Friday, April 9, 2010

2010 Ultimate Blog Party

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

I am excited to be able to participate in this blog party. Everyone can always use some online friends!

My husband and I live in South Texas with our little girl. He is a school teacher and I am a stay at home mom/photographer on the weekends. My business Joyous Moments Photography keeps me sane most of the time.



I have four main areas that I focus on in my blog.

Arts and Crafts- I love to craft and almost always share how to make my creations. They are usually fun, easy and include only easy sewing because I like to make crafts that anyone could attempt.

Tasty Tuesdays- Every Tuesday, I share my husband and I's favorite recipes. Some are from our moms and some we have made up. I am lucky enough to have a husband that loves to cook. He use to just be OK at it but somewhere in the last couple years or so, he really became willing to experiment and is now absolutely amazing. We are equals in the kitchen which is so much fun! I definitely do the baking in the house and he definitely does the chopping as I am a bit accident prone.

Reviews- I love to read and to watch movies. I usually review both. I do what I call Redbox Reviews which are reviews to tell you whether or not a recently released movie is worth your dollar at the Redbox.

Photo Thursdays- Every Thursday, I share a tip. Most of the time it is editing your photos. I try and do my tips in Picasa or another free program so that ANYONE can recreate them. I am always willing to answer questions and help you figure out your photos.

Every now and then I throw small bits of my family in there but I actually have a whole separate blog for them, so they aren't the primary focus of this blog. Although, they are always involved in everything I do.

44 comments:

My Mercurial Nature said...

Visiting from UBP and very interested in your photo tips!!

Brooke from The Bluestocking Guide said...

I review books! I'm visiting from UBP! Hope you can drop by my Party!!

Parenting in blue jeans said...

Stopped by from the party and happy to find your blog to follow!

Smart Money Mom said...

HI! Stopping by from UBP! I am one of your followers!

http://smartmoneymomorg.blogspot.com/

Angie said...

Awesome blog! Stopping by from UBP!

http://angieshealthylivingblog.blogspot.com/

Dayngr said...

Hello! What a cute little family.

This is my first time visiting. I surfed in from 5 Minutes for Mom. Looking forward to getting to reading more as we go. If you'd like to read it, my Ultimate Blog Party 2010 post can be found at Dayngrous Discourse. I hope you'll surf on over and say hello.

LaVonne said...

I am partying this week too. I hope you get lots of new traffic here this week. Happy weekend and blessings!

Dawna said...

Just dropping by from the UBP and wanted to say "hi". I'm fortunate to have a cooking husband (despite that he's deployed at the moment *sniffs* lol). I enjoy photography and reading as well... I'll be a new follower. :-)

Nice to meet you!

jessieasjune said...

Hi! I am visiting from UBP and you and I are listed in the same number area, so I figured I would start there! I LOVE your site and am a new follower. Your header is great-I got hungry seeing that food (and its only 10am here in NY!) Your photos are stunning & so is your daughter. I like to take pictures, so I can use all the help I can get!!!! I will be back! Feel free to stop by my blog if you have a moment at http://lifeofjunecleaver.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party-from-5-minutes.html
Have fun partying!!!
Jessie

Kristen said...

What a good looking little family you have there! How awesome! I'm stopping in from the UBP and I'm pretty 'eclectic' myself!!

terin Selena said...

Stopping by from the party and I wanted to let you know that I think your photography is amazing. I have to take a look at your tips.

Cindy said...

Stopping in from UBP10! Your daughter is adorable! Following your blog now!

http://aguilarfamilyadventures.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-party-2010-join-in-with-our.html

Ashley said...

I am so glad I stumbled onto your page from the blog party, it sounds so great!! I am following your blog.

An Almost Unschooling Mom said...

I'm visiting from UBP, and enjoyed your movie reviews quite a bit. I'll be following :)

Joelle {Island Homemaker} said...

Hi, nice to meet you! Photography is one of my hobbies too. I'll have to look around your site a little more and maybe subscribe!

Susieqtpies said...

Toot Tootin' my #UBP10 Party Horn on your blog!!!!!

Hope you are meeting new bloggers and havin' a great time!

I'm your Newest fan on your blog! I love recipes too! I have a Guest Chef feature on my blog. I would love to feature you sometime! Stop in and lmk what you think!!

