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A little party going on…and your invited…

April 9, 2010 Lana

Welcome to the party!  I’m so glad you came over…

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

Have I got a prize for you!  Keep reading!

My name is Lana-like Banana. 

I am totally a crazy, homeschooling (meaning I teach all subjects in my home),
people-loving, Christ-centered, adored wife and
mother of 5.

These are my “silly” children.  They were obeying by making “silly’ faces!

Some other interesting facts…
I love good EASY recipes.

My sweet husband loves DIY projects.  I mean LURVES!!! 
Just look at our kitchen re-do and our office.

We also LOVE to travel and visit weird places like all the World’s Largest everything!

I also have lots of giveaways and reviews. 
I also have a new Facebook Fan Page and I’m on Twitter!
Right now, I’m entered in a little contest and could use your help.  It takes like 5 seconds.  If I win, I’m giving half of my winnings to a ministry called Beaded Hope. (Feel free to go to their site and shop.) They are an unbelievable ministry that helps ladies in South Africa by selling jewelry made by ladies whose families are affected by disease. 
Vote For ilovemy5kids
Go here to enter!  All you have to do is enter your name and email…you will get no spam.

Okay are you ready?
My prize that I bought to give away is:

Beauticontrol’s Microderm Abrasion Facial Buffing Creme with a buffer.  

The exfoliater removes dead skin cells making your face look younger.

Yeah, it is valued at least $60.00.
Much more if you are paying the average $210.00 per treatment at a day spa.

Want to win:  Leave a comment and tell me about yourself!  (So simple!) 
You don’t have to be a blogger to win!

Here is a link to the Party to see another way to win!

There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:

  • US39 -Be My Guest certificate ($250 value) for one lucky winner, (2 night stay for a family of four) at any Hilton Garden Inn.
    Provided by: Hilton Garden Inn 
  • US112 – $50 Amazon Gift card
Provided by: Robyn ~ Our Homeschool Home
  • US87 – 2 winners will receive a $30.00 Amazon Gift Certificate.
    Provided by: Christine/LiveLaughLoveCj…

And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):
US113, US21, US63, US6, US10, US20, US37,  or anything else related to  children since I have 11, 9, 8, 5, and 3 year olds.  Plus, I’d love anything that would pamper their mom.  (That’s me!)

Blessings to you!!! You are loved!!!

©www.ilovemy5kids.blogspot.com

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Comments

  1. Tracy says

    April 18, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Nice to “meet” you!

  2. Kristen @ Moms Sharpening Moms says

    April 18, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Lana,

    Thank you so much for visiting us at Moms Sharpening Moms! It is so nice to meet you!

    Your blog is so cute, and your babies are absolutely precious! Also, I voted for you in the contest…I hope you win! 🙂

    Have a wonderful week!

    Kristen

    PS Thanks for introducing me to the Banagrams game! It looks cool! 🙂 My family is game crazy and this looks like a great one for us!

  3. Sheri says

    April 16, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    Hi, we homeschool too and hope you can stop by to visit soon. Nice to meet ya! Have fun on the UBP tour!

  4. Susieqtpies says

    April 16, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Toot tootin’ my #ubp10 party horn on your blog!!

    I love easy recipes too!!! I’m always looking for guest chef post on my blog so if you ever want to share a recipe LMK! We also homeschool!!!!

    I’m your newest blog, fb fan and twitter follower

    Stop in and say HI!
    @Susieqtpies
    Scraps of Life
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

  5. Molly says

    April 16, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    great blog! i was homeschooled. 🙂

    happy ubp!

  6. Angie Vinez says

    April 16, 2010 at 9:07 am

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I love meeting other homeschooling moms – and moms of 5! 🙂

    You’ve got a fantastic blog. I’ll be following, and will stop by often.

    Enjoy the party!

  7. mandala says

    April 16, 2010 at 3:27 am

    I’m doing some late partying for the UBP! Hope you come visit my site too: http://adventuresinwinterland.blogspot.com/
    Nice to meet you and I love your blog. Blessings to you as well!:)

  8. InspiredGifts.com says

    April 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Hi there! Nice to meet you! I’m stopping by via UBP. I enjoyed reading your blog and will be visiting again soon! Love the name lana like banana lol!! I’m a homeschooling mommy as well. it’s so nice to meet others and stay connected. We are your newest followers as well as twitted you on twitter -inspired gifts

    I hope you can stop by our blog: http://inspiredgiftsblog.blogspot.com
    Inspiredgifts.com is a mom owned newly launched site.

