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The Party Has Started!!! Click Here Now.
Hurry up… you’re late… the party is already rockin’ the blogosphere.
GET OVER THERE!
If you don’t know what’s going on, read on… it’s all explained below.
During the week of March 7-14th, the blogosphere will be party hopping – jumping through our Mr. Linky list of participating bloggers, meeting new friends and partying blogger-style at the Ultimate Blog Party 2008, here at 5 Minutes for Mom.
Are you going to be there?
Last year’s Ultimate Blog Party was a blast with almost 1000 participating bloggers. So make sure you don’t miss out on this one. It is a fantastic opportunity to introduce your blog to a bunch of new people and to find new blogs that you will want to read regularly.
As well, The Ultimate Blog Party features tons of prizes. The prize list is constantly growing – check it out! Thank you to Pamela, from Happy Panda, who is coordinating the prizes and will draw the winners.
Last year we made the prize draw only open to participating bloggers. But this year, because we have so many faithful non-blogging readers at 5 Minutes for Mom who may want to join in on the party hopping to find some great new reads – we have decided to open up the party – and the prize draw – to non-bloggers as well! For more about prize eligibility read on and visit our prize page.
So how do you party with us?
This is how it works for bloggers who want to participate in The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 and be eligible to enter the prize draw:
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Invite your friends
Put our Invitation Button on your sidebar and write a post inviting all your friends. Click here for the button codes. We have two designs available in various sizes courtesy of our winner, Selene from iDesign Studios, and runner up, Karla from Looking Towards Heaven and Fruition Design, of the UBP Design Contest.We hate to be exclusive, but sorry boys… this the party is for women bloggers only. All women bloggers are invited regardless of parental status, religious affiliations, etc. This party is about having fun with friends and meeting new people.
We do ask, though, that participating blogs are not offensive. Please keep your party posts family friendly. We recognize that “family friendly” and “offensive” are subjective terms, so we just ask you to be considerate of one another.
Having said that, if someone isn’t your style and you aren’t fond of their blog – no worries- just jump back to the Mr. Linky and visit someone else.
If, however, you see a post or site that contains nudity or vulgar language or images, please let us know. Offensive blogs will be removed from the Mr. Linky list at the discretion of the 5 Minutes for Mom team.
- Host a party at your place
The UBP ’08 is all about meeting people and getting your blog noticed.
So throw a party that showcases your blog and your style. Add some pictures, music, video, slide show, or even a voice post, decorate, include recipes, make your guests laugh – whatever you want. Be creative and have fun!
And, of course, make sure you introduce yourself.
You only need to make ONE party post during the week of March 7-14th. The rest of the week you blog as you normally would. But please link the URL of your party post in the Mr. Linky so that others can find it – or put it as a sticky at the top of your home page.
(If you are stuck for ideas,you could always visit last year’s Ultimate Blog Party post, complete with the Mr. Linky of all the participating bloggers. You might get some ideas from some of the bloggers who partied last year.)
- Sign the Mr. Linky here at 5 Minutes for Mom
After you have your post ready and published, come on over to our central Ultimate Blog Party Post here at 5 Minutes for Mom and add your link to the Mr. Linky.
It will be a week long bash from Friday, March 7, 2008 to Friday, March 14, 2008. The prizes will be announced on Monday, March 17th.
The Mr. Linky will go live at Friday March 7th, 12:01 am Eastern Time and participating bloggers who have their party post up can add their link any time during the week of the party. (The Linky will stay permanently in the post, so you can come back later and catch up on any blogs you may have missed.) Obviously linking earlier in the week will result in more people visiting your party, but you do not need to have your link in the Mr. Linky until March 14 at 12pm Eastern to be eligible for the draw.
PLEASE do not add your link until your party post is up on your blog. As well, please link to the URL of your party post or put your party post as a sticky at the top of your blog for the week so that other partiers can find your post.
To put the URL of your post in the Mr. Linky get the permalink for your post (by clicking on permalink or the title of your post) and then copy that URL into the Mr. Linky.
