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The Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom

Welcome! We are so thrilled to have you here.

ubp-cake-210pix.jpgWe know you have a ton of parties to get to, but first come on in and party with us.

Our kids have thrown another wild Ultimate Blog Party kick off just for you. Their party this year is bigger and crazier. So turn up your speakers and get ready to dance…

Oh and don’t forget to leave your link in the Mr. Linky before you go!

If you want to read more about what exactly we are doing at this “blog party”, check out our Ultimate Blog Party instructions.

But basically, The Ultimate Blog Party is a carnival for you to meet other mom bloggers, have fun and win prizes.

For all you bloggers, make sure you leave the permalink to your “party post” – the post where you introduce yourself and have some fun – in the Mr. Linky or keep your party post as a “sticky post” at the top of your site.

If you are not a blogger, no worries, you can still party hop and win prizes too.(In order to be eligible as a party guest for the prize draw, you need to visit and comment on at least 20 participating blog parties by clicking on the URL links in the Mr Linky – that big table of links at the bottom of this post).

PLEASE NOTE: To be entered in the prize draw, LEAVE A COMMENT at THIS POST – not at the prize listing post. If you are unsure how to comment, click on the the word “comments” (it will have the number of comments that are already posted) that is under the pink line at the bottom of this post.

This year, in order for us to include non-bloggers, we will be drawing the winners from the COMMENTS here at this post, not from the names in the Mr. Linky list. If you are a non-blogger – to be eligible in the prize draw, you must “qualify” as a party guest by visiting and commenting on at least 20 participating party posts in the Mr. Linky list of bloggers. (Scroll down to see the list of links.)

Now – before the kids start partying in their fabulous slide show, let me quickly introduce ourselves. We are Janice and Susan, identical twins and co-founders of 5 Minutes for Mom. We work with our mom, Joan, running two online stores http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com and http://www.A-Rocking-Horse-To-Love.com.

We started 5 Minutes for Mom because we believe in community and moms supporting one another. (If you have to buy, why not buy from another mom!) We wanted to design a site that would help, encourage and entertain moms, while bringing exposure to mom-run blogs, sites and stores.

It has been just over two years since we started 5 Minutes for Mom and we are having a blast. We never expected for this site to keep us so busy – and we never expected that Susan and I would deliver baby girls within two weeks of each other!

When we started 5 Minutes for Mom, Susan and I each had only one child. THEN, in the second week of January 2007, we both got pregnant. This fall, we had our beautiful baby girls. Thank you so much for all your support – and your patience as we try to raise our children, run stores, and promote you and your sites.

Now before you head out to the other parties, kick off your shoes, grab your kids and DANCE! (Scroll down for the slide show.)

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The Slide Show — Watch the Kids Party!

We let Jackson and Julia throw a wild blog party… check it out…

The video is streaming from blip.tv — a fantastic alternative to YouTube that a friend just showed us. Click here to watch a higher resolution version.

The Mr. Linky — Add Your Party Link

If you’re a blogger, write a party post on your own blog and add the url of that post to the list of links in the Mr. Linky below. If you’re not sure what’s going on here, check out our Ultimate Blog Party instructions.

Did you see the enormous list of prizes we’re handing out?

Please jump over to Pamela at Happy Panda to thank her for the amazing job she has done sorting out and publishing all the prize information. She’ll also be drawing the prizes and publishing the winners’ names. We could not have done without her.

Also, we’d like to thank our official Blog Party designer Selene from iDesign Studios. She won the design contest for the Ultimate Blog Party 2008 banner and button. Our runner-up with only one fewer vote was Karla from Fruition Designs. You will see both designs around the blogosphere pointing to the party.

If you don’t yet have one of their funky buttons on your blog, click here to get a UBP 2008 button or banner to put on your blog.

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  1. Really no matter if someone doesn’t know after that its up
    to other visitors that they will help, so here it occurs.

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    One Stop Shopping – Your Party Accessory Superstore.
    Visit us today!
    Mr. Candy Wrapper
    http://www.mrcandywrapper.com

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  4. Apparently Mr. Linky didn’t like me very much on Friday…this is the second Mr. Linky that I added my link to on Friday that didn’t ‘take’… 🙂 Looking forward to meeting lots of new bloggy friends! 🙂 It’s my first UBP! 🙂

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  5. Thank you for the invite to this great party! A wonderful way to see tons more site! I going looking at all the cool site to leave a comment to maybe win a little something!

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  6. I might have done this before, but Just to be sure I’m doing it again! I love the pics of the children. I have a 2 yr old and one on the way in Sept.! Thanks for starting this party-I am new to this, and would love to win a prize. I need some mommy time shopping and pampering ME!!

    My email is [email protected] and the party post is on my blog at http://[email protected]

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  9. This is my VERY 1ST Blog Party! Luv the pic’s Luv the video. Can’t wait to visit EVERYONE! and I will get around to ALL of YOU. Looking forward to IT!

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  11. OOOH this makes me wish I wrote a blog. I’m good at passing along links and such, but never feel like I’ve got enough in me to “blog about things”

    love the pic with the circle of laptops, adorable

    looking forward to checking out some new blogs!

    thanks for the throw down!

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  15. Our site ” http://www.bigfunparties.co.uk ” helps in organizing a party to make it as fun and successful as possible for your child. We provide entertainer to entertain children, one entertainer for about fifteen children. For big parties we provide extra entertainer too. Our parties have a perfect mix of interactive play and games as well as music, dance and a lot fun. So make your kids birthday an unforgettable event.

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  16. I love parties and have read books on parties before (my latest party book, “Treasure Hunt-A Book of Clues for Parties,” by Nancy Kruse. This is my first party blog, and love it!

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  20. Great blog, love all the photos of your children’s parties. If you need some more ideas for parties, or great items to add to a party check out my blog above!

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  24. Hi everyone! I am new to blogging, and am finding a whole new world out there. This is sooo cool! I have been seeing some very exciting blogs out there.

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  25. WOW…never heard of such a giveaway or of this blog or site, until tonight!! STUPENDOUS!! I do not have a blog, but will send on link to my friends who do, as well as some who have children, etc. THANKS for such a great listing of bloggers…biggest list I have ever seen yet!!

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  46. I hosted a party but didn’t realize I had to comment on this blog to be eligible for prizes… so here’s my comment. Hope it’s not too late. The party was a lot of fun!

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  48. Thank you for hosting such a festive soiree! I am in a small space online so I haven’t the room but love to roam around and check out other peoples places! Thanks for the invite. Now off to find some new online places to hang out and shop at!!!

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  49. This is great. I am new to the world of blogging and I can’t wait to go back and read all these wonderful blogs. I figured, that it is better to arrive late than to miss the party. Hope to get to know you all and arrive early next time! lol

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  50. I didnt realize I hadn’t commented yet. I really enjoyed partying, and met many new blogs that I will be visiting again! Thanks for all of your hard work!

    Grace

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  52. Eeep! I got sooo busy reading blogs that I forgot to say goodbye to the hostess before I was leaving!

    My bad… This was a great party, I had a lot of fun, and visited somewhere over 150 new blogs. I’ll probably come back to this list, just because there was no way I could read even half!

    Thanks for the party

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  57. What Fun!!! I’ve never done this before, and I’ve only been blogging since January. I’m having fun though!

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  59. I’ve only got to visit a few blogs so far, but it’s been so cool to see some new ones. I can’t wait until I have time to explore some more. Thanks, mamas!

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  61. Thank you so much for hosting a blog party, though the website I have listed above is our family’s homeschooling website, with many helpful links … but it is not a blog.
    Congratulations on all those lovely, God-designed children you both have! What fun! Such cute photos of them all! Enjoy them! They grow up fast!

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  62. Thank you so much for hosting a blog party, though the website I have listed, above, is our family’s homeschooling website, with many helpful links … but is not a blog. Congratulations on all those lovely, God-designed children you both have! What fun! Such cute photos of them all! Enjoy them! They grow up fast!

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  64. What a great party!!! Thanks for inviting us! I’m glad I stopped by! I have met a lot of new folks and found dozens of websites with marvelous items for sale. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  65. I have had a blast!! Thanks for hosting the blog party.

