Kelli Miller´s last blog post..Betty Crocker Goodie Basket Giveaway

I’ve been a writer, educator, web designer, hybrid scrapper, expat, VP of a local Moms Club and now Mom to two great boys. I would like to add professional blogger to the list. I feel that all my life experiences have lead me directly to your blog giveaway.

I have had and continue to have unique experiences in life that would help continue to make this blog successful.

I have moved around the United States and abroad, so I have unlimited resources of information on toting your tots all over the world. From what to pack, what to do when you have a delayed flight or a flat, where to find kid-friendly places and how to deal with cultural snags like when there is a sign on the door for dogs, but no strollers.

I lost my parents as I was becoming a mother and this in itself has lead me to reflect and reevaluate my “mommy-hood” ever since. How do we balance a sense of self while selflessly giving to your family?

Moms in this era are different. We do not, for the most part, have the traditional mothering circle to help us on this trek through motherhood. We don’t always live in our hometowns. Many of us live in transient towns where people relocate frequently. Our mothers, sisters and aunts who would have lived down the street or across town are now across country or continents. We have had to create our own communities of newly found friends and neighbors, be it in our new towns or online at blogs and message boards.

On the internet, you can see what a mom does to calm a colicky baby, how to find a great sitter, vent and laugh about the flu that had us all shooting in both buckets. You can see what new events are in your area so that you and your kids can get out of the house – cheaply. You can see the reviews on the newest baby sling, how to care for a toddler when your newborn is sick or to just be encouraged.

I would like to add a section for gadgets and apps (applications) that can be helpful for moms. Many moms out there are working at home, getting into digital photography, paying bills online, tracking their household expenses with software and getting smart phones like the iphone or blackberry to keep up with scheduled activities. I’d like to add reviews and links to the hottest trends right now in a simple, ‘moms can use this too’ way.

I’d like parents to come to this blog knowing that they can find anything they are searching for. We are all on this motherhood journey together and I would like the blog to portait that. I think my diverse background will allow the blog to reach the widest audience possible.

This blog will be the place where you can be as comfortable as you would be with your own family. The blog would form a sense of community and loyalty.

So grab a lemonade and sit on the porch with us. Hear a real mom story you can relate to, get a review of a product from a mom who’s been there, and get ideas on how to make your lives easier and make the relationship with your family that much richer,? because Mom said so.

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I’ve recently started working the the Mom Blogging industry but have yet to find a way to properly monetize it.

I’m mostly excited about the idea of having this blog tweaked for this purpose with loaded affiliate blog fro Mom Webs.

I’m on a one year maternity leave, which ends in 6 months. My goal is to not have to go back to work and stay home with my two sons. Currently, this is not possible with the very small income I’m making off my blog. I’m hoping that with the special training, I’ll be able to continue to pursue my WAHM dream and make it a reality.

Maria Melo´s last blog post..Has it been 10 years Already?

I usually don’t toot my own horn but in this case, silence achieves nothing. So here goes.

I have shown that I have the experience to take it to the next level as demonstrated by a number of websites that I have created myself, optimized for the search engines, and maintain with keywords on the first page of google. All of them have a PR of either 3 or 4. If you would like a list, I would be happy to provide it.

I also operate a wordpress blog at http://giftbusinessowners.com. I blog almost daily (which is essential for a sucessful blog) and have had 1279 viewers in the past six weeks. As a published professional writer, I have the experience and ability to write posts which would be interesting to read and attract a regular readership. Check out the blog and judge that for yourself.

And, yes, I am a Mom — a very sucessful one. One daughter was selected as Teacher of the Year. The other was selected for Girls State and Elected Governor. But most important, they are sucessful mothers themselves. I have enjoyed the experiences of raising them and still play active roles in their lives and that of their children, which includes some of their own, some adopted, and some foster children. I have had published articles in national magazines about raising children and the joys as well as the difficulties of doing so.

If I am chosen, I would consider it an honor and a pleasure.

Joyce Reid

Joyce Reid´s last blog post..It is embarrassing…

I woke up this morning to an email from Blog Energizer and when I saw this contest my heart took off racing! What an awesome idea!

The timing just seems to be so right.

I’m a mom of eight wonderful kids. I’ve been home schooling for 25 years. We have four left at home and two still in school. My passion is family. I have a lot to share, especially under the theme……..because mom said so! I have a heart for moms. It’s a tough job and they need all the support they can get.

I was able to stay home with my children because my husband was willing to work the overtime to give me that freedom. For that I’m thankful.

Now that the children are older and I have more time on my hands I have been thinking of starting a blog for mom’s but didn’t know where to begin! Then this opportunity presented itself and it seems perfect. I love the fact that you will help with training also. No need to ruin four years of hard work! =)

I do have a website (EatingToThrive.com) where I share on healthy eating. I can offer a host of tips on budgeting, grocery shopping, menu making, home schooling, organization, raising happy healthy children, etc., In other words, I won’t have any problems posting content! My problem was getting overwhelmed with starting a blog.

Thank you for this opportunity. It’s an incredible gift!

I am a wannabe Mommy-blogger. I have felt called to help other mommies and caregivers by providing useful information on keeping kids occupied (craft ideas,etc.), breastfeeding support and help, juggling a preschooler and a newborn, help with tweens and teens (though I don’t have any of my own just yet – I would definitely be reaching out to guest bloggers for that!). I’ve also tried several WAH options, had some successes and learned which ones were the scams. I would love to help educate other mommies and help them to skip over the scam part and go right to the opportunities that work for them.