Please Note: Please use only the central Mr. Linky at 5 Minutes for Mom. We don’t want anyone to miss the chance to find people’s posts by adding their name to another Linky. And, as we said, please link directly to your Ultimate Blog Party post or have your Ultimate Blog Party post as a sticky at the top of your home page.
- Submit a prize (optional)
Our prize page is generating a lot of traffic and attention. So if your blog or store wants to submit a prize let us know.
Everyone is welcome to host a prize. All prizes will be listed on our Ultimate Blog Party 2008 Prize Page. The page is continually updated with new prizes as they are submitted.
Please Note: Prizes must be for something FREE. Discounts on products and services will not be included. If you are providing a gift certificate, it must be for an amount that can purchase an item.
Only party guests (bloggers who signed the Linky and invited guests via a post and Invitation Button AND non-bloggers who have attended and commented on at least 20 participating party posts) will be eligible to win prizes.
The prizes will be drawn from the comments at the main 5 Minutes for Mom UBP ’08 party post. So make sure you leave a comment on the 5 Minutes for Mom UBP ’08 party post. (Our post during the party – not this one!)
All prizes will be awarded by a random draw. 5 Minutes for Mom (Janice and Susan) and Pamela, who is the prize coordinator, will not be eligible in the draw. Prize hosts will be responsible for sending their prize to their winner. If a prize host wins their own prize, their name will be put back and a new name will be drawn. Email Pamela to submit a prize.
- Get out and PARTY!
It is time to meet people! Search the Linky and look for names you don’t recognize and hop over to their party.
- Have an After Party
The week after the Blog Party, write a post and introduce some of the new bloggers you met at the party.
(In case you are wondering what a Mr. Linky is. Mr. Linky is a great little invention that allows bloggers to leave their name and URL link in a convenient box. Bloggers use them for carnivals, parties and memes so participants can leave their link to their blog/post.
Head over to the official Mr. Linky site to learn all about them and how you can use them on your own blog. There is even a FAQ page to answer all your questions. If you want to see a Mr. Linky in action, check out our latest Wordless Wednesday.)
So there you have it. If you have any questions, just contact us.
We can’t wait – see you soon!
Click here to get the codes for the UBP ’08 buttons and banner
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I can’t wait! Last year I met some great bloggers & can’t wait to do it again!
Steph
I’m excited this year since we have a new blog and domain. Now to think of a prize… hmm.
Thanks for the invitation! I can’t wait to meet the other “guests.”
I’m so looking forward to this. Last year was a blast! I’m already promoting it!!
WOOHOO! This will be awesome I’m sure =)
I think I’m the only idiot who is still so confused! LOL! :-p
danielle
Holy cool blog! Looks like I have some reading to do.
So cool!
I cannot wait to meet new moms out here in blog world. Thanks for hosting a party for us. Should be great fun ….
I can’t wait! Last year’s party is what got me hooked into the blogosphere AND brought me so many great friends!
This is going to be fun!!! Is there a deadline to email Pamela with prize information?
I’m a first timer this should be fun!
Can we participate with more than one blog as long as we post the button and write a post about the UBP on each blog?
I’m so excited…have no idea what i’m doing though…first time and new to blogging. I’d love ideas and any tips for making this a great week!
I am really looking forward to this year’s Blog Party. I had an absolute blast last year both putting a party post up and visiting so many INTERESTING people!! Thanks so much for doing this, ladies. You’re the best.
hehe I have my banner up and showing. Hopefully people will click it and join up!
I’m new to all this excitement. lol
I plan to be there!
I just posted the party at my blog along with the sidebar invite. I can’t wait to tell all my friends!!
I look forward to meeting new friends too!
Can’t wait for it!
Got the link up at both thepmsclub.wordpress.com and the160acrewoods!!
Excited!
I am so excited. This is the first time I will be offering a book at the Ultimate Blog Party and making friends along the way.
http://www.ubah.com/J2678
I will be there!
I was at the UBP last year and definitely wouldn’t miss it this year!
Count me in!!!!
This is my first year, I am looking forward to it!
Kelley
I wanted to do this last year but could not so I am pretty excited to try it this year. Thanks so much. I put a button in my blog already!
