Wecome to the Fly Away Family Blog Party!
Welcome blog party goers to Fly Away Family and the 2009 Ultimate Blog Party!
Never one to miss a good party, or free stuff, I thought I’d join in. I’m very new to blogging and still finding my way, but I’m definitely having fun with it and didn’t want to miss an opportunity to make some new blogging buddies.
Who Me?
I’m Mama Bird. I’m a SAHM of two boys. Big D is three and Little C is 7 months. My husband is amazing, gorgeous….and Australian. So, we essentially live between two countries. We work hard to make sure the boys are exposed to ‘Aussie’ stuff, like Vegemite. Yes, they like vegemite.
This also means we travel to Australia every year. Yes, it’s expensive…but totally worth it! It’s a big priority for us, so we sacrifice in other areas to make it happen.
What will I write about?
Well, I feel like I have something to share (don’t we all?). I know my family is not unique, but I’ve never been able to find anyone online in the same situation with similar saving/travel priorities. So, I decided that maybe there are others out there looking too. I’m here to write about what we do and hopefully inspire someone else.
I will also write about green living, healthy living, traveling with kids, traveling and living with food allergies, easy/healthy recipes, Australia (with occasional insights from my expat hubby) and anything else that I think is worth sharing.
Some things I plan to write about in the upcoming weeks are
- our big Spring Clean happening this weekend (updated!)
- keeping your momentum when saving
- more low sugar snacks and treats
- saving money with a clothing swap
- meeting goals – our Mint update for March (see Feb’s update)
- our gardening plans – blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
- my NEW blog design will be up soon
- and all sorts of other interesting topics as life happens!
I would love to win…
- the Ergo Baby Carrier from A Giveaway Addicted Mommy to lug around my chunky monkey baby boy who doesn’t like Mama to put him down
- Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer at Moms Who Think so I can make more cookies (uh, how exactly is this going to help me lose my baby weight?)
- Or the gift card to Homegoods from HG OpenHouse to buy whatever cool stuff I find there!
- If those are already chosen, I would choose 19, 21, 22, 26, 30, 43, 88, 91, 99, 113, USC15, USC47, USC56, USC58, or anything else for boys or Mama.
I hope you’ve had a great time at my party and will come back soon!
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March 20th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
How wonderful that you go to Australia every year! For summer? I will revisit your blog on the weekend to read more.
March 20th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Nice to meet you! I have always wanted to go to Australia!
March 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Nice to meet you — looking forward to the week long party.
Nell
March 20th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
An Australian! Love their accents…*sigh* Good to meet you!
March 20th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Nice to meet you. happy blog party week.
March 21st, 2009 at 12:06 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I can’t imagine running around the world every year-I have a hard enough time getting me and the kids to through the grocery store without chaos.
I’ll definitely be around your blog, and I hope you stop back by and visit me often
March 21st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Wow, how awesome is that to get to visit Australia every year. I have always wanted to go there. I loved your blog hoppin’ post. Have you tried the new Bud Light Lime. It really isn’t too bad especially if you already like Bud Light. Thanks for visiting my blog. By the way, if your hubby is anything like Hugh Jackman or Heath Ledger….YUM!
March 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Not a big bud light fan…I like the more robust varieties.
As for Hugh Jackman, well, it’s a bit of an obsession. My husband actually laughs at me when I say a ‘bit’ of an obsession. He is one fine man. My hubby does remind me of Hugh in Van Helsing, when he wears his Aussie hat. Mmmmmm.
March 21st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I would love to go to Australia every year! Maybe one day… I cannot believe your kids love vegemite! My dh got some for us and… yuck! That is definitely an acquired taste! If your kids eat that I am sure getting them to eat broccoli is a piece of cake!
Toni
(all of this said with a smile on my face… as grew up eating pb and pickle sandwiches….)
