There’s a party going on right here– and in the mom-blogosphere

March 19, 2009

So this is my first blog party and if you’re joining me from the Ultimate Blog Party 2009, I’m especially glad you’ve come to join in the fun. (If you haven’t, of course I am glad you are here, too. )

I’m Amy, your hostess here at MomsToolbox.

What is Mom’s Toolbox exactly?

Ooohh. Tough question. I’ll try my best to answer.

Here you can listen in almost daily on my daily prayer and devotional time with God through my SOAP posts. Here are some examples of a few:

My Newest Journey (and first SOAP post)

Be Beautiful

I Love Being a Homemaker, Thank God

And you can also join in on my journey to be better at all the hats I wear: Wife, Mom to 3 little ones, Friend, Daughter… you get the picture. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes, well… not so much.

I’m still learning my way through the kitchen with adventures like the disasterous blueberry loaf, which was followed by a few successes, and other experiences leading to unlock a secret to juicy meat and simple ways to super fun birthday cakes for Indiana Jones and Princess parties.

I write about some of our traveling adventures (And give you tips to manage yours), our decorating adventures and my constant battle to manage the clutter and muffin top.

And sometimes, since I know there are lots of super-clever moms out there, I’m looking for your help in getting my little projects done.

I’m also in the midst of training for a big bike ride (180 miles in 2 days!) to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. So until April 18, if you log on, you might read about my cycling adventures, which typically include lots of prayer time as well. Here’s my overview from last year’s ride, which was my first time.

This is just a quick taste of what you might find here, but, please, click around and explore for yourself. I hope you’ll like what you read and will want to return and maybe subscribe.

Or maybe even follow me on Twitter, where you can get more than just the blog posts– you can also hear my mini-adventures and thoughts throughout the day.

Before you go, don’t forget to claim your party favor: A Bible reading bookmark. If you’d like this quarter’s Bible reading schedule on a handy bookmark to help you read through the Bible in a year, send me an email using the link at the top left. I just need your mailing address and I’ll pop one in the mail to you. (Don’t worry. I won’t keep the address for anything else. I promise.)

Again, thanks for stopping by. Please use the comment space below to let me know what you think. I’d love to know.

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1 Fluoliowics April 5, 2009 at 9:42 pm: Great site this http://www.momstoolbox.com and I am really pleased to see you have what I am actually looking for here and this this post is exactly what I am interested in. I shall be pleased to become a regular visitor :)
2 Mindy April 4, 2009 at 4:25 pm: Hi! We are still party hopping (very long list, right)! This is our first party, but what a great thing. We’re glad we can “meet” you. Thanks for supporting coupons for troops as my husband is in the Air Force! Check out our site if you get a chance. We have a new giveaway pretty much everyday. http://www.mommieswithcents.com Take care!
3 Stephanie @ Fatihful Follower of Christ April 4, 2009 at 3:45 pm: I’m a first time UBP party-goer also! I’m glad the post with the links stays up forever because otherwise there never would be time to get around to all of the cool blogs! BTW I really like your design.
4 Mrs. Marine March 31, 2009 at 2:24 pm: Blog Party Woohoo! Talk about fashionably late, right, sorry. I have been sick which left me in a fog all last week, so I am still trying tomake my rounds. Better late than never I figured. Anyway, hope you had a great week at the UBP. Hope to see you again sometime!
5 Sweet Serendipity March 28, 2009 at 2:46 pm: Hi,
Still partying here, LOL. Nice to meet you. Looks like you have lots of great info on your blog. I’m off to explore it some more.
Cheers!
6 Betty C March 27, 2009 at 9:56 pm: I’m late to the party as usual, but better late than never. I enjoy your blog and I’ll be back when I have more time.
7 free moving backgrounds March 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm: Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I love the flower at the top of your page. Be blessed!
8 Tina March 27, 2009 at 7:31 am: Hoppin’ over from the UBP – nice to meet you :) Good luck with your bike journey – what a great cause!
9 Carrie @ Exploramania March 27, 2009 at 7:12 am: Well it’s my first party too and I’m new to blogging. It’s nice to meet you and I look forward to coming back.
10 Becky Dell March 26, 2009 at 10:55 pm: Found you on the U B P.
11 maria March 26, 2009 at 5:47 pm: hola! just stopping by to say HI from the party!!! take care and GOD BLESS..
12 Kristina March 26, 2009 at 12:31 pm: I’ve had a few kitchen disasters myself. This is also my first UBP. Good luck!
13 Tommy@cooking blog March 26, 2009 at 10:10 am: Hey, amazing blog. I am happy to be part of your party.
14 Angie March 26, 2009 at 5:36 am: Good morning! Stopping by from UBP! Nice blog you have here! and a few funny stories! ;-)

Be blessed!
Angie
15 Geri C March 26, 2009 at 2:24 am: Hopped in from UBP, my first one and I am so glad I found your blog! I’ll stop by as often as I can!
16 Shannah at The Flashcard Zoo March 25, 2009 at 10:32 pm: Hey, there. Did someone say ‘par-tay’? Nice blog and lovely family you have. My mom has MS and I have done some MS walks but I’m not insane enough to do a 2 day bike-a-thon. I bow to your insaneness.

Thanks for having me over. And check out my Etsy store through my blog. I have some mighty awesome flashcards that would be great for your youngest one! If you are interested email me through my blog and I will give you a 15% discount.

