Jul 24, 2009

"Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend." (Please comment ;>)

Practically everyone in the blogosphere has heard of BlogHer-the blogging event of the year. It's where all the bloggers around descend, network, exchange notes, meet PR sponsors and more. It's basically a great event and lots of bloggers are going......and lots of us aren't for various reasons.

Being new to the blogging scene, I just recently learnt that BlogHer actually existed and personally think its sounds fun.....maybe next year? Anyways Momof2Boys Wife of 1 decided to host a "Not going to BlogHer" party on her blog and Cozi jumped in and said "Let me award 15 bloggers with the most comments on this particular post topic with a 100$ giveaway" Isn't that cool? Two of my blog pals are participating and I thought, why not? I won't lose anything, so here goes......


"Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend."

  1. Weekends are family time with Hubby and Bunny girl and honestly the only 2 days in the week where we can do fun things as a family ALL DAY.....now isn't that reason enough to be excited?
  2. We have a Dora themed 1st birthday party to attend and I wouldn't miss it for the world.....these friends are so precious to us !!!
  3. Our Pastor celebrates his big 50 this Sunday at church. He's so special to us....would I want to miss being a part of the celebrations?.....na-uh!
  4. I've not stocked up on the cheap/free school supplies available this week. Just one more day left to do it ;>
  5. I really need to schedule out the giveaways for the Back to School 31 day Carnival . I'm so excited .....there actually are more than 31 great giveaways scheduled in the 31 day period....woo-hoo!!!
  6. We need to take Bunny girl to see her Doc to get her pre-school enrollment health sign offs done. (The day to start school is quickly approaching......sob!)
  7. If I was out of town for Blog Her, Bunny girl's scheduled playdates for the week would not happen and she soooooooo looks forward to even just a few minutes of 'play-time' with 2 of her best friends Jo and Vic :> (Seeing my Bunny girl happy is such a satisfying experience......all you Moms and Dads out there can vouch for that!)
  8. If I'd been away at BlogHer 09 I would never ever have had a God appointed meeting at the local library yesterday morning. I met a lady who hails from close to where we live in India. After talking we found out we studied in the same place in a totally different country and after talking some more, we found out that she was my childhood friend's sister in law.....we screamed so loud in excitement, much to the librarian's horror! The world is soooooo TINY!!! She has 3 year old twin princesses.......yay, more playdates for Bunny girl!
  9. Sigh........I'll miss Bunny girl too much
  10. Double sigh......I'll miss Hubby tons too.
Please do leave a comment below to help the post get to the top 15 mark :> Merci Beaucoup!!!!....and why don't you join in the fun?

UPDATE: Possible giveaway?
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95 comments:

  1. silverhartgirlJuly 24, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I am not good at leaving kids either. Have fun at the birthday party

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  2. jeanine pJuly 24, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I'm so happy to have you as my bunny blog friend :)

    Jeanine @ www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com

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  3. Madonna CramerJuly 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    It is nice to be home with our families! I will come back and check out your back to school fun.

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  4. taysmommyJuly 24, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for stopping by!Very cute blog!

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  5. JoeyfromSCJuly 24, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    thanks for the comment on my blog!! I LOVE your #8 and I believe TOTALLY in divine intervention from God-we meet the people we are SUPPOSED to meet! thanks for sharing the story!

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  6. SarahJuly 24, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Those are great reasons to stay home!

    If you have a moment stop by and comment on my top 10.
    http://www.livingmycharmedlife.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html

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  7. DebbieJuly 24, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    It sounds like you have a nice weekend ahead. It's probably a good thing you didn't go to BlogHer. I'll be especially glad if I win your giveaway that ends today! :)

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  8. PricousinsJuly 24, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Sounds like TONS Of good reasons to stay home!

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  9. spinerespondsJuly 24, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Its a great feeling having someone be at home when u reach home with a smile of love and gratitude.

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  10. JDaniel4smomJuly 25, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I love your comments. I know Blogher is probably great, but I am glad to be home too. I am glad, because I am going to my neighborhood picnic.

