Ultimate Blog Party ’10: Welcome!

April 10, 2010

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Ultimate Blog Party 2010

Welcome to my little corner of the interwebs! If you don’t know, this week is 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party, like a block party for bloggers all over the world.

Here’s how it works. You write a post all about you, who you are, what you do, and maybe your favorite or most popular posts. Then you head over to 5 Minutes for Mom and link up. Be sure to stop by and visit some of the other blog hoppers on the list and leave them some comments. It’s a great way to share the social media love, and find some new reads.

Who am I?

I’m Kelly Whalen, mom, wife, writer, social media consultant, and coffee lover. I started The Centisble Life about 15 months ago as a way to chronicle our journey to be debt-free and share what I was learning with others.

What started out as an outlet for my creative energy, has become a business for me, and I love my work! I am so blessed to be able to stay at home with my kids and still do something I love.

My Family

I have 4 kids, yes FOUR.
Nate is 12 and has Asperger’s, is the only child I homeschool, and has a deep love of Legos.

Emma is 8 and is my only blonde and blue eyed child, and has the more spunk and energy in her little finger than I do all day.

Audrey is my mini-me, she looks like me, and she acts like me, which may be karma.

Aidan is my baby at 4, and is hilarious and loves to give the big kids a run for their money.

My husband is my best friend, partner in everything, and puts up with all my crazy. In other words he’s a keeper.

What to read:

These are some of my most popular posts, and I’ve also included some of my favorite posts.

Kids and Allowance

One Car Experiment Series

Mom Monday: Let them Play

Say Yes: Be More than Just “Mom”

I Quit My Job

Flu and Cold Season: 15 Ways to Fight the Flu

Want more Centsible Life?

Here’s everything you might want to know about me. I’ve had amazing opportunities to work with press, including appearances on the Today Show. You can subscribe to my feed, or follow me on twitter and facebook. You can also watch my weekly show, The Centsible Show, where I talk money and answer your questions.

I’m currently working to raise awareness about childhood hunger. I recently got back from a trip to Los Angeles that involved celebrities, gorgeous weather, and 13 other amazing women. You can rally your own neighborhood to raise funds and awareness by hosting something as simple as a yard sale. For more info head over to Childhood Hunger Ends Here and sign up for a rally kit (which includes amazing coupons, and signs).

Just Centsible Consulting

I’m fortunate to know many amazing people, but I am so happy I got to know my business partner Julie Pron of Just Precious. We run a social media marketing and consulting business. If you’re interested in working with us you can sign up to be a part of our Parent Power Crew.

Now enough about me, tell me all about you!

Kelly

© 2010 - 2011, Whalen Media LLC. All rights reserved. To repost or publish, please email Kelly.

About Kelly


Kelly Whalen is the founder of The Centsible Life, a blog where motherhood and money meet. Her goal is to help readers live well on less. Kelly is a mom to 4, and loves that she can stay at home with her kids, and still pursue her passions for writing, personal finance, and social media. You can often find her on twitter and Facebook talking money and motherhood.

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  • http://secretkayaks.blogspot.com Two Kayaks

    You had me at “coffee lover”. So nice to read all about you and to stumble upon yet another wonderful blog!

  • Kristine

    Your blog is great! I am checking out blogs in the UBP10 and thought I'd look at yours! Hope you win something! If you'd like, check out my blog at: http://littlelifeinmine.blogspot.com/

  • http://quirkymomma.com/ Rachel

    Awesome! Love meeting another mom to many! We too are striving to live debt-free!

  • acupofjoy

    Happy UBP 2010!

  • http://www.mrs-marine.com Mrs. Marine

    Hi, nice to meet you! Great “Party”! Hope your having fun at the UBP, I know I am! Here is my Party Post, come on over and make yourself at home!
    http://www.mrs-marine.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate…

  • http://howtomakeatutu.blogspot.com jenni

    Hi Kelly!! :)

    Hope you are having fun at the UBP!

    Jenni (“Miss Tutu”)
    My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog - hope you will stop by and say hi! :)
    .-= jenni´s last blog ..Hey Ultimate Blog Partiers! :D Nice to Meet You! =-.

  • http://www.lifewithoutpink.com Life Without Pink

    What a great party post! Your girls look just like you. So happy for you and Julie you seem to have a wonderful partnership and that is so great. Good luck with everything!

  • http://www.facebook.com/berrymorin Rona Berry-Morin

    Love your blog and really enjoyed my visit.
    I think this is my 3rd year. Not sure but really enjoy meeting new bloggers.
    Great prizes this year! I hope you win one..or two.
    I was late too but fashionable late for the UBP 2010.

  • Patty Coleman

    Loved your party post. Your kids are awesome…great pictures. So much great information. Enjoy the UBP!

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