Best of luck,
Shannah at The Flashcard Zoo
17 Tonyia March 25, 2009 at 8:28 pm: Poppin’ in from UBP. Your blog design is awesome! Looks like there’s a lot of homemakers out there too!
18 staci @ No I wasn't Sleeping March 25, 2009 at 1:23 pm: Found your site on UBP 09. I also like to ride bikes, but I just bop around town withmy kids in the trailer. But we have always talked about a long distance ride. I am interestd to hear how it goes.
19 Whitney Smith March 24, 2009 at 11:11 pm: Stopping by from the UBP! It’s my first blog party too!! Hope you’re having as much fun as I am!
20 Cascia @ Healthy Moms March 24, 2009 at 9:41 pm: Just stopping from the UBP and thought I’d say hello! I hope you visit my party post!

http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html
21 Rona March 24, 2009 at 7:33 pm: I’m glad that you joined the party.
This is my third UBP!
I had a terrific surprise. I actually came across a blog from a fellow church member. How cool!
Don’t you just love UBP!
22 Amy March 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm: Hi,
I just found your blog through the party. My first blog party too. Your blog looks great and I can’t wait to read more. By the way, my husband is training for the MS150 too (his 6th year) so good luck! I’ve been support crew the last few years. It’s a great cause!
23 Deb K March 23, 2009 at 10:03 pm: Nice to meet you~just stopping by for the party!!
24 Cassie March 23, 2009 at 3:23 pm: Nice to meet you…Just stopping by from the UBP…
25 Lisa March 23, 2009 at 12:37 pm: Hi there! This is my first blog party too! :) Your site looks amazing..I’m having a lot of fun and look forward to seeing more of your blog. xo
26 Tiff@Sensible Finds March 23, 2009 at 11:45 am: Love your blog! Nice to meet you! Isn’t this party great???
27 she March 23, 2009 at 10:26 am: hiya! it’s great to find a spiritual woman online! you’re highly devoted and that’s awesome! i’d love to win your bible journals!

stop by and visit me and enter my giveaway!
28 Upstatemomof3 March 23, 2009 at 10:26 am: I am just stopping over from the UBP. I wanted to say thank you very much for the big bike ride to raise money for MS. My SIL has MS and we appreciate all the people who are willing to work to help find a cure. Hope to see ya around. :)
29 Rachel March 23, 2009 at 7:51 am: Wow.. love your blog!! Just party hopping and I’m glad I found you! If you get a chance, stop by my blog and check out my giveaway!! Party on!!
~Rachel :)
30 Teresa March 23, 2009 at 12:09 am: I am new to the blog world.
So glad that I found your blog! This is my first party. I am in the process of introducing each of my family members in my blog.
Will be back later to read more.

Come by and sign up for my very First Blog give way. A great gift….the best seller in my gift basket business for the past 15 years.
Teresa
31 Shannon H March 22, 2009 at 11:28 pm: I’m party-hopping, it’s nice to meet you. I’ll be poking around for a few minutes, it sounds like you do lots of neat stuff.
32 Alexandra March 22, 2009 at 8:54 pm: What a great site! I look forward to hearing more about your big bike ride! :)
33 mom2kmjx2 March 22, 2009 at 6:35 pm: This is my first party and i’m having a blast. Its nice to “meet” you.
34 Stephanie March 22, 2009 at 5:48 pm: This is my first blog party 2
35 Colleen March 22, 2009 at 4:07 pm: Hi Amy! I’m popping over to your blog through the party link list. Your blog looks great and I can’t wait until I have time to read more. I’m subscribed now!

Stop in on my party if you’ve got a minute!
36 nicole March 22, 2009 at 3:43 pm: wow your training is awesome.Good luck!!
37 LaVonne March 22, 2009 at 3:42 pm: Your blog sounds wonderful. I am just stoping by to say hi from the UBP. Thanks for offering a prize too. I hope to win! Stop by my blog anytime.
38 cari king March 22, 2009 at 2:57 pm: I’m just blog-hopping. Nice to meet you.

charlies_secret_angel2006 at yahoo dot com
39 FruitfulVine2 March 22, 2009 at 2:16 pm: Praise the Lord! It’s a great party. Having fun!
40 Susan March 22, 2009 at 11:41 am: Hi, hopping over from the party. You have a wonderful blog. Have fun at the party.
41 Angie March 22, 2009 at 11:23 am: This is my first blog party as well. I’m having a blast! It was nice to have met you.
42 Linda March 22, 2009 at 10:50 am: I hope that you are enjoying the blog party so far. I have just started using the “soap” method for my quiet time also.
43 Janet F March 22, 2009 at 10:25 am: Happy Ultimate Blog Party!
44 lori richardson March 22, 2009 at 2:01 am: Nice to meet you!! I am a SAHM trying to stay that way after and oilfield layoff hit us in January. Many blessings to you and your family!!
45 JamericanSpice March 21, 2009 at 11:57 pm: Nice to meet you!

Talk about a party!

I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!

Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
46 Laura March 21, 2009 at 10:18 pm: Found you while party hopping! Nice to meet you!
47 Jena (Organizing Mommy) March 21, 2009 at 9:14 pm: Nice to meet you, Mommy. I call myself the organizing mommy–also a Christian homemaker, SAHM who has a lot of hobbies.
48 Jodi March 21, 2009 at 8:42 pm: I just stopped by your party to say “Hello”! :) Sounds like your life stays busy … I’ll have fun looking around your site !! I’m a young Christian Mommy … would love to have you come visit my forum and share your “Mommy Advice”!!

Have a great day!
Jodi
49 Sherrie March 21, 2009 at 7:59 pm: Happy UBP 2009 to you! What a refreshing blog you have! Have fun blog-hopping and partying girl!
50 Amy March 21, 2009 at 7:02 pm: Hi! Found your blog through UBP! off to check out the rest of your blog.