Throughout the blog party I had 91 different comments (on both blogs) and/or new mailing list subscribers! Using Random.org numbers were randomly given to each email address and the top 7 (the winners) are:
- Heather @ justdoingmybest-heather.blogspot.com
- JamericanSpice @ jamericanspice.blogspot.com
- Mocha Dad @ mochadad.com
- Susan @ happycamperdisaster.com
- Stephanie @ andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com
- Jennifer @ livhealthy.tv
- Candice @ superfunmama.blogspot.com
If your name is above and you haven’t heard from me yet it’s only because the person in front of you hasn’t picked their prize yet 
If I am unable to get in touch with someone who has won before Wednesday April 1 I will continue down the list of random winners. This is the same list as posted at The Captive Mommy because I combined prize lists for both blogs for the party.
Well I sincerely hoped none of you had your heart set on winning that Avon Peach Bubble Bath. Hubby decided to use about 3 oz of it the other evening to give Bo a bath — there were bubbles up to his ears. Lots of ways to look at this: He was giving the kid a bath — not many fathers (that I know) give their kids baths, particularly if the mom is a SAHM. He honestly didn’t know that bottle was being saved for this blog party — try explaining a blog party (and giving prizes away) to your hubby then you’ll know why I didn’t even bother to tell him about it. Besides it was pretty heavy and therefore it would have been expensive to mail (yes I’m a cheapskate — I picked it up from hubby). Anyway so I’ll be finding a new prize to add to the list before the week is out to replace that one.
Also remember the sale going on through the end of the blog party:
- All ready-made mouse drawn graphics and background sets are only $3! This includes my wide selection of M2MG (made to match Gymboree) graphics and backgrounds.
- All pre-made website templates ($35 and up) are marked down $15! So you can get a website template (including installation) for as little as $20! Click here.
So you want more chances to win one of my awesome prizes? Here’s a list of things you can do. Each ‘thing’ gets you one entry into the drawing for the prizes.
So what might you win? Here’s the prize list so far:
- Custom Business Card Design (awarding 2)
- Custom Trademark/Logo Design (awarding 1)
- Bag of Creative ScentSations Tarts (awarding 3, various scents & shapes)
Peach Avon Bubble Bath (awarding 1)- 8-pack of Sharpie Retractable Markers (awarding 1)
More may be added throughout the week I am also giving away a Custom Blog design (WordPress, Blogger or TypePad) in the Ultimate Blog Party prize list. Click here to find out how you can win that!
So in the full party spirit I wanted to offer some GREAT sales over at My Pixel Creations. First ALL mouse drawn graphics and seamless backgrounds are only $3 (that’s up to a 75% discount). This does not apply to custom color graphics. Next you will find that all pre-made website templates ($35 and up) are $15 off. You can find templates for as little as $20!
So shop now cause this sale only lasts through the Ultimate Blog Party 2009 (March 20 – 27)!!
This is the post to comment on!! If you would like to be entered in my prize drawings for the week please comment here with your name and email address. To find out about my exciting and awesome prizes be sure to read on through the week (comment on those posts for extra ‘tickets in the pot’) and don’t forget to visit The Captive Mommy (my personal blog) — comment there too. For every comment on a different UBP 09 post you get one ‘ticket’ thrown in the pot with your name on it = the more you visit, read and comment the more chances you have to WIN!! Drawings will be held Saturday March 28 and winners will be notified via email address. You can also get extra chances to win throughout the week by helping to promote SPS through popular social networks. More info will be posted throughout the week
Be sure to leave your blog URL/link so I can visit you too! PS: Comments on daily posts will be closed at the end of that day (this post will remain open to comments through 12:59pm on March 27) so be sure to visit every day for the maximum number of chances to win. This post is sticky (nailed to the top) until the party is over so be sure to scroll down ↓ to see the rest of the posts for the week.
Click here to see all the UBP 2009 posts.
Hi, Hello, How are you?
I am a work-at-home mom. I have two sons who are 3 years and 7 months. Hubby and I have been married for 6 years. We live on a small farm in GA where we have horses, chickens, dogs and a cat. My business is Sara*s Pixel Studio where I design websites, graphics and print materials. I have another blog where I rant and rave on personal matters called The Captive Mommy.
I’ve had reports that some are unable to leave comments…I have no clue what’s going on 
I’ve tested it in both IE and Firefox and I’ve had other comments today. If you can’t comment here just hop over to The Captive Mommy and comment there. Sorry for the problems.
