Two years ago, I participated in the Ultimate Blog Party for the very first time. It was also one of the very FIRST blog posts on MilkandCuddles.com – ever! So this “virtual party” holds a very special place in my Bloggee heart!
Are you visiting for the first time? If so- you are really welcome! I hope you’ll leave me a comment below, and let me know where your little corner of the web is so I can visit you back! I’d love to meet some new friends and get to know those of you who have been here before, a little better!
Speaking of parties…let me introduce myself. My name is Shannon, and I moved to Texas 5 years ago from NYC – when I married my husband!
We have a 3 year old girl, and I frequently write about projects she has inspired – most recently Doll Furniture! I also blog about easy and simple recipes, crafts, local Dallas & Ft. Worth activities – and much more( Swarovski Crystal Sneakers, anyone?)!
Below is a short video I taped last year, that explains….how I ended up in Texas, and just who my family is!
…And to further celebrate The Ultimate Blog Party, I am giving away a Flip UltraHD Video Camera!
TO ENTER:
Easy Peasy!
HAPPY ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY EVERYONE!
About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
You can find Shannon on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and her new favorite place to hang out, Google+.
Just ran across your blog recently & really enjoy it! I follow you by email & on FB as well.
@Leanna, Leanna- so wonderful to meet you!I’m so happy to hear you enjoy the blog! Happy UBP to you!
Hi! I am visiting you from the UBP and I am happy to learn we already have a lot in common. I, too, have a 3 year old daughter that I share projects about…so I can’t wait to look around your blog and get inspired. I can’t wait to go check out your dollhouse furniture. We are in the process of building one. Great to meet you!
amy @ whilewearingheels.blogspot.com
@Amy, Hi Amy! So nice to meet you as well- I will be visiting you back next! So glad you checked out the dollhouse furniture post, my daughters house is one I did some repainting on, that my mom made for ME when I was her age! I’ve been enjoying decorating it more than her I believe:)
You also might like this post on making fake food for dollhouses(it’s not a kid activity, but it’s so fun for us moms..lol). https://everydaybest.com/2012/01/how-to-create-pretend-doll-food/
What fun! Loved your video!
@JDaniel4’s Mom, Thanks so much JDaniel4smom! I enjoyed taping it! 🙂
Cascia Talbert from The Healthy Moms Magazine – Just dropping by from The Ultimate Blog Party I am looking forward to networking with you and getting to know you better! I hope you have the opportunity to visit our blog! http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html
@Cascia Talbert (The Healthy Moms Magazine), I will drop by- I love that idea for a mag! Thanks for saying hello!
I’m stopping in from UBP 12. I’m following via bloglovin and twitter. If you get a chance stop on over to http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com.
@Jenny, I just stopped by- and I love your blog. I’m from NY originally- so great to meet ya!
Yay I love crafty blogs..lol Stopping by from UBP, it is great to meet you and thank you for sponsoring such a fabulous prize!
@Mommyof2Girlz/StephD, You are so welcome! Good luck! It looks like there are some really fun things this year:)
Hi Shannon,
Came across your blog through this year’s #UBP12 linky. Wanted to give you a shout! Love the blog name, first of all. Very creative. Second, I too am a native NY’er (The Bronx, whoo hoo!) but came to FL for college and stayed put (what can I say I’m addicted to great weather). Currently Tampa based. Looking forward to getting to know you more this week during the #UBP12! 🙂
@Nick – TimeDog, Oh yay! My dad, Aunt & Uncle all lived in the bronx! In fact my parents met at an Irish pub there called Durty Nellies…not sure if its long gone now..lol. Anyway- thanks so much for stopping by- def looking forward to getting to know you as well:)
I most certainly will drop by! Great idea for a mag! Thanks so much for saying hello!
Just got back to WI from NYC… and I used to live in Texas and NJ (yes, not NYC- but we used to visit all the time). 🙂
Really enjoying your blog! Visiting from UBP2012 and looking forward to reading more.
Jessica @ At Home- Take 2
I’m here via the UBP! I am excited to follow your blog. Megan
Well I’m not new around here, but had to stop by to say hi at the party!
Already following you all the ways I can…
Hope you have a great party!
Already know about your blog and like you! Just wanted to say hi! And this blog party looks fun! 🙂
Stopping by from UBP and I have to tell you that I loved the video! What a creative way to introduce yourself! Can’t wait to explore your blog more! 🙂
I am stopping by from the UBP~! Would love if you would come party with me at http://www.talesofmommyhood.com/2012/04/ubp-12.html
What a great video! Your daughter looks just like you. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Lemon Drop Pie today! I just added you to my reader.
Don’t know how we didn’t connect 2 years ago! That was my first UBP also, just shortly after I started blogging. It holds a special place in my heart and I love the bloggers I met because of it. 🙂
How fun! I love parties. What a great prize. I love my Flip HD video camera. Don’t include me in the drawing, since I have one. Good luck to everyone else. I’m following on Twitter, Fb, Pinterest & G+, Thanks for dropping by A Daddy Blog! Have a super weekend!
Hello from the UBP! I love your creativity! The sneakers are so cute! My daughter (17) did some similar, but she glittered the whole shoe and then did crystals over the toes. She’s wearing them to Prom! 🙂 It’s really nice to “meet” you!
HI Shannon! So good to see you! Thanks or stopping by and introducing yourself!
Hi, Shannon! Stopping by from UBP 12. Thank you so much for contributing the flip video camera as a give-away … so generous of you!! It’s nice to ‘meet’ you.
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Hey Shannon! It’s so nice to “meet” you. Thanks for stopping by my FB page and liking it. I will be returning the favor as soon as I leave here. 😉 Looking forward to reading your blog. 🙂
Alesha Kay
So great to find this sweet blog! Thanks for the FB like, and thanks for helping me ours become visible eventually… Have fun partying, Im loving this!
