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Mommy Community turned 5 years old in July 2008! Because life happened and I was soooo busy during the month of July and August with my family (kids on Summer break), I was not able to host a celebration. Well, before it’s too late, I thought we should do something fun. Let’s wrap up the Summer with our very own “Road Trip” with a twist - we’ll call it a “Blog Trip”. So I am calling on all my blogging mama pals out there in cybersapce. Won’t you come and join me on my “Blog Trip”?
Are you looking for Mr Linky? Find it by clicking here!
How does this work? Well here are the details - so read on …
The Mommy Community Blog Trip will be on Sept. 1-5, 2008 and moms all over the net will be blog hopping through other participating mom blogs. We will have a list of participants in a special post in our blog with Mr. Linky. Moms will have an opportunity to meet, learn a bit more, share and chat with other moms in cyberspace.
Let’s try to make our Blog Trip exciting and with lots of stops and blogs to visit. Along the way, we’ll have some prizes to giveaway so make sure to join us for all the fun. A list of prizes will be listed in a special post in our blog. Prize drawing will be open to all participants of The Mommy Community Blog Trip.
Ok, so now for the instructions …
If you want to join in on the fun this is what you need to do:
Place the Mommy Community Blog Trip 2008 graphic on the sidebar of your blog or website. We have a few different ones you can choose from.
Write a post on your blog or site about our Blog Trip. It doesn’t have to be long or complicated - simply invite others to join the fun just as you would invite your best friend to join you in this journey. Don’t worry, we’ll try to keep it family-friendly.
Here’s an example from my personal blog.
The point of throwing this blog trip is so that we can travel in cyberspace, make a stop at another moms blog and visit and see what her life is like. For other mom bloggers to learn more about you and where you are from, you will need to post a short “Intro†about you. It’s like a “Round Robin†- every participating mom blogger gets a chance to introduce themselves and share who they are, where they live and show off their city.
You can be as creative as you want - you can make your blog post as simple or as detailed as you wish - it’s all up to you. Share what you want. Post pictures, use audio and even video - we want to enjoy this blog trip so let’s try to make it really visual.
Here’s our BLOG Itinerary - so you know what to blog about - Click Here!
During the entire event, we will have a Linky available where you can add your name and Intro Post Link. All you have to do is post about our Blog trip once during our celebration (Sept. 1-5, 2008). The key here is to make sure that you leave your blog trip post link url on our Mr. Linky so other moms can find your “Introduction†- that way they do not have to search through your blog - makes it easy for everyone.
I will add the Mr. Linky thingie on the Blog on Aug.31, 2008 so we can jump start the Blog Trip. Make sure to add your link then and note that the sooner you add your link, then the chances of others visiting your blog is greater. If you are a newbie with Mr. Linky, don’t be confused. All it is - is an easy way for you to leave your link back to your blog.
Are you looking for Mr Linky? Find it by clicking here!
Alright, so you have posted about our Blog Trip on your blog. You have posted an “intro†in your blog and left your link in the Mr. Linky in our Site. Now, it’s time to start your cyber-trip - visit other blogs that you can find in the Mr. Linky thingie in our blog. Just start clicking on the links to learn more about other moms. Make sure to leave them a comment to let them know you found them through our Mommy Community Blog Trip. You may find some new blogs to follow and make new friends.
Since you are already getting all this traffic from other moms, why not have your own mini-party? If you have something fun to giveaway, why not have a fun prize drawing too? Make sure to let me know in advance if you are hosting a giveaway on your blog on the days of our Blog Trip (Sept. 1-5, 2008) and I will post about it on the Mommy Community blog. You can make participants leave you a comment on your giveaway blog post and choose a random winner that way. Just make sure that you are clear with your instructions on how others can enter your giveaway.
If you are going to have a giveaway in your BLOG - let me know by leaving me a comment here!
I am offering sponsorship spots for a very low $10. Sponsorship includes the following perks:
I will include your blog url as a “Recommended Stop” or “Point of Interest” during our Blog Trip. All recommended stops or points of interests will be mentioned in our BLOG TRIP mailing sent out to our list. (over 1000 subscribers). Also, all recommended stops and points of interests will be mentioned in our podcast episode during the week of our Blog Trip (Week of Sept. 1, 2008). Each of our episodes get about 500+ downloads. To purchase sponsorship, send me an email so I can send you an invoice. I will continue to accept sponsors until Aug. 27, 2008.
I am hoping to giveaway lots of fun stuff to moms during the Mommy Community BLOG Trip so I am looking for prize donations. All prize donations will be listed in our Contest/Prize page and prizes will be drawn from comments left on our Blog Trip 2008 post when I will do a random drawing. If you want to donate a prize, simply send me an email.
I am hosting different contests during those days. There will be a bunch of them and I will post about the contests in our Contest/Prize Page. To learn more, visit our Contests Page.
After our blog trip, simply post a wrap-up on your blog. Let us know how you liked it. If you made new friends or even won a prize, post about it. If you want, you can even give your new friends some link love by sharing their blogs with others.
If you are interested in joining me for this blog trip, go to this post to leave me a comment. Let me know if you are in or out!
And that pretty much sums it up - our 1st ever Blog Trip! I hope you can come join me. Winners for our contests will be announced here in the blog on Sept 8, 2008.
August 19th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Oh you can count me in Marie! You throw an online party like no one else!!
CaraM’s last blog post..Opening Up About Depression
August 19th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Oh how fun! Can’t wait til it starts!
Kristine’s last blog post..Building an Emergency Kit
August 19th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Awesome Cara.
Kristine - I hope you can join in the fun!