    7,24,55,61,71,73

    alternate @ gmail.com

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  67. I hope I’m not too late to be part of the party. I don’t blog, but I’d love to join in and have a chance to win. I’ve visited some of the blogs from Mr. Linky and will be visiting more now.

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  70. I dont have a blogg but i heard about you gals through another website and this looks like a great website. i would love to be able to win something .

    14, 99, 137, 69, 57, 55, 39, 19, 18

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  71. Put all my prize picks on my blog — didn’t realize I had to comment besides signing the Mr. Linky, so I hope I’m not too late!

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  72. Just joining the party to throw in a bit of green goodness!

    How about taking your little ones for a walk or a bike ride? It’s good for you, the kids, your wallet, and the planet!

    marguerite, mom, green blogger
    http://lamarguerite.wordpress.com
    ‘Green Drop Project’

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  74. A week is not nearly enough to party through all of these great posts! You’ve done a fabulous job gathering all of these super people and blogs together.

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  75. I wonder who’s job it is to do the research and see whom exactly followed the instructions to win the prizes… Cause I NEVER WIN!!

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  76. It seems I had a typo on my first attempt. I wondered why I hadn’t gotten any visitors! I look forward to meeting new friends! (You’ll need to scroll down a few posts to find read my UBP post)

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  78. I’ve been blogging for over 6 months now although I don’t have my own site I like to visit the others. They always find such cute things for kids.

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  80. Leaving a comment, finally. Been out of town forever and ever!

    I love these giveaways, but would be thrilled to win any of them!
    7. 8, 14, 70

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  82. Wow! What a fun party!

    I would love to win:
    20,24,45

    If already taken–anything blog design or scrapbooking/card making.

    Thanks!
    Lelsie

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  83. Hope this is the right post for the giveaways wish list. Here’s mine:

    60, 117, 59, 140, 55, 61, 119, 112, 130, 20, 32, 9, 15, 76, 34, 25, 78, 57, 14, 2, 7, 16

    Thank you!

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  84. I couldn’t remember if I left a comment and I tried to find my name but I couldn’t. I do not want to be left out on the great prizes!

    Thanks!

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  85. I know I’m late, but I’ve finally made it! Looking forward to meeting a lot of great ladies. Thanks, Susan and Janice, for throwing the party! 🙂

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  88. OK, I am not sure if I left a comment here or not. I know I signed Mr. Linky, but I didn’t see a comment. So if I did comment twice just take one off. :o) But I have to make sure I get in on these AWESOME prizes. I have a list on on my blog but any would be great!!!!!

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  92. I wish I could’ve made it here earlier in the week – I have visited so many great blogs – I’m in blogger heaven 🙂
    Thanks for getting us all together!

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  95. just wanted to thank you girls for hosting such a fabbbbbuuuuulous party! I had fun! Sad to see it end! Thanks again! I’m sure it was a LOT of work to host!

    Blessings,
    Gillian Gauthier

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  96. I believe that I posted before, but if not, I will post now.This has been a fabulous week! I have met so many nice people and seen so many great blogs! Thanks so much for putting this out there each year. This was my first year, but definitely not my last. I so very much enjoyed this. Thanks again for such a great way to meet people. Take care.,
    Have a fabulous weekend. Good luck to all the contenders and congrats to all the prize winners!!!
    Hugs,
    Debi (Crafty Mom) 🙂

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  101. How absolutely fun! I wish I would have found it before the last day… but here I am.

    Babsi

    PS: The kids are so cute!

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  109. Okay, now that I’ve really figured this out, I’m listing the prizes I would REALLY want (but who wouldn’t want any of them?!!), but I love a prize of any kind, so I’m not really that picky. But, if I have to choose, here goes:

    #72 Webcam from This Full House (have friends moving to Switzerland and this would help our families communicate!!)

    #100 Jill’s Book Bag from Who Could Ask For Anything More? Love, love, love this!

    #135 Sterling Cross Necklace from Dandelion Dayz

    Other choices would be: 1, 3, 6, 7, 20, 55, 37, 63, 70, 87, 91, 103, 104 107, 116, 124, 129, 132, 140.

    Thanks for the fun today, ladies!!! My first day of spring break has started with a bang!

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  111. LOL, OMgosh. Over 1400 bloggers and over 1200 comments. You are popular.

    Ok now for the list of what I would like to try out for to win.

    59 — $25 Cash
    Provided by: Lori

    60 — $25 Gift Certificate
    Provided by: Judy

    117 — $25 Gift Certificate

    55 — $23 Cash
    Provided by: Kristin

    140 — $20 Gift Certificate
    Provided by: MommyDaddy Blog

    39 — $20 Gift Certificate
    Provided by: The Organized Knitting Club

    52 — Jendi Jean Bag
    19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup
    18 — Wrap-N-Mat and Chico shopping bag
    37 — Moby Wrap
    84 — Baby Sling
    112 — $5 Gift Certificate
    130 — $5 Starbucks Gift Card

    Thank you very much.

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  118. I didn’t join the party this year because I’ve been too sick, but I still want to check out the other party people! 🙂

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  119. I just wanted to again thank you for this party. I have met some neat people! You are all awesome!!!!!! Now I off to a busy party weekend!!

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  121. This is so much fun! I love the kids around the computers and how much fun is actually getting to jump on the couch and dig into a cake right in the living room!!!!!! What a great way to kick off the party. Can’t wait to get started!

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  122. I wrote this really long comment about the 23 places I visited and the site rejected it for some reason! I can’t type well enough to try to write the who;e thing over but I enjoyed visiting several artsy and fun pages from people from Alaska to New Zealand and it was lots of fun! Hop over and have some rum and lime drink and a pirate cookie from a cute bartender at Pretty Little Love Objects and I recommend the spectacular northern Alaska photos at Tundratantrum!!!

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  124. I’d love to join the party. I’m giving out awards for party prizes at my place.

    What an excellent idea! Thanks for thinking of this!

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  126. OK, I thought I left a post here but I cannot find it. I didn’t want to miss out on all the prize fun so here I am again (sorry if I did this twice). THis is my first year partying – what a blast. I have had so much fun blog hopping – it will take me some time visiting all 1400+ sites.
    Thanks for all that went into this!
    It was hard to decide on prizes – they are all SOOO good!
    First choice: #24 blog design
    Second Choice: #3 Beady Queen, #46
    Third Choice: #37 Moby Wrap
    after that here are a few more (not in any particular order) that caught my eye…
    #7, #20, #29, #31, #32, #40, #46, #48, #62, #67, #79, #100, #103, #11, #14, #26, any starbucks g.c…
    Thanks to all who gave so generously – YOU ROCK!

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  127. There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:

    58 – Customized 6 Week Fitness Plan from http://www.goworkoutmom.com/
    109 – KN Cool Daywear from http://www.karenneuburger.com/
    7 – Bead Dangle Photo Tile Necklace with heart charm from Lisa at Elemental Memories
    And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):
    59, 60, 54, 70, 79, 81, 39, 82, 90, 91, 116, 92, 115, 113, 53, 136, 152, 52, 100, 112, 124, 130, 9, 56, 18, 98, 125, 147.

    Thanks for hosting the blog party! I’ve had fun visiting new and different blogs this week!

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  130. This party has been so much fun. I almost forgot to comment here though b/c I’ve been going everywhere else. Thanks for hosting!

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  131. Wow! Your party is a huge success. Congrats.

    I would love to win these packages:

    Int’l 3
    Int’l 4
    Int’l 5
    Int’l 7
    Int’l 8 and Int’l 9.

    Off I’ll make the rounds now…

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  132. OK–I’ve commented on lots more than 20 blogs! Since I don’t have a blog, am I supposed to leave my list of prefered prizes here? Well, just in case, here it is, in order of preference:
    103, 15, 34, 11, 14, 70, 151, 85, 90, 18, 60, 117, 55, 59, 39, 129, 51, 96, 110, 137, 19.

    What fun! Thanks!

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  134. What a great site! C’mon everyone, let’s have fun. While you’re browsing around, check out my website. If you want to get healthier physically – this is the site to go to. Thanks in advance!

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  138. Love it! Fabulous! I can’t believe the number of participants. You should be proud you networking divas you! Thanks!

