Ultimate Blog Party 2013 #UBP13

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Ultimate Blog Party 2013

I am so excited about this party!  Susan and Janice from 5 Minutes for Mom  are hosting their SEVENTH annual virtual party specifically for mom bloggers to network and connect.

Standing up to introduce myself:
"Hi!  My name is Marie and I'm the voice behind Substance of Living.  Thank you so much for taking the time to visit during the Ultimate Blog Party 2013."

You have so many things on your mind today so I will make my introduction short and sweet in case you're not familiar with Substance of Living.  We are actually celebrating our very FIRST Blogiversary today (April 1, 2013).  We like to think of this site as a part of our lives.  We explore life and all that it has to offer, so that's what we are striving to attain here.

We haven't been around very long but are humbled by our visitors and followers.  We don't have a "favorite" post and it doesn't seem that our readers do either since the weekly favorites change constantly.

Please feel free to look around and leave a comment (WE LOVE comments!).  Your comment will be answered either through the comments section or email if you prefer a private response.  Also, if you leave a comment, I will personally make sure one is left on your site in return.

I am going to do my best to visit as many blogs as I can this week.

Be sure to start receiving Substance of Living through your email, folllow us through Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, and friend us on Facebook.

Thanks for stopping by and getting to know me/us a little better.  I can't wait to meet you and become friends.






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Comments

  1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Your blog is amazing! I found it on the Ultimate Party Blog and I am new a blogger! Please follow me on mine at http://mybutterflyhaus.blogspot.com/! Any suggestions, comments, etc. are always welcome!!! Have a blessed day!

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    1. Marie @ Substance of LivingApril 7, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      Elizabeth,

      Thank you so much for stopping by. I had the pleasure of visiting your site. Your pictures are amazing.

      I look forward to reading more of your posts and thank you for following.

      Cheers,
      Marie

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  2. Marie @ Substance of LivingApril 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Cascia,

    Thank you for visiting and following. I too look forward to getting to know you better.

    Cheers,
    Marie

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  3. Angie (Losing It and Loving It)April 7, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    How fun, you celebrated your one year blogiversary on my birthday. Congrats! I just celebrated 5 awesome blog years in Feb.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's nice to meet you through the UBP13.

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  4. Lisa NelsonApril 9, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Congratulations on your blog year!

    Nice blog. I was admiring the English post, but thought i should comment here first. Don't know why.

    Haha!

    I do look forward to following you. Thanks so much for connecting via Twitter!

    Are you gonna be at the hangout tonight? Party on!

    http://www.squishablebaby.com

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  5. Lynn April 10, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Just dropping by from the #UBP13. Thanks for stopping by my blog.. Look forward to checking out your blog more and Happy Blogiversary.. :)

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  6. Marie @ Substance of LivingApril 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Angie, Lisa, and Lynn,

    Hi! Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hello. Your thoughts are very sweet and I look forward to getting to know you better throughout the year.

    Cheers,
    Marie

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  7. Beth @ Structure in an Unstructured LifeApril 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Returning the visit from the UBP! Your blog looks full of great tips and ideas! I can't wait to dive into it more and get to know you! :)

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  8. Coffee Lovin' MomApril 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    hi Marie - glad to come upon your blog at UBP. I hope you are having fun visiting all the blogs - happy blogiversary!

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  9. My Yellow BellsApril 14, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    hi thanks for dropping by my blog and I am here to post party from UBP13. You have such a wonderful blog. I am interested in anything diy as well as crafting, you've done a lot over here, envy much, wish I have more time to do something like this. be back for more reading!

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  10. Marie @ Substance of LivingMay 16, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Cathi,

    Welcome to the party! Thank you for joining us and please let us know how you're enjoying the newsletters.

    Cheers!
    Marie

    P.S., I love banana bread. Be right over.

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