August 19th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hi Marie,
I’d like to participate. It sounds like a great way to meet other wahm’s and mom bloggers.
Patty’s last blog post..Back To School-Preparing the Young and the Old
August 19th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Hi Marie,
I’ve just started a blog for my new line of books called Booksicals. Also have a website. Want to participate in the sept journey and post your url in my site. Tried desperately to cut and paste the url with the link and image. I cut and pate the url link into my blog but it does not take it. Keeps saying incorrect link. What am I doing wrong. I’m totally new at this and I’m really trying hard.
Thanks
SUSIE
August 20th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Hi Marie,
I am not sure i will be here daily for this blog trip but i have blogged about it. i hope it will lead some more moms to join in this activity.
Take care and God bless!
arlene’s last blog post..Blog Trip w/ Mommy Marie
August 20th, 2008 at 1:49 am
btw, here’s the link to the post:
http://sunshineleneforlife.com/2008/08/20/blog-trip-w-mommy-marie/
see ya around!
arlene’s last blog post..Blog Trip w/ Mommy Marie
August 20th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Count on me… I like event like this
Juliana RW’s last blog post..I miss him
August 20th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I LOVE this event. count on me
August 21st, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I’m so there!
Kristin’s last blog post..Back To Basics Toys Review and Giveaway
August 21st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I added the linky on my blog and will write a post once I get the chance!
Crista’s last blog post..Hey Westboro “Baptist Church”
August 21st, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I’m not totally sure I understand. Is there a particular subject for the blog trip? Or are we blogging about what we normally would block about?
August 21st, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Woo Hoo Party time!!
I’m in have the banner on my blog already! lol
I’ll do the rest later.
Thanks for the invite!
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:39 am
I can not wait.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I haven’t done this before, but am so looking forward to meeting new friends! Hooray….
Roz’s last blog post..Let’s Go on a BLOG TRIP!!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Okay, I think I get it. I hope I can make it fun for my readers who stop by!
Andria’s last blog post..Monday Mayhem: Back to School!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Goodness girl you are creative! What a great idea! Count me in if I don’t get carsick!
Annette’s last blog post..Fabulous printables for preschoolers and more
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
this sounds very nifty! count me in!
lea’s last blog post..How does it know?
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:21 am
this sounds very nifty! count me in!
lea’s last blog post..Road trip for mamas!
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Sounds like fun to me! Count me in!
Jai’s last blog post..Road Trip!
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Another great trip from Marie. Already posted the link and ready to post the invite. Can’t waite to see you on the blog trip.
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I am in! Already started writing/saving them so I don’t forget…
It sounds like fun!
EJ/Txgambit’s last blog post..Staying insanely sane
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Count the MomDot bloggers in!!
trisha
http://www.momdot.com
trisha’s last blog post..Are we having any more entries for the rap video?
August 25th, 2008 at 4:31 am
I will be participating and hosting a week-long giveaway for a Reusable Tote Bag from Sillymonkeez.com’s blogging line.
Karen of Sillymonkeez’s last blog post..Did I Hear Someone Say Road Trip?!
August 25th, 2008 at 4:36 am
I will be participating in your Blog Trip and holding a giveaway each day of the event. The prizes will be 3 adorable children’s clothing items from My Baby Bump, a month of 125×125 advertising space on my blog (plus I’ll make them a button if they do not have one), and 1000 Entrecard credits.
Thanks for organizing such a fun event!
Karen@A Blog of Goodies’s last blog post..Gimme Giveaways (8/24 - 8/30)
August 25th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Sounds like fun!
Both my blogs will be participating
Moomettesgram’s Musings will be having a giveaway contest for a New Gap Crochet Dress.
Also, Mama Mentor will be participating.
Looking forward to meeting some new bloggers & friends!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Count me in! I’m advertising the trip now, and I’m looking forward to meeting new bloggers in my travels.
Rhonda’s last blog post..A Little Lamb
August 26th, 2008 at 1:15 am
count me in. i’ll be blogging about the trip in a while!
Wena’s last blog post..On Direct Selling
August 26th, 2008 at 4:05 am
On top of the prizes I mentioned above, I am adding a tote bag from Mimsi Bags to the list. I’m so excited!
Thanks again!!
Karen@A Blog of Goodies’s last blog post..Gimme Giveaways (8/24 - 8/30)
August 26th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Thanks to Cindi for posting about this on Twitter. Yes, I want to join.
Audrey’s last blog post..Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
August 27th, 2008 at 2:11 am
that’s a great idea. count me in
Dominique’s last blog post..Recalling Baby Days
August 31st, 2008 at 6:08 am
can’t wait! i posted the button and blogged about it!!
stacey moore’s last blog post..What’s for Breakfast? {Giveaway}
August 31st, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Can’t wait to get started
dawntrenee’s last blog post..Weekend Recap
August 31st, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Count me in. the banner is in my sidebar now!
September 1st, 2008 at 3:01 am
Count me in. This sounds fun! I have already put the badge on my sidebar and will be actively participate in this blog trip. I’m so excited!
My blog is here
http://techiecardia.blogspot.com
September 1st, 2008 at 3:01 am
Count me in. This sounds fun! I have already put the badge on my sidebar and will actively participate in this blog trip. I’m so excited!
My blog is here
http://techiecardia.blogspot.com
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I am definitely IN. I have already posted the other days and already on my Day 3!
http://www.riablahgs.com
September 4th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
This has been loads of fun. I can’t always get the link set correctly but I’m still enjoying the trip!
September 4th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Hey-I think I am jumping on board at the last minute. How do I do it?
Shannan’s last blog post..Jump On Board & Meet Some New Friends!