First Class Committee
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Week Beginning January 16, 2011
Posted by on January 16, 2011
First Class Blogger Award Recipients
Some bloggers may not want the recognition and some simply might not want to place the award on their site. Whether or not they choose to accept, listed below are the four blogs who were awarded this week.
Recipients
Movie Mobsters
http://moviemobsters.com/
Author: Various
MovieMobsters is to movie lovers what Facebook is to people who love to waste time! A godsend. You will gain information from Movie Mobsters that you might find difficult to find anywhere else. For instance I learned that Jack Bauer was supposed to die in the last episode of season eight. It would make things very difficult for a movie! .
Movies • Reviews • Top Ten Lists • Trailers
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Single Dad Laughing
http://danoah.com/
Author: Dan Pearce
Dan lives his life one day at a time since becoming the victim of divorce twice. Single Dad Laughing began as outlet for Dan’s creativity and is filled with humor and insight on living life as a twice divorced father to his son Noah. He also has an online business drawing custom portraits. He says of some people, “I quickly learned that people would pay four times as much for a drawing of their dog than they would for a drawing of their kid.”
Father• Parenting • Photography • Humor
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Dying For Chocolate
http://dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com/
Author: Janet Rudolph
Dying For Chocolate is a chocolate lovers dream come true. All things chocolate is run by Janet. It’s filled with recipes, reviews and important news for the Chocoholic. The recipe I am going to try first is Pattie Tierney’s Thin Mint Cookies.
Chocolate • Desserts • Recipes
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Pencil To Paper
http://pencil-to-paper.blogspot.com/
Author: Sarah Thomas
Sarah is the 23 year old from Texas who runs Pencil To Paper. She’s currently attending Texas A&M. She started her blog after reading her professor’s blog. On the blog you will find Creative non-fiction, poetry and fiction.
Creative Writing • Family • Poetry • College Life
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Week Beginning January 9, 2011
Posted by on January 9, 2011
First Class Blogger Award Recipients
Some bloggers may not want the recognition and some simply might not want to place the award on their site. Whether or not they choose to accept, listed below are the four blogs who were awarded.
Recipients
Scary Mommy
http://www.scarymommy.com/
Author: Jill
Adventures of the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood. Scary Mommy is an honest and comedic look at the institution of motherhood. Jill has been blogging for almost three years now and has a rather large audience.
Motherhood • Scary Mommy Society • Children • Parenting
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Over A Cup Of Coffee
http://cursemymetalbody.wordpress.com/
Author: Cherlyn Cochrane
Cherlyn celebrated her one year blogiversary yesterday. Over A Cup Of Coffee has the best movie reviews found anywhere in the blogosphere. If you are a fan of poetry make sure you stop by on Thursdays. You can usually find two poems posted.
Top Ten & Movie Reviews • Coffee • Canada • Poetry
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Where The Butterflies Go
http://heathergracestewart.com/
Author: Heather Grace Stewart
Where The Butterflies Go is a literary enthusiast’s dream destination. Heather has been writing since she was five years old and has published two works of non fiction for youth. Her blog also features some of her photography which is available for purchase as prints or cards.
Books • Poetry • Montreal • Photography
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Brown Girl In The Red, White & Blue
http://southernquill.wordpress.com/
Author: SouthernQuill
Brown Girl in the Red, White, & Blue is a blog that takes you on a journey from loving life to living love and all the darkness in between. SouthernQuill and her blog have a unique outlook and philosophy that more people should emulate. “I’m just me and everyday I try to be a better me… I entertain no notions of perfection. I don’t seek it in others so…”.
Growth • Nurturing • Exploration • Poetry
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Week Beginning January 2, 2011
Posted by on January 2, 2011
First Class Blogger Award Recipients
Some bloggers may not want the recognition and some simply might not want to place the award on their site. Whether or not they choose to accept, listed below are the four blogs who were awarded.
Recipients
Sweet Pea’s Kitchen
http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/
Author: Christina
Christina lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two dogs. Her blog, Sweet Pea’s Kitchen is full of wonderful recipes. What impressed me most about her blog is not only does she have the recipes but has also taken the time to make them printer friendly by using Google Documents. Enjoy Christina’s adventures in her kitchen along with her.
