What is UBP11? It is the Ultimate Blog Party 2011 sponsored by 5 Minutes for Mom. It is literally a blog hop on steroids with hundreds of blogs participating and tons of giveaways too! Visit the link above for all the information on how to enter the awesome giveaways.
If you are visiting from #UBP11, welcome! My name is Cindy and I am a happily married, homeschooling mom of a 15yo 11th grade son and an 18yo college sophomore son. I’ve been blogging since 2008. I am also the Connections Director for our church, and I teach piano, flute, clarinet and musical theater to homeschoolers. We are huge Disney fans and since it is 100 miles from our front door to Mickey’s we visit as often as we can.
Please feel free to hang out and look around. I’ve gathered some of my favorite posts to help you get to know me better.
My 900th Blog Post-What’s Next?
Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter and Facebook and check out my travel blog.
A Giveaway too!
What is a party without presents? I am sponsoring a UPB11 giveaway but I also wanted to do a giveaway here on my site for UBP11 visitors so…how about a copy of Sam Stern’s “Get Cooking” Get Cooking is Sam Stern’s third cookbook. That fact may not excite you. What if I told you he was only 18 years old when he wrote it and that he wrote his first cookbook when he was 14! The concept behind Get Cooking is rather creative. Sam teamed up with seven of his friends. Has asked each of them for their favorite main ingredient and then he set out to create recipes for them. The book has eight sections-including one for Sam.
This book is written to teens. The goal is to encourage teens to Get Cookin’. The recipe directions are well written and easy to understand. I also love that this cookbook is filled with amazing photographs. The pictures aren’t just of the food either. Since this book was created by Stern for his friends; they are featured in the photos along with the food.
Mandatory 1st Entry: Leave me a comment telling me your child’s favorite thing to cook or bake.
Bonus Entries:Leave a separate comment for each entry
- Leave a comment on any other non giveaway post on this blog, then leave a comment telling me which post you commented on.
- Follow me on Twitter @MomMaven
- Like TheMomMaven on Facebook
- Add my button to your blog 5 entries (leave me a link to the page where my button is)
- Sign my petition to get Rene Syler (former CBS Morning Show Anchor) on Dancing with the Stars
- Tweet this post using the retweet button (and leave me a comment that you tweeted)
- Like this post on Facebook using the button at the bottom of the post
- Blog subscribers, GFC friends and Networked blog followers get 1 entry each
This giveaway is open to US entries only. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. This giveaway ends at 9pm on April 8, 2011.
Diana - Teacher Mom says
Thanks for stopping by Toronto Teacher Mom! Enjoy the UBParty!
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Heather says
Hi! Oh how fun! Well my daughter likes to bake cookies! Its great to meet you! I am now following via gfc. I hope you will visit me soon! I am loving this party! I look forward to reading more from you! ~Heather http://www.livingonloveandcent.com
Gretta says
As a Mom to 3 girls, we love baking together. They like to bake homemade cookies and cakes best because they get to decorate them however they want. Thanks for the chance to win & stop by my blog when you can.
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LaVonne says
Hello! So glad to be partying with you this week for #UBP11. Sounds like a great cookbook. My 3 year old loves helping me make cupcakes. She loves to decorate them!
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Heather says
Let’s get the party started I had a ton of fun last year as well and am sure this year will be no different (maybe only better! Haha!)
shelly says
Stopping by from UPB11. Great to meet you! There are so many fun blogs to visit! If you have time, I hope you’ll stop by:
http://atticgirl.blogspot.com/2011/04/welcome-to-ultimate-blog-party-2011.html
You can enter to win a $25 Gift cert to my eBay store to spruce up your spring/summer wardrobe (details on post)
Have a great weekend!
Cher says
Stopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party 2011!
My boys love to make cookies and waffles!
I am also your newest google friend follower!
Hope you’ll visit my party: http://momandmore.com/2011/04/2011-ultimate-blog-party-welcome-to-mom-and-more.html
Jen says
My daughter’s favorite thing to cook is…well, usually dinner. She doesn’t have the patience to stick around for all of baking :).
have a great weekend w/UBP!
Madame Deals says
I am your newest fan from the Ultimate Blog Party 2011. I would really appreciate it if you follow me back through Google Connect Friend. I have a lot of contest going on Madame Deals. $25 amazon gift card, Vera Bradley purse, $100 in jewelry, 200 cut coupons, bare minerals gift pack, $30 for an organic outfit, $75 P&G products, and the chance to win $1000. Thank you Amee
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Annett says
Awesome! I’d LOVE to win this! My kids 9 & 5, just started their own cooking webshow! You can check it out on my party page. http://www.fitmomsfitkidsclub.com/2011/03/time-to-party-the-ultimate-blog-party-2011-is-here/
They love to make anything sweet!
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Annett says
I tweeted this using your button.
