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    2011 Ultimate Blog Party: Welcome to Mom and More!

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    Hi!  If you are new to my blog, Welcome, if you are an everyday reader, Thanks!

    About Me:

    My name is Cher and I am a SAHM of two boys, Aidan (4) and Gavin (2.5) with a girl due in July.  We live in a western suburb of Chicago and I hope to never move again!  My kids are at the age where they fight a lot and drive me crazy, but they also love to cuddle and give kisses!  My wonderful husband works hard and goes to graduate school.

    I started blogging in August 2008 because I was sick of repeating my coupon deals and other ways of making money to my friends and family.  So I started my blog and told them to read it to see ways to save money and make money.  Before I started my blog, I honestly thought they were dumb as I thought they were all online journals about personal problems.  Boy was I wrong!  Some of my favorite websites back then I soon realized were actually blogs!  So I started out on Google Blogger and within a few days I was up and running. So in the beginning I posted deals and coupons and survey sites I used, hence the name Mama’s Money Savers.  Then around August 2009 I started to really get into product reviews and giveaways.  Soon I was doing at least one everyday.  I have done reviews on so many different products and websites that I couldn’t even list them all if I tried!

    Last month I decided on a whim to finally change my name to “Mom and More” since I am barely focused on coupons and deals and I wanted to have a name that I can grow with.  I picked the name kinda out of no where, but was thinking how I am a “Mom, daughter, sister, wife, friend, cousin and so on…”

    I hope to share as much as I can with my blog.  I have definitely come a long way in the blogging world since I started and I have worked with so many amazing companies and made some great friends through blogging.  I am by no means an expert but I do like to try out new things hence my numerous design changes, blogspot to .com to wordpress site, and my other daily changes!

    Have a blog and looking to make extra money?  Here is a post I did on sites I use to make extra money!

    ABOUT THE ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY:

    Okay so I am always looking to meet new bloggers and just communicate better with the bloggers I already read.  (I read tons of blogs but I am awful at commenting on them!)  I also love ‘chatting’ with my readers.

    Well now there is a party going on from April 1st-8th, that is all about blogging, both for bloggers and readers.  What happens is all the bloggers sign up on a McKlinky showcasing a post introducing themselves and mentioning their social media links.  Oh did I forget to mention there will be prizes!  You can check out the prizes HERE. (I am giving away a $25 Amazon gift card over there!)

    Both bloggers and non-bloggers just need to comment on the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party Post 2011.  Prizes will awarded by a random draw done by the 5 Minutes for Mom founders.  There will also be giveaways going on separately on many of the party blogs – including mine!

    Here are my links:

    Blog: https://momandmore.com

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/mamasmoney

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Mamasmoneysavers

    Subscribe:  http://feeds.feedburner.com/mamasmoneysavers

    So I hope you stick around and leave a comment here to say Hi!

    Hopefully you’ll also check out all MY GIVEAWAYS that are listed on the top right of my blog at all times!

    Don’t forget to keep on Blog Hopping at all the other great blogs participating in the Ultimate Blog Hop!  Grab a comfy chair, some chips and salsa, and get clicking!


    Ultimate Blog Party 2011

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    1. post-traumatic stress disorders says

      Hi there! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask.
      Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest authoring a blog article or vice-versa?
      My blog discusses a lot of the same subjects as yours and
      I believe we could greatly benefit from each other. If
      you might be interested feel free to send me an e-mail.
      I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by
      the way!

      Reply

    2. Petula says

      Can you believe I am just now coming by to say hello from the UBP11? Yup, I’ve gotten a little behind. 🙂

      It’s good to “meet” you as well. Love your blog and I’m going to see what you’re latest post is.

      Have a great weekend.

      Reply

    7. Danae says

      Hi Cher,

      thanks for the follow on UBP! Wow you have quite a following! I’m new to blogging and still trying to figure out how to get my voice out their. any ideas? how did you get so many follower? I’m impressed! way to go and keep it up! also congrats on your new baby girl!!

      I am your newest follower and am looking forward to checking back in.

      thanks, Danae

      Reply

    9. Darcy says

      Your boys are cute! Congrats on the girl-on-the-way! 🙂 New gfc & twitter follower (@syrana) and fb liker 😉

      Thanks for partying with me for UBP11 – finally getting the clean up done and finishing my thank you visits!

