So I’ve been blogging for nearly 10 years at this URL (I actually started writing online in November 1999 when they were still called online journals!). I’ve never participated in a Blog Party but I thought it would be fun to do this year. I’m really looking forward to discovering some new blog and hopefully making some new friends 🙂 If you’ve stopped by from 5 Minutes for Mom, hello!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Carol and I’m mom to three sweet children. Jake is 7, Noah is 4, and Laura is 10 months old. I’m originally from Massachusetts, but I now called New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley my home. I’m a freelance writer, which allows me the flexibility of working out of my house and setting my own hours. I’m not sure I could ever go back to working in an office! I typically ramble about my day-to-day life. That includes a lot of posts on crafting. I knit, crochet, and sew. I also enjoy sharing recipes and writing about food. I co-owned a wine boutique for a couple years and was editor for a popular wine blog, so I tend to slip in some vino-related posts too.
This morning I’ve been reading over some of the amazing prizes people are giving away – the generosity is amazing! Here are some of my favorites (I’d love to win any of these):
US20 – $50.00 in jewelry from Cookie Lee
US28 – A Guy and Eva Jewelry Necklace
US4 – A total of four prizes! Three different pairs of earrings to three different entrants and one show stopper bracelet.
US36 – The winner will receive 2 year-long magazine subscriptions…one to Taste of Home and one to Simple & Delicious.
US42 – One winner will receive a copy of American Food Writing: An Anthology With Classic Recipes
US10 – Young Living Essential Oils Stress Away Roll-On
INTL 2 – Win a custom WordPress blog by Uniquehorn Designs.
I’m also interested in US18 – Goodie Basket for Mom, US57 -A beginners yoga kit, US91 – One $20 gift certificate to Green Mountain Coffee,
There are so many great prizes that it’s hard to choose!
Well, it’s about that time to take N. to nursery school and get on with the day. I hope you’ll stop by again. Please leave a comment so I can drop by and say hello to you as well! You can also follow me on Twitter and subscribe to my RSS feed.
Have a wonderful Friday!
Hope you have a great party week!
Hi Carol,
I love the pic of Em’s bunny reading blogs, hehehe. Thanks for the smile this morning.
I’m a new follower from UBP, I hope you’ll stop by my blog and follow back. There’s a fun game for the party and you can win a $25 Target gift card.
Nice to meet you!
Kelly
http://KellysLuckyYou.blogspot.com (#288)
I’m checking out your recipes and the chicken fajitas look delish! I just made pico de gallo last night, so we might have these for dinner tonight!
Great site! We are so excited to get to meet new bloggers this week. We are new to the blogosphere (5months). What fun!
Hope to see you soon.
Hiya! Marina here (From Energizer Bunny’s Mommy Reports)….isn’t the UBP 2010 party fun?
Blogging for 10 yrs…hats off to you girl!! Explored your blog a little and couldn’t go further than that sugar cake recipe….yummy. I’m going to be back to take that down and the chicken fajitas recipe…mmmm
Hope you have a great time and do hop over to visit me when you get the time. (Psst…Secret….If you love giveaways…I’ve quite a few live!!!….;>)
http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2010/04/namaste-to-all-whove-hopped-over-from.html
Just found you through UBP! 10 years of blogging…wow! You’re a pioneer. I’m looking forward to reading more and am following you on twitter now. Hope you’ll stop by my blog for a visit.
http://www.frugalandfocused.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-2010.html
Hi, nice to meet you! Your crochet bunny is so cute! 😀
10 years? WOW! You are like a blogging pro and stuff : )
I love your blog design. The colors are amazing! I will have to check out your recipes.
Enjoy the party!
Just stopping by from the UBP at Five Minutes for Mom. I love your site and am subscribing to your RSS feed. I would appreciate it if you visited my blog and did the same! I’m looking forward to reading more and getting to know you better.
Cascia
The Healthy Moms
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2010/04/welcome-to-healthy-moms-blog-party.html
Nice to meet you! 🙂 I would love to work from home full time and make my own hours but instead work full time at an office.
Thanks for stopping by today, I’m glad I returned the favor, even just for the title. I’m a pure sugar junkie in the literal sense. By the way your profile pic is super cute. I’m curious about your blog hosting because I LOVE your setup. Is it wordpress.org?
Nice to meet you! We have a lot in common, crafting, Indian food (my fave), yoga, knitting…and I even recognize some of the graphics in your header (check out mine, you’ll probably recognize things too!).
Have fun at the party!
Well, hi!! I hope you’re having fun at your first blog party! 🙂
Thanks again for stopping by my blog! I love your site!
Isn’t this a great way to discover new blogs? Good luck in the contest!
Hope you are enjoying the party. Stop by and visit when you get a chance.
Hi Carol! I stopped by for the Party and I will be back to look around 🙂 We’ll talk soon! Happy Hopping!
Hello Carol! Found you at the UBP. Nice to meet you! You have a lovely blog! The pictures are cute and so clear. You must have a good camera! Well, just wanted to say “hi” and happy blog-hopping!
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I’ve almost been blogging for 10 years if you count the online journal I started in 2001. I’ve only been at my current blog for about a year and half. Blogging keeps me sane.
I’m stopping by from the UBP. Happy partying!
http://www.handbagsandhandguns.com
Hi! I’m Stephanie from “And Twins make 5! – A Mommy Blog”. Just making the rounds via the UBP 2010, hope to see you around my blog too!
http://andtwinsmake5.com
Hi. Thanks for stopping by Simply Sweet Home! I’m very happy to have found your blog! I’d love for you to come back some time and link up for my Friday Favorites parties!
Hi Carol – popping in via the UBP. Like you, I enjoy crafting – crocheting and sewing – oh and also trying out new recipes – I do however want to learn how to knit so bad. I look forward to learning more about you and making a connection.
Hi, nice to meet you! Great “Party”! Hope your having fun at the UBP, I know I am! Here is my Party Post, come on over and make yourself at home!
http://www.mrs-marine.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html
So great to *meet* you!! Thank you for stopping by my site. It looks like we share addictions to chocolate and Indian food, although I am a much bigger coffee fan. I like tea, but don’t crave it:) Hope you’re having a blast at the UBP!!
I’m returning your visit from the UBP. It’s nice to meet a fellow New york resident.