Smiley Saturday : Ultimate Blog Party
Well folks, it’s Smiley Saturday time again and what better topic for a Smiley Saturday post than a blog party???
I’m a party girl at heart. I guess that’s why I enjoy throwing my kids party’s. When I was a teenager in Girls Brigade, I even chose to do a unit called “Party Planners” which was all about
learning to throw a good party. I had a lot of fun and an excuse to throw a party (practical experience of course) as well.
There is something about a party that gives us all a reason to smile. A celebration. Good food and friends. Perhaps a chance to network, make new friends or deepen current friendships. A temporary escape from any current struggles we might be facing.
The Ultimate Blog Party, hosted by 5 minutes for mom is a celebration of blogging. A chance to meet new bloggers and blogs. To mingle, network and form relationships. At least that’s my take on it.
To make the party even more attractive, there are PRIZES on offer for participants. It’s going to be lots of fun and I’m planning to try and visit as many participants as I can throughout the week.
If you’d like to join in, there’s still plenty of time. The official party starts on the 20th and runs for an entire week.
Welcome to Blog Party Visitors
If you’ve come here via the Ultimate Blog Party link, welcome to my site. I’m a SAHM to 3 school aged children. My husband is a farmer and we live in rural Australia (on a farm - naturally). This blog is an eclectic mixture of posts that make up my thoughts and experiences as I tour through life.
Smiley Saturday is hosted here each Saturday and started from my desire to make people smile. There aren’t too many hard and fast rules when it comes to what to post in your Smiley Saturday post. It could be a reflection on your smiley moments for the week or it could be a video clip, joke, funny photo or anything that might make your blog readers smile. Usual “meme/linky rules” apply. Link back here in your post and include a link to your Smiley Saturday post in the Mr Linky box provided.
If you’ve come to visit as part of the Ultimate Blog Party, please take the time to leave a comment as I would love to return your visit (and feel free to leave a link in your comment direct to your party post).
For My Regular Readers
Are you a party fan? Do you like throwing parties or are you more of an “attendee” type of party gal/guy? What’s your favourite kind of party? Do you have a favourite party tip to share? I might even write a post for next week on my own favourite party tips.
Happy Smiley Saturday everyone!!! Let’s all “party on dude!” 
PRIZES
To make the party even more fun - there are some AWESOME prizes on offer for participants. Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Lucky for me, there is a category for International Prizes (it’s refreshing to see that those of outside of the US haven’t been forgotten. :)).
So, my pick of the prizes are:
INTL 23 – Blog Makeover BLOGGER platform only
Provided by: Busy Mama Blog Design
Prize details: I will provide a complete blog makeover – header, backgrounds, and signature line included. Also includes up to a $6.00 kit of your choice to use in building your blog. ($55.00 value)
INTL 19 — $130 Sponsor spot on Tip Junkie
Provided by: Tip Junkie
Prize details: Promote your blog, company, and/or products! Tip Junkie would like to donate a $130 Sponsor ad button which is equivalent to 2 months free advertising.
INTL 61 — $30 Gift Credit to Amazon.com
Provided by: Robynn’s Ravings
Prize Details: Happy shopping at Amazon.com!
INTL 57 — Six months of sidebar ads for MomAudience - a brand new marketplace for moms launching April 1 ($125 value)
Provided by: Beverly Coggins of 1-2-3…Get Organized
Prize details: MomAudience brings together moms, mompreneurs, and mom-appealing businesses through weekly emails showcasing new blogs, new products, new social networks, etc. Listings are free. Your sidebar ads will appear on each email for six months and will be archived on the Mom Audience blog. Don’t miss out - more info click here.
There are so many to choose from - I’m glad I’m not responsible for divying them all out at the end of this party!!!! :) Really, I’d be happy to win ANYTHING - particularly any of the blog makeover or blog advertising offers.
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What exactly equates to a party?
We are off to a friends 40th tonight but its at a restaurant - is that an adult version of a party these days? I wont know many so it will be a challenge… sometimes I like being a stranger… I can be myself! But attending a party that you pay for yourself never seems like a real party if you understand that?
I was one of those kids who hid under the table at my own party!
