Thursday, February 21, 2013

You Inspire Me: Two Awards And A Party Hop

     I'm never certain how many people actually read my blog posts, but today I know of three, awesome bloggers who decided that Menopausal Mother was good enough to be nominated for a few awards (no, I did NOT bribe them with a lifetime supply of boxed wine or chocolate covered cherries!).
     I was also invited by Janene and Christine over at The More Than Mommies Mixer to be their "Life Of The Party Hostess" (yeah, that certainly sounds like me!) this week. Please link up with the blog hop below once you check out the bloggers I've handed out these lovely awards to today.
     The first award is the Inspiring Blog Award, thanks to the Insomniac's Dream @ http://hypnoticbard.blogspot.com. I am honored to be nominated by this talented lady since her blog posts are some of the finest writing I've seen in a long time. Her brilliance shines through in every entry she posts.

 As with any blog award, there comes a set of rules:
1.  Display award image on your blog page.
2.  Link back to the person who nominated you.
3.  State 7 facts about yourself.
4.  Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.
5.  Notify the bloggers that they have been nominated and link to their posts.

7 Things You Were Dying To Know About Menopausal Mother:

1.  I'm addicted to the History Channel and I'm a freak for old sci-fi shows such as Twilight Zone, Lost In Space and Outer Limits.

2.  My favorite song in 2012 was Swedish House Mafia's "Don't You Worry Child."  I still listen to it at least once a day. I'm just weird like that.

3.  I don't do shots unless it's Patron Tequila.

4.  I cuss like a sailor every morning when I struggle to put my contact lenses in.

5.  I think Guy Fieri is sexy and I want to bake him a special rum cake....but I'm not gonna tell you what we're going to do with it.

6.  I'm a HUGE fan of Foghorn Leghorn. I think every father out there could take a lesson or two in parenting skills from this feisty, outspoken rooster.

7.  Yes, my husband actually does say, "Dadgummit," "Y'all" and "Now listen to me, Boy!" I think I might have married Foghorn Leghorn.

The 15 outstanding bloggers I am nominating for this award are:

http://theincoherentramblingsofasingleparent.blogspot.com
www.amotherlife.com
dontchewonthedinnertable.blogspot.com
www.bakinginatornado.com
sadderbutwiser.wordpress.com
www.lifecherries.com
xcartwright.blogspot.com
www.awriterweavesatale.com
gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
mydailyjenn-ism.blogspot.com
taoofpoop.blogspot.com
jleesblog.com
badwordmama.blogspot.com
www.sisterhoodofthesensiblemoms.com
abandoningpretense.blogspot.com

     The next award is the Very Inspiring Blogger Award given to me twice by two of my favorite bloggers----Sandra @ www.awriterweavesatale.com  and Sarah @sadderbutwiser.wordpress.com. Sandra is one of the first bloggers I met when I was new to the blogging community, and she helped me numerous times with getting my blog off the ground. I could always turn to her for advice---and pretty soon our blog relationship turned into a true friendship. Sandra is my go-to gal and a damn good writer!  Sarah I just met a few months ago and quickly discovered we're kindred spirits. Our wacky sense of humor is so similar, it's scary. Who else can I talk to about ear wax casseroles and Barbie bidets?  We've even fantasized about joining the Navy Seals together---now THAT'S what I call a REAL friend!

    The rules for this award are the same:
1.  Link back to the person who nominated you.
2.  Post award image on your site.
3.  List 7 random facts about yourself.
4.  Nominate 15 other bloggers.
5.  Notify the bloggers that they have been nominated and link back to their site.

7 MORE Things About Menopausal Mother:  (If you're not comatose yet, you're getting to know me a little too well by now...)

1.  I have a secret stash of Christmas cookies left in my freezer. Shhh....don't tell the kids....OR the husband.

2.  I have a heart murmur, and the irregular beat scares the shit out of me sometimes. But I refuse to give up caffeine. Coffee is my crack.

3.  I have 60 squirrel figurines in my house. Yes, I'm obsessed.

4.  I also love zombies but I can't collect them. They'd stink up my house.

5.  I get my best blog post ideas while I'm soaped up in the shower or at 3:00a.m. during a bathroom run.  Go figure....

6.  I make lists for everything.  I even add "make a list" on my list. I'm OCD like that.

7.  Last year my husband and I scheduled our colonoscopies together (you can read about it here). All they gave us was coffee and graham crackers in the hospital when we woke up from the procedure . After having a tube shoved up my ass, I think they should have given me Prime Rib.

