01.4.10

Blogging With a Purpose

Last week I wrote a post about plagiarism, something I hope none of you will ever have to encounter as writers. It was such a frustrating, hurtful and disappointing experience. Although I had closure and resolution on that situation (including an apology and explanation that it was done unintentionally), publishing that specific post made me think more about this blog. Moreover, it made me think more about this community.

The support I felt through your comments and tweets that day was overwhelming. Your words were precise, sincere and heartfelt. At the same time you were outraged. You shared your thoughts instantaneously and they continued to pour in. Many of you couldn’t leave my blog without letting me know exactly how you felt.

Why?

Because that post resonated with you. It was an experience that each of you imagined happening to yourself. You are bloggers. You get it. It hit close to home.

So all of this made me think more about what I want out of this blog…

This time of year we all make resolutions, many of which are blog related. Some of you are planning a redesign to WordPress (smartest move you’ll ever make) and for others a clean-up for your sidebar is in order, and others have expressed the need for commenting and visiting blogs more frequently.

What is it that I really want from this blog?

I want you to get excited when you see a new post at Theta Mom in your Dashboard, Reader, Blogroll or Inbox. I want you to come to Theta Mom eager to see what’s new…

I want you to come back again and again, and leave here wanting more…

I want you to become more active in this community. I want you to leave comments on posts that you relate to. I want my writing to inspire you. I want you to get excited about checking out a new product based on one of my reviews, or enter for the chance to win a fantastic giveaway.

How do you become more active in this community? Leave a comment and tell me you were here! And when you are here don’t just comment but also read through the comments. Find a new blogger from this community, go visit that blog and leave a comment there, sharing that you found that blogger through Theta Mom. There is an amazing group of women and mothers here, so go check one another out! I even have the Twitter plug-in, so use it! Add your Twitter url so we can follow you there as well. Get active, become involved, and put yourself out there.

That is what I really want… to generate an amazing blog and further establish this already fabulous community, not just of awesome bloggers but of Theta Moms as well.

Alright, now it’s your turn to show me that this is an amazing and supportive community of bloggers.

Leave me a comment and tell me anything bloggy, such as what you want from your own blog this year. Retweet this post and then find yourself another blogger to visit from the comments below and go spread some comment love! Get out there and make at least one new bloggy connection.

How far can this community go?

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01.2.10

Eenamaria Designer Handbag Review and Giveaway

***This contest is now closed. Congratulations Alexis! An email has been sent.***

“You know Eenamaria. She walks faster because she knows where she’s going. Impatient and enterprising. She’s the one you envy as she glides past you on her motorcycle in gridlock traffic. She lives by different rules, rules that set her free. She’s an urban nomad, a life-traveler who knows her way even in places she’s never been before. Drop her in any city, any terrain, and the result will be the same. She’ll find a path even natives don’t know about. The one leading to the most sensational salsa club, the fastest ski slope, the hottest job, the most interesting people. Laughter follows her like light trails a comet. She’s a rising star. Sexy. Secure. Life-lived in free-style. Eenamaria is you.” ~Eenamaria

Alright ladies, you already know that I love a great bag. Eenamaria is the kind of designer that every woman envies. She creates the most unique designs that are not only chic but totally functional. When you sport an eenamaria bag, you will be noticed. She’s the ultimate urban nomad who knows where she is going and she’s taking you along for the ride. Eenamaria is no stranger to Hollywood either. Just ask Edie Falco, Evan-Rachel Woods, Isla Fisher, Janice Dickinson or Robert Verdi. They’ll all tell you how much they adore Eenamaria!

I received the ‘I Mean Bizniss’ Travel Tote from Eenamaria. As soon as it arrived, I couldn’t wait to begin carrying this gorgeous tote! Remember my trip to NYC with my son from this post? Well, I had my Eenamaria tote along with me that day! Not only was it big enough to fit all of my son’s belongings (including snacks, sippy cups and allergy meds) it fit all of my necessities, especially when traveling with my son. In fact on any outing for that matter, this Theta Mom needs to be prepared so I need both fashion and function. The ‘I Mean Bizniss’ tote fulfills exactly that.

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Made of Patent vinyl material, this travel tote includes 2 exterior zipper pockets, 2 exterior end pockets, a snap closure, interior zipper pocket, camera pocket, and business card pocket. It also features double handles and an additional strap. High quality style meets functionality.

This bag is so roomy inside, it truly is the perfect travel tote. I recently used this designer bag on the way to my parent’s house when the kids slept over. It fit everything I needed easily and I traveled in style! This tote would also make a great carry-on when flying. You can find out more about eenamaria and her designs by checking out her website here.

You can purchase this eenamaria designer bag for $69.00 here OR you can enter to win because eenamaria is giving one lucky Theta Mom reader this ‘I Mean Bizniss’ designer Travel Tote to own!

 How to Enter The Eenamaria Designer Bag Giveaway:

 Required Entry: I made this super easy. Follow my blog publicly and tell me you are.

Extra Entries: (You must leave a separate entry for each extra entry to count and extra entries won’t count unless the required entry is done)

1. Follow Theta Mom on Twitter here and leave me your twitter name. (1 entry)

2. Become a fan of Theta Mom on Facebook here and leave me your FB name. (1 entry)

3. Subscribe to Theta Mom via email. You must activate the subscription for this entry to count. (2 entries)

4. Subscribe to Theta Mom any other way. (1 entry)

5. Grab one of my cute buttons and add it to your website. (2 entries per button)

6. Click to vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs. Just click the banner on the right side bar and tell me you clicked. (1 entry)

7. Tweet this giveaway! Just copy/paste the following: Enter to win a designer handbag from eenamaria #giveaway @ThetaMom  http://tinyurl.com/ycn4du7 Please RT (1 entry per daily tweet)

8. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me. Leave me your link to show the post. (2 entries)

9. Add Theta Mom to your blogroll. (2 entries)

Giveaway Rules:

This giveaway is open to US residents only. It begins on January 2, 2010 and will end on January 14, 2010 at 9 pm. One winner with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. The winner will be announced and must respond with a current email address within 48 hours to claim. Otherwise, another eligible entry will be chosen. Enter as many extra entries as you would like Theta Moms and good luck!

I was provided the ‘I Mean Bizniss Travel Tote’ by Eenamaria  to review. I was not compensated for this review. These are my own honest opinions and experience with the product.

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