Mar. 8, 2008 - Ultimate Blog Party!
- I am always lamenting about my lack of readership. I know I need to post more often in order to secure more traffic, but I want more feedback in order to encourage me to post more often! It's a vicious circle...In a shameless self-promotion act, I am blogging for the ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY. Maybe I will net a few more readers, who will grow into friends and who will eventually have me over for coffee or something equally as tasty (chocolate desserts anyone?).
A little about me....
- I've been married to the love of my life for 14 years and I am mother to four great kids (three boys and a princess). I've been homeschooling for 8 years and have used a good mix of different curricula over the years. The core of our learning this year is KONOS, a great unit study guide that I have used off and on since we first started homeschooling.
I love chocolate and coffee and really good books. I am a bit of a resource girl and I can burn up the internet looking for the answer to what ever todays dilemma is. I was a better mom before I got a computer though as I am totally addicted to blogging, shopping, reading recipes, gathering information and often aimless surfing...usually a search gone wrong, probably started with good intentions. I am terribly disorganized and struggle with time and money management. Good thing is, I know that those are my weak spots, so I am not disappointed when I miss the mark. I am always trying to improve...if READING books on organization made you organized, I would have a Better Homes and Gardens model home!
I am generally positive and very outgoing. I like to have fun and laugh (and when I do, you'll hear it!). I like to play games, board games are the best. If there was a way to teach my kids using only board games, we'd be soooo there.... haven't found that yet, but there's still time.
I want to grow up to be a public speaker, probably to moms...definitely women. I adore being in front of a group...it's even better if I have something relevant to share. I have enjoyed sharing encouragement for homeschool moms with regard to Casting a Homeschooling Vision and also on Personality Styles. I hope to expand my speaking repertoire to include more subjects as I get more gigs. (broad hint there! can I come speak for YOUR group?!))
So enough about me...I am hopping around to your posts now! Come back and see me again sooon! I really need the affirmation!
Comments
Mar. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
I love tasty chocolate desserts so I'd love to party with you! lol. If you have a chance, come over and visit my party too. I always enjoy meeting new friends.
Pam
Mar. 8, 2008 - Hello!
Posted by Nicol
Hey thanks for stopping my blog. I think that it is great that you homeschool. I am planning on homeschooling my current 11 month old. I have a ways to wait but I have been thinking about it for at least the past 6 years.
I enjoyed your blog and will check back soon.
Mar. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Nicol
My blog is http://classyandsophisticated.blogspot.com/
Thanks again for stopping by!
Mar. 8, 2008 - Blog Party
Posted by Anonymous
Hi, Phyllis!!! I gotta ask...what is your middle name? Mine is Ann. I met another Phyllis Ann at my brother's wedding last weekend.
Thanx for stoppin by my party! Good luck on winning some of those wonderful goodies.
Hugs...Phyllis 2
http://scrappynhappy.blogspot.com
Mar. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by FruitfulFamily
Nice to meet you. I know I love for people to stop by my blog, too. I like making friends. I like Mike, too! Oh well. We bought all of KONOS 2 years ago. I like the idea of it, but I not the project person, so I only used for the study on birds--attentiveness
Mar. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
I was just looking for your nook over at hs lounge and couldn't find it. Are you listed as Phyllis? Not sure where to look!
Pam
Mar. 9, 2008 - The Ultimate Blog Spot 2008
Posted by Anonymous
I'm inviting you to party with me!
Win some chocolate from my-sister-in-law and I...we blog about CHOCOLATE...me from Australia...and her from Michigan. Here's the link: http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
What am I doing in Australia? I married an Aussie...and moved to Brisbane, leaving my family and friends and all the right-side-of-the-road drivers in America.
Win a handmade pocket place mat from my blog Comfort Joy Designs. Here's the link:
http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
Want to know more about life in Australia? Visit my A Cup of Joy site where I keep up with my family and friends in America. Here's the link:
http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/
Happy Partying!
Mar. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lori
Oh my, your blog is so vibrant! I love the colors. In fact, I even did a "save as background" with those little flowers:) A public speaker huh?...That's an area I wouldn't touch. I'm a terrible speaker and would just freeze up!