    Have a beautiful day
    Rebecca

  9. Lois Lane says

    April 15, 2010 at 3:32 am

    High five for homeschooling five kiddos!

    I’m stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 MInutes for Mom.

    Andrea

  10. diane says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    hello, nice to meet you. here for the ubp [email protected]

  11. diane says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    hello, nice to meet you. here for the party. [email protected]

  12. joeandbridge says

    April 14, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Hi there! Just popping in from the UBP to be your newest Google Follower! Hooray! Hope you have a great week! Swing by my blog when you get a chance!

    Bridgette Groschen
    The Groschen Goblins
    http://www.groschengoblins.com

  13. Rachel says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    Nice to meet you! What a party huh?

    What a beautiful family you have.

    Feel free to stop by my blog anytime.

    Blessings,
    Rachel

  14. Hattie says

    April 12, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Woohoo! Party time!!! Mom to 5 kiddos and you homeschool them. I have the most respect for homeschooling moms. I am always so impressed by y’all! I’m your newest follower on here & twitter. Can’t wait to read more about your beautiful family.

    I’m gonna have to pass along your morning sickness recipe to my SIL who’s preggers.

    Hattie
    http://godlovehim-hattie.blogspot.com/

  15. JamericanSpice says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Aloha!
    It’s nice to meet and learn more about you. I’m visiting from the UBParty2010.

    You have an interesting site. I’ll be perusing. 🙂

    Enjoy the party!

  16. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 am

    Your kids are so stinkin adorable! I love goofy face pictures too 🙂

    A little something about me ~ I LOVE Reality TV and I LOVE herbal tea… it just down right warms my <3 and soul.

    Love the blog!! And LOVE what you’re giving away.

  17. Shop with Me Mama says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Your family is beautiful! Nice to meet you!

  18. dawns41 says

    April 12, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Hello, I popped on by from the UBP. I am enjoying finding new blogs!!

    [email protected]

  19. shopannies says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I have visited your blog several times before and I also follow love your blog and for sure will be back again

  20. Erin @ Closing Time says

    April 11, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Hi Lana! I’m a homeschooling mom too, with 2 girls ages 6 and 4. I love connecting with other homeschooling moms via blogs and twitter! I’m following now. 🙂

  21. Amiyrah says

    April 11, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I love this blog already! Raising 5 kids? I wanna be you when I grow up lol. I’m visiting from UBP10 and I’m so glad I did. I hope you can take a second to stop my by blog and visit. I love easy recipes too, and tend to keep them as frugal as possible(hence the name of the blog lol). Here’s the link to my party post:

    http://4hatsandfrugal.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-2010-blog-party.html

    see you soon!

  22. Sharon says

    April 11, 2010 at 1:59 am

    wow! Looks like you had lots of fun and visitors at the party! Very cool stuff.

    Also wanted to let you know that i’ve been voting for you… hope you get good news!!

  23. Kate says

    April 11, 2010 at 3:24 am

    Stopping by from UBP10…can’t wait to take a peek at your easy recipes!! I’m a mom of 5 boys, have been out of blogging for a while, but am back, with a new attitude, blog, and title. See you soon!

  24. Kari @ p.s. love.love. says

    April 10, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Looking forward to looking at your posts you highlighted in here! We’re big DIY-ers at this house!

    Fact about me: I don’t know how to swim :o)

  25. D and A says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Looks like we have a lot in common! Have a great time party hopping.

    Amy
    http://missionalmamassoul.blogspot.com/

  26. The Activity Mom says

    April 10, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Beautiful family!going to checkout the room redos now =)

  27. Heather says

    April 10, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Love your blog!! Nice to “party” with you!

  28. Anonymous says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    What a beautiful family! Need to plan a visit soon.
    Love you!