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:12 am
Ha, ha, I call my almost 2yr old Chunky Monkey! I’m a mom of three boys and a girl, we live with food allergies and love to travel (though we don’t get to often). I have an uncle in Australia and Hmmm, what else- oh yes, I like saving $ and gardening too! Happy UBP and come visit soon,
Jessie
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:11 am
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!
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I am new to the blog world. What a party.
I am glad that I found your blog.
I am from Shreveport, La.
Hope you will come by and visit me. This is such a fun party.
Teresa
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Hi! I’m blog hopping from the UPB. That’s so wonderful that your family is able to visit Australia every year. My mother-in-law has been and went on and on about how beautiful it is and how hospitable all the people are. How exciting for your boys! Have fun at the party. This is my first year
-Hayley
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
It must be nice to visit Australia every year. I totally envy you! It’s nice partying with you at UBP09. I had so much fun! Stop by Imahotmom.com sometime
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
First, LOVE the blog template! Sherbet Blossom Designs is awesome!
Second, traveling to Australia every year is quite a commitment, both time and money. But, you are right, I am sure it is worth it.
Enjoy the party!
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:38 am
Amanda - Thanks! I’m glad you like the design. She’s still doing a few little tweaks, but almost done! And yes, traveling to Australia is definitely worth it to us, but ‘commitment’ is a good word for it.
Mom Time – It is wonderful to visit Australia every year! Come back and read about it sometime!
Hayley – Thanks for visiting and yes, my oldest boy loves going to Australia. He asks to go frequently actually, not realizing how far away it actually is!
Mocha Dad – Most of my recipes I cook (and post) are meatless (and easy!), so hope you come back!
Toni – yes, it’s amazing to me that my kids like vegemite also! Yuck! But, I start them young and it’s actually quite healthy for Vegans since it’s really high in Vitamin B (my son was practically vegan until he grew out of his milk/egg allergies, we don’t eat a lot of meat).
Thanks so much to everyone who has visited my blog and left comments. They just make my day!
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
Hi from the UBP!
It is nice to meet you!
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Glad to check you out for the UBP!
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
So very nice to meet you! Party hopping is such fun! I am participating too so stop in for a visit.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Just found you while party hopping! Have a great time, this is my first party and I’m loving it already!
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Hello there. Knocking on your door from the blog party. Hope you don’t mind.
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com
Twitter: About Parenting
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Good for you for getting some spring cleaning done.
I’m blog hopping via the Ultimate Blog Party. Nice to meet you.
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
It must be tough cooking around food allergies. Just stopping by to say hi and hope you are enjoying the party!
March 24th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Nice to meet you at this year’s UBP. Enjoy the party!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:54 am
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!
I want to invite you to the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower that I am hosting May 15 to June 8. This is an international even and there are prizes! Stop by my blog for all the details.
March 24th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
nice to meet you! what a great party welcome post! please be sure to stop by my site and say hi!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Hi, I’ve come over as part of the UBP. I have a toddler learning/fun site at http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com. Very nice to meet you and your blog.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
What an amazing experience for your kids to get to travel to Australia every year! I’m very envious!
March 24th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Hi, I can see we have something in common, we also live between 2 countries, or well, even 3! I am french, hubby is spanish and we love the USA where we spend the winter (in Arizona). I will be back to read more about you and your traveling family!
bye
March 25th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Hey-
I am just stopping in from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello. Come by my place to enter to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System and some books by pledging to read to your child everyday. You can also enter to win a pair of Girl’s Crocs – Size 8/9.
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
March 25th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Love Austrailia! The accents are so fun to listen too!
March 25th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Hey Mama Bird! Just stopping by from my blog via your comments for the UBP! I just adore your site. Love your unique family situation and envy your yearly trips to Australia!! I’ll be signing up to receive your updates. Nice to meet you! Can’t wait to read more about you and your lovely family.
Thanks for stopping by Pieces Of Me!
March 27th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
thanks for confirming that they do in fact eat vegemite!
Stopping by from UBP to say “hi”
party on!
carma