — Yarn from Alpaca Yarn Company by Ranee from Arabian Knits
79 — Christian Fiction Books Provided by: Amy from Sprightly
92 — $20 iTunes gift card Provided by: Working Moms Against Guilt

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58 Michelle March 7, 2007 at 3:18 pm

92 — $20 iTunes gift card Provided by: Working Moms Against Guilt
66 – Beth Moore Internet Devotional
70 — Customized Blog Design Provided by: Liz (Looney Mom)
53 – After Dinner Games

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59 Beckie March 7, 2007 at 6:53 pm

Thanks, again, for hosting this party!!

I left my list in the other little comment box.

Blessings, Beckie :o )

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60 Heather March 7, 2007 at 9:36 pm

So much fun!

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61 Nancy March 8, 2007 at 2:27 am

Thanks for hosting such a fun party! I’m looking forward to meeting some new friends. I found out about it a little “late” but plan to do a lot of reading here in the next day or so.
Blessings!
Nancy

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62 Lady Rose March 8, 2007 at 3:31 pm

What a great party! :) I sent in my wish list. Thanks for hosting the fun. Bright Blessings, Lady Rose

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63 jodi March 8, 2007 at 5:38 pm

I’m number #893 on Mr. Linky. I submitted earlier but I forgot to give the Mr. Linky number — sorry!!

INT4
America:
92
26
42
84

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64 Melz March 8, 2007 at 6:52 pm

Don’t know if this worked last time, but here’s my list. I’m #320 on Mr. Linky.

92, 12, 1, 8, 66, 19, 90, 72, 4

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65 Kristarella March 9, 2007 at 2:21 am

I’m number #57 on Mr. Linky

85,86,54,12,74,46,45,2

The party was a hoot!

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66 Kristarella March 9, 2007 at 11:33 am

OOOOOOOOOOOOH NOOOOOO

I am number 56 NOT 57.
ARGHHHH
Blogging to late in the night….again!

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67 queue_t March 9, 2007 at 11:35 am

I am number 19 on mr linky and my choises would be any of theses prizes
#2, 12, 23, 70 , 85 or 88 thanks
Tamara –

p.s.
it was a great party

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68 Undercover Angel March 9, 2007 at 11:55 am

I am Undercover Angel (CDN) and was #695 on the Linky.

My picks are:

CDN2
CDN1

Great party!

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69 Tanya Ryno March 9, 2007 at 12:04 pm

#7, 9, 13, 16, 19, 21, 31, 32, 38…. anything really! I like everything.

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70 Melissa March 9, 2007 at 2:31 pm

I just clicked submit and realized I forgot my Mr Linky number – I am #416

I live in Canada, but have a US company (and a US address) so I’ll give you both of my lists

INTL1, CDN1

and my US list
70,2,4,86,21,45,3,8,33,37,74,1,11,32,42,55,61

…. and I got an error the 2nd time… sorry for the confusion!!

Thanks for all your hard work guys!!

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71 RHONDA EDWARDS March 9, 2007 at 6:04 pm
72 J Sandifer March 9, 2007 at 10:37 pm

No prize needed…just finding your blog is prize enough!!

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