The Ultimate Blog Party Is Live and Poppin’
Mar 9, 2008 Whatever
Welcome to my corner of the Ultimate Blog Party Sphere! You have found Mom Unplugged, a blog about a mom who has removed her Superwoman cape and is living a more abundantly authentic life.
Here at Mom Unplugged you will laugh, cry, think and think more. It is my hope that you leave here encouraged to live life on the authentic side.
OK so I am supposed to introduce myself so that you can get to know me a little better. Well, I am LaTara Ham-Ying: Wife, homeschooling mom, podcaster, entrepreneur, coach, writer, ministry leader, and always God’s Child. I have been married to Rupert for five and a half years. Alexander and Brehane are the two boys at home and my step-kids live across the globe from America to Italy.
We are a naturally vegan family. That means that we live as naturally as we can in Chicago and we follow a vegan diet. As-a-matter-of-fact, both of my sites, Vegan Family Living and Natural From Home, are dedicated to these subjects.
I have been writing for over 25 years, with Christian non-fiction, book reviews, devotions and poetry being my main genres. I also write about natural living and vegan cooking. Currently I am a book reviewer for Hope for Women magazine, an expert writer over at Moms Talk Food Network and I have a story published in an anthology titled “Skydiving for Parents”. You will also find a much of my writing over at the that Pink Collar Club where I serve on the Executive Board as the Natural Living Coach.
I want to invite each of you, as you peruse and find out why I am out of the socket, to have a slice of my key lime or sweet potato vegan pies and a cup of my lavender lemonade with fresh mint sprigs.
photo credit: stshores24
While you are here, you may want to check out a few of my favorite posts:
I have to give thanks the gang over at 5 Minutes for Mom for organizing this event: The Ultimate Blog Party.
When I checked out the prize list I was very impressed. Of course I did not join the party just for the prizes; I love meeting new people and that is my number one reason for coming to the party. But oh, the prizes!
In looking over the list, I think my top three picks would be:
1. A Blog Customization from Sweet and Simple Designs for Mom Unplugged.
2. The Web cam donated by Liz over at This Full House
3. Since I love all things natural, my next choice would be Burt’s Bee’s Naturally Ageless Skin Care line donated by Geggie .
We are live and poppin’!
March 9th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Thanks for sharing and the party! I’ll be stopping back!
March 9th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Homeschooling! wow, good job! I’ll be back to visit again
March 9th, 2008 at 5:43 am
Great party!
March 9th, 2008 at 5:48 am
loved your blog! i’m a “crunchy” christian mama as well (vegetarian, tho, not vegan)… that lemonade looks delightful. i’m looking forward to coming back and looking over your other sites! happy [artying!
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March 9th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Nice to meet you. Great food. Do come over to my party on the beach!
March 9th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hey There…it is so nice to meet you! I love your blog name…it is very catchy and right up there with so many of us!
Hope to see you pop over to Mel’s World soon!
Have a great Blog Party!
Melissa
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March 9th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
WHoo hoo Glad you’re participating Latara. Thanks for stopping by my party.
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March 10th, 2008 at 3:47 am
Mmmm! I’d love to share some pie with you!
I’m inviting you to party with me!
Win some chocolate from my-sister-in-law and I…we blog about CHOCOLATE…me from Australia…and her from Michigan. Here’s the link: http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
What am I doing in Australia? I married an Aussie…and moved to Brisbane, leaving my family and friends and all the right-side-of-the-road drivers in America.
Win a handmade pocket place mat from my blog Comfort Joy Designs. Here’s the link:
http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
Want to know more about life in Australia? Visit my A Cup of Joy site where I keep up with my family and friends in America. Here’s the link:
http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/
Happy Partying!
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March 10th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Thanks for stopping by my party. You got me on the lavender lemonade; I was here in a heart beat. Do you have a recipe for that? I make a delicious lavender cookie that would go along so well with your lemonade.
You are an awfully busy gal. I will be back later to visit a little longer.
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March 11th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Nice to meet you. Happy blogging!
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March 11th, 2008 at 2:07 am
thanks for visiting my party.
i’m glad i stopped by and got to know a bit about you. always glad to meet another crunchy mama. and those are some tasty looking pies. yummy.
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March 11th, 2008 at 3:17 am
I enjoyed reading your post — you are so busy! And I LOVE pie!
March 12th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Great to see YOU girlfriend!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I’ve been hoppin’ around and visiting the wonderful bloggers!
I’m getting hungry….pie is my fav!
Love and Blessings to YOU!
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March 12th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I have to say your lavender lemonade looks yummy! Nice to meet you!
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March 14th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Cool Party! Love your site. Thanks for hosting!
I wanted to invite you over to my blog if you get a chance.
Happy blogging!
http://www.un-domesticmommy.blogspot.com
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March 14th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Nice blog! Happy partying … smiles!
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March 15th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Wish I could sample those pies! Come for a visit!
March 15th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I love your log. Very nice to meet you. You’re one busy gal! It’s hard to have it any other way, right?!
March 15th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Oh, I missed the B. I meant Blog! Geez.
March 16th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I finally have some time to make my rounds to the UBP. Sorry I’m a bit late, and thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
I love your blog, I’m so glad I stopped by. Hope you enjoyed the party!!
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