Baking • Desserts • Indianapolis • Poultry
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Te’Kia’s Blog
http://tekia.wordpress.com/
Author: Te’Kia Miller
Te’Kia began Te’Kia’s Blog to help her realize her dream of becoming a published author. Te’Kia loves to write and wants to do it professionally. She welcomes you, through her blog, to journey along with her. She loves writing poetry but her first love is creating short stories.
Novel • Writing • Jesus Christ • Poetry
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GreenBeanTeenQueen
http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/
Author: Teen Queen
The GreenBeanTeenQueen is a blog about books. Reading books, reviewing books and loving books. TeenQueen is a librarian who enjoys reviewing books of all sorts. In addition to books there is also a section on her blog for movie reviews. The blog has a very large Google Friend Connect following and has been in existence for almost three years.
Book Reviews • Teens • Librarian • Movies
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The Year Of Blogging Dangerously
http://www.bloggingdangerously.com/
Author: Kit
Kit, not her real name, has an amazingly funny and clever blog. Her blog is more on the adult level. Remaining anonymous allows her to delve into subject matter she may not tackle if she revealed her true self. Most of Kit’s adult life was spent trying to squash the blunt revelations that spring from her mouth. She couldn’t take it anymore and created Blogging Dangerously.
Husband • Children • Funny • Sex
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Week Beginning December 26, 2010
Posted by on December 26, 2010
First Class Blogger Award Recipients
Today we inaugurate our site by bestowing the First Class Blogging Award to eight blogs. We don’t expect every blog that is selected to be receptive to the award. After they are notified of their award they can let us know if they will accept it. Some bloggers may not want the recognition and some simply might not want to place the award on their site. Whether or not they choose to accept, listed below are the eight blogs who were awarded. Please visit these first class blogs.
Recipients
…And They Lived Blogging Ever After
http://bloggingeverafter.wordpress.com/
Author: JeLisa Sterling-Smith
JeLisa shares her experiences as a wife and soon to be mother with her readers. From her posts you will believe that the honeymoon will never be over for these two – and you’d probably be right. Finally there is some positive words about the great institution of marriage.
Christian • Love • JeLisa and Galen • Marriage • Romance
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Sweet & Crumby
http://sweetandcrumby.com/
Author: Geni
Geni loves to bake and her daughter Zoie loves to help. Baking is her solace and her fun. Her passion for baking is complemented by her husband’s photographic contributions Sweet & Crumby has a selection of great recipes that you most likely will want to try for yourself.
Baking • Cake • Organic • Vegetarian
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Simply Solo
http://simplysolo.wordpress.com
Author: Catherine
Catherine began her blog and a new chapter in her life after a canceled wedding left her single and ready to move on with her life. With Simply Solo you can follow her on her journey to self discovery.
Relationships • Dating • Sex • Love
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AbbyNormal
http://abbyabbydoo.blogspot.com/
Author: Abby
AbbyNormal is a family-centric blog about a stay at home mother, her husband and three sons. Her posts are funny and her humor is very dry. Live out her life vicariously through her blog.
Family Life • Stay-At-Home-Mom • Children • Teaching
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17 And Baking
http://17andbaking.com/
Author: Elissa Bernstein
Eighteen year old Elissa loves two things; blogging and baking! She started 17 And Baking two years ago and loves everything about it. She also loves being a part of the foodie community and although now in college she still continues to update her blog.
Teen • Cooking • Recipes • Baking
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1MereMortal
http://1meremortal.wordpress.com/
Author: David Jones
David draws on his life experiences to convey his feelings, dreams and thoughts through his poetry. David is a prolific writer and often posts each day of the week. You will find more than poetry at 1MereMortal but poetry is his passion and you have an open invitation to visit his blog anytime.
Poetry • Romance • Relationships • Love
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It Would Be Mine
http://itwouldbemine.blogspot.com/
Author: Georgia
At 16, Georgia has great fashion sense and a large Google Friend Connect following on her blog. It Would Be Mine is full of fun and fanciful photography and Georgia’s wit is quick and sarcastic. Her blog makes for a great read and I am sure no matter what your age, you will enjoy it.
Teen • Clothing • Fashion • London
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Kelley’s Break Room
http://www.kelleysbreakroom.com/
Author: Kelley Nettles
Kelley uses Kelley’s Break Room as a respite for weary web surfers. Her main goal is to make you laugh and she succeeds. Many a blog post was inspired by her husband and two sons – basically their everyday life. She’s a very charming host, allowing you to walk around shirtless and on occasion has been known to get you a Coke or two.
Humor • Wife & Mother • Funny
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