      ~Darcy @ Tales From the Nursery~

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    10. Facing 50 says

      Last but not least comment number 97!
      Thank you for visiting me from the party. I’ve signed up to join your millions of followers and look forward to seeing what you have here.
      Warm wishes
      Carol

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    11. shelley says

      Thanks for the follow. Thanks for following me. Cute blog and cute family. How awesome, a girl soon. God Bless you and your ever expanding family.
      Shelley

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    13. Fiona says

      Hi Cher thanks for visiting my blog from UBP11. Its great getting meet so many different people all over the world! hope to see you again soon. xxx

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    14. DaenelT says

      Hi Cher,
      Thank you for visiting my blog, Living Outside the Stacks, earlier this week. Congratulations on the new babe ~ little girls are soooo much fun and very different from little boys. Anyway, I’m following you on Twitter now as well (I’m @DaenelT).

      Reply

    15. Laura O in AK says

      Cher,

      Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier this week. I’m enjoying finding new blogs during this party. Looking forward to reading more from you now that I’m following.

      Reply

    16. Creative2xmom says

      I know what you mean about the blog focus changing over time. The same happens with me. YOu grow and your blog grows. It’s fantastic.

      thanks for say hi during the UBP ’11.

      Reply

    18. Jackie says

      Hi Cher! I love your blog already! Following you back from UBP11 and looking forward to reading more of your posts. Nice to *meet* you!

      Reply

    19. sandra says

      Thx for visiting! Just followed you back from UBP. I’m sending you an email. Look for it. Enjoy the day.

      Sandra

      Reply

    20. Deb says

      Hi, Stopping in from the UBP. Thanks for visiting my blog. Your kids are so cute. Congratulations and best wishes on your soon-to-be little one. I’ll be back!

      Reply

    23. lesa says

      Stopping by and saying thank you for stopping by Bear Haven Mama’s Tales. I made sure to follow! Looking forward to reading more!!!

      Reply

    24. marina says

      Hi Cher

      Hopping by from UBP11. Congrats on your baby Princess who will soon be here 🙂 How wonderful. I pray you have a safe and quick delivery and your boys dote on their baby sister 🙂

      Off to enter a few of your giveaways now 🙂

      Blessings,

      Marina

      Reply

    29. Anne says

      Stopping by from the UBP & DoubleDutyDivas (late as usual). Thanks for visiting me. I already follow you on twitter, FB and RSS and enjoy reading your blog.

      Anne @ Upstate Ramblings

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    31. Michelle says

      Hi!

      Thanks for stopping by.

      You have a nice blog.

      Cute boys! Congratulations on your soon-to-be little girl!

      I like the name of your blog.

      Reply

    32. Kathie says

      Hi there! Thank you for following my Soul Kandie blog! I am returning the favor and following you! I am also excited to explore your blog! Love the Mickey ears on your little guy! I am a Chicago native that moved to Orlando 5 years ago, so the ears sit just right with me 🙂

      Reply

    33. Jenner says

      Hi there! Thanks for the comment on my post. 🙂 Your boys are just adorable!! Actually, I love to cook and it’s exciting when hubby isn’t home because I can prepare things he doesn’t normally eat. Imagine that, a finicky eater marries someone who loves to cook all sorts of gourmet cuisine. My curse!

      Reply

    38. JamericanSpice says

      Stopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party 2011! Thanks for visiting with me. I feel like a celeb stopped by 🙂

      Love your blog

      Enjoy the partying!

      Reply

    39. Cady says

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is my first UBP, and I’m looking forward to finding new blogs to read! Congrats on your little girl!!

      Reply

    41. Tiffany says

      Thanks for stopping by my blog!! You’ll love having a girl! They are so much fun to shop for! 😉

      Reply

    42. Traci says

      Nice to meet you! Following you on facebook and twitter. Thanks for connecting with me over at my blog, Ordinary Inspirations. Please stay in touch!

      Love,
      Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations

      Reply

    43. Cristine says

      I’m a Chicago blogger too.
      I love reading your site.
      Hope that you can stop by my post for UBP11 – I’m giving away a 1 night stay in a suite for a family of 4 at Hotel 71. Also, there’s a $25 gift card to Hoyt’s Chicago.
      Hope that you can stop by sometime.
      More 4 Mom’s Buck

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    44. Kimberly says

      Hi Cher,

      Stopping by from UBH! Thank you so much for the follow today and I am now your newest follower. I love you blog. It is filled with so much great information. I am looking forward to looking around. Thank you again for stopping by and have a wonderful evening.

      Reply

    47. Jessica says

      Howdy!

      It definitely sounds like you blog about a lot here…from coupons to other things…wow!!

