Tag: blogathon2

  • Blogathon Bash Wrap Up #blogathon2

    Blogathon Bash Wrap Up #blogathon2

    Biannual Blogathon BashWow! What a wild and crazy blogging weekend! I am so glad I participated in this blogathon. I got so much work done behind stage here at Home Maid Simple!  I got some personal goals accomplished, like weeding through all my emails, organizing my schedule, writing up some rough drafts, brainstorming post ideas, and scheduling out some posts so I can spend more time with the family.

    My favorite part of this blogathon though is how much I learned!! I sure hope you guys are ready for some awesome posts.  Through the Mini Challenges I’ve now learned so much. My favorites that I’ll be using constantly though are these

    Printable Recipes! Now you’ll be able to print out Foodie Friday’s recipes.
    Photo Collages! I have wanted to figure this out for awhile, but had no idea where to start. Turns out it was really easy. Check out Picmonkey.com.  No more huge pictures all in a line. Yay!
    Favicon. Ok this doesn’t benefit you guys so much, but I just think it’s cool. Look up at your browser tabs. See my cool new symbol? It’s the maid’s head. So now you can always get back to me when you go browsing elsewhere. Cool right? Ok maybe not for you, but I feel awesome.

    Normally I take weekends off from blogging, but I’m glad I put a little more focus into it this weekend. I’ll be using many of the things I learned to make Home Maid Simple a better experience for you my readers.  I spent approximately 10 hours this weekend blogging, learning, and having fun with my fellow blogathon participants. You guys rock!!

  • Rebekah Grace The Practically Perfect Princess {Book Review}

    I came across Rebekah Grace The Practically Perfect Princess Blog during the Ultimate Blog Party.  Having 3 of my very own practically perfect Princesses I was hooked. As I browsed their blog I learned that the blog was just an addition to a new children’s book!  I got even more excited when I learned the authors were looking for some reviewers. I had to jump on board.

    About the Book:  Rebekah Grace is a charming 3 year old trying to learn the Princess Rules. There are a lot of Princess rules though, and sometimes it’s hard to remember them. I love what the authors have to say about their book “Why is she only practically perfect? ALL little girls are Princesses, no matter who they are, but that doesn’t mean they have to be perfect.  Sometimes, even Princesses make mistakes.”
    About the Authors: Sisters Jennifer and Nicki are former princesses turned Queen Mommies raising princesses of their own. Jen began the book without hope of it ever being published, when Nicki jumped aboard and decided together they would make this book available for all practically perfect princesses and their Queen Mommies. Jennifer is Queen Mommy to 2 Princesses and a Prince, while Nicki is Queen Mommy to 2 Princes and a Princess.
    My thoughts: I just love this book. The cute drawings pull you in to the fun life of Rebekah Grace. The story line is simple and perfect for my little Princesses, but the pictures add so much more to the story that is not written. I could easily relate to many of the situations Rebekah Grace found herself in as she tried to learn the Princess Rules.
    What did the Princesses think? They loved it. They thought Rebekah Grace was cute, and enjoyed laughing over her little antics.
    This book is perfect for newborns and up! You can buy it in hardback or kindle edition here.
    Follow Rebekah Grace and more practically perfect Princesses on the official blog here
    Don’t Miss the next Princess Palooza!
    If you live in or near Tuscon, Arizona
    You can meet up with the authors for some fun Princess activities at Mildred and Dildred.
    This Saturday (tomorrow June 23rd) from 10:30-11:30 am
    I wish I lived closer so I could take my Princesses to this event!