Thanks for stopping by and NOT doing the electric slide...LOL. I'm glad you came and enjoyed it anyways!! See ya around.
Mar. 10, 2008 - Hi!
Posted by Anonymous
Nice to meet you!! I love love coffee, too. I wish I could public speak! Have fun at your party!
val @ www.purple-valley.blogspot.com
Mar. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Other than the games affinity, I think you and I are kindred spirits!! I was definitely a better mom before I discovered blogging and I do a bit of public speaking here and there as well. Great party!!
ValleyGirl
swanvalleytammi.blogspot.com
Mar. 11, 2008 - Party On!
Posted by Dianne-Bunny Trails
Hi Phyllis! I hopped over from Sprittibee's place - especially since you said you're #600 in the party. Well, I'm a random kind of gal, so I don't go through the list in order anyway!
We seem to have a lot in common - boys, chocolate, KONOS, books, blogging, time & money management, board games . . . looks like you just gained a new reader. :D
Drop by when you have a chance - I'm at http://bunny-trails.blogspot.com.
Blessings!
Dianne :-)
Mar. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
hey, welcome to the party and hope you're having a blast. Do call me Ivan Girl and I'm from Manila, Philippines.
I love your blog. :) Pleased to meet you! Will definitely visit you again.
Do stop by my blog and join me for the party... :)
http://ivan-ulrich.blogspot.com/2008/03/ubp-2008.html
Have Fun!
Mar. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by margaret
What a colorfu blog! Good luck with your public speaking! Please visit my party, too. Blessings!
Mar. 11, 2008 - The Diaper Diaries
Posted by Anonymous
Thanks for stopping by my blog party. I love the look of your blog!
Mar. 14, 2008 - from Jane @ What About Mom?
Posted by Anonymous
Hi Phyllis,
Good luck with the shameless self-promotion. Nothing wrong with that, as long as everyone knows what it is :).
I am so impressed by homeschoolers, while waiting for each of my kids to start public school with every fiber of my being.
Good luck on the vaccinations thing, too!
Mar. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Candi
Nice to meet you!! I'm looking into homeschooling. My oldest is 5.5 and would start school this fall.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
http://the-carson-family.blogspot.com/
Mar. 14, 2008 - Hi!
Posted by Anonymous
Hope you are enjoying your blog party! I like your blog - good luck on the public speaking gigs.
Mar. 15, 2008 - All this comment luv....
Posted by HSmom0f4
Wow, thanks everyone for dropping by and sharing the comment luv. I have been blessed to drop by your blogs and peek into your lives and I am seeing some new feeds permanently added to my Google reader!
Mar. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dalena
Not sure what all this party stuff is, but wanted to stop in say 'hi' and give you some "attention." :0)
Mar. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hey Phyllis, glad to read your post. I also love coffee. My husband bought me a Keurig machine for Christmas and it is awesome. I have gone through 8 boxes of their K-cups since Christmas. It is addicting. As is surfing the internet, emailing, etc. I am right there with you. I need to cut back. One thing is different though and that is that my hubby desires (demands?) perfection at home so ours is pretty much one of those Good Housekeeping situations all the time. In fact, I just signed my 4th grader up for Circle Chrstian this week. He will go to their two all day programs in the fall so I have more time to clean the house and do stuff like that without having to homeschool on those two days. We are both excited about the opportunity. Now I (hopefully) will also get more scrapbooking time in while Nick is getting more structured time with kids his age, which he is really looking forward to also.
Oh yeah, at Valentine's Day we went to a chocolate factory field trip here at Baldwin Park. Very cool. I would do it again. I am considering setting up another one. Have you done that?
We are loving the KONOS virtual co-op this year. It is totally awesome. I would highly recommend it to anyone! www.homeschoolmentor.com is their website.
I look forward to reading more on your blog. I hope it is going well up there for your family.
Have a great weekend,
Sue in Apopka
Apr. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Still hopping from blog to blog... my goal is to post at each blog at least once. Nice to meet you. Happy blogging!