      I am so happy to have found your blog. I am stopping in from the Ultimate Blog Party and this is my very first year participating and this is SO VERY exciting!! LOL

      Anyhow…please stop by my blogs and follow whenever you get the opportunity:

      So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com

      And…Jessica Lil Corner is where I am blogging about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

      I welcome your visit at either or both of my blogs and hope to have you stop by and follow really soon!!

      Have a very blessed day!! :0)

      Reply

    48. Carey says

      Thanks for visiting me, Its nice to meet you. Your boys are adorable! Love the Mickey ears….my son is a huge fan of Mickey!

      Reply

    49. Lisa @ CT Coupon Chic says

      Hi Cher – it’s great to meet you! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog for the UBP2011 🙂 I am loving your blog too! I’m a new follower!
      ~ Lisa aka CT Coupon Chic

      Reply

    53. Muthering Heights says

      It’s very nice to meet you! Congratulations on the coming baby…you will love having a girl! 🙂

      Reply

    58. Ashley @ Mama of All Trades says

      Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I’m signing up for your feed now. 🙂 I look forward to reading more from you!

      Reply

    59. Shari Alligood says

      Thank you for stopping by 1Grown2ToGo I’ve be a fan of your blog for a lil while now & I love it!! ~Shari (Following you email, twitter, and GFC)

      Reply

    61. Jeannie says

      Hello Cher! Thanks for visiting my blog. You made the very first comment in the “life” of my blog! You made my day 🙂 I wish for you the best and hope you have a very healthy and happy baby girl.

      Reply

    64. Jenn @ Beautiful Calling says

      Swinging in to say hello from the UBP. It’s been a whirlwind, it’s amazing to see how many blogs there are out there and how many people you have something in common with 🙂
      I too started on blogger and switched to WordPress last year. I think Mom and More is a wonderful name and very appropriate 🙂 Aren’t we all mom’s and so much more?!?!
      Feel free to swing by my UBP for an Amazon giveaway (worldwide) or if dresses are your thing, the Shabby Apple Giveaway (RV $92) (US only) is pretty awesome!

      Reply

    65. Kathleen B. says

      Thanks so much for stopping by my blog from the UBP. Your boys are adorable and congrats on the girl who is on her way. I was never lucky enough to get a girl, but am blessed with my four boys instead.

      Kathleen
      http://www.lifewith4boys.com

      Reply

    66. Mindy says

      I love the name Gavin and congratulations on your baby girl! They are all so precious! Nice to meet you!

      Reply

    68. Maranda says

      Thanks for stopping by My Camo Colored Life! I look forward to checking out more of your blog.

      Congratulations on your pregnancy as well!! I’ll bet you are excited and nervous about a girl after 2 boys! It’s great to “meet” you!

      Reply

    69. Christine (LiveLaughLoveCj) says

      Hi!

      So great to meet you. I love the idea of “Mom and More” perfect! We are all so much more than the most important name of all “Mom” we are a kalidescope of people, thoughts, ideas, passions and abilities. 🙂

      Thank you so much for stopping by my place at Live Laugh Love and Bloggings for the UBP11!

      WOOT – party on!

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    70. Stacy says

      Hope your having a great weekend. Stopping by to visit for UBP and I’m a follower too..
      Thanks for stopping by 🙂
      Stacy

      Reply

    71. Mary Bearden says

      Stopped by from Boost Your Buzz and I am now following you thru GFC. I am still kinda new to blogging with about 4 months so I still stumble some (like adding my twitter site, I put blog instead) but I am learning from those little mistakes. Stop by and say hello when you get a chance. Thanks.

      Mary@http://mmbearcupoftea.blogspot.com

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    73. Diana - Teacher Mom says

      Hi Cher! Thanks so much for stopping by Toronto Teacher Mom and for joining in UBP11. Your sons are adorable and you must be so excited to meet your daughter. What great news! I’m so glad to have found your blog. Keep up the great work and enjoy the rest of the party!

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    74. Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says

      Hi Cher! Thanks so much for stopping by my party… I’m always looking for an excuse to head over here and see what you and the boys are up to. On that note, I can’t wait to see cute baby girl photos this summer! 🙂

      Happy UPB!

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    76. Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says

      Hi Cher, I am in the Chicago area too, so it’s nice to meet another Chicagoan on the UBP11. I liked you on FB and followed you on Twitter. Enjoy!

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    79. Kristina @ A Home Made by Kiki says

      Hi! I’m stopping by from the UBP! I love meeting new bloggers….especially mom bloggers…so stop by and visit if you get the chance and see how I am creating a healthy home for my family! I’m your newest follower! I am also following you on Twitter and FB!