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  139. This has been a great party!!!!! It has been really inspirational to read other mother’s blogs. I have always had a few favorites, but this party gave me theopportunity to visit many new ones. Thanks!!! My favorite prizes are 1, 11, 14, 50, 20, 43, and 152. Thanks!!!!!!

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  140. I can’t wait to check out all the stuff!!! Thanks for doing this! I will start posting right now!!!
    Joy, Bitsy 🙂

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  142. I know I have been to well over 20 places and am going to return to many of them. If I would win my preferences of prizes would be 45,24,59,60,64,12,15,20,30,39. I need a blog first and foremost cause I AM CLUELESS. Going back to check out more blogs. judyb

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  151. I am LOOOVING your site and what you are doing for mommy bloggers…I can’t wait to learn more and get going on my blogging! Thanks for helping to pull me out of “lurkdom!!”

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  158. My top picks: (I will try to be as detailed as possible because I could not get any links to work for me…sorry if it’s annoying)
    #103 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets- Lego
    #117 $25 gift card to Target- Mommy Bytes
    #140 $20 gift card to Amazon.com- MommyDaddyBlog
    #39 $20 gift card to Amazon.com- The Organized Knitting Club
    #145 Photo Insert Tote Bag- Expressions Photo Store
    #1 A rocking horse- A Rocking Horse to Love
    #11 $40 gift card Good for the Kids- Good for the Kids
    #55 $23 in cash- Kristin
    #59 $25 cash- Lori
    #92 Lonely Pearls- Pampering Beki Jewelry
    #125 Lildid gift card- Downtown Boutique
    #129 $15 gift card to Amazon.com- Mommy Cracked
    #17 My Baby Can Talk DVD Set- My Baby Can Talk
    #62 Boca Beth’s Bilingual Beginner Set- Boca Beth
    #139 As I Grow DVD Series- Egghead Learning systems
    #15 Kid Magical Wonder $50 giftcard- Kid Magical ”
    #119 Personalized Lunchbox- Girl, That’s Cute
    #61 The Very Cool Lunchbox- Victoria Zurcher
    #22 Nursing Cover- Peekaboobaby
    #56 Nursing Cover- Pitter Patter Boutique
    #85 Noah’s ABC Stacking Blocks- Sarah
    #49 $10 gift card to CBD- Christelle
    #112 $5 gift card to Starbucks- Mocha with Linda
    #116 $5 gift card to Starbucks- Amy @ signs, miracles and Wonders
    #29 My Mommy’s Bracelets- Vanessa Younts
    #141 I make milk T-Shirt- Crunchy Domestic Goddess

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  161. What fun!

    I like prizes:

    #11
    #62
    #61
    #119
    #72
    #29

    Thanks for all your hard work and for all the cool prizes!!

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  166. I’m always fashionably late to parties ~ even blog parties! But I’m here and ready to have fun! Looking forward to meeting many of you!

    Be blessed, Lea

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  169. I am totally loving the various sites and prizes out there. You ladies definitely know how to throw a blog party. I’m glad that you did it again.

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  171. This week has been great fun. I have had new and exciting people visit my site and since I am new to the blog world that was great to me!!!

    My top prize choices would be:
    1. #150 2 book 1 winner
    2. #101 Devotional Bible for women
    3. #45 Custome Blog Design
    other items that caught my eye were: 32, 59, 74, 81,90, 107.

    I would love to have my blog design set up for me I am afraid it is lacking in its present state. I listed one of the prizes for blog makeover but noticed several others. :O)

    This has been great fun!!!

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  176. Wow! You all throw an incredible party!!
    I’m excited to be hosting one of the Ultimate Blog Parties too. I’m offering a giveaway in celebration of the party and the grand opening of my new etsy store, Kennedy Grace.

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  184. How cute! I can’t believe there are so many mom bloggers out there! But then again, what else is there to do when kids are napping??

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  185. Better late than never. Come and see our Thanks for Provision party. Pictures will be added later.
    Thanks for all your hard work.

    Penney

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  188. Hi!

    Oh, what fun! I am delighted to be involved in the Blog party! 🙂 I can’t wait to take a peek at all the wonderful giveaways and make new blog friends. This is such a great idea!!

    Smiles…Bebe 🙂

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  189. I’m late!!!! But better late than never! 😀 I’ve added the button, a blog post, and my link to Mr. Linky – now I’m here to check out the prizes, other blogs, and all the other hoopla to go along with it. 😀 This is a great idea and everything I’ve seen so far looks wonderful! The kids are too cute of course! Thanks again for putting this on!!

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  190. This is SOOO fun. I am so glad I saw the party on a site I read regularly and came to check it out. Now I am partying, too!

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  191. Thanks for hosting such a great party! This is my first blog party and I look forward to enjoying more great parties with everyone here!

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  192. Looks like fun!
    But just a tad overwhelming…
    😉

    I’m almost too late, but I’m going to try to enjoy some of the festivities.

    Thanks for all your hard work here.

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  195. I can’t believe the party ends tomorrow. I tried to give one of my hand crocheted baby blankets away but they couldn’t take on any more prizes! This party rocks!

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  200. Wow! Just found this site — hosted by twins, and both my blog and my “real” site are based on our b/g twins!

    Party on, Mamas!

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  202. YIKES!! I was back to visit more party-goers and couldn’t find where I left a comment. Just imagine, all those great prizes almost slipped through my fingers.

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  207. Holy Smokes Batman! This Bloggy Party is OFF THE CHARTS, isn’t it? It was very hard to pick my favs on the give aways but here goes my list…

    Top 5 – #58 #36 #113 #100 #24
    Other favs – #60 #81 #67 #41 #71

    Thanks for hosting such a FABULOUS party!
    😉
    Melissa in Mel’s World and Mel’s World Travel Biz

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  208. Holy Smokes Batman! This Bloggy Party is OFF THE CHARTS, isn’t it? It was very hard to pick my favs on the give aways but here goes my list…
    Top 5
    #58
    #36
    #113
    #100
    #24

    Other favs
    #60
    #81
    #67
    #41
    #71

    Thanks for hosting such a FABULOUS party! 😉

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  210. OOpsy, I forgot to list the prizes I would like a chance to win:))

    #s
    8, 29, 46, 52, 54, 67,70, 72, 100, 108, and 140

    Have a great day:))

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  216. Wonderful Party! I have discovered so many new great blogs and made wonderful contacts with marvellous moms! Thanks! This is the best party! 🙂

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  217. How wonderful is this?!! Sounds like a great party and I can’t wait to check out some new blogs and meet new people!

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  220. Linky link added – check, blog party post written – check. Now, to read some others party goer’s blogs.

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  221. OK so I didn’t quite see how I could add my link. It’s kinda messed up, the box to Mr. Linky’s. Just an FYI… Or am I missing somethin?

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  223. How fantastic is this? A blog party!!! You girls are simply fabulous. Thanks for the party…and I loved the pictures of your blog party. 🙂

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  225. Please, join me in a party across the technological waves of the ole world wide web! (Does ANYone still call it that? I mean, does saying “World Wide Web” out loud make me sound like the truest form of moron? An old fogie? A has-been? I was just trying to be creative, but now I’m thinking of…wait, let’s start that invitation over. Edit, edit, edit…)

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  228. Thanks for the party! I read about some really great people. I don’t have a blog just yet but reading everyone’s has made me want to start one. Hopefully I will have one by this time next year! Thanks again for the party and it was great “meeting” everyone!!

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  230. Wow! This is the coolest thing. I didn’t know about blog parties. This is so much fun and there are so many cool sites I don’t think I can visit them all before the party is over. I wish I hadn’t been late, but better late than never.
    Thanks to everyone for the invite.

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  232. First of all this is really cool that you ladies are doing such a great thing for the rest of us out there. I accidently Linked myself twice,opps.I am #1354 and #1355 again sorry and Thanks.I hope I win one of these very cool prizes.Love all the party pics of the kids,just too cute.

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  237. yikes! over 1300 entries! No wonder the site crashed. LOL

    I can’t remember if I commented yet or not… party on!

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  239. What a huge list of party goers! 🙂

    I just made my party post… a little bit late, but better late than never, right?

    Thanks so much for hosting such a huge event!