Sounds like a great idea, I’d definitely like to be involved, and will think of a prize to offer.
This was so much fun last year! Thanks for organizing it again. The link is up!
OK, how fun is THIS??? Count me in! I’m going over to snag the party button now then I’ll count down the days!!
~melody~
Looking forward to another great party! I love meeting new bloggers and catching up with ones I haven’t “seen” in awhile.
This looks like a BLAST!!! I am completely new to the blogging world, so my head is spinning!!! What fun!!! I’m going to submit a couple of my lullaby CD’s for prizes! Can’t wait to “meet” everyone!
Cher
Never done this before. Do you consider fabulous women who are forty years plus too old? Our life is simply just beginning so I guess we can celebrate it with a bit of blogging. Sounds fun!
I LOVE THIS IDEA! Count me in! I look so forward to meeting even more bloggers out there! Thanks for hosting!
This is my first year and I am looking forward to it as well!
Yep this will my first time also. Sounds like…..ah…..well…The Ultimate Blog Party!
Count me in!
I’ll be there!! Sounds like a hoot
This sounds like fun, I will need to re read all that information again though my head is spinning.
I’m soooooooooo excited…I’m new to the blog world and I can’t wait for the party!!! =) I need to go check out last years party to get some cool ideas!!! =) I posted the link about the party and added the button…I’m hoping all my blog friends will join! =)
THANKS FOR SOMETHING COOL & FUN TO BLOG ABOUT!!!!! =)
I am looking forward to meeting some new friends with the party. I am new to this blog stuff and I am looking forward to it.
Cool!! I have the banner up and running!
I also have 5 things to be grateful for it is 5thingstobegratefulfor.blogspot.com
I love the ultimate blog party I had so much fun last year
I think this will be fun. Thanks for the invite!!
Great vacuum for doing all types of floors.
Sounds like fun, I can’t wait…I just put my button up!
Count me in! Sounds like lots of fun. This is my first year and I’m looking forward to reading lots of new blogs and meeting some new people. Now to get my site ready to PARTY!!
Looks like fun! This will be my first time in something like this, looking forward to it.
My button is up!
I am excited about this party! I got my button up!
Oh yeah – party time! This event was such a blast last year, how could one not want to do it again?! I’ve my button up already. Now, to think up a good party post. Cya all at the party!
sounds like fun, count me in!
This sounds so fun! I want to join the party! My button is up!
This will be my first one and I am excited!
My button is up!
I am so excited! My button is up and ready!
This is such a wonderful idea and I know everyone will have a blast! Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Sue
this will be my first blog party! hope internationals are welcome. i’m looking forward to meet new blog friends!
This sounds like SO much fun. Count me in. Now I need to go back and read all the instructions so I get it right!!!
Let’s party!
Looking forward to it again this year! Met lots of great people last year! Friends for life!
My button is up!
This looks like fun! count me in.
Oh, this is going to be so much fun, I can’t wait!!!
http://erinfromthecountry.blogspot.com/2008/03/parties-are-always-awesome.html
I’m so excited that I had to add a post on my other blog also!!
http://noahandtaytay.blogspot.com/2008/03/its-party-time.html
I’ll be joining in the fun! Looking forward to it! Stop by and say HI!
Oh you can definitely count me in!
I loves to partay!
count me in!
I’ve got the button up! This sounds like it will be a lot of fun!
Count me in! I’ve got the button and post up
You girls always have such cool prizes and activities!
I’ve just posted the button on my blog. But I am so new to this. What do I do next… this is so exciting.
I really enjoyed the event last year. I’m sure it will be even a greater success.
I am a first timer… and totally excited
I just posted your button on my blog, wrote an entry announcing the party and can’t wait!! Thanks for putting this together, it will be fun.
I want it, I want it, I want it!! Please
This sounds like fun fun fun!!
Well my button is up and I am getting ready! This is my first time participating and I am psyched.
This is my first time participating in the Ultimate Blog Party; It sounds SO fun!!! I hope I have done everything correctly!
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This is my first time participating in the Ultimate Blog Party; It sounds SO fun!!! I hope I have done everything correctly!
This is gonna be great! So much fun!!
