Monday, October 13, 2008

***IT'S A BLOGATHON***

I've had several people ask me about this button on my sidebar.





Well today is the perfect day to introduce you to The secret is in the Sauce...or SITS as they call it. It is a blog that encourages everyone to leave comments...lots of comments on others blogs. We all know that "comment love" is the best! They also have some amazing contests with REALLY cool prizes! And they spotlight a special blogger each day who gets to be QUEEN! They link you to the best 3 posts by that blogger and give you a chance to meet somebody new. Today is their BLOGATHON which is a special day to introduce others, not only to SITS but to some of your favorite bloggers that you met there. We're supposed to each do 5 so here are mine....


The first is Anne Lefler....she blogs at "life just keeps getting weirder" I found Anne very recently...and I'm telling you people....you have GOT to go see her. Just a warning though...never NEVER EVER eat or drink anything when you read her blog. Because you will either suck the food and beverage into your lungs...or spit it out all over your keyboard. Trust me you are gonna be LAUGHING! This woman is nuts and in a good way...she is also the only lady who can make a mustache look chic!


I also met Gingela from "my dogumentary". Again...a very very funny lady. I guess I gravitate to blogs that make me laugh. I just enjoy the exercise laughing gives my tummy...it also is my excuse for not having to go to the gym..."hey I laughed today...whew what a workout". Gingela makes me laugh. And I love that she loves dogs! Hop on over there and say "howdy"...you won't be sorry.


Then there is a lady I know some of you already know...that would be Elizabeth over at "Thoughts from an evil overlord". It was actually Elizabeth that introduced me to SITS on her blog. The cool thing about her place is that she does all this research on blog sites and places that have great give-a-ways and other stuff you'll be glad to know. She does all the work and then shares her vast knowledge with us. She's very generous that way. She's also a really amazing lady who has lived through some trials with bravery and class. Quite an inspiration I must say!


One more blog I just recently discovered is called "Even the nice ones" It's another one of those blogs that make me spitlaugh. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't even know the creator of this blogs first name. To me she's just "The nice one". I'm a doofus and she can slap me upside the head next time she leaves a comment. But dang woman...put your name in your profile!!! Go visit her anyway! And ask her what her name is and then come back and whisper it to me. She does these really funny posts that make you squirm a little because you just know she's talking about you...well at least I did when she talked about "big hair". She's great...you'll love her!


You gotta go see Cheryl at "blue berry buttons" Not only does she have a beautiful blog. But this woman is the most generous lady on the planet and has a heart of gold. She makes these incredibly delicious dog treats! (well according to my dogs...I haven't tried one...yet...) Crumpet has asked her to marry him but he hasn't gotten a response yet. Check her out!


And now I'm gonna cheat just a tiny bit. I found one more new blog....kinda sorta through SITS...even if she isn't a member I'm gonna mention her anyway. Like I said I just love blogs that make me laugh out loud....and Jill over at "Jill jill bo bill" is that kind of woman. She is Hysterically funny. So funny in fact...I can even forgive her for being a dog hater! Go give her some comment love anyway. You'll be glad you stopped in.


And I know what you're thinking.....CRAP the last thing I need is more dang blogs to visit...my list is already a mile long and I haven't fed my kids in 3 days! I know...but let the little buggers scavenge for themselves...these ladies are worth a little family starvation!




96 comments:

Anna Lefler said...

Nikkicrumpet, you are the BOMB! Thanks so much for linking to me...and I'm just about to pop today's post up on my site, too, which will link right back to you!

SITS is awesome...and so are you and your blog!

Thanks again and talk soon...

XO Anna

PS...You crack me up, too!

Neabear said...

Thanks for visiting my blue post! I guess I better check out the ladies you recommended. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Jan said...

How fun. We always need a good laugh in our lives. I think I will have to checkout some of these spit spewing ones. Thanks for the linkies.

Aubrey said...

LOL
Yes...let 'em fend for themselves! I feel like that many days. SITS does that to a girl!

Great post!!

Anna Lefler said...

[Snort] You are crackin' me UP, Nikkicrumpet. I just left you a response comment on my blog.

Come baaaaack...

:^) A.

Kelsey said...

Can't wait to read these! I love Anna Lefler's blog.

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

P.S. Got the awesome candle holder from Mervyn's just over a week ago. It was on sale and still paid WAY too much, but you know.....
M.L.

Anonymous said...

Super fun blog! I've seen you linked from a few other bloggers...that means I'm going to have to come back often!
Happy SITS blogathon day!

Shannon said...