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  243. I sure hope I commented. I don’t want to miss out on winning a prize! I am so impressed with the number of party-ers!

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  245. oooooh a custom tutu?? i’m pretty sure my girls NEED that 🙂 Thanks ladies for hosting this!! Super fun!!

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  246. This is really cool! I came across your site info on someone’s personal blog. This is all new to me. I’m trying to get a blog going as well as promote my work at home mom role as a Stallholder selling children’s books, for Barefoot Books. I’m thrilled to see and learn from all the other bloggers and connect with other moms! Thanks for the great networking website!
    http://www.MyBarefootBooks.com/April

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  247. Whew! I just left comments on well over 20 party blogs from Mr. Linky. There sure are a lot of cool mom blogs out there! I could spend all night reading them. Oh wait, I just did…

    I had fun looking through all the prizes and going to probably half of the prize sponsor’s sites (another big WHEW!)

    So here’s my big long ordered list of what I’d like to win…

    59 — $25 Cash
    60 — $25 Gift Certificate
    117 — $25 Gift Certificate
    55 — $23 Cash
    39 — $20 Gift Certificate
    140 — $20 Gift Certificate
    129 — $15 Gift Certificate
    34 — Custom Tutu
    137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit
    15 — $50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder
    11 — $40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids
    1 — Rocking Horse
    19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup
    28 — Uncommonly Cute tees
    14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas
    17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set
    9 — $20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto
    2 — Baby Candy shirt
    37 — Moby Wrap
    43 — Moby Dick
    48 — Story Package
    103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets
    136 — Knitting Goody Bag
    85 — Noah’s ABC Stacking Blocks
    109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear
    76 — $25 Gift Certificate
    32 — Living The Dream Mom T-Shirt
    54 — $60 Gift Certificate
    61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox
    119 — Personalized Lunch Box
    110 — 3 Autographed Children’s Books
    10 — $25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark
    8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun
    12 — $50 gift certificate to Happy Panda
    125 — $20 gift certificate
    148 — Cards for wives and moms
    127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice – Designer Yard Signs
    126 –6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Signs

    Or whatever’s left 🙂

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  252. Phew I went to quite a few parties today (which I loved and I’ll be posting a list of my favourites tomorrow at my blog) and got my very own bash underway. I’m still no where near getting through the whole list but I’ll give it a damn good try tomorrow.

    Can’t wait for the after party – I get the feeling it’s going to be a biggie 🙂

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  253. I am so new to blogging, that I don’t have much up there yet. I am a grandma, but, first a mom. I’ve raised my children, 3 girls and a boy–all homeschooled. Now, I’m a mema and I’m getting back into sewing and crocheting and knitting, and now blogging. Do you know who can help me get going? Thanks! Love to look at all your sites.

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  258. Ok, this is my first blog party and I am so excited!!!!! I need to go back and read instructions but hello to all of you and I look forward to visiting hopefully a lot of you!! 🙂

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  267. Yea! for MOMS!! It’s a tough job but someone has to do it!! Thanks for taking 5 minutes to recognize the great job so many moms are doing!

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  268. I cant remember if I posted here or not, ‘happy bog party’ everyone 🙂 I’ve met some great new bloggers!

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  269. We are having a God Blog Party at Living Stones 4 Moms. Come on over and share how you celebrate your God Almighty!

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  270. I’m delighted to meet so many other female bloggers like myself. This is an example of what women can accomplish when we support one another.

    My blog encourages women to care for themselves as the first step…in order to be the moms, friends, wives and women they want to be.

    I offer tips on happy mothering, creating a positive body image, and self care each week.

    I also have two ebooks available, Heal Your Body Image: An Inspiring, Step-by-Step Guide to Loving Your Body, Losing Weight, and Feeling Beautiful, as well as Overcoming Sugar Addiction: How to Kick Your Sugar Habit & Conquer Food Cravings, Stabilize Your Mood, & Lose Weight. This came out of my own experiences of years of body hatred and sugar addiction.

    It’s a pleasure to meet you all. I hope to make many new friends at the party.

    Best,
    Karly Pitman

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  272. Ok, I think I’ve done it all… made my party post, added myself via mr. linky, put a badge in my sidebar, listed the prizes I want in my party post, and now, I’m commenting here to SAY I would like one of the prizes listed in my party post!

    -Did I miss anything? 😉

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  273. My first UBP! Please count me in!!! Love the pictures! How cute that the babies had their own puter. =)

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  274. WOW! I have just discovered the world of Blogging. don’t have one of my own up and running just yet. I am still lurking around and checking things out. This party is awesome. Such wonderful prizes out there to be won!

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  275. I think this is awesome…I am new to blogging, and do it mainly for my sanity and to validate the crazy things I put myself through! My favorite prizes are 91,32,20,14,11 or anything that would work for three year old twins or one tired Mama!

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  278. What fun, a party without leaving the house! Guess I’d better get busy browsing through blogs, I didn’t want to do housework anyway.

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  279. This party rocks!!!! I have been partying for only 2 days and finally got my party post up! This is so much fun!! So many blogs, so little time!!!! Thanks for all the hard work you guys did for hosting!

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  281. Yay! I just arrived from the ultimate party place, Las Vegas, so I’m so happy to join this one and keep the party going all week!

    Hope you all come over and visit my blog and maybe win a prize!

    love,
    bonggamom (www.bonggamom.blogspot.com)

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  282. Woohoo I love partying, and this type of party is a blast! Meeting all sorts of awesome people!
    Come on over and party with me during my day off today!
    Hope you have a great day

    MaBunny

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  288. i was blog stalking and came across a link to the ultimate blog party and i thought, a party on the internet? yup that sounds like a plan. 😀

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  289. well I checked in on this party over the weekend…and just love it. I was having a crappy morning on Saturday and this just totally lifted my spirits…thanks for hosting it. I hope you have time to check out the adventures of Spotlis over at my blog…

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  291. What a blast–I’m loving the blog party this year! (Still looking at prize list… gonna have to edit my party post!)

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  292. This is such a neat idea! I’m really looking forward to finding some new blogs to read!!! My party post is up!

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  293. My party post is now up! My kids and I loved the slide show. As soon as I started it they heard the music and came running.

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  299. I’m having so much fun visiting new blogs! I’ve just edited my blog entry to include the top three prizes I would love. Thanks!

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  301. I hesitate to call myself a blogger – I have tried to start a blog on several occasions, but can never think of what to say! Maybe you girls can give me some pointers!

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  303. Hi! I am so excited to join the party!! I can not read everthing now, but I’ll be having a cup of tea tonight reading like crazy!
    PARTY ON!

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  304. I made a post earlier, but forgot to put which of the awesome prizes I would especially like

    #19 Kleen Kanteen Sippy cup from Non Toxic Tots
    #24 Blog Design from Sweet ‘n Simple Design
    #91 Burt’s Beee package from Geggie
    #117 Gift certificate to Target from Mommy Bytes
    #137 Sippy Cup Sampler Kit from The Soft Landing

    Also, I had #30, and #140
    Keep Bloggin’!

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  306. Stop by and check out my new blog and enter for a chance to win a GREAT prize in celebrating the ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY!!

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  309. Oh, yeah, I’m HERE for the party! I’ve visited your site many times, but have never commented or anything. I decided to be BRAVE and join in the fun!!! 🙂

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  310. Wow, this is my first party. I don’t have a blog yet (soon hopefully) but I can’t wait to visit all the cool ones in “Mr Linky”. shhhhhh.. don’t tell the boss I am at a party.

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  315. Ha! Finally got a little plug-in for the Ultimate Blog Party on my blog! I’ll be checking out many others’ blogs very soon! Thank you to everyone who’s already stopped by and commented! I’ll be returning the favor ASAP – Love to you all and God Bless!

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  317. This is fun! My first Blog Carnival! It looks like it can be addicting! Thanks for sharing!

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  318. I’m late … but playing game! What a wonderful idea. Now off to write my party blog!

    Tanya
    Mom to “The FarmHouse Kids”

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  319. My first blog party! What a blast. I’m so excited!! My party post is up and ready to get started. I hope to meet a few new friends while mingling! : )

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  322. It was fun making up that blog party post. There are pictures and a special video of my boyfriend providing live entertainment! Enjoy!