     Since I was lucky enough to receive this award twice, I think it's only fair that I be allowed to nominate double the amount of bloggers to receive it. The 30 deserving bloggers I'd like to bestow this award on are:

tzookeeperswife.blogspot.com                               rumpunchdrunk.blogspot.com
followmehome.shellybean.com                              jonwhiting55.blogspot.com
hypnoticbard.blogspot.com                                    modmombeyondindiedom.blogspot.com
snarkfestblog.blogspot.com                                    singlewritermomrants.wordpress.com
www.theblacksheepmom.blogspot.com                 www.justkeepinitrealfolks.com
www.whencrazymeetsexhaustion.com                   stacysewsandschools.wordpress.com
forever-51.com                                                        mommybags.blogspot.com
lettersfromlaunna.blogspot.com                              www.mygirlyparts.com
whatthepoohdude.blogspot.com                             www.nicolechardenet.com/blog/
lipstickmargaritasandhairspray.com                        www.trashyblog.com
myheartblogstoyou.blogspot.com                           shitidonttell.blogspot.com
theterriblethrees.blogspot.com                                thegreekhousewife.blogspot.com
dustyearthmother.com                                            jdeneen.com
75percenthippie.blogspot.com                               panchalibolchi.blogspot.com
www.themomoftheyear.net                                   www.mail4rosey.com

     Now that you've gotten through my list of "Who's Who" in the blogging community, let's get this blog hop party started! Want to meet some more bloggers and continue the fun? Link up below and be sure to follow your hosts and co-hosts. Please hop around the links and visit other bloggers. Follow them, leave comments and make some new friends!


Here are the "rules" 
(Don't make us post bouncers at the door.)
  • Follow your Hostesses - Christine and Janene from More Than Mommies
  • Follow our Co-Hostess - Meredith at The Mom of the Year
  • Follow the Life of The Party - Marcia at Menopausal Mother We have decided to change our LOTP spot a bit.  We were worried that we might have been missing some people who tweeted and wanted to make it fair . . . sooo - we will choose someone who signs up via Twitter on the Linky below to be our LOTP each mixer.  (We choose a different Life of The Party EVERY week!  We would still TOTALLY appreciate a shout out on Twitter if you don't mind!  Tweet
  • Follow our Mixologist - This week our Mixologist is Ramona at Create with Joy Every week we will choose one participant to get our party started at the #4 slot.  All you have to do is link up under the first Linky (and follow the "rules") to be considered!
  • Follow the person directly BEFORE you on the hop!  
  • Finally, we ask that you post one (or both!) of the following buttons in either a post or on your sidebar to let other people know where you are partying today!

http://www.morethanmommies.net/2013/02/the-more-than-mommies-mixer.html






 



 


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109 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for the award. I'm honored to be on your list. I love learning all these new facts about you. Although it isn't the only shot I'll do, Patron is my favorite. I always have a bottle in the bar!

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    1. Then get ready Hon because I'll be driving through all that snow to get over there and share some shots with you!! <3 you!

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  2. It's so lovely to receive this from you! Thank you so much :)

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  3. Congrats on the awards today and linked up, too :)

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  4. Thank you! Someday I may actually finish my award post for the other two I've received-then I'll add to it. It looks like I may have time tomorrow-so far school is delayed for two hours due to the snowstorm (which is nowhere near as bad as they predicted it). I need to quit worrying about annoying people when I give them awards. I know I like receiving them anyway!

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    1. Absolutely!!! I like getting them but I love even more surprising people with them. The trick is trying to find new ones. I seriously think I need to design that Nutty Award" we talked about. People like you and I can relate to it.... Lol!

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  5. Thanks for hosting. Following your blog now :)

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    1. That's great! Thank you--I'll be over to check out yours soon!

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  6. LOL! You had me at Menopausal Mama!! I'm a new follower :-) If you like makeup, I would love it if you would visit my blog :-)
    Hope you are having a great day! I'm going to try to figure this hop out and enter!! :-)

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    1. Oh how I LOVE the name of your blog! Now I just HAVE to check it out! Of course I love makeup! What girl doesn't???

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  7. I am pretty new to the blogging community but have read your blog several times. Absolutely love your sense of humor. The awards are well deserved and I look forward to getting to know you better through your writing!