Great SITS post! Today is going to be AWESOME!!!!

Michelle said...

Great list. I don't think I have visited your blog or the others you listed. I can't wait to get to know everyone better!

BTW: You have a gorgeous family!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all of the interesting new places to visit. I hope you have a great day!

April said...

good luck SITSTA!!!

Suzann said...

More Blogs? Girlfriend! I'm all over it. LOL. Thanks for the links and I'm going to check out that blog love site as well.
Thanks for the note. Well dang it all - no RMS. How about (trying to remember...your kitchen and your master - bedroom that is.?)
Have a terrific Tuesday Miss Nikki.

Darlene said...

Great!!! You know I'll be visiting them. Hope you have a terrific Tuesday!!!

Justine said...

Ooh, I'm all for blogs that make me laugh, don't you know!!!!!!!!!! Off to wander the halls of blogland!

Justine ;o )

Anonymous said...

I'm going to every single one of the blogs you mentioned cause I love the funny ones! Thanks verys muches!

Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thyme said...

Nikki!....the last dang thing I need is more blogs! LOL! Now I have to visit each one of these blogs, I am thankful for the recommendations! and that winter is coming to Minn-a-snow-ta :)...it will give me more time to read!

Have a great day!
Hugs,
Kathi :)

Unknown said...

Love the funny blogs, thanks for sharing the spew-inducing ones.
I'll be back to check out yours more thoroughly as well. :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the recommendations. I have visited Blueberry Button and I agree with you, like you I love to laugh, that's why I can't wait for Justine to pop up.LOL

Hugs,
Chris

Stephanie said...

Happy SITS! Your blog is so fun! And I always enjoy meeting fellow LDS members!!

Heather said...

Mrs. de Miranda is going to think I'm stalking her - she has been the commenter riiiight before me on the past several blogs I've popped in on for the blogathon today!

I share your disease of reading and reading and reading books, too, by the way - I read 3 or 4 books (other than the ones I read to my 5 year old, I mean) each week and also enjoy mystery thrillers! :D

Cheers and happy Blogathon day!

Danyele Easterhaus said...

you have quite a cute blog here! it's my first visit from SITS today...you have great style...love the kitchen (assume it's urs...and the song makes me smile!!)))

My First Kitchen said...

Spitlaugh and family starvation. Awesome. Great post. Enjoy the Blogathon!! Hope your kids got a good dinner last night! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi NIkki!! I've been seeing that SITS thingy around Blogland and know Justine entered a recipe there, I think, and she won! I'll have to check it out. How are the little furry ones!!??

Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Kori said...

What a great post.

I am having a wonderul time with this Blogathon business.

Have a wonderful Blogathon Day!

onlymehere said...

I'll definitely check these ladies out later today!

Ronnica said...

I just went by Anne's blog and she's HILARIOUS! I'm so glad I found her through SITS! I'm afraid I'm going to have to move her into a category of her own in my reader just to remind myself not to read it during my lunch break!

Decor To Adore said...

I am not doing a SITS post today as I am celebrating my 100th post. Please stop by and enter my giveaway.

Natalia said...

I've read your blog several times as I always seem to find my way here through the blog chain, lol. Never realized you were a SiTSah, too! Happy Blog-a-thon!

Anonymous said...

Morning Nikki! Thanks for the info! I usually keep going back and forth checking out blogs that my favorites visit all the time but it is embarrassing if they have live feed cuz they see me clickin on and off their blog when I'm going down their list of favorites!lol So recommendations in a post are easier!(did any of that make sense?? 1 more cup of coffee please!lol) Have a great day. Off to check your new friends out! Til later - Jeannette

Tara said...

Happy Blogathon Day! Great site here, love your blog descriptions...i'll be sure to check them out!

Anonymous said...

Thank you SO much for including me! I feel so honored! And yes, I'm with you--great minds! haha I hope you have a great blogathon day! I'm off to read blogs while I'm supposed to be working---OH WELL! :)

koopermom said...

You are so right about more blogs to visit... this blogathon is sure making my list grow! Great blog! I'll be back!

TisforTonya said...

when creating my blog I very nearly named it the Blah, Blah Blog as well :) Love the title!

Jen Sue Wild said...

Happy SITS day supercute blog!!

Heather said...

I love love love your blog. Happy Blogathon Day!!

Deb said...

Hi Nikki! Just stoppin in to say hi! Hi! I'm still hard at it, you know once you paint and look at the base boards they need painting and then there's the ceiling. Does it ever end? Deb

Anonymous said...