    Ang

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  327. I’ve been so busy reading all these blogs – I FORGOT to join in! I’m giving away a paperback copy of “The Kite Runner” so come on over and enter!

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  329. Well, this is cool. I’ve never seen so many blogs! I don’t even know where to start. Thanks for doing this. How fun!!

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  330. Happy Blog Partying, moms out there .. =) Finally got all 5 of my little ones asleep, so time for mom to party =)

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  331. Well, I’m getting in on the tail end of the party, but that’s okay! A party’s a party.

    Thanks for hosting all of us.

    My top choices would be 87, 3, 29, 135, or 136.

    Out of all the rest of the super prizes, my picks would be 39, 48, 49, 84, 107, 122, 130, or 147. So hard to decide…there are such great choices.

    (I’m having trouble posting…please only enter me once if more than one comment shows up. Thanks)

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  343. I’m still loving the babies with the laptop! I just realized that I was supposed to list my fave prizes….there are so many lovely things!

    Although I came over because of the 137 BPA free sippy set, there are positively ooodles of fun things like – 37, 39, 47, 91, 118, 129, and 141!

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  344. This is my first Blog Party and I just want to thank you ladies. This is so much fun!!! Looks like the kids had a blog party blast!! 😉

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  345. Hi Janice and Susan, thanks for hosting this blog party, how fun! Also thanks for inviting all female bloggers – at first I thought it was only for moms but then I read your post and saw that I could join in too, so thanks again! 🙂

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  350. Hello ladies@ This is my first blog party so I’m new at this. I accidentally signed up twice-not sure how to delete the first one? I want to keep the link with CraftyMama…maybe someone can help? Anyways-nice to meet everyone!
    Melissa

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  352. Hi Everyone,

    This is my first blog party and its amazing. Nice to meet everyone! Please stop in and visit our site for all your hair care and beauty answers and products.

    See ya,
    Meri

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  353. This is my first week as a blogger and what better way to start out at than the Ultimate Blog Party. Thanks to 5 Minutes for Mom for hosting the “do”. Can’t wait to meet you all!!!

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  355. I’m having a blast! This is my first year participating…there’s so many great blogs and mommas out there…Thanks a million 5 Minutes for Moms for hosting this!

    Peace to you!
    Sheila

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  356. Better late than never!!! Sure am glad to be crashing the party…what a terrific idea! Who says bloggers are geeks who just sit staring at their screens all day…well ok, maybe that is true, but we also know how to PAR-TAY, too!

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  357. Yay! I’m thinkin’ that this is a pretty cool idea! Too bad it’s only once a year!

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  359. Hi This is so fun!. My blog is right on my homepage on my web site. I hope this will l ink correctly!
    Looking forward to check out some other blogs so I ‘m going to go do that now!

    Best,
    Jill

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  361. I love the idea for a blog party! It’s so nice to be able to browse through other ladies blogs and have a ‘getting to know you’ feel to it. Thanks so much!

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  362. AWESOME Party!!!

    Going to make my party blog now. Look forward to checking back frequently. Gotta love a good party. Must say those kiddos know how it’s down right. LOL

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  364. Cool idea! I blog about my pnotos and have an etsy store where I sell my photos. I have a ton of blogs to look at now, which is one of my favorite things to do 🙂 Cheers!

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  365. Thanks for having this! It was tons of fun coming up with a party post and I’m enjoying reading other blogs. Hope to see you all soon!! 🙂

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  366. Wow! I don’t even know what number I was when I signed mr. linky but who cares? I am just glad to be invited to the party!

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  367. I’m finally in! I’ve had the button up forever but finally got my post up today and just signed the Mr. Linky (as #1229!) I’d love to win a prize, but I’m hosting one, too, so head on over if you want hairclips for your little one!

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  368. thanks for the invite i do not know how to blog if i did i would try it but i will read and comment on all of the blogs i would also like to enter the contests thanks to all and i love the pics above the kids are so beautiful

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  369. Hello, Ladies. Hope you will find time to visit my blog, Mi Cielito Lindo: A Latina’s Guide through Motherhood. I do a lot of product and service reviews as well as just general stuff.
    Thanks guys for hosting this!
    Ciao for now!

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  371. What a great idea! There are so many inspiring sites on this list. Love the pics of the little ones, too. Happy blogging!

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  372. I am seconding the FLU party here! But soon enough it will be spring! What a bunch of adorable kids in those pics.

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  373. I have a friend doing this blog party thing and thought I would give it a try. I just started blogging a few months ago but absolutely love it!

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  375. Wow! This is turning into a huge party. Thanks for hosting it. I’ve discovered some great, new blogs and added quite a few new stores to my Etsy favorites.

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  376. I just love your Blog Parties. Thanks so much for including those of us that don’t have blogs. We really appreciate it.

    dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  383. Awesome time at your blog party, been looking at lots of new blogs and having fun!
    Here is my wish list, but any prize would be fun to win!!
    * #37 Moby Wrap at Christines
    * #84 Baby sling at SassyFrazz
    * # 14 12X12 Cavas pic at Ju-Ju Beane

    ALso…#15, 151, 46,34,54,58,92,96,125,149,76,98

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  385. What a party! I’m a little confused, so I’ll leave my prize wishlist here and on my blog:

    My top three picks would be:
    1) The Blog Makeover from Shauna from See My Designs
    2) The 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas offered by Ju JuBeane Boutique
    3) The Wrap-N-Mat and Chico shopping bag from Nature Moms
    And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):71, 45, 117, 137, or anything else related to babies (I have 3 month old), going green, or online business, as I have my own blog (obviously) and website.

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  387. Wow, I am visiting tons of new blogs and it is so much fun meeting new ladies. Here is my wish list although I would love to win anything…
    –#37 is a cool Moby Wrap at Christine from Dates to Diapers
    –#84 is a baby sling from SassyFrazz
    –#14 a 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas from Ju-Ju Beane

    And here are my other favorites: 15, 151, 76, 34, 46, 54, 58, 92, 96, 98, 125, 149

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  388. Wow, I am visiting tons of new blogs and havin a lot of fun. Here is my wish list although I would love to win anything…
    –#37 is a cool Moby Wrap at Christine from Dates to Diapers
    –#84 is a baby sling from SassyFrazz
    –#14 a 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas from Ju-Ju Beane

    And here are my other favorites: 15, 151, 76, 34, 46, 54, 58, 92, 96, 98, 125, 149

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  389. Thanks ladies. Blogging is what keeps me sane and fun for my kids and husband. It’s nice to see there are other out there as well!

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  395. Wahoo! Cute pics and what a guest list…hope the fire martial doesn’t show up!

    I’m a bit late, but I’ll post something later in the week.

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  396. Wow! So many wonderful prizes. I went through so many of the blogs and am inspired now to start my own. Prizes I would like: #14 (wall canvas), #15 (magical wonder gift certificate), #61 (very cool lunchbox), #109 (KN daywear), and #142 (ballerina barrette holder), oh and any of the Amazon gift cards. Oh yeah, and I bought MomSpit, what a great product!

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  397. I finally got it figured out now! lol I’m ONLY 1,210! :p

    I’m excited to start looking through all the blogs now.

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  398. Great party! I am kind of new to the blogging world, so it is helping me figure out how this all works!

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  399. I’m participating! What a great idea for mom-owners to get together and party! Thanks, 5 Minutes for Mom for organizing it!

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  401. Okay, so I don’t know if this will work this time or not. I’m a little frustrated at my technological impairedness because this is the FOURTH time I’ve used Mr.Linky to link and comment but all of my other links and comments have disappeared. I hope this works finally cause I love the party!

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  407. Wow are my eyes tired – and I hope I am doing this right.
    here is my list

    good for kids #11
    Marketing for entrepreneurs #36
    $20 Gift card to amazon.com #140

    if those aren’t available here are some others

    9,15,21,48,117,59,79

    but any prize for a mom, a 3 year old boy or 9 month old boy is fine
    thanks

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  409. Wow …. I am so glad I found this party! I had no idea something like this could be so much fun — and addicting. Lots of great blogs to visit and great moms to meet. Lorie

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  412. Wow, please enter me. I will comment on at least 20 blogs but do I have to use the same email? I don’t like to post this one on blogger because it can’t be hidden like here.