Just stopping by from the UBP to say hi! I’m enjoying looking around and getting to know some new bloggers. 🙂
Stopping by from the UBP2012! Thanks for stopping by my FB page! I can’t wait to read more of your recipes! Those Hot Cross Buns look de.lish!
Milkandcuddles, interesting name for a blog. It leaves the imagination running on just what you cover here. 🙂
I’m new to UBP, just joined earlier today actually. My blog specializes in offering tips to aspiring writers, but you might like it. I do posts every now and then about other things like the 1980’s, movies, music, ect. Whatever I happen to be doing during my r7r time. 🙂
http://kittyb78.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/ultimate-blog-party-2012/
@Catrina Barton, * R&R
Popping by from UBP. Loving finding all these great blogs!!!
Visiting from flowerbubbles.wordpress.com
What a fun way to introduce your blog.
Happy #UBP12!
I’m over at CleverCompass.com
New follower from the #UBP12 🙂 Love your video!!! And you are doing well with the lingo. 😉 I’m from Alabama so I sound a little out of place in Florida LOL Hope you have a wonderful day and have a great time on your party hopping!!
Yours is the number one prize I want to win… need something to document the adorableness that is my 2 year old and my baby twin girls! Not to mention the 5 year old who’s growing up too fast… 🙂
Hi there, I just found out about the Ultimate Blog Party a couple of days ago so I’m still trying to figure out how it all works. I love the name of your blog! I write about family travel – tips about traveling with kids and stories about the places that our family has visited.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my FB site via UBP12! I’m so glad to have met you and to be following your blog now. I’m sure you saw all my design services for both wordpress and blogger blogs, etsy shops, facebook welcome pages, twitter and blogfrog backgrounds, as well as print and logo designs. I also have other services like account set up for the blogger with very little time. Let me know if I can help you or your readers with anything at all. I love doing giveaways! See you around!
Nice to meet you, Shannon!Thanks for stopping by my blog today… I will be visiting you often! I’m enjoying the UBP, and finding great new blogs to follow. 🙂
Hi! I absolutely love the name of your blog,
This is my very first UBParty and I am enjoying it tremendously. I just started my blog in January so I am learning tons by visiting awesome blogs like yours. It is so nice to ” meet” you and your little one.
I hope you will find some time to drop by my blog ~ librarystorytimeabcs.blogspot.com ~ I share activities, books, crafts, and snacks for fun learning with little ones like your adorable daughter. I would love to hear what you think about my blog. Still trying to find my “voice” but loving every step of the way!
Have a lovely Monday!
K
Traveling by map–love it! Thanks for liking my FB page. I’ve like your page and am now following you on Twitter. Blessings.
Hi there Shannon!
Thanks for coming by to introduce yourself. I’m loving your blog so far and can’t wait to get to know you better 🙂
I’m now a follower.
Hi Shannon, thanks so much for stopping by my Facebook page! Great to “meet” you! Looking forward to reading your blog!
Stacey
first of all, your family is great. you are beautiful, your hubs seems like he could be a funny guy, the toddler is so cute, and the dog makes me want one of my own (if only i didn’t have six kids. HA!).
those crystal covered chucks are A-DOR-A-BULL! i am inspired to try to make some for my girls.
So glad you stopped by my FB page today. I’m FINALLY home and checking things out. I’m looking forward to scanning your easy recipes. I’m always on the lookout! I’ll definitely be following you.
Happy Monday!
Laurie
Lulu and Daisy
Hello!
Following you back via #UBP12!!
Thanks for the fun!
Have a great day,
Shannon
Hi Shannon!
Nice giveaway!
I follow you on twitter @shannon717717
Thanks
Like you on facebook – shannon flora-johnson
Thanks again!
Also signed up for UBP12!!
Yeeah!
Thanks
Thanks for visiting my Facebook page!!! I am stopping by…Love it here. Cute video! I am a Texas girl who was born in Minnesota and lives in Missouri but lived the middle of her life in Texas and loved it!
Be sure to get a FREE copy of my eBook “Organized…From the Car to the Bedroom” featuring our family’s tips and routines to staying organized along with a few more things! Visit my site http://www.simplysquaredaway.com to sign up OR text TRACYHOTH to 22828!
I’ll be following you!
Tracy
Hi Shannon! I think I started following you after that party 2 years ago – it was my first party too! Thank you for leaving a msg on my facebook page – I’m glad we connected and hope we can chat more! PArty ON!
SO glad you found me! I look forward to reading more from you!
Very fun video! My dogs lick the baby too. I’m sure it grosses some people out, but I figure it just builds his immune system. Right?!? 🙂 Thanks for liking my blog on Facebook!
Ahhhh, another mama of a 3 year old. Someone who understands the total craziness that that means. It’s like raising Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at my house 😉 Thanks for stopping by, glad to meet you too!
Hello Shannon!
Thanks for dropping by! I am from Texas too! I grew up in Dallas and my hubby is from Austin. We are hoping to get back one day! I love the blog and am following along!
Popped over to check out your blog…and am loving it!! I will be back when there is more time to peruse your posts.
I am loving your site! I’m adding to to my list of favorites! Come visit http://www.teachyourtot.com as well! 🙂
Thanks for the visit to http://www.amomknows.com, this is our first blog party and we are loving it already. Milk and Cuddles is a great site and one I will be frequenting, as well.
Hello Shannon,
Thank you for finding me and for following.
I’m a new follower of your blog and will also be following you on Pinterest.
Enjoy your weekend.
Happy Earth Day!
Stopping by INCREDIBLY late – but better late than never, right? 🙂
I think I started following you right before the UBP – I’m really excited to check out your recipes!!