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Annett says
I followed you on Twitter! Look forward to meeting you too!
barb g says
I’m here from the UBP good luck to us all. barb g. directorylanesuperstore(at)gmail.com I’m adding everyone to my blogroll list page while I’m here.
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Rachel says
Hi there! I am making a party pit stop here from the UBP11!! I am just starting out on the parenting path (my oldest is 5) but have bookmarked you to gain Godle wisdom for the teenage years!
Have a great day!
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Sarah Coulsey says
I am a new follower from the Ultimate Blog Party!!! Nice to meet you!!
Sarah
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Lisa says
My kid’s favorite thing to bake is lemon bars. He’s still really little so he can’t do much, but he sure loves to eat them!
Make sure you enter to win a $15 iTunes GC on my blog! http://www.lisavsfitness.blogspot.com
Nolie says
That would be so dangerous to live that close to Disney. I am jealous.
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Lisa says
I’m horrible about letting my kids in the kitchen. They are thrilled when I let them make anything!!!
stopping by from UBP11. Following you on GFC. Looking forward to reading more from you. Hope you’ll stop by my blog when you have a chance.
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Lindsey says
new follower via blog party!! glad to have found your blog!!
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April says
Hi! I see you feature Reviews and/or Giveaways. I would like to invite you to add your blog to my “Review and Giveaway Blog Directory” if you haven’t already . Hope you’re having a Sweet Week!
April
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kathleen says
My son loves to bake bread in our bread machine. He likes the noises it makes and all the buttons to press
anna says
Pancakes! Preferable chocolate chip pancakes. : )
Kasandria reasoner says
Stopping in from the UBP to say hi :)I’m a Disney Geek so I know how it is. Have a great weekend!
Kas
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Tara says
Stopping by for the par-tay! Can I just say I love this quote: “It is literally a blog hop on steroids.” I couldn’t explain what UBP was to my husband – but when I told him that, he got it. Haha.
So glad to find an experience homeschooling mom! I’m super new in the process, since my oldest is only four. By the way – his favorite thing to cook is pumpkin bread. Thanks for the giveaway!
cindy says
If you have any homeschooling questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Christina says
You have a beautiful site – and the answer is angel food cake!
carma says
My son likes to make a Spanish Rice recipe that I taught him (it is very simple )
great giveaway – party on!
Michelle says
My sons favorite thing to cook is chocolate chip cookies.
Michelle says
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angie says
I think their favorite thing is pb brownies
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Darcy says
New follower from the party. My daughter is only 5 months, but she likes to watch us cook/bake!
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Tammy says
My daughter is 10 and my son is 8 and he wants to spend more time in the kitchen with me making things. I think his favorite thing to help me make is scrambled eggs. He is getting pretty good at it too.
Stopping by from the party. I would love for you to stop and say hi. I love making new friends…and have made some fantastic new ones already today!
Happy partying!
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Kelley says
Hello from UBP! My son is just 8 at the moment, so he still just “helps”… he loves helping me make cookies. Have a great weekend.
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S Club Mama says
My son is 3 so he doesn’t really have a favorite thing to bake but he just likes baking (and tasting) If I had to guess, I’d say cookies!
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Delontes Bakery Hingham says
My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!
Ellie says
Nice to meet you! Stopping by from the UBP ’11 and following. Please stop by A Little of This and a Little of That and follow back. Have a super weekend.
http://alittleoftheother.com
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Cindy Swanson says
“Hi” from another Cindy! I’m stopping by as part of the UBP11…loving the look and feel of your blog. Hope you’ll stop by mine!
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Cindy Swanson says
“Hi” from another Cindy! I’m stopping by as part of UBP11…loving the look and feel of your blog! I do hope you’ll come visit mine.
Mandy says
Hello from the UBP! All three of my kiddos love to help bake/cook whenever the chance arrives! We have loads of fun making memories and messes together! Enjoy the rest of the party!
Rachel says
Hi! I’m Rachel! I’m stopping in from UBP!
I’ve been blogging since 2007, but just recently began building a following beyond family and “real life” friends.
Hope you’ll visit me at http://www.upperbottom.com. Hope to also see you at the twitter party tomorrow night, I’m @upperbottom (just look for the white dog art, that’s me!)
Cheers and happy Sunday!
LB says
No children yet – I ma pregnant and due any day! I hope my son to be likes to bake cookies like I do
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Kelly says
Happy UBP11! My son loves making eggs. It’s the only thing he’s allowed to cook on his own just yet, and does a fantastic job!
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Lois says
Just dropping in from the UBP11! Nice to “meet you.” My boys love to bake cupcakes.
Stop by my blog when you have a chance Making Our Family Complete. I blog about my family’s journey to adopt an infant domestically.
Lois
P.S. We are giving away a Dunkin Donut GC as added incentive to visit
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Shannon Baas says
She likes to make brownies.