    Thanks for entering my fish bag giveaway!

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  11. mommakinJuly 25, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I LOVE small world moments like that!

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  12. Helen McGinnJuly 25, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I don't know about blogher...I'll check it out! I won't be going of course, since I don't know about it so I like the idea of a not bloghering party....:O)
    x

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  13. DreamgirlJuly 25, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    I agree with you! These are all good reasons for staying at home with your family this weekend!

    Have a lovely time!

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  14. Calley, The Eco ChicJuly 25, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks for the link...cute blog! Good luck!

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  15. A Cooking BookwormJuly 25, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I'd much rather stay home with my family, too! :-)

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  16. Lynn KellanJuly 25, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Marina,
    Happy SITS day! I, too, am staying at home this weekend...but the girls at Blogher sure sound like they're having tons of fun.

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  17. NancyJuly 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Did the one year old put her (?) hand in the middle of the Dora birthday cake yet? Seems like they always do that for the photo!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  18. rozzissweetpeasJuly 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Love your blog...so glad you stopped by and now I can add you to my blogs too. Best of luck with everything. hugs sista..rozzi

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  19. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    love #7 Jo and Vic are so excited to see chicha and mina too...you're such a blessing

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  20. amandaJuly 25, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    I hope you win!

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  21. Lisa@saltandlightstudioJuly 25, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Sounds like a fun weekend all right! Good luck in the contest!

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  22. RebeccaMomJuly 25, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    sounds like a lot of fun! hope you win the contest!

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  23. I am HarrietJuly 25, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Great post!

    Stopping by via the blog hop to say hello!
    http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/07/blog-hopping-theres-lot-to-do-this.html

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  24. Oh My BabyJuly 25, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Just 'hoppin' by to say Hi. I'm glad to be home with my family this weekend too

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  25. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    That is an action packed weekend....and of course you do the Blog too ...way to go Energizer Mom ! Love the fact the family is involved in all activities...so varied too. Enjoy your weekend and big hug to Energizer Bunny...am sure she wouldn't want to shut her eyes for a nap lest she misses out on anything! EG

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  26. Muthering HeightsJuly 25, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    It sounds like you have a GREAT weekend planned!

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  27. Kate Giovinco PhotographyJuly 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Have a great weekend with your hubby and little one. Those are some good reasons to not have gone to Blog Her!

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  28. ReneeJuly 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Your dignified pleas for support have worked--here's my comment! Hope you have a great rest of the weekend :)

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  29. A Busy MommyJuly 25, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Good Luck! Thanks so much for coming by!

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  30. JANE4girlsJuly 25, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    hope to meet you next year at blogher. here is my link for people to comment on

    http://jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html

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  31. Jen L.July 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks for visiting me! Your blog is adorable! Good luck with the Cozi contest! :)

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  32. lovingmytwoboysJuly 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Hi! Thanks for the comment! Love your blog layout it is so cute!

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  33. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Stopping by from Blognerd. Wow - all kinds of good reasons to stay home!!

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  34. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Blogher10!

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  35. TiaJuly 25, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    It is a small small world! Wow!! Your blog is fun and I look forward to looking around a lot more! Thanks for hoppin by my blog!

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  36. WhozatJuly 25, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    #8 - Amazing!

    Thanks for the comment :-)

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  37. Lily Bean DesignsJuly 25, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks for the comment! Have a great weekend!

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  38. MamabearMillsJuly 26, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    wow that's so crazy about the library meeting! so cool!

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  39. auntreneJuly 26, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Wow how cute is your blog!!! so adorable.
    I love that your little girl is Bunny Girl..What fun!
    Have a fantastic weekend.. Thanks again for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!

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  40. Jennifer C. ValerieJuly 26, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Those are all awesome reasons.

    I've actually been a bit(teeny weeny:) bit jealous of all who are attending BlogHer09. Living in the Caribbean with my husband in full time ministry and me a stay at home mom means that that was out of the question this year. If the Lord wills and provides maybe next year or the year after, or the year after that... Whatever. LOL!

