March 20, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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The kickoff the of the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party has started! This terrific blog tour runs from today, March 20 – 27, 2009 and is a great opportunity for exposure for your blogs!

If you’re not familiar with how a Blog Party works, you can read about it in my post HERE.
Come join the party, meet some new Work-at-Home Moms, Baby Boomer Grams, SAHMs, Craft Bloggers, Coupon & Frugal bloggers & also have a chance to Win Some great swag as well.
I’ve joined the party and will be donating a 5-pack of artisan Handcrafted Note Cards from my Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes site.
There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
- Provided by: Moms Who Think
- Provided by: 5 Minutes for Mom
- $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
- Provided by: Shoot-Me-Now
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference): USC#42, USC#45, USC#47, #21, #22, #26, USC#11, USC#26, #USC40 or any prizes that would be appropriate for a 2-1/2 year old girl and 7 month old boy (my grandkids!)
I’m so happy you stopped by ~ Whether you’re a regular reader or visiting for the first time, introduce yourself and be sure to leave me a comment so I’ll return the visit & get to know you!
Subscribe to my newsletter or in a reader if you like what you see! Don’t forget to check the tabs up above for all the great information I share!
You can always visit me at Moomette’s Mama Mentor and Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews ~ both of my other blogs are also participating in the Ultimate Blog Party!
What’s a party without food? As promised, I said I’d have the buffet and libations set out and waiting for you! Here’s the one of my favorite Appetizer recipes that a friend shared with me ~ it’s great to serve with crackers and set out on the patio or deck!
Beer Cheese Spread
This is a great cheese spread that’s quick and easy to prepare. You can use any kind of ale in the spread, but any full-bodied ale can be used. Its strong flavor can enough to stand up to the biggest, hoppiest beers, even a barley wine. Serve it with crackers, warm pretzels or beer bread.
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup minced green onions
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup ale
1. Combine all ingredients except beer in the bowl of a food processor or electric mixer. Mix or blend until everything is well incorporated.
2. Slowly add beer while processor or mixer is running. Place mixture into a crock or serving bowl, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Yield: 1-1/2 pounds
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Smart Mommy on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 12:17 am
i love this party, not only i have to meet more moms but also learning new recipe.thanks for posting this.
Smart Mommy’s last blog post..My First Ultimate Blog Party!!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 8:26 am
I’m excited about this blog party too! That’s a great recipe you got there- definitely one to try out!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama’s Place’s last blog post..5 Minutes For Mom: Ultimate Blog Party 2009
Anne on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 9:01 am
I am always up for a party! Thank you for the recipe. I am always looking for new experiments for guests.
Lisa P on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 2:38 pm
Stopping buy to say hi!
Baba on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 4:07 pm
Oh I love cheeze bread! Party On!
Baba’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party Is Here
DJ on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 9:41 pm
That beer dip sounds yummy! This is my first blog party and I’m slowly making my way through the crowd. Enjoyed your site as always.
Stacie Haight Connerty on Fri, 20th Mar 2009 9:50 pm
Hi Cindi,
The Beer Cheese spread sounds amazing!
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party.
Check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System.
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Dominique on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 2:01 am
Hi Cindi,
Droppin by via UBP.. seems that lots of people are aiming for the K-mixer. Hope that you be able to win it and whip up tasty treats for all
Dominique’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009- Are you In?
Valerie M on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 11:24 am
Happy UBP!
Hope you have a fabulous day!
Valerieeeeeeeeeee
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/
Valerie M’s last blog post..MelissasBargains Target Card Giveaway 3/27/09
Monica on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 12:17 pm
Great blog! I’m going to enjoy looking around here. Thanks for the great recipe!
Monica’s last blog post..Time Well Spent
Candice on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 4:48 pm
Hi, coming over from UBP. I’m trying to visit all the blogs. Right now, if I visit 149 per day in the next 7 days I’ll make it. I’m hoping for long nap times for the next 7 days! Anyway, it is really nice to meet you and your blog. I have a toddler learning blog myself where we do a lot of learning activities and have fun. Blogs are my favorite way to spend time. They’ve totally replaced magazines for me. So nice to meet you! Have a magical day!
Candice’s last blog post..Time to Party! Ultimate Blog Party 2
The World's Dresser on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 5:12 pm
Hi there, stopping by to say hello from the UBP and wishing you a wonderful weekend! Lovely blog!
The World’s Dresser’s last blog post..Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Maureen on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 7:21 pm
This blog party is too much fun for this new blogger. What great fun!
I have been to blogs with recipes, craft ideas, great etsy stores, giveaways, coupons, going green hints, helpful household hints, money saving tips, Tips on how to keep the kiddos having fun, healthy, and clean, and dressed. I am loving these parties. Thanks for letting me stop by the Buffet was great, the beer cheese superb, keep this up and I will be back next year.
Have fun, I am….