I even went so far as to create a website and blog, but the challenge is in getting the information out to people. With a ready-made platform, I would definitely be able to use it to help people. After all, we moms need to stick together in this crazy, sometimes frustrating yet oh-so-rewarding thing called parenting, right?

Not to mention the fact that there are SO many great posts here that if I were to win, there are A LOT of potential guest bloggers that I would be seeking out!

Of course, as with most other people, a ready-made, monetized blog would go far in helping out our family. Two years ago I quit my full-time job to be with my son (who was one-and-a-half at the time), and I have been blessed that I was able to be there for him and to help him learn and grow in a full-time capacity. Now with the birth of my daughter, I was SO relieved that I would not have to leave her to go to work full-time. However, I’m watching our savings dwindle, and to be quite frank, it’s getting pretty scary! But being home with them is SO worth it!

But, I digress. I thank you for reading this and for your consideration!

Stephanie Dakin´s last blog post..Move Over, Jessica Seinfeld! (sort of)

I would take this blog and compile some of the best advice from mom’s across the Internet and ask for guest posters. I think that this would be a great way for other bloggers to contribute advice about what works for them as mother’s and what doesn’t work.

What I love about the blog is that this is the exact phrase that I am always using with my four and six year old. They are constantly asking ‘Why?’ “Why do we have to clean our rooms? Why do we have to brush our teeth?” My answer is always the same, “Because Mom Said So.”

I love that the blog has the same name. We were meant for each other!

Stacie Haight Connerty´s last blog post..My Mom Logic

Why: Because Carrie and April are cool (you are too Kelly) and I would LOVE to have a part of what they have created. I am a mom of 3, step mom to 5, and have 2 already in heaven. I am getting back into my creative writing love, and this mommy blog would be a great opportunity for me to really dive in and roll with the blog!

What I’ll Do With It: I will write on it at least once a week. I will also seek out other moms to share their stories with me for the blog (maybe have cool contests like you guys do for funny or inspiring mom stories.) I will love it like it was my very own from the start! Please, pick me, pick me! (okay, I’m sorry, no more whining – why? because mom said so!)

Stefani Padilla´s last blog post..Copywriting for Stay At Home Moms

Cindy Schultz´s last blog post..The Disney Resorts

Well personally I know there are so many great mothers, so I find it hard to compete as I don’t like saying why I’m more deserving than someone else.

So I will just be honest, I would like to win as being a mother I find that being able to help others and touch them through words is meaningful.

Like I have stated I’m not good at this at all. But if I was to win I would take the blog to a whole new direction as I feel I would want to make the current owner proud. I know she has worked so hard on making her blog what it is today.

Well I know my post might not make the cut but I would like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity, thanks!

Ty Watson´s last blog post..Tasty Thursday – Easy Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Although, I am not a mother, I have a brand new great niee who recently turned one year old. As such I would be interested in learning how to be a good aunt and to pass on valuable information to my nephew and his wife. You free blog would be jsut the place.

Also, I have begun a newsletter for those who want more good news than bad. It is still in the writing and editing process. But I hope to have it finished within the next two weeks.

In News you Can Use there will be consumer information; products, recalls, etc., vacation ideas; since summer is coming up, serious issues facing all of us, kids, and whatever other positive; for the most part, news. Sometimes questions will be asked for readers who wisht to become more involved with daily living.

I believe your information will fit in with, News You Can Use. By having one of your blogs, I will be able to inform moms and dads on important issues for their children. Thank you for making this a better world for all of us.

Ida M Temple

Donna K´s last blog post..Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night

This giveaway of “Because Mom Said So” would provide the perfect opportunity for me to share my stories, anecdotes, and thoughts on parenting (not that I am an expert by any means, but I am a proud Mom of 4 children) as well as bring some really fun reviews and giveaways. I have found that I truly love blogging, and appreciate the outlet that it brings to my life.

Thanks for considering me for this giveaway, and I look forward to the results!

Liz´s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

I would love the opportunity to grow and develop this blog even further. I feel that I would be a suitable candidate as I have grown and developed myself in the “at home mom” industry over the last year. I have learned from some of the best out there and would love to put my knowledge to good use. I have been dealing right now with some major illnesses and having my husband out of work for the last eighteen months, so this would be a godsend.

Though I hope I am chosen I know that whoever is the lucky recipient will make Carrie proud.

Thank you for listening and you guys are the best!

Julianna

P.S. We are also in the middle of adopting a baby soon and I would actually be a “MOM” blogger!

I been wanting to start a home based business for a number of years now. This seems like the perfect opportunity for me. If I’m chosen to win this blog, I hope to learn the ropes, and then expand into bringing more info for a broad range of needs. One item in particular, that’s been on my mind for some time, is finding information on multiple scholarships available for high school students.

I believe that I have a lot to offer…the best way to clean vomit off of carpet, what to do when your child thinks he has super powers – and dives off his bunkbed in an attempt to fly, what do you say to your daughter after she has been dumped by the man of her dreams! Need to know how to find help for an adult child with bipolar disease…I’m your girl. What an easy afternoon project when you’re babysitting for your next door neighbor…get out an egg carton, some glue, and those loose buttons in you’re top dresser drawer, and I’ll have you making caterpillars in a blink of an eye. From the serious to the sublime…I’ve got it covered.

Please consider me for this awesome opportunity, and I promise that I will do my very best to offer a wealth of information, a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, and some laughter to lighten the day…for moms and grandmothers…who are the back bones of our society. And darn it, let me have it…cause I’m the MOM and I said so!

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