The Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom has officially begun and I’m pretty excited to get in on the fun this year. If you have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about just visit the 5 Minutes for Mom Blog Party information post. Basically it’s a giant online party with lots of great sponsors. All you have to do is share the party info, write up a post introducing your blog, leave your link at 5 Minutes for Mom, and go out and meet new bloggers!
So here’s the quick and clean version of me and my blog…
The Mom Behind the Blog
Hi everyone! I’m Cat! I started my blog, 3 Kids and Us, last June in hopes of having a place to share my worries and fears after finding out I was pregnant with our third child. For months I’ve been sharing the ups and downs of my pregnancy and finally…we have our sweet baby girl! Aside from being a mommy, I’m also the wife to a police officer and work from home as a graphic designer.
The Family Behind the Blog
To put it simply, there are 3 Kids … and … Us. lol. We’ve got a 7 year old son, Mattison, a 20 month old daughter, Kaydence, and a 3 week old daughter, Emmaleigh. Oh and then there’s that pesky cat that eats us out of house and home and basically spends his days being a lazy pain in the rear. I think he needs a friend. You can read a more in depth read on our family on our About Us page.
What’s Going on at 3 Kids and Us?
I just started a new weekly meme called Flip’n Friday. It’s a great way to recap your week and share the real you behind your blog by doing a vlog for your readers. You can check out my week 1 post on this at Flip’n Friday. For those of you that run giveaways, I also host Mr. Linky on Spotlight Sunday to share all of your great giveaways in one place.
What’s New at 3 Kids and Us?
I’m pretty excited to announce that on Monday, March 30th I’ll be sharing my introductory posts and vlog on MomFit Mondays. After having a baby just a few short weeks ago it has become my mission to shed those extra pregnancy pounds this spring/summer. MomFit Mondays will be a great way to find support from other moms online in their weight loss journey by combining the Wii Fit and outdoor activity. And just a few days later on Wednesday, April 1st comes the beginning of our 30 day giveaway of the Bumbleride Indie Twin Jogging Stroller. You’ll get firsthand vlog reviews from me on this great stroller and plenty of chances to win one for your family!
Thanks so much for taking the time to come by my blog. I can’t wait to “meet” everyone! See you at the Ultimate Blog Party! Oh oh oh…almost forgot, if you click back to my main page, I’ve got 3 great giveaways going on right now that all end on Friday, March 27th! Or just click the links below.
Current Giveaways
Born 2 Impress Girly Hair Accessories
There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
58 – Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
Provided by: Moms Who Think
Prize details: From Amish Friendship Bread to Decadent Cheesecake and all the meals in between dessert, Moms Who Think has recipes you’ll love. We would like to donate a Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer to help make one lucky winner’s home cooking even easier. (winner’s choice of color, $349.99 retail value)
1 — $100 gift certificate to either Pedal Cars and Retro or A Rocking Horse To Love
Provided by: 5 Minutes for Mom
Prize details: Pedal Cars, Retro Collectibles, Rocking Toys, and Children’s Furniture. 5 Minutes for Mom would like to donate a $100 gift certificate to one lucky winner to spend at one of their two e-commerce stores Pedal Cars and Retro or A Rocking Horse To Love.
19 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Shoot-Me-Now
Prize details: Treat your kids, or even better, treat yourself! Shoot-Me-Now would like to donate a $50 Target gift card to one winner.
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love anything for a baby or toddler girl.
About Cat Davis
Hey Cat! Stopping by via UBP to say hi. In case I haven’t told you, love the new look
Flip’n Fridays sound FUN! Nice to meet you!
Hi Cat! Great post. I already know you but didn’t realize all the great new features you had.
I’m loving the new colors. Nice, Cat!! It’s party time!
Happy TGIF! Hey, I am participating in the BOP at 5 Minutes for Moms.
Come sit for a spat!
If you like, you can follow me on blogger, twitter or facebook.
Also, I have 4 contests running right now.
