Thursday, July 23, 2009

Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with my Family This Coming Weekend

This weekend is a huge event for many, BlogHer '09. Unfortunately, it wasn't a possibility for me this year. Although, I'd love to go next year and meet many of the wonderful ladies I talk to online.
However, Cozi is sponsoring 15 moms who aren't going to BlogHer. We just need to tell them why we're happy to stay at home.

1. Lots of snuggles from my 4 year old. I've never been away from him, so I'm not sure how I'd handle going on a trip by myself.

2. A trip to the county fair on Saturday. Sharing funnel cakes with the hubby. A perfect date night.

3. The chance to sleep in my own bed. I'm partial to sheets I know are clean.

4. Potato picking on Saturday morning. So much more fun than it sounds. 3 kids, lots of dirt, and some fresh potatoes for next week.

5. Napping on Sunday afternoon. I look forward to it every week while hubby hangs out with the little one.

6. Pizza date with my sister Sunday night. Just for fun.

7. Playing in the sandbox with the kiddos. It's a weekly routine to spend hours out there making sand cakes. And it's actually fun.

8. Catching up on my posting and reading my favorite blogs. I feel so much more relaxed when I get things done.

9. Being able to stay in my pjs whenever I want.

10. Have a chance to check out Cozi, a site dedicated to helping you get organized. I could definitely use the help.

How are you planning to spend your weekend?

And if you leave a comment on this post to help me win, I'll give you 5 extra entries into my current contests-just be sure to add 5 entries there after you comment here. Thanks!
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48 comments:

  1. simply_uniqueJuly 23, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Have a great non Blogher weekend!

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  2. Susan G.July 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Just fun with the kids and a movie with hubby !

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  3. KimberlyJuly 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Great idea with the extra entries.

    I wish I was going to BlogHer. Maybe next year.

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  4. GenaJuly 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. candaceJuly 23, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Lovin' the pizza date idea...I think I need to implement this into my normal schedule! Good luck!

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  6. MeganJuly 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I am getting a pedicure and spending time with my family!

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  7. CandaceJuly 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Maybe next year I can go to blogher too!

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  8. Susan York MeyersJuly 23, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog:-)

    God Bless,
    Susan

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  9. Princess HairstylesJuly 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Good luck with the contest! I completely agree with you on the sheet thing. I like my own bed! (Not to mention the hotel carpets, um yuck!!)

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  10. Mad MomJuly 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Love the post! Good luck!

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  11. UnknownJuly 24, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Have a good weekend!

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  12. ShannonJuly 24, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Have a good weekend! :) Potato picking sounds fun.

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  13. HenriettaJuly 24, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    I had never heard of BlogHer until a month or so ago :) Hope you get a chance for next year!

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  14. TiffanyJuly 24, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    The fair AND funnel cakes? Sounds fabulous :)

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  15. AmandaJuly 24, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Potato picking is fun. My cousins and I always liked it as kids because it involved dirt.

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  16. koreen (aka: winn)July 24, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    You had me at #5! LOL. Unfortunately I haven't even thought about BlogHer, but now I'm starting to think about what a wonderful opportunity to meet in person the people that I've found here. I have some particular favorites... ;)

    Hope you have a great weekend with all your activities planned. =)

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  17. Erin TalesJuly 24, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Have fun at the County Fair!

    I am hoping for a Non BlogHer Sponsorship too!

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

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  18. FeliciaJuly 24, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Yes... snuggling is definitely a priority!!! :)

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  19. KelliJuly 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    We take a nap almost every Sunday and it is pure joy! I'm a homebody so this is right up my alley.

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  20. AmandaJuly 24, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I don't know about your other contests, but I wanted to say I liked your list. I would love to one day go to a blogging conference, I am sure they are tons of fun!

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  21. Hootin AnniJuly 24, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Nothing like staying home/doing things with... and enjoying family all weekend. The county fairs are always so much fun.

    Thanks for stopping by today.

