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Ultimate Blog Party 2014 #UBP14

April 4, 2014COMtnMom

Hello there! And thanks for swinging by and joining me for the annual Ultimate Blog Party 2014! Woo Hooo!! If you’re just now hearing about this fun event, be sure to head over and sign up… it’s a fun way to meet new bloggers, have people discover your fabulous site, and win some great prizes.

If you’re new to my site, I blog here about the things I like best:

Outdoors
Travel
Fitness/Health
And Disney, of course!

I used to say things like “I want to be a writer when I grow up”… or “I pretend to be a writer on my blog”.

Well, this is my 3rd year of blogging now and I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally reached the point where I can say: Pretend, schme-tend… I AM A WRITER, thankyouverymuch! 🙂 And it feels great.

Thanks again for being here. If you let me know where to find you, I’d love to swing by and check out your blog, too. Feel free to look around if any of my themes are up your alley.

Now go party like the Bloggy Rock Star that you are!

Before you go, please leave a comment and share with us: What’s something you love about blogging?

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Comments (23)

Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

April 4, 2014 at 3:51 am

Hi Tami! Love the blog and love that you enjoy travel, the outdoors, fitness and Disney. I have similar interests too. I just haven’t been to Disney World in over 23 years! LOL

Hope you enjoy the Ultimate Blog Party 2014!

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 8:51 pm
  
  DIANA! You sooo need to go back to Disney World – lol!! 😉 I was surprised at how much I loved it, after “re-discovering” it as an adult.
  
  Thanks so much for swinging by, I’m headed to your site now…
  
Dana

April 4, 2014 at 4:29 am

Stopping by during “shut down” #UBP14 I am so interested in your Disney trips, we will be making our second real soon….Prayerfully 😉

http://www.prudentwisdom.com/2014/04/ultimate-blog-party-2014.html

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 8:59 pm
  
  Hi Dana! Sorry it took me so long so follow up with you, and thanks for stopping by! Here’s hoping for your Disney trip to work out! (I always wait for their “Special Offers” to be released, with baited breathe… ha)
  
  I’m headed over to check our your site now. 🙂
  
Lauren Holt

April 4, 2014 at 4:32 am

Hi Tami! You’re an awesome writer and I really enjoy your posts. We Colorado gals are so lucky to have such a beautiful state! See you at the party!

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:06 pm
  
  Awwww… this comment totally made my day, Lauren. It’s been fun to “meet” you through our common love of Disney and Colorado this year. Would love to meet you in person someday!
  
  You’re doing a great job with your new blog, keep up the good work and I’ll be following along.
  
  BTW – I feel privileged that a member of the Disney Moms Panel stopped by and commented on my blog!! ;-D
  
Wendy @Where Everyone Knows…It’s Wendy

April 4, 2014 at 9:07 pm

Tami…hi! I really enjoyed exploring your blog. I love blogs with a clean, crisp feel, interesting posts, and that are easily navigable. I’m a fairly new blogger who is enjoying learning how to work my little space in the blogosphere. Recently, I was approached by Bloggers Lounge to write a post for a contest they put on with World Class Teachers (http://n2tching.blogspot.com/2014/03/5-keys-to-keeping-elementary-school.html). It was just exciting to know that someone thought enough of my material to ask me to participate.

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:27 pm
  
  Wendy,
  
  Ok, I read that post and LOVED it! 🙂 Bravo to you for having been a teacher for 15 years, and for sharing such sage advice. I hope that got the readership it deserved.
  
  Swung by, and really like your blog. New fan! Thanks for stopping by so I could find you. 🙂
  
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)

April 4, 2014 at 10:16 pm

Woohoo! I LOVE your attitude. YES, you are a writer indeed.

I know I struggled with my identity as a writer and a photographer. Now, I am proud to say I am a writer — and a professional blogger and professional photographer too! This is how I earn my living and my children eat. Thank you blogging!!!

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:30 pm
  
  Hi Janice,
  
  I’m honored that you stopped by my site – thank you! And thanks to all of you at 5 Minutes for Mom for coordinating such a fun, social event that we can all attend from home. I don’t get to travel to blogging conventions, so I really look forward to and appreciate your annual “Ultimate Blog Party” events! I know many others who feel the same. 🙂
  
  … and we need to talk on how you achieved that professional photographer thing. How I’d love to add that to my resume!!
  
  (BTW, I’m sorry it took me so long to follow up. I decided to play “being sick” for the entire week – YUK!)
  
Terra Heck

April 5, 2014 at 9:57 am

Great pic of your family. I love connecting with others and reviewing products. That’s the main reason why I blog. Stopping by from #UBP14.
http://www.heckofabunch6.com/2014/04/ultimate-blog-party-ubp14.html

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:47 pm
  
  I’m with you Terra! Those are 2 things I really enjoy about blogging, too. Every once in awhile I start to feel the burnout… that’s why I love hearing from others what motivates and keeps them going. 🙂
  
  Thanks so much for partying with me! Sorry I’m so late on the follow up (I got sick last week – boo!)… headed to your site now.
  
DIStherapy

April 5, 2014 at 3:20 pm

Yes, you certainly ARE a writer Tami, and a darn good one! I can’t tell you happy I am that our paths continue to cross. We’ll get across that runDisney finish line together yet!!!

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:53 pm
  
  I love you, Didi! That means a lot to me. Maybe someday we’ll run through the castle together, in our tutus, and you’ll turn to me and say, “You certainly ARE a runner, Tami!” HA! Hey, I can dream…. 😉
  
Clare – The Super Mommy Club

April 5, 2014 at 3:49 pm

Hi Tami – stopping by from the #UBP14, I’m going to stick around and read more of your stuff because I’m always planning my next trip to Disney (literally, right now I’m booking accommodation for our November trip!).

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 9:54 pm
  
  Wooo Hoooo, Clare!!! That’s so exciting! (I get vicariously excited when I hear others are in the midst of planning their Disney trips…)
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by. Sorry it took me so long to follow up, I got sick last week. Not very party-ish of me! Headed to your blog now to check it out. 🙂
  
Xiomara @ Parkesdale

April 7, 2014 at 12:19 am

Love your bio. Someone who loves the outdoors and eating dessert. Two of my favorite things. And that’s a really cute picture too. #UBP14

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 10:02 pm
  
  Hi Xiomara!
  
  Just swung by your fun site, and loved it! 🙂 I’ll be back, fun to have found you. Thanks for partying with my during #UBP14!
  
Anna Pietrocola

April 8, 2014 at 5:14 pm

Hi Tami– I’m stopping by from #UBP14. I am a newbie & its a lot of fun…. nice blog. I am a mom and I have my own business. Stop by my blog (http://spaglo.blogspot.com/201… & Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/spagl… if you get a chance. Have a great day!

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 10:08 pm
  
  Hi Anna,
  Just visited your SpaGlow site – that’s fantastic that you’ve started your own line of health and beauty spa products! They look and sounds wonderful – wishing you all the best in your venture. 🙂
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
Terry Dagrosa

April 8, 2014 at 8:24 pm

Hi Tami! So nice to meet you at UBP14. We look forward to following your blog. Follow us on Pinterest for Recipes, Food & romance! http://bit.ly/1fXbopm

1. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 10:12 pm
  
  Hey Terry,
  
  Wow – you have some amazing Pinerest boards! Just went through and followed most of them… thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
  
2. COMtnMom
  
  April 15, 2014 at 10:12 pm
  
  Hey Terry,
  
  Wow – you have some amazing Pinterest boards! Just went through and followed most of them… thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