Maureen’s last blog post..Blog Party 2009
pamela on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 8:29 pm
love your blog and all the wonderful receipes
Happy UBP
pamela’s last blog post..WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Deborah on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 9:32 pm
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
Sarah Berry on Sat, 21st Mar 2009 11:15 pm
Nice to meet you! Hope you are having a great time at UBP! I would also like to invite you to link to Show off your blog Saturday! I would love to read your favorite post!
Sarah Berry’s last blog post..Show off your blog Saturday! #2
Holly on Sun, 22nd Mar 2009 8:24 am
It’s great to meet you! What a wonderful blog. Hope you have a wonderful bloggy party!
Holly’s last blog post..Threes
Linda @ My Trendy Tykes on Sun, 22nd Mar 2009 11:22 am
Thanks for the recipe! It sounds amazing. HAPPY PARTY HOPPIN’
ThriftyMom on Sun, 22nd Mar 2009 11:48 am
Blog hopping from UBP but really glad I found you have already learned something and will definately put your blog in my reader!
ThriftyMom’s last blog post..Crockpot Recipe Favorites
Kati on Sun, 22nd Mar 2009 4:25 pm
I am sooo hungry. It’s about time to get up and make some dinner.. and all of you guys keep posting yummy food!!
Happy UBP 2009!!!
Kati’s last blog post..Product Review: Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis
JamericanSpice on Sun, 22nd Mar 2009 8:45 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!
Jessie on Mon, 23rd Mar 2009 10:01 am
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your blog is really nice too
Jessie’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009- Come join the fun!
Nadine on Mon, 23rd Mar 2009 7:12 pm
Came by for the party. The spread seems yummy.
Have fun at all the parties and please stop by when you get a chance.
Nadine’s last blog post..Commercials
Colleen on Tue, 24th Mar 2009 3:43 pm
Just blog hopping in through the party link list.
Stop in on my party if you’ve got a minute!
Rebecca C on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 1:31 am
Hopping by to say hello from the UBP! Hope you are having a good time!
Rebecca C’s last blog post..Giveaways 3/25
Kate@Blog Buttons on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 10:36 am
I am enjoying all these blogs. Yours is one of the best especially your graphics.
Kate@Blog Buttons’s last blog post..PARTY! CONNECT! WIN!
Eliza@Household Tips Blog on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 10:38 am
Happy blog party! I enjoy very much these blogs especially yours!
Monik@Pregnancy Blog on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 10:40 am
your blog is very helpful. I am really having fun looking at all these blogs
Monik@Pregnancy Blog’s last blog post..Join the Ultimate Blog Party and Win!
Tina on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 12:41 pm
Hiya! Visiting from Twitter AND the UBP 09. Nice to meet you
Tina’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – they’re only spoiled a bit.
Michelle on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 2:01 pm
Some more UBP lovin’ for ya!!
Michelle’s last blog post..ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY ‘09
Karen Griffith Gryga on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 3:40 pm
Love your blog and the incredible information that you share here. Fantastic. Will definitely have to check out CommentLuv and Tweet Later Pro.
Please come check out http://www.lipstickwisdom.com if you have a chance — I am just getting started and would love your feedback.
I am also giving away a $100 Zappos Gift Card to one lucky person who registers during this UBP week.
Enjoy!!
Karen
http://www.lipstickwisdom.com
twitter.com/lipstickwisdom
Karen Griffith Gryga’s last blog post..Playing Positive Office Politics (Office Politics, Expert Advice)
Barbara Platt on Thu, 26th Mar 2009 8:16 pm
thanks for the spread, love purple, too
Tiaras & Tantrums on Fri, 27th Mar 2009 9:49 am
Hello – here on the party route – still trying to meet up with all the blogs – have been to 250+ so far – last day! Lovely to meet your blog!!
Hollie on Fri, 27th Mar 2009 7:38 pm
Great blog, still visiting new ones from the blog party. Nice to meet you! and I am another one who tweets too~
Hollie’s last blog post..Party Finds and Friday Freebie
Pamela Kramer on Wed, 1st Apr 2009 3:47 am
Here comes the prize train….TOOT TOOT!!!! You’re a winner, stay tuned! #44
Pamela Kramer’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – #32 Zebra
Sandra on Sun, 5th Apr 2009 8:44 pm
As the winner of your prize at the Ultimate Blog Party I want to thank you for the lovely handmade cards that you sent. It is always fun to receive something special in the mail.
It sure looks like you have lots of information on your blogs – it all looks interesting.
Blessings,
Sandra
Recognize & Remember
http://www.sandrajo.wordpress.com
Sandra’s last blog post..Guest Writer – Sue Heimer on how she is leaving a legacy
Moomettesgram on Sun, 5th Apr 2009 9:03 pm
Thanks to everyone who’s visiting for the UBP09~
I’m working my way to visit all those who I haven’t gotten to yet!