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.
My favourite:
“One trick models often use is to present a ¾ pose to the camera, turn your head so that ¾ of your face is exposed to the camera, as opposed to a full frontal shot.”
I often hate the way my chin looks in photos and have noticed that in the few photos I do like of myself, I am not looking straight at the camera.
Congratulations Emma and keep an eye on your inbox for your voucher.
Well, I hope you’re all having a Smiley Saturday. I have a busy weekend so I’ll catch you all Monday.
Feel free to link to your Smiley Saturday post in the Mr Linky below (and your post doesn’t have to be written on a Saturday either).