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Ultimate Blog Party 2009




Here at A Heart for Home, we're particpating in 5 Minutes for Mom's Ultimate Blog Party.



If you’re new to A Heart for Home…thanks for coming over!



My husband, Tim and I have two children...so far. Our daughter is a 22 month old ball of pure, smiling, energy. Our 6 month old son is more laid back, but is definitely starting to show his own unique personality. This blog contains "snapshots of our lives, as we live, love, and learn together." We are really just a simple family striving to live a life pleasing to God.



We enjoy our family, great deals, good food, making things with our hands, organizing our home, organic gardening, and supporting small businesses.



We usually participate in a variety of blog carnivals and enjoy reading new blogs and finding great ideas and inspiration.



We also spotlight Etsy shops in our Etsy Shop Showcase feature. If you're interested in donating an item in exchange for some free publicity, leave us a comment with a link to your Etsy shop and we'll get in touch with you. (Check out some of our past review and giveaways here.)



Please, leave us a comment telling us about yourself.



We'd also appreciate feedback on our blog. So take a look around and let us know what you think. If you like what you see, follow us or subscribe to our blog to stay updated with what's going on here at A Heart for Home. We'd love for you to grab our button from the left sidebar for your blog. Thanks!



My top 3 prize choices are:
#58 Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer from Moms Who Think
INTL #55 Hassle Free Dinners (pdf) PLUS Three Steps to Planning Dinner (pdf) from Beverly Coggins of 1-2-3…Get Organized
INTL #31 ABC Bible Memory Verse Songs with Parent/ Teacher Guide (Download) from Sonbeams

I’d also enjoy #5, USC #30, USC #1, INTL #26, USC #57, #84, any of the Target Gift Cards or Advertising Spots.



Be sure to take a look at all the great prizes you could win over at the Ultimate Blog Party Headquarters!

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57 comments:

  1. JulianaMarch 20, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Hi,

    You have nice blog. Nice to meet u in this UBP 09.

    I am participate in UBP 09 as well, my personal‘s blog, photo‘s blog, and travel‘s blog. Hope you visit mine as well . Thanks

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  2. ShanaMarch 20, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Nice to Meet you! My oldest daughter is Alyson too! I really enjoy your blog!

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  3. Brimful CuriositiesMarch 20, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I have a little girl and boy, too! Bet they'd like playing with your kids. Come party with me at Brimful Curiosities!

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  4. jubileeMarch 20, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Popping over from UBP to say hi. Hi!
    I am looking forward to browsing your blog.

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  5. veraMarch 20, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Hi! It's so nice to meet you and thanks for stopping by. I love the name of your blog!

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  6. ShawnaMarch 20, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Nice to meet you. I have one 3 year old daughter and another one the way! I have two blogs, but I'm participating with the party at my book blog -- Teen Lit Review. I'd love it if you stopped by.

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  7. JJMarch 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Please, visit LHD blog too. I dropped in from UBP 2009! Yahoo!!!

    Havin' fun ya'll!

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  8. AmydeanneMarch 20, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    hi Allyson,

    i'm Amy and i've got 4 kiddos, a sahm and working on simplifying as well! We live on a 160 acreage (or more likely known as a farm)!

    nice to meet you! :)

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  9. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetMarch 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Great to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your blog name, too! Happy partying!

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  10. Muthering HeightsMarch 20, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    My children are close together as well...my oldest two are 14 months apart, and my second and third will be 17 months apart! It certainly makes life interesting, no?

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  11. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    What a neat experience!

    I love that your kids are so close together! And what adorable names!

    God bless-
    Amanda

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  12. Cupcake DessertMarch 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    i love etsy!! i think everyone is trying for that mixer, including me lol.. thanks for the introduction!! i love the line about a simple family striving to live a life pleasing to God.. its perfect :)

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  13. TonyaMarch 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I'm not new here but wanted to stop in and say Hi. Great party.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Hi! Party hopping hippie grandma here in Colorado! I am participating too!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Stopping by to say hello to your blog. Happy partying!!!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Party hopping from the UBP! Hope you are having a great time! I love your layout and your blog name.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Thanks for stopping by:) Good to meet you!

    I will return to take a closer look at your blog in a bit:)
    Thanks!
    Susan

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  18. EmilyMarch 21, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you for stopping by our blog! You have a great site here with lots of wonderful resources. I'll be sure to take a look around.

    We'd certainly love to chat about an etsy showcase if you're interested in our products.

    Thanks!

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  19. Organize with SandyMarch 21, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Thanks for the blog visit!! I haven't had more than a few extra minutes, so have not been parting even though I signed up. Will have to try later.

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  20. StacieinAtlantaMarch 22, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Hi-

    Coming by from the Ultimate Blog Party to say hi. Make certain to check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. :)

    Stacie
    The Divine Miss Mommy
    http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
    http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta

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  21. CaseyDeuceMarch 22, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Happy UBP!!! I'll be back to visit again!!

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  22. Corrie at "Cents"able MommaMarch 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :-). I love Swagbucks, too. In fact, on Wednesday, I'm going to have an exclusive Swagcode to get 2 free Swagbucks when you sign up as a new member.

    Great site!

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  23. JenniferMarch 22, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog! Have a wonderful UBP week!

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  24. LindaMarch 22, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I like your blog design (great header picture). You have interesting and useful information here.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you do remember to pass my site along to your gluten-free friends.

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  25. LyndsMarch 22, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Popping in from UBP! You have a nice blog here! Six months is such a great age for the personality to bloom.

