Welcome to the ultimate blog party (#UBP) hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom created to encourage “meaningful friendships that grow out of sharing who we are and getting to know one another.”
If you are new to my blog, you have arrived at a very exciting time. I recently launch The Mom Renewal Project, which encourages all moms to recharge themselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually so they can live their best lives as women, moms, and partners.
I blog about my journey as I reconnect with my authentic self and make my personal self care a priority. I write about my need to slow down, my desire to connect with my natural inner wisdom, and my struggles and triumphs with nurturing my inner self.
I’d love for you to get involved with The Mom Renewal Project!
1. Mr. Linky
Get involved with our Mr. Linky if you want to reclaim, rejuvenate, and re-balance your life. This list will become my blogroll so it’s easy for other like-minded moms to find each other.
2. Twitter Self-Renewal Parties
Get involved with our Twitter Self Renewal Parties using the hashtag #MomRenewal every Thursday at 10pm EST. RSVP by tweeting “@CreateaBalance I’m participating in this week’s Self Renewal Twitter Party for Moms.
3. Personal Renewal Group for Moms Tele-series
Get involved with a Personal Renewal Group for Moms Tele-series. Based on the award-winning book “The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life,” by Renée Trudeau, this Personal Renewal Group is a structured life coaching program for mom. Topics will include:
- Reconnecting with Who You Are
- Strategies and Insights for Balanced Living
- Managing Our Energy, Saying “No” and Asking for Help
- The Transformative Power of Self-Care
- Reclaiming Adventure and Unleashing Your Creativity
Register here.
4. Become a Writer for The Mom Renewal Project
Be a contributing blogger for The Mom Renewal Project to inspire moms and to promote yourself, your work, and your blog. Special password protected online community exists for The Mom Renewal Project writers. Email me at stacey@createabalance.com if you are interested!
Ultimate Blog Party 2010 Giveaway
Although it’s not an official #UBP prize, I am giving away a Blush topless undershirt. This undershirt is worn like a tube top, but around the waist (like the hot pink undershirt in this picture). It is made of a poly/rayon/spandex blend, allowing a huge amount of stretch and great support.
Check out my Blush topless undershirt review at StillLookPregnant.com
How to Win
To win, leave a comment below letting me know what self-renewal means to you as a mom. If you leave a comment, I’ll be sure to visit your UBP post this weekend.
Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each of the following entries)
1. Tweet: #UBP Giveaway! Win a Blush topless undershirt from @BlushUndershirt & @CreateaBalance http://ow.ly/1wm7h (two entries)
2. Become a friend of Blush on Facebook. (two entries)
3. Follow @BlushUndershirt. (two entries)
4. Follow @CreateaBalance. (one entry)
5. Be my friend on Facebook. (one entry)
6. Subscribe to CreateaBalance.com. (one entry)
If you use the coupon code welovebloggers at Topless Undershirt you can save 20% off two undershirts or more.
My giveaway is only valid in the US and Canada and ends on April 16, 2010 @ 11pm CST.
The Ultimate Blog Party also has many great prizes. I’d like to win the following…
- The Ultimate Blog Party grand prize, which is a Toshiba Satellite L505D-ES5025
- #101 $450 Human Touch Foot and Calf Massager
- #USC 3 $50.00 Target Gift Card.
- #USC 49 Label Out Loud Essentials Combo Pack
- #INTL 1 Custom Background for Your Twitter Profile
- #INTL 2 A custom WordPress blog
- #INTL 15 A custom blog banner, and matching blog button
Inspired by Momdot.com’s Ultimate Blog Party post, I’m inviting you to put a link to your blog in the linky below so people can go directly to your UBP post.
For me renewal means having some quiet time to myself to recharge my being. Look forward to connecting with you at the Ultimate Blog Party!
.-= Kim ~ monogrammed-gifts´s last blog ..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party =-.
For me self-renewal means starting each day afresh, taking advantage of small opportunities to have a wonderful time with my family and not be too self critical.
See you around! Thank you for the fab giveaway!
.-= Annie @ Mama Dweeb´s last blog ..Seventh Generation Saves the Planet and My Kitchen *Giveaway* =-.
For me renewal is recharging whatever way possible. Sometimes it’s spending the day just me and my daughter doing our nails and taking naps or spending the day with DS playing T-ball. Sometimes it’s more ME related and taking a bath, reading a book or knit night.
.-= Frantic Holly´s last blog ..5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party =-.
Great to meet you. For me, renewal means reading a novel. In the bathtub. Have a wonderful time at the UBP!
Stopping by from UBP ’10!!! I’m excited to look around more.
Renewal for me means driving around my minivan without kids in the backseat, jamming to the radio with all the windows down.
Stop by FTSN for some peanut butter pie when you have time!
http://www.fromthesamenest.com
~ Michelle
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 =-.
Kim ~ monogrammed-gifts – Quiet time is so important. Never underestimate the power of stillness.
Annie – I’m also about taking advantage of small opportunities. Two minute meditations can do wonders for me throughout the day.
