Hula Shake Around the #Blogher-sphere: Do You Bump? {linky love}

Happy Monday! It’s time to get our hula shake on! Here’s how it works…

1. The Ohana Mama (me) picks a site, product, post, whatever, to feature as my hula shake

2. You leave your link to a post, giveaway, sale, review, etc, below

3. We all visit, make new friends, find cool new products and blogs to read

It’s as simple as one, two, three…now get your hula shake on!

Here’s my pick…keep the hula shake shakin’…

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It’s all everyone is talking about, BLOGHER!

And it’s in just two short days!

I’ll be flying in on Thursday, actually leaving on Wednesday, yes it’s going to take me TEN (10) HOURS! to get there but I feel it’s so worth it!

I’ve been feverishly getting ready, ordering business cards, buying dresses (it’s been fun and I may have a new-found addiction to shopping…at least I find deals!) and getting everything in order.

Along the planning way, I found an awesome app for the iPhone, called BUMP Technologies, it’s a fast way to share your contact info and virtual card via your iPhone.  This video explains it far better than I can…

If you have an iPhone, come and give me a BUMP at Blogher!!

If you don’t, I’ll have the adorable business cards below, made by Zen Designs Studios.

Now it’s your turn! Share your great posts, latest giveaway(s) or promotion(s) below in Mr Linky. Be sure to visit each other, leave comments, make it a grand hula shake across the blogosphere! Share the Aloha!

Have a shakin’ week everyone!

If you participate in Ohana Mama’s Monday Hula Shake around the Blogosphere and care to spread the aloha, grab our Shakin’ button!
**The code to make it grab-able isn’t lovin’ me right now, so you can right click the pic below to grab it and put it on your site. Sorry!**
The Ohana Mama

Hula Shake Around the Blogosphere…Featuring Blog Love {add your links!}


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Happy Monday! It’s time to get our hula shake on! Here’s how it works… Ohana Mama will have 1 featured site that we think is shakin’. Then you can share, in Mr. Linky, your upcoming giveaways, funny posts from last week, latest promotion, you name it! This goes for mom businesses too – please please share your latest sale or new items in your store! Here is Ohana Mama’s pick to start off this week’s Hula Shake Around the Blogosphere

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Community.  We hear it time and time again, blogging is all about community.  Today I am showcasing BLOG LOVE, a movement in the blogosphere that brings out the true essence of being a real, caring, helping community…

Blog Love was started by Amy of Swag Studio (a fun and swanky new blog that I am loving!) and Erin over at Pour Some Sugar on Me to help another fellow blogger, Beth of ManicMother.com (phew…are you following me here?)

Beth’s adorable son Ezra was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Whether you have a child or not, you can understand how difficult this time is for Beth’s family.  The emotional roller coaster, the worry, and to make matters worse, the financial strain this type of news brings with it, it’s all overwhelming, I am sure.

Amy & Erin came up with the idea of BLOG LOVE bracelets…they resemble the Live Strong bracelets but are in blue in honor of Ezra.  For each bracelet you buy ($5 each), all proceeds will be sent to Beth and her family to help them cover some of their expenses as they kick cancer’s ass and get Ezra healthy.

BLOG LOVE…I love this idea.  I truly believe that the power of positive vibes, prayers, well wishes… all of that positive energy can truly make miracles happen. BLOG LOVE  is sure to continue to be a wonderful way for the blogging community as a whole to show how we can band together to create great things, celebrate triumphs and power together to get through rocking waters.  If you would like to donate and receive a BLOG LOVE bracelet, head on over to Swag Studios or Pour Some Sugar On Me.  You can also donate directly to Ezra on Beth’s site, ManicMother.com

Now it’s your turn! Share your great posts, latest giveaway(s) or promotion(s) below in Mr Linky. Be sure to visit each other, leave comments, make it a grand hula shake across the blogosphere! Share the Aloha! (if Mister Linky doesn’t work, leave your links in the comments)

Have a shakin’ week everyone!

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Hula Shake Around the Blogosphere {Featured Site: The Mamasphere}

Happy Monday! It’s time to get our hula shake on! Here’s how it works…

ME: Ohana Mama will have 1 featured site that we think is shakin’.

YOU (Bloggers, Biz Owners): Then you can share, in Mr. Linky the comments (while Mister Linky is down) your upcoming giveaways, funny posts from last week, latest promotion, you name it! This goes for mom businesses too – please please share your latest sale or new items in your store!

This week I am sharing a site that is dear and near to my heart…

The Mamasphere!

I have been a member of this insanely supportive and fun community for over 4 years.  I even recruited my sister to join and she is now a permanent member – has been for almost 3 years, starting when she was trying to conceive her first child.

The ladies of The Mamasphere are dear friends from all over the country and include those trying to conceive, those adopting, those going through infertility, pregnant mama’s, single mamas, moms of multiples, blogging moms, SAHMs, WAHMs, and moms working outside of the home …you name it, we’ve got it!

So what is The Mamasphere? It’s a community, my home away from home and is run by a super awesome Mompreneur, Stephanie Gruber.  A little bit more…


“The Mamasphere has been created to assist mothers in quickly accessing the information they need to navigate through their lives as women, wives, partners, co-workers, friends, sisters, daughters, and, most importantly, mamas!

We are the community village, sharing the ups and downs of each member’s life and being a stable force of information, support, and sisterhood through the mothering years and beyond.

In maintaining our focus on our community, we offer our members a variety of features and tools in one place, under one roof. We provide and maintain our community through the use of:

* Community Forums
* Personal Blogs
* Shared Recipes
* Photo Galleries
* Member Clubs
* Chat & Personal Messages

Membership to The Mamasphere is free!