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  22. ChandaJuly 24, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Have a great weekend! I think I am too new to blogging as I cannot seem to get excited about BlogHer! Maybe I will feel differently next year as I meet more great bloggers! Have fun at the fair, we are going to one tonight to enjoy the funnel cake goodness (though I am determined to not eat a whole one myself since I've gained 10 pounds these last couple of months...good luck to me!)

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  23. Frantic HollyJuly 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Hope you have a great weekend

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  24. SandyJuly 24, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I could go for a funnel cake right now! Have a great weekend:0)

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  25. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I think I've been inspired to try some of your ideas. I'm in for: staying in my PJs and taking a nap. I didn't know anything about Cozi before, but get organized is a rotating goal - - that and losing 10 pounds. Good luck!

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  26. KayceeTJuly 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I hope you have a great weekend at home! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I plan to stay home all weekend and work on potty training...I have great feeling about this! lol!

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  27. StacieJuly 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Sounds like a really fun weekend. I am not going to BlogHer either. I hope to get next year.

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  28. AJuly 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Happy Weekend! :)

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  29. JenJuly 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Hopefully my husband and I will be going on the date that we "planned" but we know how that goes :) Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend! Off to read more of your blog :)

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  30. Knit Purl GurlJuly 24, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Great list! Potato picking? Sounds like fun! :)

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  31. Sarah VMJuly 24, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I'm spending my weekend wishing I was anywhere but home! Good luck!

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  32. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    i don't get the whole blogher thing but maybe it's just me :) your weekend sounds more fun but... potato picking??? really??? lol

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  33. KristinJuly 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    sounds like a wonderful weekend! thanks for stopping by my blog. good luck!

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  34. SarahJuly 24, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I'm all for PJs and cuddles from the little ones are great too. Here's to a fabulous weekend - BlogHer or no BlogHer.

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  35. Night Owl MamaJuly 24, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Swing by from MOM dot to help you out

    Great list
    Have a great weekend

    Help me out to please hope we both win a card

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  36. JessNBPJuly 24, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Sounds like some wonderful moments. I've never gone potato picking before I'd like to see pictures of that.

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  37. Christy aka The Write GalJuly 24, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    The Sunday afternoon nap is on my list too. I love naps! Have a great weekend. :)

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  38. Night Owl MamaJuly 24, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Returning the comment luv thanks for comment by luv your reasons too :)

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  39. BloggymommyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Staying in pjs is always good! :) Have a great weekend w/ your family! We're doing BBQ at my parents on Sunday!

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  40. Jen L.July 25, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    That sounds like an awesome weekend! Have a blast at the county fair!

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  41. Liz MaysJuly 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Pj's and naps! That's a perfect weekend!

    I'm sharing the comment love from MomDot!
    Here's my post

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  42. LizzieJuly 25, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I haven't been to a fair in forever!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    I truly hope you win!

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  44. Mad MomJuly 26, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Sounds great! Hope you had a nice weekend! Thanks for the comment support :)

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  45. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I'm partial to sleeping in my own bed too! Hope you had a good weekend and good luck on the $100.

    Please share the comment love:
    http://www.unorganizedmomma.com/2009/07/10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home.html

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  46. Frugal New England KitchenJuly 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Hoping to go to BlogHer10 in NYC next year!

    Visiting from MomDot

    Enjoy your trip to the county fair - I've only had funnel cakes once up in Rochester NY

    Here's mine:
    So I’m Not Going To BlogHer - Top 10 Reasons I Am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend

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  47. UnknownJuly 26, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Not only do I hope you win, but I also hope I get to meet you next year in NYC for the next BlogHer convention.OOOOOH and I bacame a follower too, LOL

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  48. Stacy UncorkedJuly 26, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    That is a great list!! Wish I were taking a nap this afternoon... ;)

    Hope we make the top 15! :) It would be so great to meet you next year!

    Here's mine:
    Top 10 Reasons I Am Excited To Stay Home With My Family This Weekend

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