Frantic Holly – Love how your self-renewal moments can include your daughter!
Deana – Bubble bath take me away.
Michelle – Car dancing is always a great way to recharge.
Renewal to me means a little bit of pampering- hot bath, hot tea or glass of wine and a great book!
.-= kristen´s last blog ..Swag Bucks – Amazon Gift Card Price Lowered =-.
Self-renewal to me is not getting wrapped up in things that you don’t enjoy. Find what gives you joy and seek it. Stay away from the negative forces that bring you down.
Stopping in from the #UBP10!!! So fun meeting and tweeting new bloggers!!
@Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life
.-= Susieqtpies´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 and 2 cookbook giveaway! =-.
For me renewal can happen many ways. Sometimes it’s spending a day with my family doing fun things. Sometimes it’s spending quite time alone with a book and sometimes it’s just being able to sleep. My life goes in and out of seasons and it’s always nice to feel renewed. I know I don’t do it enough.
.-= Jasmine´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 Giveaway =-.
I’m a busy mother of five (four of whom live with me ~ the oldest is an adult, living on her own) so the first thing I do in the morning is renew my spirit. While the kids are getting ready for school, I read a passage from my devotional and then write a short note in my journal. This sets the stage for positive reflection on the type of image I’d like to set for the day.
.-= Daenel´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 =-.
I tweeted your give away. http://twitter.com/DaenelT/status/11919617929
Wow, what a wonderful blog. I try to focus on me, but I find it very difficult. I’m so used to caring and doing for others. I feel like I lost me, but I’m working on finding me and being good to me. I’ll be back to read more!
.-= Sara @ Saving For Someday´s last blog ..RAOK Challenge – Day 9: Twitter Follow Friday =-.
Wonderful idea — I’m in the midst of a renewal process as I work to reclaim my health and self confidence.
Can’t wait to see what all you bring to this new project!
My UBP Post: It’s Party Time!
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Mamavation Monday – I’m a FINALIST! =-.
I follow you on Twitter, by the way. 🙂
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Mamavation Monday – I’m a FINALIST! =-.
Kristen – Thanks for sharing your self-renewal activities. Cheers to more moms pampering themselves.
Susieqtpies – I want to acknowledge you for saying NO to the things you don’t enjoy.
Jasmine – Looks like you have many ways to recharge and find self-renewal. Cheers to finding more time in your life for even more self-renewal activities.
Daenel – Starting your day by renewing your spirit sets up the rest of your day for success. I love that.
Sara @ Saving For Someday – So many moms feel as if they have lost themselves, but it is never too late to reconnect with your authentic (pre-baby) self!
Rachel – I’m crossing my fingers for you so you can inspire me for the next 7 weeks.
I’m here for the party. For me renewal is taking time for me. I like to go for a run. Running clears my mind and is good for my heart! I’m a new subscriber to your newsletter and I’m following on twitter.
Visiting from the UBP 2010. I really like your site. Self-renewal means a nap or a day outside reconnecting with nature. OR a full body massage from my husband (massage therapist).
I just ordered The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. Looking forward to reading it and joining your group.
Found you from UBP, by the way.
Please stop by and visit!
.-= Kelly from Kelly’s Lucky You´s last blog ..UBP Partygoers – Welcome! Win a $25 Target Gift Card! =-.
Nice to meet you from the Ultimate Blog Party. Those shirts you are giving away are wild. Never heard of them, but can see how useful they are.
.-= Kimberly Kovach´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Partygoers =-.
Renewal = hot bubble bath, candles, and Andrea Boccelli CD
Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 =-.
Kowanda – Exercise is an amazing self-renewal activity. I’m hoping to exercise more, so you running story is very inspiring to me. Thanks.
Medrano – Cheers to napping and spending time in nature – even better to take a nap in nature.
Kelly from Kelly’s Lucky You – I think you will love the book. Hope you consider joining my Personal Renewal Group for Moms.
Kimberly Kovach – I love my Blush topless undershirt. It adds a splash of color and length.
Deborah – I’m going to have to check out Andrea Boccelli – thanks for the recommendation.
Stopping in from UBP10! For me renewal is about finding a few quiet minutes every day in the midst of chaos in a household of 7, to find my quiet place and to focus my inner peace. Without these few short breaks in my day, I wouldn’t be able to renew.
I actually came to you through Mommy Blogger Directory, BUT am also participating in the UBP. I’m REALLY glad to have found you and your blog no matter how I found you. 🙂
What does self renewal mean to me? It means being a balanced/connected individual and, therefore a stronger one, not only for myself, but for my family. Because, if I can’t take care of myself, I can’t be there for them when they need me.
Following @createabalance on Twitter – @tickledbymuses
.-= Dawna´s last blog ..Movies: Motherhood =-.
Definitely subscribing to your feed. 🙂
.-= Dawna´s last blog ..Movies: Motherhood =-.
Deanna – “Quiet minutes every day in the midst of chaos” – I really want to acknowledge you for finding that stillness to focus your inner peace.
