Cards + Contest

In the last week I've had a number of readers comment for the first time. I personally have been trying to do this more on the blogs that I read, to let them know they really encourage, challenge, teach, entertain me... whatever the case may be. So I am especially appreciating the comments lately, thank you!!

Of course now I feel this intense pressure to preform! What if I lose your interest? What if you learn what a geek I really am?? What if you don't like me? aaaaahhhhh! :-) Of course, I suppose that's silly because everyone's been reading right along whether I know it or not. In any case, I've really become quite attached to the blogosphere, friends I've made, and the new ones I'm making. I really am glad for those of you who have let me know you're here and reading! I'm glad to have new like minded blogs to visit as well. Give me a few days to get back to replying to you all.. I have an intense few days coming up that I'm sure I'll write more on early next week.

So, Mommy Cards. The response was unanimous. Which clearly means - I need to order them for scientific purposes. For the good of the whole group, I will make the sacrifice..... at least, I think that's a good pitch to give my husband "It's for my bloooooog honey, I need to get them to help people" :-) I am smooth like that.

So thanks to some fantastic feedback here is what I have so far for your consideration on Mommy Cards :

~ Jenn has been crafty (and frugal) and made her own! I know. She should get a prize for that. She used Microsoft Home Publisher, if you should also have access to that. I hope she posts a picture up on her blog so we can all appreciate her work (no pressure!).

~ Jenna reminded me of Vista Print where you can get cards for free for the price of shipping. I'm personally hoping my husband skips reading this part because I don't want to get vista print. I know, you're thinking "Why? Free, Katie!" I know.. but it has their logo on the back! If I'm going to have advertising on the back of my card I want it to say something like "Seriously, check out my blog." Really though, they do have some cute template designs to choose from and I will admit - it's hard to beat free.

~ Dave mentioned that he's worked with Gotprint.com where you can also design your own cards, and order 100 for $6.99 - not too shabby! I browsed around and they have some really cool designs to choose from! For that price I could get several different fun ones.

~ Jackie found some that I like to refer to as The cards. They're pricier but the shop is run by a WAHM. She also sends you a proof.

Speaking of etsy... there are lots and lots to choose from. It's going to take me a while to sort through. These are a little to "rich for my blood" but I wonder if they could fit enough little birds for all my little birds ;-)

Since I have a lot going on in the next few days I'm thinking this.

Contest. Yes. I'm now your favorite. :-)

Open for 1 week. Leave me your Mommy Calling Card suggestions. They can be from Etsy, from someone's blog or website. You may leave as many comments on this post as you'd like, with your card suggestions. If I pick your suggestion, you win a package of the same calling cards for yourself! On me!

There is no limit to the number of suggestions you may leave. Just leave them all on this post. It will be too confusing if you leave suggestions on you know.. posts of recipes or something. Feel free to spread the word about this contest, in the name of science you know.

So... surprise me!