Blogs I’ve Visited So Far (this will be updated as I read throughout the week)
My Prize Picks
I’ve cruised through the official prize list and here are my top 3:
- USC 16 – $50 gift certificate to Kristen of Kristen’s Custom Creations
- USC 7 – One Monogrammed Zip Tote> by Celebrated Designs
- INT 27 – Lifetime Membership to Mom Masterminds by Mom Masterminds
If those are already chosen I would enjoy any of these:
5, 113, INT 3 or any advertising opportunity or Target gift card. Since I design graphics I don’t need any graphic/blog designs
Well after much thought I have decided to go crazy this year with the UBP (Ultimate Blog Party 2009 hosted by 5 Minutes For Mom) and give away LOTS, and I do mean LOTS of prizes! I decided against giving hints and just come out with it so you will highly anticipate the blog party Here’s a list of what I’ll be giving away:
-1 Custom Blog (this is my prize offering for the official UPB 09 Prize List. A random winner will be drawn by 5 Minutes For Mom)
- 2 Custom Business Card Designs
- 3 Bags of Creative ScentSations Tarts (various scents & shapes)
- Peach Avon Bubble Bath
That is one prize for every day of the UBP! BTW I might come up with more between now and then 
So how can you win one of these prizes? The custom blog prize is part of the UBP Prize List so you will need to visit the Ultimate Blog Party 2009 Prize List and read how to be entered to win (prize number is INTL 36). The other prizes will be given away by me and to have a chance to win just leave a comment on my official UBP 2009 post. This blog post will be posted on March 20 at 12:01 am, so bookmark my blog and plan to come back that day or simply visit the UBP 2009 Mr. Linky and find us
Want more chances to win? Post a comment on any of my party posts during the week (March 20 – 27) and get another entry into the drawing. You can get even more chances to win by commenting on the UBP 2009 post(s) at Captive Mommies (one entry for every comment on a different UBP 2009 post). Drawing will be held on Saturday March 28th. Prizes will be distributed randomly to the names drawn. Limit to one prize per person. Winners will be notified via eMail so please leave a valid eMail address with your comment.
5 Minutes for Mom has announced that The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 will be March 20th – 27th. I joined in the fun last year and gave away some great prizes and I hope to do the same this year! I also won a prize from another mom-blogger! Click here to see the posts from last year.
So what is a Blog Party? Simply put it is a party where mom-bloggers from all over the world blog, visit/comment on other’s blogs and win stuff! Its pretty fun and easy to participate. If you don’t have a blog you can just wait until the party begins and surf through all the blogs listed in the Mr. Linky. If you do own a blog and plan to participate you need to plan what you are going to blog about during the week. You can also choose to give a prize by drawing a name from your commenters (people who comment on your blog posts). You’ll need to keep a watch on the 5 Minutes for Mom site for when they post the Mr. Linky. When they do sign up and enter in the link to your blog. Be sure that the link you give will actually show your UBP posts – not another page. Then when party time arrives just blog away! Be sure to surf other blogs, make comments (leaving the link your blog) and hopefully win a prize, increase traffic to your blog and make some friends!
Do you want a hint as to what I will be giving away? Hint #1: “Blog”
So be sure to check back here during that week for some fun games and prizes!
The blog party was so fun and the best part came in the email to got today from Darla of Beauty Inside and Out. I won the $15 gift certificate drawing she had and I got to choose from the products at her eBay store. I chose the Mary Kay Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover and I can’t wait to get it and try it out! I don’t wear a lot of makeup but when I do it’s always 80% eye makeup and 99% of the time I forget to take it off so maybe this will help me remember to remove it. Thanks again Darla!!
After a week long celebration at the Ultimate Blog Party over at 5 Minutes For Mom I’ve had so much fun reading new blogs and getting to know some of you! For my prize drawing I let my son Bo choose the name from the list and he picked Brines! Deborah I’ve sent an email to you at the address you provided. Congratulations! As soon as Deborah’s set is complete I’ll post pictures. Thanks so much to the rest of you for visiting and commenting on my blog. I hope you all will come again.
I was saving this giveaway until tomorrow because we were supposed to find out what the new baby is going to be, but because a recent outbreak of pink eye at my house I had to reschedule my OB/GYN appointment until next week. Since this giveaway is for those other expectant/new moms out there in blogger land I wanted to do it with my announcement, but I’ll go ahead and do it today.
Prize: Two-color breastfeeding bracelet
To win: sign a comment to this post and leave your name, how you found my blog, how far along you are or how old your infant is, boy or girl and your child’s name (or what it will be)
I will draw a winner March 15th after the blog party is over.
Be sure to visit my original post (right below this one) and sign up to win a custom designed bracelet/earring set! Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a great afternoon!
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