The kickoff the of the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party has started! This terrific blog carnival runs from today, April 9 -16, 2010 and is a great opportunity to meet new bloggers and also 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. Make sure to check out my Giveaway Prize on 5M4M, and also the Giveaway I have here just for Visiting My Blog today!
Welcome!
I’m Cindi, a Baby-Boomer wife, mom of 2 grown daughters, 2 grandchildren & hail from New England.
Want to know more about me? Read my 101 Random Things About Me post where I spill all the sordid details on the Baby Boomer Grandmom behind this blog!
I offer Product Reviews from the perspective of a “Baby Boomer Grandmom Who’s Been Around the Block.” Don’t forget to check the tabs up above, and my sidebar where I have my favorite Best of 2009 articles, along with Blogging Tips, Social Media posts and Work-At-Home posts – all in one easy-to-find spot!
Subscribe to my newsletter or in a reader if you like what you see!
You can connect with me at:
Twitter: @Moomettes
Facebook: Moomette’s Magnificents
I’ve joined the party and will be donating a Magnificent new cookbook – How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking
There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
- A $100 gift eCertificate to Restaurant.com
- Provided by: Ernest Parenting
- Full-Size Authentic Scentsy Warmer and 3 wax scents!
- Provided by: Mrs. Marine
- $100 gift certificate to Kay Jewelers
- Provided by:An Unpink Life
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference): US#1, US#3, US#19, or USC#15, USC#39, USC#95, USC#97, or any prizes that would be appropriate for a 4 year old girl and 2 year old boy (my grandkids!) or moi, for a change!
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! Leave your Twitter name in the fill-in box and I’ll be sure to give you a shout-out for visiting!
Want to have more fun? Click the banner button at the bottom of this post for a Random Article!
What’s a party without food? As promised, I said I’d have the buffet and libations set out and waiting for you! 
Layered Spinach Salad
This is one of my favorites from when I belonged to the Junior Woman’s Club, where I was a board member Recording Secretary. As a fundraiser, we put together a cookbook, and this recipe was very popular. It’s a great healthy salad that’s quick and easy to prepare. Make it ahead of time, and let set-up in the refrigerator overnight. The flavors just meld together and it’s always a big hit at all those summer picnics, pool parties and Memorial Day gatherings!
Ingredients:
1 lb spinach, stemmed and torn
1/2 lb bacon, crumbled
6 hard cooked eggs, crumbled
1 iceburg lettuce head, torn
1 box frozen peas, thawed but uncooked
dash salt, pepper and sugar
1 Bermuda onion (medium), sliced thin
Dressing Mix:
2 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sour cream
1 Good Seasons Italian Dressing envelope
Preparation:
Layer in this order: spinach salt pepper bacon eggs iceburg lettuce peas sugar salt pepper onion
Frosting:
mayonnaise sour cream dressing mix. Garnish with
strips of swiss cheese. (optional)
Cover and refrigerate OVERNIGHT. This is a must. This looks so pretty served in a glass bowl.
For more great recipes visit me at the Frugal New England Kitchen.
One last Goodie before you go!
Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting my own Giveaway Contest for more party fun! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a children’s cookbook – Bean Appetit: Hip and Healthy Ways to Have Fun with Food
Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information is necessary in order to send your prize.
Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND
b) Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post on my blog! (please leave the title of the post in a separate comment)
*Open to USA and Canada Only
For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.
This contest will run until April 16, 2010 at 11:00 pm. EDT
Thanks for visiting and please stop by again!
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- Race Over to Participate in the Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes For Mom!
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Stopping by from the party! That Spinach salad sounds soooo yummy!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:40 am
This salad is so simple to make – it must be chemistry that makes the flavors meld together! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Happy UBP!!!!!! Now I’m hungry!!!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Eat as much of this salad as you would like, it’s good for you!
Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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OOOO spinach is my favorite vegetable! too bad my boys doesnt like them..LOL..oh well more for me!! happy UBP!!!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:44 am
When I was younger, we used to watch Popeye eat spinach! Rent a video for them! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Glad to meet you. I also have a cookbook site. As well as many more blog types. I am so enjoying this UBP.
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Can’t have too many cookbooks! Be sure to stop by for the launch of my new Recipe Blog (redesign) and Giveaways! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Wow! so happy to ‘meet’ you ~ looks like we have lots and lots in common so I’m hoping to get to know you better. Im a WAHM boomer mom too, loving it. This is a great blog carnival.
Happy weekend!
I’m in the SF Bay Area but I visit my BIL in CT a lot in the summer. Hope to chat with you soon
Bri
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I haven’t found too many baby boomers blogs yet! Nice to meet you & enjoy your CT visit this summer! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Okay, that spinach salad is going on the menu for tomorrow. Sounds yummy!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:48 am
This salad is the first to have an empty bowl at summer parties! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Hi Cindi, Yummy – I love spinach!
Just popped in for the 2010 Ultimate Blog Party site-seeing tour 
YOU are in MY party post 
Have a blessed week! 
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Hi Kaye! Me too! Why have iceburg when there’s field greens and spinach! Stopped by to see you and Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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this is fun..i follow wolfbayou@yahoo.com
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I found you on FF but I’m also Ultimate Blog Partying so I would have found you either way. I’m following you now. Hope you’ll come check out our story soon. Have a great weekend.