      Reply

    80. Rebecca says

      Hi! Dropping by and following you through Google Reader (from the UBP) I have two boys and a girl, my girl is in the middle…and the kids are a little bit older! I love the way you have grown your blog…and can’t wait to read more about your sweet family!

      Rebecca

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    81. Tamara says

      Hi Cher! I’m actually stopping by from our Blog Love Club group on BFPR but I’m also participating in the UBP11. We actually have quite a bit in common! I’m not sure exactly what suburb you are in but up until 3 years ago I was in Batavia. Small world! Looking forward to getting to know you a little better over the next month. 🙂

      Tamara @ Southern Yankee Mix and Swagtastic Mama

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    82. Crystal says

      Hi Cher,
      Thank you for stopping by Cinnamon Hollow and CONGRATULATIONS on your daughter due in July. You have a great blog and I can’t wait to check out all the deals you share!

      Reply

    83. Momondealz says

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by Momondealz! I will definitely be visiting your site some more after the party!

      Reply

    84. Mel says

      Your GFC widget isn’t working. Trying to follow for the $1000 giveaway. Thought you might want to know.

      Reply

    85. Shell says

      Oh, your third is a GIRL??? I have three little boys and for a while, I dreamed about all the cute pink I’d get if we ever had a girl- though, now, we’re done and I’ve made peace with being an all-boy mama!

      Glad to have found you through the UBP!

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    86. Julie ARduini says

      Hi Cher!
      I love how your blogging has evolved and that you accomplish so much with little ones. I had a July baby, what a blessing!

      Thanks for stopping by juliearduini.com.

      Party on!

      Reply

    89. Kathryn says

      Thanks for stopping by MK&K! I know what you mean, I’m addicted to trying new things too! 🙂 I’m your newest follower, great to “meet” you!

      Reply

    90. Wendy Hagen says

      Hi Cher!
      Thanks for coming to visit me at Tales from the Motherhood and Confessions of a Former Child Actress.

      A girl due in July! Congrats! My daughter was born in July! Girls are fun and they change their clothes a lot. Party on!

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    91. Henrietta says

      I really like your new name and your new look! Mom and More covers so many things about being a mom! Already following, just wanted to stop by and say hello!

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    92. Sharon from Mama's Turn Now says

      Just stopped by from the UBP. I am new to this blogging stuff. Only being doing it for a month. Come to think of it… I do believe today is my 1 month birthday. Happy Birthday to me! LOL Anyway, feel free to check out my blog too if you want. I love networking like this and reading so many new interesting blogs and meeting the lovely ladies who write them! (That would be you!)I also would love to learn about how to do product reviews and other money making ideas. Never hurts to make a little extra cash.

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    93. Shash says

      Nice to meet you and thanks for coming by my blog and leaving a comment!

      I follow you on Twitter 🙂 @shasherslife

      Shasher’s Life UBP11

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    94. Anne Jensen says

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by : )
      Our kids are similar in age- I have 2 boys (4 and 2) and a girl (11 months)
      Hope you have a comfortable rest of your pregnancy!

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    95. Heather @ Life as we know it... says

      Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! Congrats on the little girl due in July! Our girls will be two this July! Hope you have a blast during the UBP 2011!

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    96. Louise says

      Woot. I’m glad you joined the party. I see you’ve left lots of people comments. I hope they come and visit you too!

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    97. Kasandria Reasoner says

      Stopping in from the UBP to say hi, but you already know I love ya! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
      Kas

      Reply

    100. AnnaBean says

      Hi Cher, I just joined the ultimate blog party and am relatively new to the blogging world. Your site is great =) I’m following now, hope to hear back from you!

      Reply

    102. christie says

      Hi!!! Nice to meet you!! I am JUST NOW learning how to coupon and I can use all the help I can get! I’m still not at that extreme couponing phase where I can get $400 in groceries for $4, but maybe one day! Anyway, Thanks for stopping by my blog, I look forward to reading!!

      Reply

    104. Anna@Dave Ramsey Road says

      Hi Cher!

      I grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying Hi! I am glad you did so I could find your blog!

      Reply

    105. Kanesha says

      Hey Cher!
      So happy to party with you through UBP. This is my first time participating and this is AMAZING! So happy to find other spectacular moms.
      -Kanesha

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    107. Annie @ Mama Dweeb says

      So glad I found your blog! I love the name – we are more than just mom aren’t we? I am not good at using coupons to save money so I have a lot of reading of your blog to do! (and isn’t blogging the best? It is seriously my fav hobby of all time)

      Reply

    108. Sam @TheKelleyEight says

      I love chatting with my readers as well. I am not so great at couponing, but I am trying 🙂

      Reply

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