Greetings from sunny San Diego! Our first stop on the Bloggy Boot Camp Tour is happening today and we couldn’t be more excited. Joining us today, just steps away from the beach, are 120 fabulous bloggers ready to learn, network, and have some fun!
Before we head out, we wanted to turn our attention to Jill from the Hagler Happenings.
With 3 busy kids, a handy-man husband, and a rambunctious dog , Jill doesn’t have time for frilly or foofy. Hagler Happenings is filled with stories of her journey through this gig called adulthood. Motherhood, marriage, and must-haves are the heart of her blog, with a bit of craftiness and sarcasm thrown in all while telling it as it is.
Jill’s son asked for a University of Illinois basketball cake for his 10th birthday. He put candles on it, not realizing he would burn the “ball.” In the end, the Happy Birthday song was cut short in order to avoid a huge fire.
Go say hello to Jill sometime this weekend.
And before you leave, remember that our Weekend Sharefest is happening on both Saturday and Sunday. Link to your favorite post this week in your below comment and then visit two other SITStahs in roll call whose posts grab your attention.
See you Monday!
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Twitter: Theencorebride
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Good morning and happy weekend sharefest! If you would like to help Japan but don’t know how please stop by and see how you can provide shelter for a family in need.
EncoreBride recently posted..For Japan With Love
It’s Saturday. Yay!
This blogger seems like she keeps it real. Looking forward to checking her out.
Jill of Ark recently posted..Letting Go
OMGosh! What a great surprise! *happy dance. happy dance* The SITS Girls rock!
Jill recently posted..Detour
I love a great story…gotta hear how they put the fire out.
My favorite post this week was I Won’t Leave Him Behind — it’s a touching moment from my life with two boys. http://www.rubberchickenmadness.com/2011/03/i-wont-leave-him-behind.html
Kimberly recently posted..Meez and Da Svedish Chef
I can’t wait to check out Jill’s blog.
Here’s my favorite post from the past week and a half: http://litlad.blogspot.com/2011/03/share-story-shape-future-ipadiphone.html
Holly recently posted..The Trouble With Chickens
The cake looks great, am taking a visit to Jills blog as I type. The sun is shining here in the UK hope everyone has a blessed weekend!
Amanda recently posted..Balance
Twitter: highheeledlife1
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WoW … will have to pop over and read more! Bloggy Boot Camp sounds like a lot of fun … wish you came closer to Toronto, Canada….
High Heeled Life recently posted..Attitude IV for Life
That cake is awesome! Heading over now to check out her blog. Hope the sun is shining and it’s a great weekend for everyone!
Angie recently posted..Liars- Old Farts & Smartasses
That is an awesome cake!!
Happy Saturday SITS Sharefest!
Have a great day!
Cindy
http://www.chalkaboutit.blogspot.com
Cindy recently posted..My Digital Video Debut!
Twitter: MakingLemonade1
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This is, by far, my favorite post this week:
http://makinglemonadeblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/who-me-top-50-craft-blogger.html
It’s a silly little thing, but it made me VERY happy! Have a beautiful weekend!
Carrie recently posted..Spring Clean Sweep- Friday Check-In
Have so much fun!!! I’m a baker so I will be heading over to check out her site.
Krysta MacGray recently posted..Sticky Cherry Pudding Cake and My Sister
Wow… The red wrting hood story was amazing you got me hooked till the end. great writing…
Sharmila Dabare recently posted..Knitting Hats…
I am always so impressed by folks who can decorate cakes. Obviously it takes some talent but it also takes major creativity and sometimes engineering!
citymouse recently posted..sisters
Cute cake!! I will definitely have to check out her blog. What a birthday story?? LOL!!
It’s the one year anniversary of my Pour Your Heart Out link up, so I’ll link to that for weekend sharefest: http://thingsicantsay-shell.blogspot.com/2011/03/pour-your-heart-out-one-year.html
Good afternoon, everyone! I’m off to train some clients but beforehand I just had to check in on SITS. Happy boot-camp to those of you that are there. Happy weekend all others
luci gabel recently posted..Abs 101- Targeting the Lower Abdominal Region
Thats a neat cake.
I am off to check out her blog more.
Miranda recently posted..Body Modifications
I am a follower of Jill’s. I love her blog. I am off to congratulate her and then I’ll be back here to check out a few favorite posts. For some reason Commentluv isn’t working so my favorite post this week is this one.
http://www.ifthisismotherhood.com/2011/03/warning-raw-post-with-cursing.html
Twitter: Rosesdaughter
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Wow, I love that cake. I just wish I had the time, the energy, the creativity to do something like that!
Rose’s Daughter recently posted..Friday Roundup
I wish I was crafty. Just came back from visiting the site and she’s one cool chica! Happy Saturday everyone!
Trianna recently posted..Sole SocietySole Mate
That photo is hilarious and should be sent to cake wrecks immediately!