BUT, subscribers receive extra benefits to their membership.  Here’s just some of my fave add-ons via my subscription…

*Access to Subscriber Only boards, including our very own “Tales of a Mystery Poster”- having a bad day? Let it all out without having to share your name! Not ready to share that you are pregnant but need a place to chat about it? Do it anonymously!

*Recipes – posted by members – get the real skinny on recipes and find some faves!

*Co-Op Participation - get a great deal on things you want to purchase, especially organic goods!

*Coupon Trains – need a coupon? Grab a coupon. Send a coupon! Everyone is coupon happy!

*SMTB Journals - aka Skinny Mini To Be…lose weight with help from supportive friends!

*Summer School – learn to cook, crochet, organize, you name it!  Taught to members by members!

*Pen Pals  – create lasting realtionships for your little ones!

*WAHM signature advertising on Boards - grow your business while growing friendships!

About the Mama behind The Mamasphere…

Hiya! My name is Stephanie and I am the creator and developer of The Mamasphere. I am currently living in NY and working from internet cafes across the county while raising a preschooler who gives new meaning to the word “spirited!”

Before The Mamasphere at mamasphere.com, we were the BTBG’s of Babytalkbio.com.

Babytalkbio was born in 2004 out of a need for a supportive, non-snarky site for moms and moms-to-be to share, laugh, and find support for all those tough parenting decisions. For 4 years, our friendships (and our membership!) grew and we all experienced the ups and downs of life, death, marriage, divorce, financial gains and bankruptcies, as well as, obviously, lots and lots of new babies born!!

In May of 2009, we outgrew our old site and The Mamasphere was established. Our name was suggested by a member during extensive naming posts and our entire community voted to ensure that we remain true to our community centered focus.

The features and add-ons that are new, such as our blogs, marketplace, and recipe section were also all taken from suggestions by current members. This site truly is one built by and for the community!

I feel lucky to be able to provide the space for this fantastic community to continue to grow and flourish. The friendships made here are truly exceptional and I look forward to all that is to come on The Mamasphere.

BLOG CARNIVAL!

The Mamasphere (formerly BabyTalkBio.com) is launching their new site and new name all through out the month of June!

In celebration, you will see that in my giveaways for the month of June, you’ll have extra entries available by visiting & joining The Mamasphere or by adding your giveaway to the Mr. Linky up on The Mamasphere.  It’s a blog carnival, aimed at spreading the word of The Mamasphere’s launch but also to get you new readers and perhaps some new friends! So join up! HERE

Now it’s your turn! Share your great posts, latest giveaway(s) or promotion(s) below in Mr Linky. Be sure to visit each other, leave comments, make it a grand hula shake across the blogosphere! Share the Aloha!

Have a shakin’ week everyone!

If you participate in Ohana Mama’s Monday Hula Shake around the Blogosphere and care to spread the aloha, grab our Shakin’ button!
**This is a new button with my new url – please update if you can! Thank you!**
The Ohana Mama


Ohana Mama’s Hula Shake Around the Blogosphere


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Happy Monday! It’s time to get our hula shake on! Here’s how it works…

Ohana Mama will have 1 featured site that we think is shakin’. Then you can share, in Mr. Linky, your upcoming giveaways, funny posts from last week, latest promotion, you name it! This goes for mom businesses too – please please share your latest sale or new items in your store!

Here is Ohana Mama’s pick to start off this week’s Hula Shake Around the Blogosphere...

This week Ohana Mama is sharing a site that will help EVERYONE – bloggers and entrepreneurs or those just wanting to be on the up and up with social media – which really everyone should be, it’s a new way of life.  So ‘Get The Dash’ and get in the know.

The Dash, created by the super smart Laura Roeder, is a weekly email blast and community where you receive quick, doable tips to maneuver yourself around the Internet and social media. Then on Facebook through The Dash fan page you can join other entrepreneurs, bloggerss and really great people where you share questions, ideas, and show your progress of things you’ve learned through The Dash.

These tips are easy but useful, and many times necessary, to really make the most of social media.  The really cool thing is Laura doesn’t just write out how-tos, instead she does screen casts and literally walks you through step by step.  From setting up Google Analytics to ideas on how to brainstorm for new and engaging blog posts, Laura covers it all!

A little bit about The Dash

“For People Who Want To Make an Impact Online – But Don’t Know Where to Begin”

The Dash is a unique, totally free program for increasing your online visibility and leveraging social media.

Every Wednesday you’ll receive an action item that takes no more than 30 minutes to complete, along with precise step-by-step video instructions.

(Begin infomercial voice) BUT WAIT – there’s more! I’ve also created an exclusive group for Dash members where you can share your weekly accomplishments and promote your business. My team and I will also be there to answer your questions and offer additional tips and ideas.”

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Sign up The Dash and be entered to win a PEEK!

Giveaway!

The Dash is FREE! And right now if you sign up you also get a chance to win your very own PEEK.  This handy device allows you to check email, text and even get on Twitter without using any of your phone minutes.  So head on over to http://www.getthedash.com, sign up for a great FREE resource, learn, grow AND enter to win a PEEK, what are you waiting for?! Go!  (then come back and put your link below, sharing any news or posts you have!)

Now it’s your turn! Share your great posts, latest giveaway(s) or promotion(s) below in Mr Linky. Be sure to visit each other, leave comments, make it a grand hula shake across the blogosphere! Share the Aloha!

Have a shakin’ week everyone!

If you participate in Ohana Mama’s Monday Hula Shake around the Blogosphere and care to spread the aloha, grab our Shakin’ button!
**This is a new button with my new url – please update if you can! Thank you!**
The Ohana Mama


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