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  416. I tried to leave a message before and got a weird error message that WP-Hashcash Check Failed … with info about ‘failing to compute’ some ‘special javascript code’ and I haven’t a clue what this means … but I’m trying once more.

    Thanks for hosting this ‘Blog Bash’ allowing use to share a bit of ourselves and meet other bloggers during this wonderful week. I’ve been doing so much visiting that I’m a bit late to bring my blogs to the party, but my post is up at last … lemonade, snacks, & cookies are prepared … (along with coffee & tea) … and I’m ready to entertain visitors ;–)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  417. I love the pics of the kids on computers! How precious is that!?! I think it is awesome what you are doing with the blog party!

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  419. I signed the Mr. Linky a few days ago, but just now remembered to come back and comment~

    Thanks again, y’all, for hosting such a great party, with such WONDERFUL giveaways!

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  422. My party post has been written and posted!! Yippie this is a great first party for me. I am having fun and loving it!!

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  427. I’ve met a lot of great new bloggy friends already! Thanks for the fun-tastic party! I’ll be happy to win any prize. They are all great.

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  429. Thanks for hosting this blog party! I’m looking forward to making some new blog buddies! Visit my site, look around if you LOVE COLOR, PAINT, SCRAPBOOKING, PAPER!
    And, I have a give-away!

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  431. This rocks! But more than that, I love that you guys are twins beacuse I have identical trin girls (7) who fight like crazy! It just seems like most of their interactions are struggles. Of course, they play too and miss each other when their not together. But I loved the hopeful though that they would be close as adults – close enough to still live near each other and even work together.
    Thanks!

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  435. What a wonderful things you are doing with this blog! I stumbled upon it yesterday and was extremely impressed.My kids are a bit older now (teenagers). Do you know of a blog that focuses on mothers of this age group?

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  438. Wow so many guest! Well my party post is up, I also have an invite post and the button up at my blog. I love all the kids around the computers especially the babies. They are so adorable and getting so big. Love the matching outfits

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  444. Can’t wait to have some visitors! And I’d love to win a prize!! Come visit for a Hawaiian Luau Blog Party!

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  445. This is my first blog party as well. I posted my invite and I am guest number 1167. This is a BIG party. How fun and exciting! Thank you 5 minutes for Mom this is so amazing. I can’t wait to check out everyone’s blogs.

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  446. Thanks for the invite, MaryBeth! Too bad I look like an idiot for not putting up a link on the first try. OOPS! I blame it on the booze. What? There’s no liquor at this party? Oh, there IS alcohol? – Wow, well I was just making up a fun-sounding excuse! “I can’t think straight – I’m suffering from lack of sleep because I CAN’T QUIT BLOGGING!” just sounded really pathetic!

    Oh, this looks to be LOTS of fun!!

    Love to all and God Bless!!!

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  449. Such a lovely, and FUN party! This is my first year to participate and I can’t wait to meet the party goers that stop by my site.

    Oh, and the prizes!

    Thanks for hosting.

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  452. Hello! Those are such adorable pictures, I love the one with all of the laptops! Looking forward to the party.

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  456. I love the babies with the laptops…it looks kind of like me and baby tooter when I’m trying to nurse and write a grad school paper…come to think of it I don’t have that much fun!

    Thanks for this 5 minutes!

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  459. This is fun! Sorry I’m so late in the game! (We were having a party of our own this weekend!)

    I’m enjoying all the blogs!

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  460. Wow! I have been on this computer for hours! I visited more than twenty blogs (and left comments). I am looking forward to having my own blog up and running … I’m definitely inspired!

    I like a lot of the prizes — there are SO many!

    I guess my first choice to win would be:
    #59 $50 cash from Cowboy’s Wife
    #55 $23 cash from An Ordinary Wife
    #24 Blog design from Sweet & Simple

    I wrote down so many, I can’t read my writing!?! Looks like I also listed:
    #8, 32, 45, 109, 128, 140, 150 and 74

    Thanks!
    Tara in VA
    tforsburg at yahoo dot com

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  461. Alicia here with 3 kids, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 1 way too long hot flash :-)…glad to join you all for the party!

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  464. That pic of the them all around the computers is cute!

    I was procrastinating and joined late, but I am glad I decided to join the party!

    Thanks 5 MFM!

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  478. Hi everyone! This is the first time I’ve ever been a part of anything like this. I’m just blog hoppin around and enjoying every bit of it. Thanks for making this possible. God bless!

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  479. Great party everyone! Here’s my list of must have’s,
    55,60,81,88,100,104,107,115,116,117,129,136,138,140,143,144,146.
    Now I’ve off to party some more!!

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  480. Wow, there are so many partiers here! I don’t know how I can read all the wonderful blogs, but I am sure going to try.

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  481. Thanks for hosting! This is my first blog party and I can’t wait to visit some of the participating blogs.

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  485. Let’s get the party started!!!!! I just started one at my place….$15 free giveaway drawing for a comment!

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  487. Id be happy to take ANY or ALL of these fantastic prizes off your hands, but if I have to choose, then here’s my list!!!!
    🙂

    #1~ Rocking Horse
    #7~ Bead Dangle Photo Tile Necklace
    #72~ Webcam
    #48~ Story Package from Cherish Bound
    #14~ 12×12 Custom Wall Canvas
    #139~ As I Grow 6 Stage Developmental DVD Series
    #137~ Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit
    #15~ $50 Kids Magical Wonder Gift Certificate
    #99~ Secure2Me Blanket
    #84~ ModMum Sling
    #62~ Boca Beth Bilingual Beginner Set
    #58~ Custom 6 Week Fitness Plan
    #44~ Jump Start World 1st Grade Software

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  488. Fun party! 🙂 I’m enjoying “meeting” some other bloggers, although my favorites box is getting crammed! 🙂

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  489. I love your great idea of having this kind of party to bring people together across the country. Happy
    St. Patrick’s Day.

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  490. This is incredible! Don’t know how you girls are managing all this! And 1100 partyers! Woohoo! I’m loving all my party visits and visitors.

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  499. WOW! I knew there would be a lot of women, but WOW it even shut down! I was on the night of because I knew I would be leaving for my ladies retreat the next morning. But that morning my ride came a lot later than I thought so I was able to write a post that morning as well as get on the Mr. Linky as #49 :o)

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  500. Better late than never, eh? I left town Wednesday morning and had no computer access… so I totally forgot! Oh well, my post is up and I’m ready to PAR-TAY!

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  501. Woooo Hooooo, I’ve finally arrived at the party – come check me out. I love the pics with the kiddies and the laptops :o) Made me chuckle He he XX Great idea – gonna go check some other parties out now :o)

    NuttyGal
    xx

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  505. This is so much fun! I just started my blog last night and then got a link to your UBP! I’m signed up and ready to roll with a lot of fun things this week including a giveaway. I love the party pics here too they’re great.

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  507. Yeah for party time! Except I can’t stop singing “my girl likes to party all the time” on repeat now! AAAACK!

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  509. As a full time college student I could really use cash prizes or gift certificates. 🙂

    #59 $25 cash, #60 $25 Amazon, #117 $25 Target, #39 $20 Amazon.

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  510. Come on join us! We have a lot of hip finds for parents and baby! See what giveaways we have going on now!! Enter to win our FREE advertising giveaway for fellow retailers and bloggers!

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  515. Cool idea! I’m always up for a party. Look forward to mingling with everyone! Esp. if you are in the children’s clothing industry I’d love to connect.

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  518. Boy I am up for a party!!!! I will visit 20 so far I have visited 11— 9 more to go. YIPPEE!!!!!

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  520. WooooHooooo! What a great party! How fun! I’m a little late, but hey, I’m fashionably late, right? haha

    ~melody~

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  521. Yay, I figured I’d try ie instead of firefox and sure enough it let me post my url. It’s party time!!!