Trisha Lynn says
Me and my daughter love making choc chip cookies!
Kanesha says
Lovin’ your site! Happy UBP11! It’s my first time partying and it’s way too much fun (and addictive).
My multigenerational family cooks and bakes A LOT! My daughter is 11 and wants to be a pastry chef.
Our fav things to bake are French macarons and flan.
Come party with us too.
http://www.itsafullnest.com/?p=3033
-Kanesha
JennS. says
My daugther loves to bake cookies and bars.
JennS. says
Following you on twitter: jashelep
Sumana says
Following you via blog party. Hope you will follow me too @ http://masalabowl.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-298-ultimate-blog-party.html
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Amber says
Stopping by from UPB11. Great to meet you! There are so many fun blogs to visit! Your blog is great and I can’t wait to read more! Following you on GFC, FB, Networked Blogs, and twitter now.
Amber
http://wellnesswithdiabetes.blogspot.com
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Denise says
Hi we’re new GFC followers from the UBP11.
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Tiffany O. says
Stopping by from the blog party!! We love to cook BBQ hamburger muffin cups!
Tiffany O. says
I’m now following you on twitter. @thisishowtdo
Tahnie says
Hi there!
I’m visiting from the UBP11 and love everything you have to offer here! I look forward to reading more.
I blog over at http://ahappygirl.com about my life with my miracle baby who is 1 of about 5 in the world, how being a momma with a chronic disease can be rough, and how we practice gratitude and celebrate the impossible!
Have a fabulous day!
xoxo.
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denise says
Stopping by to say ‘Hi’ from my 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party 2011 link-up! What a great blog you have and I will be following! Stop by and say ‘Hi’ back! I have blog parties on Tuesday and Wednesday’s that may interest you. Tuesday is Tutorial & Thrifty Treasures Tuesday. Wednesday is What’s Cookin’ Wednesday. I am also looking for guest posts on home décor and crafts if you are interested.
Denise
Extreme Personal Measures
Jason says
They love to cook grilled cheese sandwiches
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Anne Jensen says
Hi! Heading over from the UBP. It’s nice to meet you! I’m a new follower : ) What a neat giveaway! My kids love to make their own mini pizzas.
I have two blogs I’d love for you to visit when you have the time:
http://giveawaycorner.blogspot.com/ (Daily Giveaways)
http://anne-somekindofwonderful.blogspot.com/ (Family Blog)
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rozalynn says
Just stoppin by for the party! I’m your newest follower and couldn’t be more excited! My sis and I just started a blog and would love for you to come be our newest {blog} friend!
trulie-scrumptious.blogspot.com
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Jacqui says
Hello! I’m your newest follower from the UBP11! I’d love it if you would follow back
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Have a great rest of the week!
Brandi says
My 4 year old LOVES to make macaroni and cheese, she’d do it everyday if I’d let her!
Visiting from UBP 11 feel free to visit if you get a chance!
http://www.flipflopmama.com/2011/03/ultimate-blog-party-2011.html
Brandi says
Following you via GFC!
blueviolet says
I wanted to be sure to hop back over from the UBP! Can’t wait to hang again at Type-A!
My kids like to cook spaghetti the most (probably because it’s so easy!)
Erica says
Following you from Ultimate Blog Party!! Great to join your blog. Would love for you to stop by at my home: http://dinosaurs-and-dandelions.com
Ed Nemmers says
The little ones like to make peanut butter cookies!
Jenn says
This isn’t an entry since I’m in Canada though my children love to bake cookies for obvious reasons
Swinging in to say hello from the UBP. It’s been a whirlwind, it’s amazing to see how many blogs there are out there and how many people you have something in common with Feel free to swing by my UBP for an Amazon giveaway (worldwide) or if dresses are your thing, the Shabby Apple Giveaway (RV $92) (US only) is pretty awesome!
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william mckinley says
my son loves working with sushi. i love him so i partake
Christal Couturier says
My daughter likes to help make taco’s and brownies
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susan smoaks says
our son loves to bake cookies with his little sister!
Emmy T says
Potato chip cookies, sooo good!
heather c says
The kinder really likes to make anything and everything, but especially ziti.
heather c says
I follow you on twitter – choochoo428
Gianna says
Homemade fried pizza pockets.
Gianna says
I’m a GFC follower.
Gianna says
I’m an email subscriber.
Kelly H says
What a great blog — found your thru UPB11
Chrysa says
I’m hitting the tail end of the UBP11! I’m your newest follower. My nephew loves it when we cook pancakes together. Thanks for the giveaway and have a great weekend!
Chrysa
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Chrysa says
I’m following you on Twitter (I’m @ThriftyJinxy).
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Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says
Thanks for joining the UBP. We’re late getting to all the sites, but we really appreciate you partying with us.
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