For those of you living in a cave…this weekend is the big BlogHer party just a few hours away from me in Chicago. I made the choice not to go back when tickets were available and I had the cash…and now that neither are available I’m sort of regretting that decision. But, I’ve found plenty of ways to beat those blues…
1) This post itself. It’s entered me for a chance to win a $1oo sponsorship from Cozi! They’re sponsoring 15 moms (with the highest comments…so please make sure to say something!) who are missing the big weekend with $100! This would help me afford the technology to improve my webmag, so I so need it!!
2) It turns out I’m so not alone. There are tons of parties going on across the blogosphere. I’ve found 4 of them and added their links to my side bar! Check them all out! Some started last night, some tonight…join in the fun!!
3) I may have a chance to see some of my Indy girls that are home as well…if we can coordinate it!
4) It looks like the weather is finally looking up. Maybe I can finally get the kids out of the house!!
5) My house cleaning is close to compete (only my kitchen and bathroom need major overhauls now)…so I can sit back and just do maintenance cleaning this weekend.
6) I can spend some time seeing just how easy it is to adapt my Cozi account to my Home Management Notebook.
7) I get to do some back-to-school shopping for my oldest. It’s hard to believe that his school starts in 2.5 weeks!
I may get some time to myself, too. I have a gift card to JoAnn’s that I got for my birthday to spend…and it’s burning a hole in my pocket!
9) I’m hoping that our potty training journey is just about done. I’ve been trying some advice I got – so I hope it works better than any other I’ve gotten.
10) It’s time to Dave Ramsey it…Total Money Makeover. So I shouldn’t be out in a hotel spending too much money on food and drinks anyway…so it’s all for the better that this homebody is home!!!
I hope you’re weekend is great, and I hope to be back with picutres from our cookout last weekend (croquet! So long since I’ve played!!), and other assorted posts in between all the things I hope to do this weekend!!
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For those coming here for the parties – let me introduce myself!
I’m Sarah, of Casa de Perfect. I’ve been blogging for almost two years now!
My hubby, Archie and I are the parents of 3 great kids.
Brandon (10) is neurotypical and in 5th grade.
Riley (3.5) is mildly autistic and has RSS. She’s in special needs preschool.
Angel (2.5) has CF, severe truncal hypotonia, dysphagia, tibial torsion, sensory disoroder, and anger issues.
Every day we redefine ourselves, our lives, and our definition of perfect. We hope we can redefine yours, too.
Here’s to living life beyond our labels…and to redefining perfect for everyone.
Hi! I'm Sarah, of Casa de Perfect.
July 24th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Hi there – love your blog’s name…definitely we redefine perfect on a daily basis…
Good luck in the Cozi contest!!
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Sarah Reply:
July 24th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Thanks, Cricket!! Thanks for loving my blog’s name!! It took me a while to come up with it!!!
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July 24th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Lol…. have fun with your family!
My top reason for being ahppy to stay home…. my step daughter is returning home to us after spending the last month with her Mom… Man do I miss her!
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July 24th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Have a great weekend. My reason for being happy I am home. Two of my three girls are at a Taylor Swift Concert this weekend with friends so I am spoiling my little one.
Amy @ Girlfriends Get Real´s last blog ..Happy Friday
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July 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Hi from N Ireland.
Stopping in from the bloghop ’til you drop.
Janmary, N Ireland´s last blog ..Welcome to my World – Blog Hop ’09
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July 24th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Stopping by for BlogNerd Bash and celebrating my birthday too.!
Hope you have a great weekend.
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July 24th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Hey, Sarah! Stopping by from BlogHop. Hope your potty training journey ends soon…mine’s about to begin shortly! Have a great weekend.
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July 24th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Happy BlogHopping!!
The Mommy´s last blog ..Blog Hop ’09
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July 24th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
greetings from louisiana aide of the blog hop!
thanks for adding me – am adding you too. I LOVE your title-redefining perfect- something everyone should do!
nicole h´s last blog ..Blog Hop ’09…Be there or be square!