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  522. My first blog party!. Looking to have some fun. What cute pictures. Everyone has their laptops even the babies. Thanks for doing this.
    Jennifer Valerie

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  523. I almost forgot to comment!! EEEK! Thanks, 5M4M, again for doing this. I had so much fun last year and this year has been even better! Thanks for having me at your party . . . hope you stop by mine. Hoping I win a prize . . . 🙂

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  525. This is a great idea! I just happened upon your blog and here is a welcome party for me! LOL
    I love to see so many happy people. Today is my birthday so don’t mind me if I pretend it’s my party, okay?

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  533. Yay I have been looking forward to this since last year 🙂 Thanks for hosting this awesome event once again and I look forward to meeting lots of new bloggers!
    Lisa – TheScrapPrincess

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  535. WHEW! I think I finally did this right. Looking forward to all the fun and some prizes! 🙂 Thanks for hosting this – I am excited to be part of the fun.
    Kim

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  536. This is my first time to participate in the ultimate blog party, I’m excited! For some reason I’m not able to add my url in the form, though. =-(

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  537. Fingers crossed. Visited over 20 blogs to qualify as non-bloger. Would love to win 91, 137, 12, 11, 15, 14, 28 or anything for boys since I have a 8-month boy who is already wearing 18 months clothes — lol. I am also going the non-toxic green route with him. Thank you!!

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  538. Thanks for hosting the party!! The photo with all the kids on a laptop is AWESOME!

    This is my first time participating. My friend and I had a really great time making a video post for the party!

    Cheers!
    Amanda

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  539. After a wonderful weekend, I was thrilled to come back to a bunch of comments from fellow partiers. Thanks for including us…we LEGO fans are having a blast! HAPPY MONDAY Bloggers!

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  543. Enter me to win prizes! This is my first party – I’m off to visit the other links..

    By the way, these are my choices for prizes: 20,12,11,64,15,45,37,53,60,151

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  552. Just signed up on Mr. Linky, but accidently signed up twice. How do I delete the first one?

    Relatively new to all this blogging stuff, so have patience with me.

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  568. Thanks for putting this together, I know this had to be a ton of work!

    Going to check out some other cool blogs…

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  569. Oh yeah forgot to add…If I win a prize my favorites are #59 Cash!
    #63 $50 GC to Emily Rose
    #117 $25 GC to Target
    #50 Boutique Bows
    #55 $$$cash
    #61 Cool lunchbox

    Renee

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  573. I’d love to win some of these give a ways! A little late to the party but will have to watch out for it next time so I can join!

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  575. What a great idea! I am always looking for new blogs to read & have made some great friends through mine:)

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  583. So glad I found out about this – even though I’m a bit late I’d still LOVE to party!!!

    xoxoxo
    PattyAnne

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  586. My first UBP and I am late! I have a good excuse but I won’t bother you with it. I love the concept and I have already visited some parties. Thanks ladies.

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  587. Hi party goers
    Very excited to slip on my dancing shoes and come a visiting all your fine blogs. Looking forward to meeting some new friends and finding some new RSS reading material.

    Cheers
    Kelly
    http://she-power.com

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  590. Commented on 20+ blogs, check! Have 20+ new blogs I’m now addicted to, check! Am loving the party. Great idea!

    My wish list: #6,14,15,20,39,60
    Secondary list (there were soo many great gifts!): #40, 112, 129, 130, 140, 31, 28, 19, 18

    Go blog party!!

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  594. Hi Ladies,
    Thank you for throwing this wonderful party. I’ve got to visit many new blogs.

    Hugs, Danette

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  597. What great prizes – I am based in Australia but hopefully that won’t discount us too much. I cannot believe how fast the 12 months went between the last party.

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  598. Wow, what a party! Thanks for having me! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing party!

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  600. I’ve linked with Mr. Linky and posted my parties! I’m having a great time! Thank you for organizing this party!

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  603. Looks like I’m a bit late in joining, but I’m so glad I found out about this. I’m not sure if being #981 will actually get anybody to visit my blog, LOL, but oh well. It’s fun being a part of the party anyway.

    Thanks for this!

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  604. I’m a little late because we were planning our own party…my son just turned 1 yesterday! But I’m excited about joining in on the fun!

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  608. Hey, I just signed up! Thanks for hosting…and I’m just short of the 1000 by 25. I bet this will top 1000 this year.Looking forward to mingling …

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  612. Greta party, looks like so much fun. I’m glad I found this site, can’t wait to join in on the fun. 🙂

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  614. OMG, those pictures are priceless! I love being a mom to two boys, but it kind of makes me want a girl 😀

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  615. What fun it looks like everyone is having! I’m so excited to participate in my first Blog Party!

    With three little munchkins running circles around me, I almost forgot about linking – but just got it in.

    Thanks for hosting, and to all women out there, check out Heaven In Our Homes!

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  617. Helllllllllo everyone…great party…thanks for hosting it and so nice to see so many wonderful Mom bloggers…

    Cheers,
    Diana

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  618. I love the picture of the kids and the laptops! Thank you so much for hosting this party… it’s been so much fun, although it’ll take longer than a week to visit everyone!

    Don’t forget to stop by my place for coffee and dessert. ;0)

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  622. Thanks so much for hosting the Ultimate Blog Party again! I had lots of fun last year and look forward to meeting some new bloggers this year. I enjoyed your slide show; the kids are so cute!

    My party post is up. I’m off to party-hopping :)!

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  623. Thanks so much for being an encouragement to moms! Love what you guys are doing! And thanks for the party- everyone loves a party! Blessings.

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  627. I’m new to the blogosphere – so I’m very excited about this! It sounds like fun – and I’m excited to find new “friends” too! 🙂

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  630. This is actually Heather… I’m entering for Robin. She had to go in to the hospital this week with heart trouble and although she wanted to party down, she’s having to recuperate instead. Please consider her for the drawings! I’m sure she would like all the same prizes that I am listing (she has the graphic in her sidebar). You can look at the prize list on my post:

    http://sbees.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-party-egg-stravaganza.html

    Or better yet, you can ask her!

    Thanks girls! You are both the best!

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  631. We have our posts up and a door prize at each one.. I am so excited about the rocking horse prize… we want one so bad!

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  632. This is my first year doing this. What fun. Come on over and visit my party. We have food, photos and music 🙂

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  636. This is my first, not sure what I’m doing right or wrong. this just ounded fun and I’m all about fun. Thanks bunches.

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  639. THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Thanks so much for putting this all together so we can meet new people! I LOVE IT!! Your pictures were adorable! I loved the kids with the computers! SO CUTE!!

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  645. Holy cow! This is fantastic. Thank you for putting all this together. I just hope when my twin girls (5 years old now) grow up they start a business just like you two.

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  648. What an incredable resource !!! I always appreciate when someone not only has a great idea, but follows through with it. Here is hoping everyone has a great time at the party, and takes away lots of great memories & ideas for the future.

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  649. I had a great time last year and I am looking forward to participating again! Thanks for hosting a great party!

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  650. My friends and I have recently become blogging fanatics and I will pass this on and invite them to the party! Love the picture with all the kids on the laptops!!

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  654. We’re here and hoping you’ll check us out. We’re a team blog and we have a couple book giveaways for you. Thanks–what a great party!

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  655. I’m too lazy to read all that stuff but I’m going to leave a comment and my info and hopefully I’ll be in on the party somehow.

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  662. Great party. I am not a blogger (officially that is) but I party hopped to more than the recommended 20. Could not resist some of the great names here. Good luck everyone. Have a great day!

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  665. I am having a ball meeting all these wonderful folks! Thanks for allowing us non-mommies to party with you! 🙂

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  667. I’m probably the last one here, but ::phew:: at least I made it! =)
    Thanks so much for hosting it again!

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  668. What a great party! And just as I’m launching my To Love, Honor and Vacuum blog! Be sure to head over, because I’m giving away free stuff, too! And I’d love to meet more of you!

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  672. I didn’t include what I would most like to win. In preferential order of my absolute faves:

    59 — $25 Cash
    60 — $25 Gift Certificate Amazon
    55 — $23 Cash
    39 — $20 Gift Certificate Amazon
    140 — $20 Gift Certificate Amazon
    117 — $25 Gift Certificate Target
    129 — $15 Gift Certificate Amazon
    112 — $5 Gift Certificate Starbucks
    130 — $5 Starbucks Gift Card
    138 — 3″x7″ pillar candle
    103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets
    70 — Chocolate

    After those faves, anything else would be cool to win. Thanks so much for doing this!