Dawna – Cheers to putting your oxygen mask on first!
Sounds like you have a big project in the works! Hope it goes well for you.
Happy Partying!
.-= Jendi´s last blog ..Link Love 30 =-.
Stopping by to say HI! Happy blog party week 🙂 Woohooo!!
Hi. Clearly I am your target audience. I have two little kids and I haven’t had a date night since they were born. I’ve never gotten to go to the movies, out to dinner or hang with my girls without two little kids in tow. The only time I got a break was when I was giving birth to my third – then my aunt helped out.
Whew! I’ve been tired for 6 years.
With that said I’m dropping by to toss confetti, pull up a virtual chair and party with you. Let’s have some fun!
I’ve got my Ultimate Blog Party 2010 post up at Dayngrous Discourse. Plus, I’ve got my first giveaway too. I hope you’ll surf on over and say hello.
It’s you’re the tweetin’ kind, I’m @Dayngr on twitter.
.-= Dayngr´s last blog ..Dayngrous Discourse Ultimate Blog Party 2010 =-.
Jendi – Thanks. Hope you find time to participate.
Kim / Shop with Me Mama – Happy UBP!
Dayngr – You deserve ME time and WE time w/ your husband.
I’m not sure what self-renewal is to me. But I know what self is and that is the important thing to me. As long as I feel good as my self, I don’t know that I need to renew.
.-= Stimey´s last blog ..Typhoid Stimey Strikes Again =-.
Self Renewal means to me as a mom: rejuvenating with friends and my hubby. taking time for me!
You have LOTS of great info, so glad you joined the party!
Musing Mommies
.-= Kim Mills´s last blog ..The 2010 5MFM Ultimate Blog Party! =-.
Renewal to me means to find time to replenish my spirit so that I can have enough grace for my family members each moment.
I’m visiting from the UBParty. It’s nice to meet you 🙂
Have a great week and enjoy the party hopping!
Aloha!
.-= JamericanSpice´s last blog ..Ultimate Blog Party 2010 – Apr 9-16 @5M4M – Win lots of prizes! =-.
follow you on twitter
.-= JamericanSpice´s last blog ..SeaPak Shrimp or Seafood Giveaway! =-.
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.-= JamericanSpice´s last blog ..Roadmaster 34″ Steel Wagon (Red Wagon) – CSNStores – Giveaway! =-.
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.-= JamericanSpice´s last blog ..SproutBaby/Ecomom Green Toys Tool Set Review and Giveaway! =-.
Following you on twitter and tweeted it about this contest
Sent a friend request to Blush and subscribed onto The mom Renewal newsletters
This white blouse is so cute!! I’d def wear it! It’s my style!! =)
Renewal as a mom for me is Just getting back in shape and remembering taking care of myself is also taking care of my boys! Thanks for this your party post is so inspiring!
angelface041206 at yahoo
http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html
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angelface041206 at yahoo
http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..Giveaway Monday Roundup 4/12 =-.
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angelface041206 at yahoo
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.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..Giveaway Monday Roundup 4/12 =-.
I follow on twitter @all_about_savin
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..Giveaway Monday Roundup 4/12 =-.
Hi! I’m Stephanie from “And Twins make 5! – A Mommy Blog”. Just making the rounds via the UBP 2010, hope to see you around my blog too!
http://andtwinsmake5.com
Self-renewal? Honestly, I need to find the time to work on that one. I’m kind of all about everyone but me right now with the exception of taking the time to write.
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Smart Trike Deluxe Tricycle {Review & Giveaway} =-.
Hi, I’m Heather from Mom in the Balance (www.mominthebalance.com). I support moms in the sandwich generation (those who care for their kids and aging parents) to reduce stress and thrive!
So your self-renewal focus is VERY interesting to me! Great stuff! For me as a mom, self renewal means having time when I am not thinking about my kids (12 and almost 9) at all. Getting exercise is a great for renewing myself because I’m not thinking about anything – just enjoying moving my body (and listening to tunes).
Hi Stacey,
This is a fabulous party. Enjoy your evening.
.-= Fruitfulvine2´s last blog ..Tips for Wives – Let It Go =-.
you are so brave… pictures of the scale and everything! I am trying to lose weight right now as well. Good luck. I am your newest follower. I hope you can stop by my blog too.
First, thank you for the linky there. LOL! that was sweet.
Second, I am so happy to see you encouraging women to be inspired to grow. That is wonderful. The only thing I seem to grow is 2 inches shorter this year. I really need to get on the healthy track.
Trisha
Check out MomDots New Kids Fashion Blog Posts!
.-= Trisha @momdot´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
I’m stopping in from the UBP! And I have to say, I LOVE what you’re giving away. I have one (from another company and that’s very USED now) and wear it everyday!!!
For me, self-renewal is naptime! I need my own quiet time (sans hubby and kiddo). Without it, I go crazy!!!! (And use too many exclamation points)
.-= Mommy’s Life Makeover! ´s last blog ..Weighloss Wednesday: Why Lose Weight? =-.