Holyoke Home recently posted..Yes- Hes a Little Fart Machine But Hes MY Little Fart Machine
Ohhh… great idea! I love that all the boys were pointing while my son just sat there (and I of course grab the camera).
Jill recently posted..SITS happens
Congrats, Jill! I am so happy for you!! I like your blog, as you know, and am glad others get a taste now too!
Fenny recently posted..Construction- demolition- maintenance…
Happy Saturday everyone!
Sarah Ruth recently posted..Shepherd’s Pie
I’m hosting my first giveaway ever, a great little children’s book “LaRue Across America.” All you need to do to enter is leave a comment on this post.
http://gramsmadeit.blogspot.com/2011/03/larue-across-america-book-review-and.html
Grams recently posted..Bath Time
Twitter: lifeacc2amanda
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Hope everyone has a great Saturday!
Amanda recently posted..Messy Spirituality
Jill’s is one of my favorite blogs!
Heather recently posted..My Faith Friday- Jens Story
I hope you’re all having fun in CA! We just got back to the east coast, and I wish I was back there with you! And that cake is awesome. My hubby would love it!
Kimberly recently posted..Friday Favorite- My Boy is Growing Up
have fun!
ellen recently posted..Dianas Home
Happy Saturday sistas!
This is my favorite post for the week! http://livingthebalancedlife.com/2011/eating-for-your-sanitys-sake/
Bernice
Living the Balanced Life recently posted..Find Your Balance e-book Launch!
What a cute cake! My favorite post of the week – it was the hardest to write for me.
http://texasebeth.blogspot.com/2011/03/lost-birth-parent-contact.html
Elizabeth recently posted..Alex and Lulu – Book Review
How funny!
Happy Saturday, Ladies!
Kelly recently posted..I Love To Laugh
I once made a floating candle basket for a wedding…we almost had to put out a fire that day too!
That cake just made me crave sweets. I must head over there to see if she made that our what. Awesome!
Hope you all enjoy your Saturday!!!
Amy Layne recently posted..Candied Roasted Chickpeas plus 8 more chickpea recipes
That cake is great. I’m just so happy it’s the weekend I can barely sit still.
Katherine recently posted..What I didnt put on my resolution list this year
Birthday cakes are one of my most favorite things to make!! I absolutley loveee this!!!
Rorie recently posted..Spring Cleaning
Just the title on this blog catches my attention. Now I want to know what that ball was made out of. Cakes should be 100% edible. Off to read more….
Sharon E. Russell recently posted..Caitlin’s 1st Birthday – Minnie Mouse Cupcake
Twitter: dishwaterdreams
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Wish I was going to be a bloggy bootcamp!
Lindsey recently posted..Dear Diary- This is Not What I Expected
I LOVE THIS POST !!! WHAT A YUMMY LOOKING CAKE !!
On a different note…I AM BACK….after a crazy year after getting married…I finally returned to my blog My Random Craziness.
Love
Amanda
Amanda recently posted..WORKDo I Have To
Stopping by on this sunny Saturday before heading into the garden.
onepinkfish recently posted..Natural Vinegar Disinfectant Spray with a Twist
Gotta love a good fire story! I’m on my way to check out this blog!
My favorite post this week:
http://tocrave.blogspot.com/2011/03/so-cheap-so-easy-framed-typography.html
Jamie recently posted..kreyv of the day
I wish I was at bloggy boot camp! maybe next year!
the MRS. recently posted..I work with these people
haha, funny, but not at the same time! The cake looks great pre-fire!
Katy recently posted..Outside for Maddie
Having had my own birthday cake catch fire when I was younger, I can’t wait to read more…
Happy weekend everyone!
Christina recently posted..Favorites Friday – Backpacks Cute Enough for Your Little Cutie
Hey Jill! Woot!
liz recently posted..Chicago Dog Goes Hawaiian
I love all the different birthday cakes. My favorite one as a child was a doll in the center and the cake was her full dress. Now anything chocolate is a winner for me.
I just got around this week to posting my Best Ten Tips from my Favorite Magazines for February…I know. I’m really late.
http://www.ashimmyinmyspirit.com/2011/03/ten-best-tips-from-my-favorite.html
Cynthia recently posted..Sneaky Photography
Oh dear! Close save, I gather! Great cake!
My fav. from this week: Wedding Crazy
That is is quite a work of art! Happy Saturday ladies
XO
Vanessa recently posted..Happy St Patrick’s Day
I already follow her blog, a great read!
Favorite post is a giveaway- super low entries! http://justanothermomof2.com/no-slip-typing-skin-md-natural-review-giveaway
Ashley @ Just Another Mom of 2 recently posted..Tweetables Round 2
I love it! Nothing says “happy birthday” like a melted basketball cake!
Christine recently posted..Cupcakes Everywhere!
Very funny. Love the cake design, though!
Amanda recently posted..March Madness Still Going