    Penny at Green Moms and Kids
    http://greenmomsandkids.wordperss.com

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    1. Aww that is so sweet of you to say--thank you very much!!! Welcome to the blogging community! I will definitely be over to visit you!

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  8. You nominated me!! Have I told you this week how awesome I think you are? You are AWESOME! I can't wait to get to work on this. Thank you, Menopausal Mama!

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    1. You deserve it, Shay! I love your blog and you ALWAYS bring a smile to my face! <3

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  9. Thank you Marcia... I haven't done one of these in a while... I love hearing cute quirky things about people... especially since I am kind of quirky myself.

    Thank you for the nomination... I always get a smile and a chuckle when I read your blog:)

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    1. You have always been so sweet and supportive of me and I really wanted to do something nice for you! You deserve this award because you are always writing about things to lift other's spirits! Enjoy!

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  10. Hi Menopausal Mother, tx for being the life of this party ;)
    I'm following you with GFC and I'd like you to visit my brand new sewing blog and, if you like what you see, follow me back :)
    Tx a lot,
    MammaNene from

    SergerPepper.blogspot.it

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    1. Thanks for the follow! I'll be sure to stop by your blog site!!

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  11. Thank you so much for this award.. you have made my morning!

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  12. You are the PERFECT life of the party!!! And thank you so much for the nod--you're swell! I love learning about you, too, so I'm going to keep nominating you for stuff ;)

    Happy Friday!!!

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    1. Hahaha I always have fun with these things!! I guess I like talking about myself too much Lol! Congrats on the award--I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more in your future!!

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  13. thanks for hosting! this is my first time at the mixer :) following you

    The 5th Level of Motherhood

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  14. Thanks so much for hosting! I am just now getting back into blogging. So happy to have found your Blog ~ I am way past menopause now and love reading all your comments and posts so far! Have a happy sunshiny day!

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    1. So glad you are back with us! Keep up the blogging & have a beautiful day!

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  15. Aw, sista! You deserve many, many more awards! And I'm so honored to be nominated by someone who deserves many, many more awards. I love your story about Sandra. I feel that way about you too! I'm TERRIBLE at these question things, and try to avoid them at all costs (never been a good "prompt" writer), but, MAN, do I want to give you a shout-out on my blog. I'll see what I can come up with... <3

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    1. Love you too, and if I could I'd give you every award out there because you deserve them, too! Damn I just wish we lived closer to each other!!!

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  16. Marcia girl, I Love you! Thanks for not giving up on me :) I appreciate the award and will get it up this week (along with my FB match Q and A.
    Soaking anyone or anything up in Rum (cake) sounds like a good idea to me! I signed up for the blog him but my linky says low GFC count. I think that's from a hop I joined last year. It wouldn't let me edit it. Sorry about that :)
    I'm on my way over to help you with your Christmas cookie stash....

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    1. I would never give up on you!! And yes, you should definitely come over and raid my refrigerator!! XOXO

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  17. Hey, I have a heart murmur too! And coffee is my crack as well--go figure! Thank you for this award! Singlewritermom has had the wicked flu all week and wishes she could come visit you so you could bake her a rum cake back to health!

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    1. And I would!! Along with my homemade chicken noodle soup just to get you up and on your feet....and THEN we can start doing some shots of Patron!

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    1. You are so very welcome & so deserving of the award! Smooches! <3

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  19. I'm visiting via the Mixer Hop and am Following :) Have a Great Weekend!

    ~ Jill

    http://www.frugalplus.com/

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  20. My husband puts 'Make a List' on his lists, lol. I thought he was the only one.

    Congrats on your awards. Thanks for the award nomination. You are sweet, and I appreciate it. :)

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    1. SEE--there are other people like me out there!!!! Haha! Congrats on your award!

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  21. Would love to join this party, but I've got grandchildren commitments through the month of March for different kids. Just made a pot of Mexican chili for my overnight guests tonight – due to arrive in about an hour, and looking forward to a night complete with raucous noise and smelly farts. :) By April I will be ready for a vacation or a welcomed coma!!!!!

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    1. You are an AWESOME Grandmother, you know that?? Enjoy your time with the family!!

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  22. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!! YIIIPPPPEEE!!!! :D

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    1. Love your response! Can't wait to see your post on it!

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  23. Thank you so much for the award. I've got lots on my plate with my sick Dad and crazy ass Mom, so I hate not being able to participate this weekend. UGH!!! But hey, sure hope you had 2 toilets in your house when you and hubby had your colonoscopies. That prep is nasty. Of course I've had worse experiences at Taco Hell.