YIPPEEEEE--I love fun blogs (that's why I visit YOOOOU!). I look forward to checking out these spots!Dana

Bo said...

Hi Nikki...hey, with all of your blog list that you can keep up with and still work and read and travel and so on & so forth, I think I surely could add a few more to check out...especially if they're worthy of your laughing spit & sputter...LOL ;-) Bo

jill jill bo bill said...

Thanks girl!!!! I have something for you, too at my joint. Hope you don't already have one. There is no exchanges...

Sarah said...

Happy blog-a-thon! I love to laugh, thanks for sharing!

CailinMarie said...

hey lady so I had to stop buy after you left a comment that you 'need the cool points' on somebodies blog - it made me laugh - and now I'm listening to your song - and I really really really need it!

Melodie said...

Happy Blogathon, SITSta!

Jen said...

Have fun with the blogathon! love some SITS.

Just Lisa said...

Great post! I love that there's blogs in your list that I haven't read yet! Have a great day!

Marrdy said...

Happy SITS day!! Very cute animals!

Lisa (aka) French said...

Lord give me strength and endurance! I already have so many to try and keep up with! (gulp) and the blogopera~~~I will try to visit these soon;) French

The Blonde Duck said...

Can anyone just join? I'd love to meet some lovely ladies!

Anonymous said...

Okay, I am going to look, but I do believe you're going to be in trouble with me.

I just found you, and you have made me love your blog. And, now you're going to compound it by "forcing" me to go fall in love with more blogs.

I'm going - kicking and screaming and protesting. I guess actual sleeping is over-rated anyway - right?! And, spitting helps with weight control - right?! ;-)

Aleta said...

It's a little scary, this blog world. I jumped in without thinking what was out there. Lol. I just thought, "Eh, sounds like a personal journal on-line to share with family and friends"

What little did I know ~ so many friendly folks out there in this world. Ok Ok... I've seen the SITS thingie 5 times today - something is telling me to get thee over there!

What A Card said...

Ha! Love that last paragraph!

I'm popping by via SITS...fun, fun!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the tip Nikki! Can't wait to check out some new FUNNY blogs:)

Laura said...

Thanks for the list, if they are as funny as you I am sure I will enjoy them!

Laura :)

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms. Crumpet,

Susan here...go ahead...slap it...you know you wanna...stop denying it.

Fifi Flowers said...

You are HILARIOUS... who cars if the family eats... momma's gotta blog! LOL... I think my kids would say that about me!

Blogger said...

Kewl!

You part about the kids scavenging for themselves made me lol...did you see Desperate Housewives on Sunday? Hilarious! The 2 moms toast and tell each other they are great moms...then the kids come down and ask for food and the one mom says, 'get it yourself and bring mommy some ice for her drink!' Too funny ;)

Bella

Da Bergs said...

Okay, I am going to have to starve my family a little longer and go check out these fun blogs! THANKS!

Amy said...

Awesome blog :D Happy Blogathon SITSta!

Anonymous said...

Hey Hey Hey!
Happy Blogging! :)

SuZ said...

Happy Blogathon Day!

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

Happy SITS Day!

Michael said...

Crapola, I'm supposed to be doing homework right now, not perusing more blogs, lol!!!!

Mom said...

Happy SITSathon!

Anonymous said...

Nikki, you are just full of recommendations and I am going to give them a whirl. Nothing is better than a good belly laugh. If I was giving blog advice, I would tell everyone to visit you. You make me laugh often. You are funny and rank high on the laughter scale.

Hugs, Jeanne

Jessica GaleForce said...

Hey MOM, I check ed out some of your recommendations...I must say that most of the humor was over my head...I must not be OLD enough yet :D remember you love me /giggle. I did however find some entertaining blog pieces :) I LOVCE YOU THE MOSTEST!!

Primitive Grrl said...

Wooo! More blogs to read and drool over! LOL!! You should see my "favorites" folder.. it's busting at the seams with blogs. My motto is the more the merrier... the ladies in blogland have given me some WONDERFUL ideas for my home. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Hey Slick Nik!!! (I call my Mom Slick Vic.. she is 71... LOL)

I see I made you extra hungry for lunch today! :)

I will check out the blogs that you reccommended!!!

xoxoxo
Donna

imjacobsmom said...

thanks for the recommendations - I'm on my to check them out! ~ Robyn

Megan said...

Happy SITS Blog-A-Thon Day!!

Becky D said...

Hope you had a Happy Blogathon Day!

Tracey said...

Thanks for the info Nikki! I will have to check out these blogs ..always need a good laugh, although It's gonna be hard to top your blog in the making me laugh department!!
Love the song too!!
Tracey

kari and kijsa said...