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post and will be by to see you!
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Stopping by from the UBP ’10! I already get your emails so I can stay up-to-date on all the goings on here! Great recipe. I’m a spinachy kinda gal!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:52 am
It’s amazing how everybody luvs a good spinach salad! I enjoy Cobb salads too! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Visiting from Friday Follow…I’m your newest follower on Networked Blogs! Love for you to come visit and follow me
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley @ Shelley’s Swag
http://www.shelleysswag.blogspot.com
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Follow Friday is so much fun, I get to meet so many new people! It’s amazing how everybody luvs a good spinach salad! I enjoy Cobb salads too! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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YUM! Spinach dip, my favorite! Always look forward to all of your informative blog posts, Cindi! Oh and I love your vlog
Happy blog party week!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Thanks! The Vlog was a huge step for me to take, so figured I’d take on a topic very few would to make it interesting! Thanks for stopping by my UPB post!
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Long time follower! I actually got here today from Friday Follow not the UBP, hadn’t gotten to you on the UBP yet. LOL Hope you are having a blessed weekend and hope to see you around my corner of BloggyLand!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Thanks for the Friday Follow and for stopping by my UPB post!
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Have a good time partying with UBP10. Stop by if you get a chance and Prepare To Be Pampered.
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Hi Jeanene, thanks for stopping by my UBP post!
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Hiya!! I’m already a follower but had to stop in and Toot Toot the #UBP10 Party Train coming through!!!
Have a great party!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Hi Susieqtpies Thanks for visiting my UBP post! Stop by again!
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hey there lady! Happy UBP!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Hi Angie! Thanks for stopping by my UBP post! Visit again!
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What a great blog…want to come back later and read more…
Party hopping and having a blast…..so many great blogs….I have a Fun $100 Gift Basket to give away and all it takes a comment.
I am number….294 and 295…..Stop by and see me at either blog…Happy Saturday! PLUS I JUST PUT UP A SURPRISE GIVEAWAY FOR TONIGHT. ……you still have time to enter
Blessings, Teresa
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Hi Teresa – So happy you stopped by my UBP post and hope you visit again!
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look at your delicious treats! Happy to meet you on this UBP hop!
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Stopping from the UBP! Your giveaway sounds great!
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Happy UBP! I’m going to make sure that my family doesn’t see this post so I can go out to eat and order Spinach dip all the time
You are the bestest blogger when it comes to info on blogging. You explain it all in simple language and I love that. Thanks for the Twitter Shout Out too. What a great idea. Party On!
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April 17th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hi Connie! Thanks for visiting at my UBP post! This spinach salad is super – I plan on adding more recipes on my newly designed Recipe blog at Frugal New England Kitchen. Thanks for your kind words! I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned with others!
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Stopping by from the UBP! So glad I found your blog and am excited to subscribe to it so I can read more!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Hi Stacey! Thanks for stopping by my UBP post, it was so much fun to do! Thanks for subscribing and I hope you stop by again!
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Hello, I am visiting you from the UBP. I am enjoying visiting all the blogs as I am a nonblogger.
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Visiting from UBP and enjoying meeting new blogs. Happy blogging!
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BLog hoppping over TO say hello. Nice to learn some about you. Happy UBP
Stop on by ;D
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Hi Night Owl Mama – I’m a nightowl too! Catch me on twitter late at night! Thanks for visiting my UBP post! The Vlog was fun to do.
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Hello! I have stumbled on your site before but I can’t remember how or when–just recognize your header and the name! So nice to stumble back again!
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Hi Gale! I’m glad you found me again through the UBP! I took the pictures on my header at the CT shore and up in Vermont! Hope to see you again!
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What a great blog party! Thanks for setting it up
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Hi Jessica ~ Thanks for stopping by my UBP post!
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love your salad recipe sound so good perfect for summer time glad I stopped in for a visit during my rounds of the UBP if you find time stop by my blog and say hi as well
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 20th, 2010 at 5:18 am
Hi Angie! Thanks for stopping by and hope you get a chance to make the salad!
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Stopping by from twitter and UBP to say hi
Stop by if you get a chance!
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Hi Cindy! I already know you so this is kinda like just saying hi for me. You are awesome. Nice to see you diving into vlogging!
trisha
momdot.com
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Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Reply:
April 20th, 2010 at 5:19 am
Thanks Trisha, I had fun making my first two Vlogs, maybe someday I’ll be a pro like you!
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I am an email subscriber
I commented on your Simplify Take Charge post
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April 17th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Hi Gerrie – Thanks for stopping by my UBP post! You’re the winner of Bean Appetit! Please claim prize within 48 hours and send name/address for shipping.
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I am a facebook fan
Gerrie B Shaeffer
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I follow with networked blogs
Gerrie B Shaeffer
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twitter follower
shaeffermom
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tweeted
http://twitter.com/shaeffermom/status/12168782278
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Just dropping by from UBP10 Nice site, I subscribe by rss reader. I’m in for the giveaway.
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[...] posted a fabulous salad recipe here if you are [...]
Stopping in from the UBP! Nice to meet a baby booming blogger! Have a great night.
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I have been following your blog for a while now. I’m so glad to see you joined the party! Have a great weekend.
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April 20th, 2010 at 5:20 am
Hi Cascia, thanks for stopping by and I’m glad you’ve been following! Enjoy your week!
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