I like parties that are not at my house as I am not a fun party host (I can do the food no worries )…but I dont mind celebrating with others…. I like to observe really…. sounds boring but it can be quite entertaining…. watching others make fools of themselves….
C’mon all you party goers… you have slept in today because you partied too much last night!
I have been always been a party girl in different ways of course and still love parties today !
Party? That is so NOT me……..
I love a party. I am a bit shy if I do not know everyone. But I love to sit back and watch people. I am a people person. Not a good writer and hate talking on the phone. But love a party.
I did girl’s brigade too but I can’t remember doing anything … poor memory !
I love a party too …except I went to a 3rd birthday today … some of the other boys kept fighting and even beating up on my two …I am rethinking a 3rd birthday party now (with too many boys anyway).
The parents went to so much effort she even had shirts for her adult family to wear as the ‘pit crew’ and sent out pit access passes.
I have been to a load of parties lately (and thrown one!) The one I threw was the first one that I have done that I actually enjoyed. I had the right people and the right amount of food and I even got to sit down and enjoy the company of my guests.
Normally, I end up running around in circles and hate every minute of it!
when I go to parties, I generally have the kids in tow - so supervising the offsprings is soooo much fun!
You KNOW I love parties.
Wish someone would throw one for me though
LOL.
I’m visiting from Twitter UBP- I’m not much of a party girl these days unless you count dancing to “Party Like a preschooler” with my 3 kids (2, 5 &6) partying
http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party.html
Hi, I enjoyed visiting your site for the Blog Party.
I wanted to compliment you on the beautiful flowers at the top of your site. They are gorgeous 
It was nice to meet you all the way in Australia, from my home in the US 
I love parties! Have fun party hopping! And so very cool that you live in Australia, I’ve always wanted to visit there.
Happy UBP!!! I am a professional blog hopper:-) Nice to meet you!
Have a wonderful Party Day !!
Love pajama parties with girl friends even at my age. Party On!
Just going from party to party to see how others are doing this blogging thing.
for a minute I was super confused as to why it was saturday already! then I saw why, it has been nice to visit your blog. I have a video on my party post that would qualify for a smiley saturday…I always smile when I watch it
My prize is #115 check it out!
Have a good weekend
Stopping by from the Blog Party and wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!
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!
Good Morning from Chilly Ohio. I am thrilled you invited me to stop by your part of the Blog Party. Australia is a country I have always wanted to visit, I am just not sure about the long plane ride.
I am new to blogging, and so far love it. The blog party has been wonderful, I have found so many new recipes, coupons, giveaways, and really nice people. I am Aunt Rene from auntrene.blogspot.com
I hope you have a wonderful Day!!!
Happy Partying!
I love the idea for smiley saturday! Hope you have a great time at the party!
I would also like to invite you to join Show off your blog Saturday. I would love to read your favorite post!
Hi, stopping by all the blogs in the party that I can get to. It’s very nice to meet you and your blog! With how many blogs in the party right now, that is 254 blogs per day for 4 days! Wow!
Hi! This is my first visit to your blog. My husband is from Australia, by the way, but we live in the US. Happy partying!
It’s great to meet you! What a wonderful blog. Hope you have a wonderful bloggy party!
Hmmm I enjoy parties
I try to invite all my girlfriends over at least twice a year for girl night party of food, wine, and catching up 
Would love to see your blog at herblogdirectory.com.
Happy Blog party-ing !
Karrine
AKA Her Media
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!
Thanks for hosting a blog party. I’ll have to come back and check out your Saturday meme. Who couldn’t use a few good smiles? I look forward to getting to know you better.
I have several bloggie friends in Australia. LOVE how this connects us all! Nice layout - easy to read.
I’m a SAHM who writes a humor blog. Drop by anytime! Found you through UBP09.
Wow - Australia… I love the blogosphere!! Great to meet you.
Just party hopping.
You can visit my party HERE!
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Kari
Hi from UBP 2009!
It is nice to meet you!
Just blog hopping in through the party link list.
Stop in on my party if you’ve got a minute!
Stopping by from the UBP to say hi!
Here comes the prize train….TOOT TOOT!!!! You’re a winner, stay tuned!