Too much fun! We are going to have to check it out!!
Have a wonderful evening!

blessings,
kari & kijsa

The Beauty Bargainista said...

I totally love SITS! :)

Meaghan said...

Hi SITS friend! Love your puppy pics


Meaghan

Tracey said...

By the way Nikki, I am enjoying the Salt City candle. It burns sooo nice!!! Thank you again.
:) Tracey

Carolynn Anctil said...

*snort* You read my mind! The last thing you wrote was EXACTLY what I was thinking! Where am I going to find the time to add more blogs to my list of favourites in this all consuming, crazy addictive, blog habit I have? I'm going to have to start a group therapy club or something, soon. Bloggers Anonymous.
Must. stop. now.

Nanny Goats In Panties said...

Hey, thanks for visiting my blog today and for the kind words! Hope you had as much fun as I did prowling around checking out all the blogs!

- Margaret

Amber@OneMamma said...

Beautiful photos!

Thanks for your link suggestions!
~Amber

Anna Lefler said...

Oh. My. Total. God.

My wrists have fallen off from commenting (and eating Doritos). What an amazing day, huh?

Thanks again so much for linking to me! I just had the best time and you were crackin' me UP! It's after midnight now and I'm toddlin' off to bed but wanted to say one last howdy...

You're awesome!!!

Talk soon!

XOXO

Anna

Anna Lefler said...

NIKKICRUMPET! Wake up and go check out the SITS site! Hurry hurry! (It's 3:19 am on the East Coast, BTW.)

Woo-Hoo!

XO

Anna

Tiffany said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. I can't wait to read more of yours. SITS is awesome, huh?

Sue Wilkey said...

Hey! Thanks for all the comment love this morning!!!! We seem to be travelling in the same blog circle and didn't even know it! I know most of those guys you listed......Love your blog- so glad we met!

(p.s. your header is so cool- is that your kitchen?

Justine said...

Girl! Get to SITS!!!!!!!!! You're a winner! You're a winner!

Justine :o )

Cheryl said...

OMG Nikki, you're a WINNER! But we all new that. Thank you for thinking of me again and congrats on your winnings. I was MIA for a few days (you know those dog bones can get to a women):) anyways, I finally have a reply.
AGAIN, CONGRATS -- YOU ARE A WINNER AND SUCH A SWEET LADY!
Cheryl

Heather said...

*ahem*

My sincerest congratulations on your big Blogathon win, you luckiest woman in the whole, wide world!

No, really, it isn't absolutely killing me to say that. I swear. I wasn't ready to sacrifice my kid (and quite readily also my husband, cat and the kid's evil carny goldfish) to win the one prize that you won. I wasn't making bargains with the Giveaway Gods, offering them my very soul for that one, teensy thing that I coveted more dearly than the blogosphere itself. Honest.

I must be off now, to dismantle the shrine I'd set up in anticipation of my win. Ah well, I suppose it is more appropriate to display Kiddo's art on the fridge, or at least more traditional..... ;)

Enviously yours,
Heather the heartbroken



Seriously though, *many* congrats and ENJOY your prize! :D

Cheers!

Unknown said...

WOO HOO for You! Congrats on being the big winner!

Shell in your Pocket said...

How Fun! I will check these blogs out!!

I know what you mean...I have so much to do..WHERE am I? at the computer!!!!

It is addicting! Do we all need an intervention??? They should do a reality show on BLOGGING!!!
-Sandy Toes

Nancy Rosalina said...

I will give them a visit! Thanks for sharing them with us. Nancy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on being the grand prize winner! I am highly jealous as I heart George Clooney, so if you want to get some martini stuff from me as a trade, just let me know!!

Heather said...

*whistling innocently*

Oh, I love t-shirts.

Yep, that's what it is. I don't, you know, have a specific post label for George Clooney on my blog. Nope, I'm a HUGE t-shirt girl. That's the ticket.

Okay, well, I am HUGE at any rate.
:D

Cheers!

Anonymous said...

congrats on winning the grand prize!

Danyele Easterhaus said...

u r the grand prize winner!!!! woot woot!

Heather said...

Congrats on the grand prize! I love the song you have going with this post, too cute!!
BTW, you've been tagged!

Fifi Flowers said...

OMG... you are the GRAND PRIZE WINNER... CONGRATS!!!!!!!

Tara Bennett said...

Congrats on your fabulous win SITS-ta!

Anonymous said...

Hope that you had a lovely SITSA day!!!!!

 

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