    Stopped by to say hi and wish you a Happy Sunday. Remember to renew your spirit today.

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  41. JacquiJuly 26, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Good luck! Love the reasons! http://singlemamachallenges.blogspot.com/

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  42. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I hope you win!

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  43. Robbie S. Redmon, LPCJuly 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Stopping over from SITS. This is great!

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  44. AlyssaJuly 26, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Best of luck in the contest. I follow you on Twitter but I've never been to your blog :) Glad I made it over.

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  45. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Sounds like a busy weekend! Hope you found a little time to relax. Thanks for commenting on my blog!

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  46. TerriJuly 26, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Good luck! Hope you win! Your Top 10 Reasons list is great especially #9 and #10 - so sweet! Family is so important. I really enjoy your uplifting blog and your countdown is keeping us in suspense. :-)
    vinter@warwick.net

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  47. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Am sure you must be in the midst of your hectic weekend...Bunny Girl must be at her energetic, creative best and cant wait to hear of the week-end's escapades...you are doing so much ....what I like most of your blog is that Weekend spells Family !! Enjoy the rest of the weekend...Big Hug to beautiful Bunny Girl....GG

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  48. Andrea HatfieldJuly 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I love #8. That is so neat!

    Please stop by and leave me a comment on my Top 10 post:

    http://www.moodymamasays.com/2009/07/23/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home-with-my-family-this-coming-weekend/

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  49. DNLeeJuly 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    yeah, I saw this meme as well. And I've been threatening to participate as well. the truth is, my 1-10 is - I'm staying home this weekend to work on my dissertation.... the stats battle continues.

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  50. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Just found your blog. I hope you win!

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  51. Helen McGinnJuly 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Howdy..good luck! x

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  52. Nicole IbarrondoJuly 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I hope you enjoyed the Dora party! We're huge fans here. Good luck in the contest =)

    Come visit our blog & leave some comment love if you have time!

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  53. katycouponersJuly 26, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Sharing the comment love. Hope we all win.
    Feel free to share comments on my blog
    http://katycouponers.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html

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  54. Kristen@TheFrugalGirlJuly 26, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    With all the hype about it, I'm starting to think I should plan to go to the next BlogHer! I need to check into how much it costs.

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  55. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Returning the Blog Hop :) Good luck with the giveaway!

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  56. Clueless_MamaJuly 26, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Stopping by to leave some comment love. I wish you the best. Good luck. You have way more comments than me so at least you have me beat:)

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  57. SugarandSpiceJuly 26, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I can think of a billion reasons to be excited to saty home!!! Good luck!

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  58. Sarah Bradford-BurtonJuly 26, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Hey! Thanks for visiting today, love the ideas you mentioned.
    Hope you can win something!!! I never do!
    For reasons to stay home with my family, well, I'd actually love to get away today as I am home with them all week. My husband works from home too. So...you can imagine.
    I always make a yummy gourmet breakfast on Sundays and we do some house improvement.

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  59. Knit Purl GurlJuly 26, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Awww. sounds like you are close with your family and would've missed them terribly :)

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  60. Our Crazy LifeJuly 26, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Best of luck making the top 15!! I think Blogher would be fun, but I would come home to a disaster that I would not want to walk into!! Much easier to stay home and put out little fires.

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  61. TiciaJuly 26, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I loved reason 8 and the God appointed meeting. Those are always AWESOME to have!

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  62. Mikki BlackJuly 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Go Fight Win! I hope this comment brings you much success.

    Funnily enough, your guess is the closest so far! Way to go! The big reveal is Tuesday... come back and see how close you were. :)

    PS I'm not at Blogher either, and I'm having a great time right here!

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  63. Eli's LidsJuly 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    I was excited for my birthday!! And it turned out awesome :) Hope you win the moo-la!

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  64. BeccaJuly 26, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    woot woot!!!! way to stay home!! he he!!

    I'm loving being home this weekend and spending it with my sister who is visiting!!! What more could I ask for!!!!

