The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 & A Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Shannon of God Gave Me You.
Congratulations!
If you’re visiting from 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party ~ Welcome to An Island Life! Don’t forget to take off your shoes at the door and no upgrading to a better pair when it’s time to leave. 
For those who don’t know me, here’s a little info about myself. My name is Kailani and I’ve been blogging for about 2 years now. It started as a way to get a free application download for my smartphone because the company wanted me to post a review of their product. At the time, I didn’t even know what a blog was! With the help of another blogger, I signed up with Blogger, published the review, got my free program, and eventually got sucked into the blogosphere, never to return to my normal life again.
You can usually find me blogging about my two amazing daughters – Girlie Girl who will be 6 next week & my two-year old Baby Bug. When they’re not providing me with amusing blog fodder, I also write about my experiences working as a flight attendant, daily life in Hawaii, my Aloha Friday Meme, or hosting weekly giveaways. In fact, I have a few great ones going on right now for a $300 gift certificate to Mommy Tags, $50 to Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, My Friends Tigger & Pooh Friendly Tails DVD & The Diaper Clutch. Please feel free to enter any of these and to subscribe to my feed for future ones!
You can also find me at An Island Review where I post product reviews, more giveaways, and a daily listing of contests and giveaways from around the internet. And if you’re looking for even more cool blogging links, stop by my weekly column called 5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere every Sunday.
Now for the giveaway part. I donated a baby set (#97) to the party which includes a diaper pouch, changing pad, bib, & personalized burp cloth from my online store, Island Baby Boutique. You can head on over to the prize page to view even more cool prizes! However, I’ve decided to give away a second set here as well. If interested, please leave a comment below. The winner will be able to select a fabric of their choice from here or here. Good luck!
As for me, I’d love to win one of these:
- #60 – $25 to Amazon.com
- #117 – $25 to Target
- #61 – Lunchbox
- #20 – $50 to Paperlicious
- #32 – LDXchix Tee
So, enough about me. Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself?
Mahalo for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. A hui hou!
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Owner of An Island Life and Family Review Network. Wife, mother, and flight attendant . . . living a blessed life in Hawaii. |
I’ve been reading your blog for about 3 months now and really enjoy it. My second child is turning 6 next week too (March 11th)… could it be that he shares his birthday with Girlie Girl? I promise not to plan his party on the same day and then force you to withhold singing Happy Birthday to your daughter.
Have a great weekend!
You know I love your blog Kailani. You feel like a long time friend. You are such a busy lady, I just don’t know how you do it all!
Cathi’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Alcatraz
I have been reading you for a few months now and love your stores. I travel a bit and your stores are just so funny….I have been seated next to many of the people you write about.
Thanks for having me to your party!
kelley’s last blog post..Lets get it Started in Here!
Great party! I have been reading you for a few months now…I travel quite a bit and recognize some of the people you talk about. It takes all kinds….and you usually meet them on an airplane!
kelley’s last blog post..Lets get it Started in Here!
Great party. It’s my first time joining the blog party this year so I’m excited. Nice knowing you, Kailani.
Grace’s last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party!
I enjoy your blog so much! It always makes me happy. I’m a newlywed American in Australia. My Aussie hubby and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary this week. I enjoyed a seven hour lay-over in Honolulu last November and look forward to returning for a real vacation with my hubby sometime in the future. I have a good friend in California who is expecting her first baby. She and her husband are heading to PNG as missionaries. I would love to win this for them.
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
Deborah’s last blog post..Aloha Friday
You already know me…. I wish you all kinds of success with your etsy shop. Your stuff is super cute!
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Look!
Aloha! Those babies are just about the cutest girls ever!
I’ll be sure to check back and read more of your blog. Please stop by my party for a cocktail when you have a few minutes.
Geggie’s last blog post..Let’s Party
kia ora from kate in new zealand X
kate5kiwis’s last blog post..*party* girl
oh I love your online store!! your girls are adorable
Amanda’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party!!