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  678. wow i finally figured out how this blog party button works! hurray for me! this is great. love that cake up there. actually have had a rough day. i think i deserve some cake. see you next year girls! its been a fun learning experience all this!

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  682. okay it took me a while to figure it all out (i am soooo low tech) but now i have and so yay the party really can begin now!

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  686. I can’t wait to check out all these blogs, what a great idea ladies, oh and I absolutely love the pics of the kids with the laptops, hilarious!

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  692. I am so happy this week is FINALLY here!! I can not wait to meet a ton of other moms out there in BlogLand! Thank you for throwing such an awesome party. And the best part of all is, I do not have to get all dressed up and put on make-up. I can party in my PJs with wet hair if I want! 🙂

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  696. Woo Hoo getting my groove on…Ouch I think I hurt something! LOL
    Great party!

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  698. I am having a blast checking out the blogs and posting. Thanks for listing them, I had no idea there were so many!
    My top 3 prizes are:
    The rocking horse from: http://www.a-rocking-horse-to-love.com/
    The Burt’s Bee’s set from: http://www.geggieblog.blogspot.com/
    $40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids from: http://www.goodforthekids.com/store/Default.asp
    And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference): 70, 10, 87, 72, 60, 42, 13, 103 or anything else related to young children since I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old.

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  699. I love the kids with the laptops! That is just so adorable! Even the littlest ones get a laptop! This is my first ever party and I am so enjoying it!

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  700. And here I thought I’d actually get something done to the house today…
    Great party… I’m off to be social…

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  705. I LOVED your party! Especially the pic of the kids on the computers–that is priceless!!!
    Thanks for hosting…I’ve got to make my post later today!

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  706. What fun! Thanks for all your work! I love the thought of family working together to better the communtiy of moms. What a blessing it will be to so many! Thank you!

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  708. Wow!!! Can’t believe the crowd here. Hope the Fire Marshall doesn’t shut this party down.

    More punch please….

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  709. What a great idea! I have my blog party posted and I am now off to check out some of the other parties that are going on. Thanks so much for hosting. I know that this must be an enormous undertaking…I mean you baked a cake and EVERYTHING! Wow!

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  712. Ok…I’ll try this…
    Prizes I’d prefer to be eligible for in order:
    137 BPA free sippy cup
    19 Kleen Kanteen
    37 Moby wrap
    84 Baby sling
    90 Fused glass pendant
    99 Clip Blanket
    141 Milk T-shirt
    91 Burts Bees

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  718. What an awesome idea! I can’t believe the resources I’ve just stumbled across. I now believe that there is something even I can do from home to help support my family without removing me from my family. Plus, I can make some great new friends! AWESOME!

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  721. I hope this is right its my first time at attending such an event. Looking forward to meeting you all and please stop by and say hi and i will also check out your blog just make sure you leave the address in the post.

    take care

    Fiona

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  722. There are so many wonderful prizes to be won! It was so hard to decide but here are my favorites:
    #37 — Moby Wrap
    Provided by: Christina at From Dates To Diapers

    #84 — Baby Sling
    Provided by:Sarah at Sassyfrazz

    #79 — Skin Care Kit
    Provided by: Hick Chicks Soap Barn

    #16 — Mom Spit Kit
    Provided by: MOMSPIT

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  724. Ok, I hope I finally figured this out! I am still not sure where to post my “wish list” so I’ll post it here and on my Blog. Come visit me and find some contests to enter!
    #1: A Rocking Horse to Love
    #15: Kids Magical Wonder
    #59: A Cowboy’s Wife ($25 Cash)
    And these are the remaining prizes in the order in which I’d like to win! 60, 55, 39, 114, 6, 30, 117, 107, 113, 79, 11, 70, 64, 49, 91, 10, 61, 44, 51, 28, 29, 53, 62, 12, 42, 87, 20, 17, 65, 68, 2, 76, 112, 100, 129, 84, 90, 98, 116, 130, 138, 125, 115, 85, 119, 137, 24, 67

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  725. oopsie,

    I just realized I should post the fabulous prized here! :)…How exciting! I am enjoying the first blogs already!

    My daughter and I picked:

    103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets
    Provided by: LEGO

    91 — Burt’s Bees Naturally Ageless skin care line
    Provided by: Geggie

    136 — Knitting Goody Bag
    Provided by: Craftymom

    It was hard…THANK YOU!

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  727. I just finally got my post up at my blog, and have already been busy visiting blogs of others! How fun! Thanks for the fun week that is to come!

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  728. I am obviously a “newbie” :)…Nothing like an impromptu party at my house!!

    I look forward to meeting everyone!

    Great circle of computer geniuses, LOL!

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  729. Hey you guys!!

    It’s officially time to get your party on! Looking forward to making tons of new blogging friends!

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  730. Loving this Ultimate Blog Party! Hope to win a prize but am happy with all the fun new blogs I’m finding.

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  731. This is so much fun! As a mom of older ones, my favorites are #59, #60, #3, and #94. Thanks for your hard work everyone!

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  732. I am not sure how the blogging thing works, but I have been participating in the party. I think this is great! There are some really cool people out there.

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  734. Hi!
    My blog is pretty new, I’m excited to meet some new people and find some new favorite blogs 🙂
    All the prizes look great!!!

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  735. I’m SOOO excited about this year’s blog party!!! The prizes I really like are (in order) #37 moby wrap; #47 flaming baby legs; #39 $20 knitting club gift certificate for amazon.
    thank you so much for organizing this event!

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  737. I’m not sure if I did this correct before so I’m doing it now. I want to make sure I’m entered for any give-aways! Thanks for doing this. This is really fun!! I love it!

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  738. I hope I’m doing this right. This is going to be a lot of fun. Thanks for organizing and getting us all together!

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  741. I’m so happy that I ran into your blog. What a party, indeed. Thanks for introducing all of us to each other.

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  742. Congratulations! All of you wonderful bloggers sure know how to throw a party! There are so many participants!!!!! I am heading over to visit some of the fabulous sites now. Thanks,Cindi

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  747. I want to thank everyone that is a part of the blog party of 08 for everything they have done.
    Great Job and Thank You!

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  748. I am so excited to be apart of this blog party.
    There are so many prizes to choose from. I will be happy with whatever I get. Thanks

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  749. Just wanted to thank you both again for this great party! Look at all the names! 😉 All that hair-pulling-out was worth it, eh? Glad your site came back up. Looking forward to partying with the homegirls. 😉

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  755. It’s party time! Welcome ladies…hope I can be your hostess at some point this week and I hope to visit you as well!

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  756. This is great. Thanks for hosting this party. It is giving me the chance to introduce my brand new dessert blog. I just started this week and I’m so glad to be meeting so many fellow bloggers.

    Come by and visit me. I have a fun party post with DESSERTS!! Yum!

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  757. By reading your post, I understood that the things I want to win, I’m supposed to put their number in a comment here… I sure hope I’m doing this right!

    55
    60
    63
    73
    94
    117

    Amy

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  758. This is my first year blogging and my first Ultimate Party. I’ve been enjoying discovering other bloggers.

    LOVE your party photos, especially the two laptop ones and the baby toes typing!

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  762. Wow. I’m Number 789.. will I ever get noticed.. LOL.. Just kidding! This is so much fun! Thanks a ton!!

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  765. Wow! I’m late to the party, but I am surprised that there are more blogs joining in than there are comments here. I hope everyone knows to comment.

    This was so much fun last time, I can’t wait to see who I meet through this years party!

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  766. Help! I’m on the computer and I can’t get off. This is addictive! Love the prizes, too. Please sign me up for a chance to win. Thanks!

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  768. That was the perfect song for me to here on a Saturday night! lol My fingers are flying quite fast actually. Is it too late to join in on all the fun around here? 😛

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  771. YAY!! I just signed up, I’m so excited!! I wasn’t sure what to wear, but then I realized, I didn’t HAVE to worry about it!!

    *sigh*

    Now, to meet new friends!

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  772. Whoa, it looks like your kids’ party got wild! Looking at all those balloons made my ears hurt! 🙂

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