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    1. Oh hell yeah we had 2 toilets, otherwise it would have gotten really ugly. No worries on posting your award and no rush--take care of your family first! I just wanted to show you my appreciation because I really do enjoy your blog! <3

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  24. Ma'am, you have made my day! What a sweet surprise! You really know how to make a girl feel special.... :)

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  25. Thanks for the nomination M.M. It really does make my day to hear that I inspire people... You do too. I haven't been doing much on my blog lately, but I am trying to break out of the funk. Not to worry, I will be back at it soon. Thanks for the support and encouragement as always. You're AWESOME!!!

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    1. It is you who inspires me, Jon, with your outstanding photography. You know how I feel about those birds of prey pictures--I still get teary-eyed when I look at them! The way you are able to capture such raw beauty with your camera lens---that is pure magic. And yes, please do get back to blogging--I miss reading your posts. I'm happy to support you in any way possible---and I was thrilled to be able to nominate you for this well-deserved award!

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  26. Yayy thanks for the award!!! :)

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  27. Marcia, thanks so much for this award and for all the sweet sentiment behind it! It is appreciated and thanks also for hosting the mixer today. Fun to learn more about you too :)

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    1. Awww what a sweet thing to say! Thanks, Meredith, and you totally deserve the award!

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  28. Thank you so much for the award. I am honored!! ♥

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. I was thrilled to be able to give it to you--I love your blog!

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  29. Hi Marcia and thank you so much for the nomination! I'm very honored. And congrats on your awards! I've been reading off and on for awhile and like the others have mentioned, I love you sense of humor and style. Well deserved awards and congrats again!

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    1. Thanks, Bren! I've always loved your blog because you tell it like it is! That's why I wanted to share this with you! Enjoy!

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  30. Great post! Thanks for sharing. I've got a little tidbit for you...I don't live that far from Guy Fieri! In fact, one of my co-workers lives down the street from him. :-)

    Susan
    todaysworkingwoman25.blogspot.com

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    1. No Way!!!! Really? Well then get a room ready for me 'cuz I'm coming to your house with an extra rum cake! Tell Guy I'm on my way!!!!

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  31. AHHHH! I'm doing an embarassing happy dance right now! Seriously, this means a lot to me, thank you so much! I was reading your post, thinking Oh that would be cool if my name were on a nomination list.... And pow! You're the best, and so deserving of your awards :) :)

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    1. I was thrilled to be able to award you this--and I'm positive you will be seeing more come your way as people discover what a talented writer you are! Congrats!

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  32. I can totally relate in regards to the History Channel. Just found you blog while doing some blog hopping,I am now following via GFC and look forward to reading your posts. Thanks for hop I am linking up to that as well. Have an awesome weekend! WV Stitcher

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    1. There are so many great shows on that channel--I am hopelessly addicted! Thanks for the follow!

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  33. WOW!!
    This is unimaginable, let me pinch myself:P Thank you ,thank you and thank you for keeping me in your mind while nominating my name, MM!!
    Blame my thick head, didn't understand about the hop link!!So, am staying away from linking. Hope you don't mind.
    Thanks friend. Greetings to all from India.

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    1. No worries about the hop--I just wanted to make sure you got your reward because the poetry you write on your site is beautiful and inspiring!

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  35. Thanks so much MM for the award! What a great thing to come home to last night!

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    1. You are most welcome! I wanted you to have it because your blog always makes me chuckle!

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  36. Holy Smokes!!! I am "exausted" after reading/looking at this post... You should win some type of "AWARD" for having the patience to sit post this type of post (LOL).

    You are too sweet. Take care, Slu

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    1. Awww, thank you, Slu!! I don't mind a long blog post every now and then!!

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  38. Thanks girl! Getting to it this weekend I hope!

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  39. I just found your blog, through a blog hop. So glad to read it, it's a great page! I'm following you on GFC.

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    http://www.lifewithraisapain.com

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  40. I'm honored. Thank you so much. I had fun doing the questions, but I'm afraid they were rather boring this time around...:D

    http://75percenthippie.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-pampered-chef-saturday-and-award.html

    Thank you again! *muah*

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    1. You could never be boring! I will be over in a bit to check it out!

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  41. Oh my lord! I think I just got repetitive strain injury from scrolling down that huge list of comments.