Thanks for stopping by for the party. I like the design of your blog and the way your comments are displayed. This is a very neat looking blog.
Nadine’s last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party
i just found this blog today. it’s so cute! i’m a subscriber now. for life!
christa’s last blog post..culture thursday
Lisa in CA
You have been reading my blog! LOL! GG’s birthday is on the 15th but even if it was on the 11th, it would be cool to sing Happy Birthday to both of them at the same time!
Hah! I notice you moved the anti-spam word up…I always forgot to scroll down and type it; guess I wasn’t the only one
Anyhoo, glad to see you’re partying, I’m in too! Come visit
bleeding espresso’s last blog post..welcome to the ultimate blog party!
Happy Party Time! You have such an adorable blog!!! I will definitely check back! Here is mine. Aloha!
Enjoy the party! I’ll stop back by later.
Karen W’s last blog post..Welcome to my Party!
Hiya Kailani!
(My spam word is hugs!) You know me, in fact, you might wish you didn’t. *grin* I’ve been around since the get-go and you’re one of my favorites, GF. Thanks for keeping us entertained with your wonderful work stories and keeping us in the loop with your life. You’re the best.
I think we crashed 5 Minutes for Mom’s site! Party on!
Hi Kailani!
thanks for visiting my party. I’ll have to come back and check out Aloha Friday! Your girls are so sweet. Enjoy!
I am so glad you stopped by. I hadn’t visited for a while and had never seen your online store! What cute items! (Being a Floridian, I love all the tropical prints).
I’ll definitely be stopping by again.
Janne’s last blog post..Ultimate?Uh?Flu Party?
Hi. I’ve been enjoying your blog. I’m partying too – I just can’t seem to get on 5 Min for Mom. They must be busy!
Kristen M.’s last blog post..Welcome To My Party
Ooh, I love your blog design! Very nice.
Great party post. Your girls are adorable! Please enter me in your giveaway for the baby set.
In answer to your question about my March Pay It Forward Book Exchange! you’ve got all month to enter to win the free books listed or to host your own book giveaway. Just check out my post for the guidelines. I’d love to have you participate!
Thanks for stopping by my party post!
Overwhelmed!’s last blog post..Favorite Ingredients Friday (Mexican Food Edition)
Hello and happy party!
Thanks for stopping by my Ultimate Blog Party and commenting. I see your site on BE from time to time.
You sure are a busy Mom! Do you take super vitamins to keep all this up. I am an inquiring mind and I want to know your secret!
Many Blessings to all who read this.
Jean @ Penny Lane’s last blog post..My Ultimate Blog Party Post!
HI Kailani,
Lovely party – I am already a big fan of your blog – it’s so nice to be here and thank you so much for having us. 2 out of 4 of my kids are home sick, today. I’m down with some funky chest/head thing. So, an Island Life is totally what I’m needing, right now. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Liz’s last blog post..Sticky Post: Ultimate Blog Party – Get Your Blog On!
i absolutely love your blog.
WOOHOO! Your blog is so vibrant:)
Great getting to know you…stop by mine if you get a chance! Have fun!!!
Lori’s last blog post..It’s My Party and I’ll Dance if I Want To
I just love this layout!
Pajama Mommy’s last blog post..2008 Ultimate Blog Party
Happy Blog Party! I have stopped by a few times and enjoy reading your blog. Hope you get a chance to stop by and meet me!
Natalie’s last blog post..Welcome to My Party!
I have been reading you for a few weeks now and really enjoy your blog. I am partying in the Bahamas too. It’s no Hawaii but at least the sun shines
Bahama Mama’s last blog post..Let’s Get This Party Started…
boo. 5minutesformom.com isn’t working on my end. hope to join the party soon… i get to get away this weekend for 3 days and 2 nights! woo hoo. have a great weekend kailani!
annaliza’s last blog post..Happy Birthday Papa Alex!