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  26. HeidiMarch 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Just popping in for UBP to say hello! Nice blog! Come visit if you get the chance.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 2:22 AM

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

    Ta!

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

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  28. Super Fun MamaMarch 23, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Hi, there. Stopping over while blog hopping. I'm enjoying the UBP party. It's in the wee hours of the morning but I have a migraine so can't sleep. It's nice to meet you and your blog. My blog list keeps growing. Blogs are my favorite "me" time. I have a toddler learing blog at www.superfunmama.blogspot.com. So nice to meet you!

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  29. Hyperactive LuMarch 23, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  30. DeborahMarch 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    You have a neat blog. I like the idea of your daily routine. It was so nice when we could take those times together when I was a SAHM. When I went to work...the schedule left...now its everyone out the door before 7:30 and keep quiet for the one that sometimes gets to sleep in late. Your children are beautiful. Enjoy this time with them.

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  31. AliciaMarch 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks for stopping by! You have a fun blog here!!

    theladyisablogger.blogspot.com

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  32. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Visiting you through UBP09! Great blog! I'll be back!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's nice to meet you. What a sweet family you have! I'll be back.

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  34. TarasviewMarch 23, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I am blog party hopping- so nice to meet you :) You have a great blog!

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  35. Lori WatsonMarch 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Happy Party Week! Thanks for stopping by. :-D

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  36. Mrs. TMarch 23, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Hi! Stopping by for the UBP. I can't help but notice how many bloggers would love to have that mixer. LOL

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  37. Moore MinutesMarch 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Here with the party! :) I'm new to the blogging world and having such a fun time!

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  38. the girls of gtMarch 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    So glad to have found your blog! Thanks for stopping by ours during the Ultimate Blog Party! I love meeting new blogging women! ;)

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  39. daniele @ domestic serenityMarch 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    oooh, you & I would like the same prize! hi--stopping by from the blog party, great site & lots of resources here...thanks!

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  40. Carma SezMarch 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    stopping by from UBP to say "hi" - party on :-)
    carma

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  41. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Hello!
    Nice to meet you and thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
    I really like your blog and your design. I will be back to read more :)

    Best regards
    Miriel

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  42. ~Stephanie~March 25, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    HI just stopping in to say hi. I'm going to try to make the ziti recipe and freeze some... make life a little easier.

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  43. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Hi - Isn't this year's blog party FUN!!

    This is Candace from Sonbeams, and I wanted to let you know that you could also sign up to win the songs on the Sonbeams site itself!!

    It was on Giveaway Day 1 - and is still good for a few more days. There's some other really good resources up for grabs this week too!

    I love the name of your site!

    Candace
    www.Sonbeams.com
    www.HeavenInOurHomes.com
    www.NineMonthsorLess.com

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  44. Jen @ By Jen ❤️March 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Happy UBP! Its amazing everything you have to offer on your site! I'm Jen! I'm a crafter, optometrist, wife and mom to two little girls. I just started an Etsy shop (www.createdbyjen.etsy.com) and would possibly be interested in donating a piece of Word Art for a giveaway. I'm currently hosting my own giveaway, so please come visit. It was great finding you through the UBP. Have a wonderful day!

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  45. everyday mom of oneMarch 25, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Nice to meet you, I love your blog. Come by and visit sometime.

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  46. AmyMarch 25, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog via UBP! Such a fun way to meet other bloggers and connect with new faces. :)

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  47. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Popping over from the party! Off to look around for a moment. :)

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  48. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 6:43 PM

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

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

    Ta!

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

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  49. Sheryl1024March 25, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I have enjoyed looking around on yours, and look forward to stopping by some more. I'm going to read your post on Swagbucks ... I tried a couple in the past (inbox dollars, reward port) and was bombarded with emails with absolutely 0 results, so maybe this one is better?! Have a great week!

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  50. katylinvwMarch 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    you have a lovely blog! thanks for partying :) nice to meet you!

    the great adventure

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  51. MichelleMarch 26, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Stopping by from the UBP! Your blog looks great! I have 2 kids - a 5 yo daughter and a 1 yo son; we're a military family (Air Force) nice to meet you!

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  52. Ashley WellsMarch 26, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Nice to meet you! I'm going to look around a little bit!

    -Ashley

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  53. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsMarch 27, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Hi, I'm here for the party. It's really nice to meet you. I also think daily schedules are very important. Otherwise, things just get out of hand and overwhelming. I hadn't heard of Swagbucks. I'll look into it since you make it sound so great, especially in this economy.

    Since you like good food, you will probably enjoy my blog. It's all about desserts, lots of chocolate, field trips to Paris, GIVEAWAYS and fun.
    Joy
    http://joyofdesserts.blogspot.com

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  54. Michelle (hometc)March 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Hi, Nice to meet you, I like your blog. Just stopping by on the last night of the UBP, hope you can visit me at Home Decorating News

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  55. Hoarders ExtraordinaireMarch 28, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Just stopping by...blog hopping!

    Head over to my blog...gno with lots and lots of giveaways to sign up for!!

    http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com

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  56. JadehollowMarch 28, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Dropping in from UBP.. Nice to meet you. The baked ziti looks YUM!
    Have a great weekend.
    Debbie

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  57. MeganMarch 29, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Just wanted to stop by, say Hi, and thank you for visiting my blog.

    This has been a great party!

    By the way, isn't Swagbucks GREAT!

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Tim, Allyson and kids