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July 24th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Nice to meet you from BlogHop. My son has Aspergers, so I LOVE the title and premise of your blog. Looking forward to reading more ….
Melissa (Betty and Boo’s Mommy)´s last blog ..Keeping Up with the Jonases
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Thanks, Leslie!! It’s good to see you again!! Have a wonderful weekend with your step-daughter!!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Hi Amy! Welcome to my blog!
Oh, a Taylor Swift concert?! What fun for them!! I hope they have a blast…and you have a great time spoiling the little one!
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Hi, JanMary! Welcome to my blog!! The pictures on your blog are beautiful!! I’m adding you to my daily list!!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Hi Lola! Thanks for stopping by and happy birthday to you!!! Hope it was a wonderful one!!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Hi Jen!!
Oh, I hope the potty training journey ends soon, myself. It has been a VERY long one (over 2 years of off and on)…and I’m so very ready for it to be over
Going to try taking them out in public tomorrow, hopefully it goes well!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Thanks, Nicole! My blog title took some time to figure out…and this one just fit perfect….if you’ll pardon the pun
I don’t succeed every day, but I do try.
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July 25th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Hi Melissa,
Welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy it…I don’t always write about the special needs aspect of things…but it’s always a part of our lives as I’m sure it is with you! Nice to meet you…looking forward to getting to knwo you better
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July 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Hi! Stopping by from the Blog Hop! Once your house cleaning is complete… wanna come help me? LOL Hope the potty training is finished. I’m glad to be done with those days!
Enjoy the “party”!
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Sarah Reply:
July 25th, 2009 at 10:55 am
LOL! You aren’t the first person to ask me to come help them after my house is done! I’m learning that as hard as I worked the past couple of weeks to de-clutter and scrub down just two rooms in my house, the maintenance of it is just as hard! But it keeps me plenty busy during my days!
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July 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hi! Stopping by from BlogHop 09. Nice to meet you! We’ve just started with Dave Ramsey’s Money Makeover. It’s been a bit of a shock to the purse
stacey@Havoc&Mayhem´s last blog ..Blog Hop
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Sarah Reply:
July 25th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Hi Stacey!
I’m okay w/ the shock to the purse…my hubby, not so much. One thing I’ve been impressed with is my newfound ability to say no to him. I’ve never been able to before, and that’s been one of my biggest problems. We haven’t even officially started our budget and I’ve already started managing to say no! I’m using some of my weekly cash (which is smaller than his since I’m the SAHM) to go out w/ some local bloggers tonight…but it will attack my ability to get my pops this week. I’ll be strong…somehow
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July 25th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I’m hoping I get to meet you “for real” tonight!
punkinmama´s last blog ..wordless wednesday: camera play
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Sarah Reply:
July 25th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I’m looking forward to it!! Indy bloggers are the best!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Wow..you’ve got all the bases covered!
Just stopping by via (all of them )the Blog Hop to say hello!
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/07/blog-hopping-theres-lot-to-do-this.html
Harriet´s last blog ..THE JULY COMMENT CHALLENGE!!!!!!
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Sarah Reply:
July 25th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Thanks, Harriet!! I hope I have all the bases covered
So far the weather hasn’t worked out like I’d hoped…but everything else is going strong!!
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July 25th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Have fun at home this weekend and good luck winning that prize!
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July 25th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
hey good luck !
Please share the comment love
http://icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html
thx Jeanine
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July 25th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Great list! Dave Ramsey would be proud!
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July 26th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I hope you had a nice weekend! I would appreciate some comment love on my post too:
http://bit.ly/jrryo
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July 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
perfection could definitely use some redefining every once in a while…
now, can you come potty train my kid…pretty please!
jessica´s last blog ..Nope, I’m not at BlogHer…a rain check, perhaps?
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July 27th, 2009 at 3:03 am
so nice your house cleaning is pretty much done. Hope you had a great weekend!
Please return the comment love
http://www.babesandkidsreview.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-im-excited-to-stay-home-this-weekend/
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July 27th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Just swing by on the BlogHer@Home blog trip! Great blog!
Anne Younger´s last blog ..Introducing the Forum
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