I am so in!
I’m there with jewelry prize in hand! WooHoo!!
This sounds awesome! I’m a UBP Newbie, and I can’t wait to make some new friends. I wish I had something cool to give away!
FP
I’m ready to par-tay!
Did I mention that I’ll be there? I’ve never done it before…I’m a little nervous… but, you’re all invited
I am so there.
I’ve never done this either but saw a post on etsy from rioosodesigns & pamperingbeki! Looks like fun and I’m always up for meeting new friends
I’m excited to read other blogs, and maybe have someone read mine. (Although I’m going to have to catch on to this “Mr. Linky” deal quickly, as I am not cool enough to have encountered it till now.) See you at the party!
& http://prettychickitchens.blogspot.com/
i have added a link to both looking forward to partying with you
nicole
I’m in! This should be fun
I am ready to join in on the fun!
Count me in! I will be trying to do something each day next week for the party – and be giving away books on my blog as part of the party! Looking forward to finding new blogs and winning some prizes too!
~ Loni ~
Mama of a Dozen
When I click on the link to your central post with the Mr. Linky, it tells me that it’s “Not Found.” I don’t know why, but no amount of refreshing seems to let me see the page. Help!
This should be fun. I’ve never done it before but am looking forward to checking out everyones blogs.
Yay! It’s up!
Let the party begin! Looks like lots of guests are already showing up
) Stop by and say HI! Nina
I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
I’ve joined the party! Come on over! I have a door prize, too!
Come join me!!
http://www.justsher.com/2008/03/07/ultimate-blog-party-2008/
Thanks to Janice and Susan for hosting.
I’ve joined the party and I love the fabulous idea!!! My party is all things Easter…please grap some chocolate and jelly beans and join in my ULTIMATE bloggin PARTY!!! I can’t wait to see all of your fun Easter ideas and give you a few of mine :0)
Great idea!
I’ll be there with bells on!
Yay! I put up my link…I can’t wait to meet new people!!
Nope…you’re not the only one….I’m pretty confused too! LOL!
Gee, my first blog party and I thought I was doing something wrong. Glad to finally be here. Yeah! Hi everyone, if you like gardens, come check me out! We are having a Garden Party!
I’m so confused? I signed up with Mr. Linky yesterday…what is a permalink? How do people find me and how do I find others?
Thanks
I’ve got my post up!
Count me in!!
I am so excited to join this yeat!
Fantastic blog party! My friend Kim from Little Ladybug Designs invited me and I am so glad that she did! This party rocks!! : )
Take care everyone…
Lisa : )
Website: http://www.mycolorfultreasures.com
This sounds like fun! I am up!
wow, this is quite a party. I hope I can get all this stuff figured out and read some amazing blogs. The perfect Friday night events with all the kids sleeping, and husband…husband…oops I forgot about him…blogging can have that affect on me. Cheers to a wonderful and successful party.
Hi, thanks for hosting this party and for opening it to all women bloggers! I thought at first that it was only for moms, but at least I know now!
I am new to this. I have a blog and I have the button about the Blog Party Up, and I signed up for Mr. Linky. But other than that, I am LOST.
) Where is the Mr. Linky that I am supposed to sign?
2) Where do I post my list of most-wanted prizes?
3) Am I supposed to sign other people’s blogs?
4) For those who don’t have a blog, they have to sign so many guestbooks, right? How is that verified? Where do THEY post their most-wanted list?
Please help???? I have my list made up but have no idea what to do now!
Carol
digicat@sbcglobal.net
I’m just a party guest and this is my first time participating. Although I do not have a blog of my own, I love to read the blogs that are out there. I enjoy reading about other people’s lives, getting their perspective on things, and seeing the unique products that are available for sale.
I hope I’m doing the right thing by posting here and posting on all the sites that are giving away prizes I’m interested in with my valid e-mail address.
had a party last year and it was great and now I have one set for this year too!
it’s firt time for me too. this looks like a lot of fun!
I have joined the party! Come on over and check it out here: http://mercedesrules.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/blog-party-time/
I am still looking for Mr. Linky here so I can add myself to Mr. Linky.