Yay I found you again! I was here last year at the blogging party and in all the craziness I couldn’t remember where to find your blog. So many blogs so little time. I remember how much I loved your site then. Now I’m bookmarking it. Happy partying : )
Erin’s last blog post..By: Lori
Love your blog, Happy Blogging! Pick me! Pick Me!!!
Susie’s last blog post..Picture Puke
Great party! Hope to see you drop by mine sometime.
Jenny’s last blog post..Welcome to the 2008 Blog Party
Im SAHM mom of one expecting our second through adoption=)
Wow, how interesting that such a cool, popular blog started just because you wanted free software!
What an awesome gift you are giving away. I’d love to be in the throw!
Hey Kailani! I love your blog! Love hearing all the kooky airline stories too. 5minfor mom isnt working on my end over here, but I hope to join the party soon!
I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 months now! I love it! I love when you write about work…it cracks me up! I also like when you post about Hawaii…what a WONDERFUL time it must be to live there!!!! =) I’ve never been BUT one day I will make it over there!!!
GREAT GIVE-AWAY! If I win I would LOVE to give it to my niece that is due with her very FIRST baby girl at the end of this month!!! =)
TGIF!!!
Jeannie’s last blog post..Senseo Coffeemaker Giveaway @ The Domestic Diva
Kailani,
You somehow made your way out of my feedreader when I switched to Vista. I’m glad to have you back in there.
The baby set is adorable, I’m about to head over to your store and see what else you have.
Kailani, are we supposed to put our prizes in our post? This is my first time being part of the ultimate blog party. I thought we just posted an intro and our prizes are on the prize page they have set up.
I hope they get their technical issues fixed soon. I am ready for the party to begin:)
Melissa Markham’s last blog post..Science Fair Fun
hey there, i ‘ve been reading your blog since before xmas time and i’ve been hooked since! I dont know much about 5 minute moms so i’ll check over there later. I enjoy your blog very much! Keep up the great work and I love reading and catching up on whats going on in your neck of the woods
nice party you have going on!
your girls are adorable. 
hope you’ll stop by my party too.
Crunchy Domestic Goddess’s last blog post..Getting our green groove on!
I have beeen enjoying your blog for about a month now
I’m a homeschool mother of seven (5 are girls)!
I’ve been to Hawaii twice and think it would be wonderful to live there, at least for a while. I think about it mostly when it’s freezing cold or 100 degrees here in Oklahoma!
Thanks for another great contest!
I love you blog design.
Hope to see you at my party.
Bluestocking’s last blog post..Stepping Heavenward
hey girl, love the giveaway so go ahead and count me in!
Shannon’s last blog post..Mommy and Tristan have been sick
Your girls are soooo cute!!! I think the giveaway is very fun, your products are so cute and creative!
Well I’ve gotta chase down a baby that refuses to keep on clothing . . . or a diaper for that matter!
Blessings,
Shera
A Frog In My Soup’s last blog post..It’s Party Time!
AWWW! What cute little faces! Thanks for stopping by my place. I have been saying your name over and over I really like it! Enjoy the party!
Debz’s last blog post..Welcome! Come on in and pull up a seat!
Hello! Nice party!
I’m been stopping by from time to time for a couple months and really enjoy your blog!
Kim’s last blog post..It’s party time!
Seems as though everyone is doing this party. I haven’t decided if I’m going to partake or not. I have been reading your blog for a month or two. Not sure exactly. =) First stopped by from a link for a contest. I’m 25, married, have two wonderful children, I’m into natural birthing, attached parenting, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, Catholisim and just being a mommy.
Love the contest you have, hope I win. =)
Hi there! I really like the design of your blog – it looks like a lot of fun and I’ll be sure to come back and party with you some more!
Marissa’s last blog post..It’s Party Time!
Happy blog party, Kailani! You know I already love your blog, but had to leave a quick comment to say hi anyway!
Deb – Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #31 – Random thoughts
Hi, I really like your blog and your store!! I’ll definately be putting in an order soon……hopefully for myself!