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  65. DebJuly 26, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Good luck in making it to the top.

    Sweet dreams!

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  66. LoriJuly 26, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    WOW you have a lot of great posts! I have a lot of catching up to do if Im even going to have a chance at winning!

    http://txmykindarain.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html


    I cant wait to see your back to school giveaways!

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  67. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Good luck!

    Tricia
    New Giveaways Every Friday:
    http://www.triciachaves.blogspot.com

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  68. Madame DealsJuly 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Great job when you have time enter our contest a coupon system. Click on the picture of the coupon system. That is something to do over the weekend teach your children to sort and stack coupons. LOL www.madamedeals.com

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  69. JessJuly 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog for the giveaway. I'm sooo glad you did :)

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  70. MelanieDJuly 26, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Those sound like great reasons to stay at home for the weekend,
    Great Blog!!!

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  71. LanaJuly 26, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Too fun! Oh, I do hope you win!!! I love those reasons!

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  72. 5dollarFanaticJuly 26, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I hope you make it! Keep it going girl!

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  73. Mami2MommyJuly 27, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    It would be nice if we all did win but if not I at least hope you do! Good luck. :)

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  74. StakiJuly 27, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    go Bunny Mama!

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  75. Jennifer JuniperJuly 27, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I get to go away AND hang with the family...it's finally time for our BEACH VACATIOn (can I get a whoop whoop?!) Good luck!

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  76. Stereos and SoufflesJuly 27, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    You had way too much going on at home to leave, that's a full life. Good for you!

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  77. JulieJuly 27, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hope you win too-I hope I am not too late

    aunteeegem@yahoo.com

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  78. MirandaJuly 27, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    It's ALWAYS hard to go away from the LO. I know my girls' weekend two weeks ago was SERIOUSLY tough!

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  79. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    oooh...very cool...
    good luck..

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  80. amandaJuly 27, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    I hope you are having a nice non-bloggher time.
    I also hope you win! :)
    oheeyore at hotmail dot com

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  81. SerendipityissweetJuly 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I would have many of the same reasons. Good luck!

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  82. Brimful CuriositiesJuly 27, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    If you had went to BlogHer you would have had a chance to meet the Energizer bunny. I actually took my daughter and hubbie with me to BlogHer...they toured the museums. But, staying at home has it's perks, too and it looks like you partied and networked anyway at home!!

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  83. The MommyJuly 27, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Great reasons!!

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  84. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    My little guys hate it when I'm away. The bigger they are, the less they miss you, so since they're little for such a little time, I'd just rather stay:)

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  85. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Popping over from The Self Love Project - I hope you win your contest! You've got some great reasons to stay home - leaving family is so hard! I think you definitely made the right choice!
    ~April

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  86. MelissaJuly 27, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    It would be so hard to leave my hubby and boys, too! Just spreading comment luv...please feel free to do the same:

    http://www.savingcentswithsense.net/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home-with-my-family-this-coming-weekend/

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  87. The Savvy MamaJuly 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Hope you enjoyed your weekend! :)

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  88. Lagean EllisJuly 27, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I like them all!

    Thanks for stopping by! Have 2 great giveaways, if interested:

    http://lageanellis.blogspot.com
    http://lageansgoodies.blogspot.com

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  89. tiff snedakerJuly 27, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

    http://www.babesandkidsreview.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-im-excited-to-stay-home-this-weekend/

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  90. denaJuly 27, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    fun post!!

    www.lileskimonintexas.blogspot.com

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  91. PatriciaJuly 27, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    great list. good luck!

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  92. mommy4lifeJuly 27, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    How about that meeting in the library. Definitely God-appointed!

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  93. Susan CookJuly 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Great reasons to stay home. Good luck in the contest.

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  94. Jenn @ Beautiful CallingJuly 28, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Don't know if I am too late to comment but it's been a crazy week and took me a bit to get over here! Love the look of your site!
    Great list!

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  95. JulieAugust 21, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I think its wonderful that you love spending time with your family/that you love your family so much:)

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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