  29. Tree says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:31 am

    Hey, hi, and howdy! Stopping over for the Ultimate Blog Party…love your site! A little about me…I’m also a mommy of five, grandmom to two, and we’re all MAJORLY silly in our house too. LOL

    I’m following you here and on Facebook and Twitter with both of my blogs. Stop by and say hi when you get a chance! 🙂

    Tree (aka Mother of Pearl)
    http://www.motherofpearlitis.com
    http://www.mommiesfaves.com

    P.S. I would love to invite you to join our new community network for moms…Mommies Faves Mom Bloggers Network. Hope to see you there soon!

  30. LeeLa says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Sounds like a wonderful love filled life. I can’t wait to start my family with my soon-to-be husband. We are getting married in August and can not wait to start a family and share in the love of the lord. ~LeeLa

  31. Lauralee Moss says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:27 am

    Your family is so cute. When do you have time to blog? I’m in awe. Nice to meet you!

  32. ~Sara says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Hi, stopping in from the UBP. I am due with my 5th child in November. I have a “mommy blog” where I post about all things crafty and family. I also have another blog where I blog about coupons, deals, frugal living.

    Glad to meet you! Have a great weekend and Happy Blog Hopping.

  33. Jen@Scrapingirl says

    April 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    YAY!! Another homeschooler!! I am having good luck picking the HSing blogs. I will be back.

  34. jskell911 says

    April 10, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Hi Lana, I am stopping by from the UBP tonight. I really need to take a look at those easy recipes!

    http://frugalityinthemaking.blogspot.com/

  35. Maria and Michelle says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Easy recipes and DIY are my favorites. It’s awesome that your husband “LURVES” to help!

    Come by FTSN for a slice of peanut butter pie when you get the chance. http://www.fromthesamenest.com

    {Maria}

  36. Nolie says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:14 am

    Love the tagline on your header. Made me giggle. Hope you are enjoying UBP.

    Nolie’s Ultimate Blog Party Post

  37. momondealz says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:08 am

    HI! I found you via UBP! I love easy recipes too; my favorites are crock pot ones I can put in the pot and forget about until dinnertime! I have a few on my site, hopefully you can stop by!

  38. The Local Cook says

    April 9, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    It’s amazing how many homeschoolers there are! Kudos, I have no idea how y’all do it!

    Party on.

  39. Christina Linnell says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    You inspire!

  40. Bethany at 3SonsPlus1 says

    April 9, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    Great post! It’s nice to meet you! You have a beautiful family!

  41. Janene says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Love the name of your site. And hats off to you for homeschooling 5 kids. That is simply amazing.

    Feel free to stop by my site when you have a moment. I’m new to blogging and have learned so much already today.

    http://stopdropandrelax.com/blog/

  42. Kelli says

    April 9, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Hey Lana – I seriously love your blog. I’m pretty sure you know who I am, but I figured I’d give you something you didn’t know just yet, like Kim. And I’m drawing a complete blank. OK, here’s one. I was the youngest in my graduating class. That doesn’t mean I’m smart or anything, it just means I have a really late birthday. By the way, I think I’m going to try your banana bread recipe. That sounds delicious!

    Love you all! K

  43. SavannahsSmiles says

    April 9, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Lana,
    Your Blog will always be one of my favorites! Love to you!

  44. The Real Me! says

    April 9, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Look younger? I’m all over that my friend.
    Well since you do make regular stops at my blog, I’m pretty sure you know all there is to know about me but I’ll try to think of something you may not know……hold on…….AH! I was the second tallest girl in high school. LOL! Not something I brag about.
    Have a fabulous day my friend.
    Kim

  45. Kristine says

    April 9, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Awesome. Thanks for the giveaway. Ummm.. I like food. Especially food cooked by other people. I also like to cook, but think other people’s food tastes better.

  46. TDM Wendy says

    April 9, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Just found you thru twitter because of all this fake/virtual party stuff going down! I don’t homeschool but I love Jesus and easy recipes! Come check my virtual party post!

  47. The Scent Peddler says

    April 9, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Love the name of your site! Home schooling 5 children – that takes guts. LOL

    Enjoy the party!
    Kelly

May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Feel free to leave a comment - we LOVE to hear your thoughts! ~Blessings to you!~ ~You are so loved!~ ~Lana (Like Banana)~

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