Woohoo! Let’s Blog Party!
I found it! Woohoo!
I love a good party! Always like meeting bloggers,too. Cool beans!!!!!
boy oh boy would i love to win some of the contest for that matter how do you enter it? if i’m on the right place to do that please enter me in more then any thing i would love to win some thing for my littleone
My wordpress died and I had to recover everything. In doing so my link changed to the one below.
http://skshirah.com/ultimate-blog-party-2008-post/
This is the first time I’ve heard of this and I’m excited to join in!
I’m a first timer…I may be editing my post as I go. There are so many cool ones out there!!
I’ve done my party post… i hope i did it right…!
How exciting! What a great idea!
It’s on and poppin’!
I love what you are doing for moms. I can’t wait to party!!
I’m in too.
The vibe around here is awesome.
Look forward to visiting as many of you as I can.
Waving at you all from New York,
Frances
I just visited your site for the first time. I am kinda new at this but saw it on some of my friend’s blogs. It was great!!
12 months already since the last party – that went quick! I’ll definitely be participating.
Boy oh boy, this is so fun! It’s my first party and I’m loving it!
first-timer here…already being sucked in! havent gotten off the computer and its not even 10am! i’m sitting here asking myself why i didn’t start blogging when i was in the working world- woulda made my days go by much faster!
I am so excited to party this week with my readers.
I am going to go and start visiting some other bloggers today.
What a fun way to meet bloggers.
Done!
I’m in!
I’m very excited to participate this year!
This sounds like fun!!
In His graces~Pamela
http://inhisgraces.blogspot.com
This is my first Blog Party. I hope I meet a lot of new friends.
This is my first time at the Blog Party, and I’m excited to make new friends!
Hmmmm, not sure where my comment went, so I’ll try again, sorry!
Thanks for the party!
Hey Every-Mommy!
What a cool idea and I’m excited to be a part of the party! Thanks!
(lots of reading to do!!!!)
How fun is this?! I love checking out everyone’s blogs, it’s great to see so many involved.
Apparently I’ve already partied too hard – I just left your link instead of mine in the Mr Linky! Doh!
Great idea
This is a great site! I was looking for something like this after having my baby boy. It is a great resource and fun too!
This is my first party, and I’m having so much fun!
If anyone is hungry, I have some Toll House Cookies on my blog! Calorie-free I might add!
Happy Blog Party!!!!
Sounds like lots of fun. I am new to this and to blogging. I got the ideas from my Aunt (www.homeschoolblogger.com/anneshaw) and am having much fun with it. Come visit my blog.
Check out my PHOTOS ONLY A MOM WOULD TAKE week in honor of the Big UBP She-bang!!!!
I am diggin’ this gig!!!
http://littlemisscrochet.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/ultimate-blog-part-2007/
Sounds fun!!! Thanks for having me
I’m in. I’ll bring the onion dip!
So fun! Last year was great and I’m glad to be apart this year again!!
I’m new to the blogger world, so I’m glad I caught the party before it ended! Thanks for the invite!
Hi, this is amazing – I´m surely one of the latest guests but I´ll enjoy the big worldwide blog-party with all of you!
This is great – I can’t wait to visit all the parties and host my own! What a great idea!
I don’t have a blog, but am an avid reader of them! I love “Especially Heather” and “Danielle Bean” especially!
If I win a prize, please give it to Heather! She has been such an inspiration to me.
So if ya wanna win some really cool prizes head on over to the BLOGGER PARTY!! If you are looking for other parties to join in head on over to 5minutesformom
THis is a great Party , cannot wait to meet more of you guys
this is just so fun!!!
This has been FUN!
This has been fun! What a cool collection of prizes. Thanks a bunch!
I have been having so much fun
I announced the winner of my “contest” on my blog, Miss Sara, please come over and congratulate her!!!!
Congratulations to Debi for winning our Boca Beth Beginner Set. It will ship Monday/lunes which is tomorrow! Yippppeeee! And thank you to all of you blogging amigas/friends for mentioning how important it is to you to give your child a jump start on learning a 2nd language!
Happy Educating! ¡Sea feliz educando!
Boca Beth