Party on!!!

@Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

One 2 Try said...

Visiting from UPB 2010. Rita @ One 2 Try.

lenore at mom culture said...

As a fellow arts-lover I'm happy to find you through UBP!

Cheryl D. said...

Hi! Visiting from the UBP!

jamaise said...

Stopping in from the UBP :) Hope you're having fun - there are sooo many wonderful blogs out there!

Chels said...

Your header is inviting and I could use some tips on Photo Thursdays! Wish my recipe box looked as yummy as yours! We do love chicken pillows at our house! Please come visit my party and happy spring!

Janette Wright said...

Visiting from UBP, enjoyed stopping by.
From a Native Texan,
Janette
www.janettessage.blogspot.com

SH said...

Visiting from the UPB ! I hope you'll stop by www.bargainfun.net

insockmonkeyslippers said...

Visiting from UBP! I'm from TX too and love photography. Will be visiting often. I'm having a blog party over at my blog today. If you get a chance stop on by and please add your link! Nice to meet you. - Meredith

k.miller said...

Visiting from the UBP2010. I really enjoyed your site.

www.mymarriagehasautism.blogspot.com

Emma @DivorcedBefore30 said...

Returning your visit! I could definitely use some photo tips. Hope you are having fun w/ the "party!"

Sheri said...

Hi! I found your blog on the UBP. I checked out some of your recipes, I'm going to have to make that Sticky Chicken, yum! Enjoy the party :)

Calico Crazy said...

Dropping in from UBP10, I'll be back to check out some recipes and photography tips. ~ Calico Contemplations

Rockin Momma said...

I'm your new follower from UBP10! Visit me at http://www.rockindeals4you.com/?p=1602 and sign up for my giveaways!

Amy@TheCircusMcGurkus.blogspot.com said...

I'm just popping in from UBP. I love that you do photo tips.

InspiredGifts.com said...

Hi there! Nice to meet you! I'm stopping by via UBP. I enjoyed reading your blog and will be visiting again! Your photo tips are awesome!!!

I hope you can stop by our blog: http://inspiredgiftsblog.blogspot.com
Inspiredgifts.com is a mom owned newly launched site.

Have a beautiful day
Rebecca

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Adorable pictures....This is such a fun party and I have already met some of the greatest bloggers... I am sad it is about to end. I am amazed at all the different and creative blogs. Stop by for a visit...just leave a comment on any of the last few posts on either blog and you are eligible for the GRAND PRIZE $100 GIFT BASKET! I am going to draw Friday night.....
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/
http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/

Maria@ChicaBellaCrafts said...

I'm visiting from UBP. Thank goodness I found your blog, it's very nice. I'm your 201th follower, woo-hoo! Have a wonderful Thursday!

Jen said...

Visiting from the UBP! Love your blog! I am new to blogging...just a handful of followers right now. I'm trying to learn all tricks ;)

Michelle said...

Stopping by from the UBP. Love the looks of your recipe box. Very nicely done blog. :)

Alisha said...

Hey! I'm from North Texas! We Texan housewives gotta stay together! *fist bump* Adding you to the blogroll and following!
Come see me!

Carrie said...

Hi there! I am stopping in from the UBP and I loved reading your post and learning a little about your blog.

Feel free to stop by and see what I'm chatting about.

www.meanttobemom.com

Sunshine Paperie said...

love the tasty tuesday ideas!!
look forward to following!
Happy UBP!

The Local Cook said...

Great pics! And great idea to have specific days for certain things. I need to work on that :-) Hope you're enjoying the party!

Marcy said...

Stopping by from the UBP, nice to meet you!

Momma Snail said...

Following the conga line in the UBP party! I LOVE your blog! I love your photography...you are really talented. What a fun job to have!

Jenn said...

I LOVE arts and crafts too!! Hope you had fun at the Ultimate Blog Party! I'm still trying to visit some more since I had some extra time this week! Glad I got to stop by!!

Jenni ("Miss Tutu")
My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog - hope you will stop by, say hi, and grab a free tutu lesson! :) and Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

Fruitful Harvest said...

I'm a bit late but just came By from the UBP to say howdy!


Blessings,
Georgiann

Hope @ It's a Vivas Thing! said...

I'm late, but wanting to visit from UBP anyway! What a cute family!

 
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