Twitter: gahome2mom
http://lovingheartdesigns.blogspot.com/
Facebook:
http://lovingheartdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009-has-started.html
Hi Cat! I too am participating in UBP 09. Love your site and you Know I visit often. Hehe.
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-is-here.html
Looking forward to MomFit Mondays. You know I’m going to stalk you to win that Bumbleride!
part hopper nice to meet you!
Hi. I found you during your big baby shower. Love your blog.
Happy UBP!
I totally agree that 2 year olds should have a private island for that terrible twos problem! I am ready for being able to negotiate with a three year old! My little guy is 23 months…I have a while to go.
Cat, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! And yes, although I seem to be a step behind wherever I go these days…better late than never!
Love the new spring colors! Hope you and Emma are doing well.
Your blog is fabulous.
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to check your blog out and drop you on Entrecard. What a great week we are in for!
Check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System.
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Stopping by for the party! Did I tell you yet that I love the new colors? I think I did….but I forget easily. lol. Have a great week.
Happy UBP!
Hope you have a fabulous day!
Valerieeeeeeeeeee
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/
Peek a boo! I came to visit U. I’m in need of mommy conversation can you tell. Luv your new look for spring. U actually did that the other night in between one of my posts on your page LOL. Hope to see you soon
Cat – Love the blog. Its always great seeing you over on Momdot. I’m right there with you on the Kitchenaid mixer. Its my #1 too.
Just going from party to party to see how others are doing this blogging thing.
our cats are crazy lazy too, you can’t even pet them without them being demanding!
My prize is #115 check it out!
Have a good weekend blog partyn’!
I’m partying too~ While I’m checking out blogs, I’m sharing the news that I have $1200 worth of giveaways up and running.
Just wanted to say hi! Love your blog. Hope you are having fun at the party. I would also like to invite you to link to Show off your Blog Saturday! I would love to read your favorite post!
Now I have to enter your giveaway!
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
I want to invite you to the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower that I am hosting May 15 to June 8. This is an international even and there are prizes! Stop by my blog for all the details.
love your blog flip n friday sounds fun I am subscribing to your blog happy partying
HI Cat
I absolutely loved your site. Stopping by from UBP to say hi all the way from Oman.
Stopping by to say Hello, hope you are having an awesome time at the party!
I just stopped by, blog hopping as part of UBP 2009. It is very nice to meet you. I have a blog at http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com; It’s a toddler learning blog. I’d love to have you for a visit! I am loving UBP! Have a magical day. I have a goal of trying to visit 150 blogs per day, whew! Let’s hope the little one takes long naps for the next few days.
Nice to meet you! you have a great blog here!! Happy UBP!!
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Hi CAt! Just dropping by to say hi and Happy UPB! Love the new look and the colors! Flipn Fridays sounds fun too…may just have to join in!
Hi Cat! Stopped by from UBP. Love your site!
HI! Stopping by via UBP….I have 3 kids too only we had them in 3 years! They are 3, almost 2, and 6 months old!!!!! I look forward to coming back to read your blog on a regular basis!!
I can’t wait for April 1, my bday and your giveaway!
Party on…
Hi Happy Blog Party 09. I am just passing through navigating my way through the blog party. I really like your blog!
http://sewsimplemom.blogspot.com
sewsimplemom@gmail.com
I am enjoying all these blogs. Yours is one of the best especially your graphics.
Happy blog party! I enjoy very much these blogs especially yours!
your blog is very helpful. I am really having fun looking at all these blogs
Nice party, and nice to meet you!
I hope you don’t mind a late guest at the party. I know how rude that is! But, I’m still just blog hopping through the Ultimate Blog Party link list. I didn’t want to miss out on any blogs… but I just ran out of party time. So… I’m still working my way down the list… even though the party is technically over.
Stop in on my blog if you’ve got a minute! Or… if you’re still up for a party post… you could stop by my party anytime!
Visiting from the UBP & enjoyed reading your blog!
My buffet table is set ~ stop by & stay awhile!
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