    Congratulations on your much deserved awards. And thank you so much for nominating me. It was a pleasant and most welcome surprise, especially after the week I've had. Thank you. :)

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    1. I'm so glad if I was able to surprise you and improve your day. I love your blog and really felt you deserve the recognition!

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  43. I'm your newest follower. I found you over at The Pink Momma.

    I could not stop laughing reading your posts. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Pretty sure I will be your biggest fan!

    Kelly from everythinginbetweenbykelly.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I do hope you will return for more laughs!

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  44. Hi! thought I'd say hi since I'm already following you. HI! Have a wonderful week - now that we all know your dirty little secrets and where you hide your stash you might be having company....

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    http://familyliteracy2.blogspot.com
    http://givingnsharing.blogspot.com
    http://sunnydaysne.blogspot.com


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    1. You are welcome over any time to come share some Xmas cookies with me!

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  45. Hey mama!!! Thanks for linking up to the Saturday Social Mix!! :) Have a great week hun!
    ~Jen
    http://www.marinewifemommylife.com

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    1. Yes. Really. Been crazy for him for 2 years. C'mon, he COOKS! That's friggin' SEXY!!!!

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  47. First of all, I love the little spinning heart cursor! So cute :)

    And congrats on your awards! I, too, get blog post ideas when I have no way of writing them down, and by the time I can, most of it has flitted away.

    Ah, Christmas cookie stash! Brilliant :)

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    1. That way I get to eat Christmas cookies all year 'round!

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  48. omg - I recognize that zombie photo! hahahaha! I almost used it for something too. I love when that happens! Congrats on all your awards and general fabulousness, my fellow Pug Lovin' friend!

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    1. Awww thanks, Linda! I think you're fab too and I knew we'd get along great once I discovered our shared love for furry pug babies. And congrats to you for the award!

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  49. Found you through the GFC Hop. I'm your newest follower! Hope you'll stop by and follow back! :)

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    1. Thanks for the follow, Melissa! I'll be sure to check out your site!

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  50. sorry it should've linked back to my page.

    http://laneyg02.blogspot.com

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    1. No problem! Thanks for the follow! I'll see if it works this time!

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  51. Thanks again MM for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Oh how I'd love to show this to those who doubted me along the way. I appreciate all the genuine comments you have left me, and all your kind words since we bumped into each other. You have given me such a laugh along the way, and brightened up my days, so keep those posts coming.

    The more awards you get MM, the more I get to know you and the more you confirm just how crazy you are for true, ha ha ha ha. I love it. You must consider doing a Friday Night Special with your webcam, where for 1 hour a week, we can all tune in to 'live' action at your house, it would be fun :) A massive big THANK YOU.

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    1. Awww you made my day RPD with these kind words! I am so happy to be able to bring laughter into someone else's life--that is the whole purpose of my blog. As for putting my family on a web cam, if I did, it might scare away all my family and friends!

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  52. CONGRATS to you!! You have an awesome blog! I am a new follower from the Blog Addicts group on FB!

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    1. So happy to have you here, Jen, thanks or the follow!

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    2. Jen--what is your blog link? I'm trying to find you so I can check out your site!

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  53. Wowza! Quite the following!
    I agree, you should've had prime rib after the surgery, although after having a tube shoved up your hole it may have felt like a whole cow on the way out!
    I'll join this hop, and I'm following now!

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    1. Hahaha LMBO you are probably right! I never thought of that! Ouch!!!!!

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  54. Hi Marcia,

    Congatulations again for another eloquently written blog and for all the nominations ala Grammy! :)

    I always watch Ellen and Oprah incase your name will be mention in those shows..who knows...or even a Jerry Springer show...(but not Judge Judy! ) :)

    Anyways, keep up the good work...

    Cheers
    Cecille

    xx

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    1. Thanks, Cecille! I think Jerry Springer would be very comfortable in my home!

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  55. Loved your lists! I am a fan of Guy Fieri, too. Totally crush on him and Sean Connery...and a few others, too. :)

    Thanks for stopping by Natural and Free for my SITS Day! :)

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    1. Then you would die if you met my husband because he seriously gets asked all the time he if he related to Sean Connery--he looks a lot like him haha! I'd kill to be able to meet Guy Fieri! Can you say, YUMMY????

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  56. I'm a new follower; just stumbled onto your blog today. It's awesome and you're adorable. Congrats on your award!

    xo Ami
    a champagne dream

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