Yay! Five for Ten is coming back, baby! And this time, with a spin and a twist and a turn and…you get the point, right?
So, are you new to Five for Ten?
Well, back in November, 2009, Jen and I had this wild idea to commit to ten days of getting to know our readers a bit better. You can educate yourselves on the logistics of the whole affair here. And you can browse all the Five for Ten posts here. What you are really going to be most interested in–if you choose to browse the posts–is the comments section. Any Five for Ten-er (Tenner? Ten-ner?) will tell you that the comments section was really where the magic happened during those ten days. And dare I say that the communication we were able to spark six months ago in our own comments section has carried through to many of the blogs I frequently visit today. It is not uncommon to visit Kristen at Motherese, for example, and be blown away by the insightful banter of her readers in the comments section.
So, the twist? Sure, I’ll give you a peek. You will have much more participation in this whole affair and we are excited for it. Annnnnnd…that’s all I’m going to say for now. You’ll have to come back for more details. I’m really looking forward to starting a small, little bloggy movement here. You know, in our own little corner of the Internet.
So join us for Five for Ten. Spread the word. Come back later tonight or tomorrow and we’ll have a button you can grab and paste on your site to show your support.
We are giving you plenty of notice this time around:
Five for Ten will begin May 10th and run through May 19th.
And the last thing I will say is to get your thinking caps on, because we want you to show us and everyone else out there just how fabulous you are and why everyone should take notice!!!
ps: The Five for Ten button is now up! Grab the code and paste it into your sidebar and show your support for our community!
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Woohoo! I’m a five-for-ten-er!
Kelly´s last blog ..Note to self
Twitter: millermix
Is it that time of year already? Wow – spring has sprung. Time to go for the Five-and-Ten. Oh, Five for Ten. Hmm. Can I stop by the dime storm and pick up some party favors? Thinking caps, for example?
BigLittleWolf´s last blog ..Why I choose to think like a man
Twitter: BigLittleWolf
So excited to see you are brining this back. I missed it the first time as I was just really getting rolling with my own little space of blog heaven, but I’ve heard so many others mention it that I must admit I am so intrigued! I can’t wait to hear more!
Christine LaRocque´s last blog ..Plague of the perfectionist: Part 1
Twitter: CoffeesCommutes
OK, I’m game. I may still be a little fuzzy on the rules but I’m definitely in. Does this mean that I have to do homework?
Erica@PinesLakeRedhead´s last blog ..The One-in-a-Million Splinter
I missed the first since I discovered your blog rather recently (and so glad I did) but I’m definitely looking forward to this one.
I saw that you launched your first 5 for 10 on my daughter’s 1st birthday. Not exactly earth-shattering but thought I’d mention it. Occasionally I like being the bearer of useless information. Better than bad news I guess.
Justine´s last blog ..The story behind the name.
Twitter: ihavelanded
YAYAYAYAYAY….new participants. Love you gals already!
Twitter: Momalom
I’m thrilled you are bringing Five for Ten back – and with a new look for spring.
I can’t wait to embark on another ten days of reading and writing with you and the fabulous members of the community you created with the first edition.
Cheers!
Kristen @ Motherese´s last blog ..Raising Happiness: Chapters 4-6
Twitter: Motherese
What a brilliant idea! Can’t wait for more!
Twitter: belindavmunoz
Can I get my disclaimer in now?? I’ll have a newborn during the Five for Ten prime time. I won’t be sleeping. I won’t be coherent (most likely). But that just makes for more interesting posts and comments, right? Here’s to my first Five for Ten … Let’s hope I remember it! =>
Stacia´s last blog ..Us and Them
Stacia, you don’t need a disclaimer. After having a baby you are exempt from excusing your absence. It becomes our responsibility to visit you. : )
Amber´s last blog ..Could You Spare a Sec?
Twitter: ambrosiat
Fun! I hadn’t discovered Momalom the last time you did this (well, really I hadn’t discovered ANYONE the last time you did this!) so this will be my first time participating! We’ll see if there’s a chance in the world of me posting every day for ten days!
And Stacia, we will visit you anyway, after Bun is born!
Linda´s last blog ..Roommates of Doom
Twitter: barmitzvahzilla
Oh boy…let the obsession begin. The Geege can’t pass this up. I love the whole process: reading, thinking, writing, thinking some more. And thinking some more after that. sign me up!
I think The Geege should contribute a little something to our Five for Ten posts on Momalom. Oh yes, pencil it in on the calendar, Geege!
Twitter: Momalom
It’s on there and can’t wait!
oooo I love hearing from “The Geege!”
Amber´s last blog ..Could You Spare a Sec?
Twitter: ambrosiat
Thanks Amber!
I can’t wait!
Maria´s last blog ..Subliminal messages
I am definitely excited to participate this time around! I’ll be in FL the 10th & 11th, but will try to still swing by (you know I can’t stay away…) and then I’m here for the long haul :)
Corinne´s last blog ..Learning
Twitter: crnnoel
I absolutely can’t wait!
becca´s last blog ..Simply Put
Twitter: dramaformama
Oooh, I’m intrigued!
Liz @ Peace, Love & Guacamole´s last blog ..Eyesore?
Twitter: peaceloveguac
Liz! Yay! I hope you can join us. First time around was absolutely amazing and I think many of the women will tell you so. :)
Twitter: Momalom
Count me in!
Amber´s last blog ..Could You Spare a Sec?
Twitter: ambrosiat
Can’t wait! I am up for reading, writing and discussing.
Twitter: beingrudri
Welcome, Rudri!
And yay yay yay for newbies on the blog. We’ll have more details later this week and next. Stay tuned!
Twitter: Momalom
It was through the 5 for 10 that I found Kristen and Aidan, I believe! I’m in. Lord knows these days I need a little discipline (read: peer pressure) to get me regularly back on here and everywhere else.
Liz´s last blog ..Sorting it all out (but perhaps still not making sense)
Hey, wait a minute…wasn’t it 5 for ten that got us those super nifty tshirts? I rock mine at the gym every week..it’s my fave.
Liz´s last blog ..Sorting it all out (but perhaps still not making sense)
Oh shoot, Liz. So I’m a-gonna have to come up with something new, eh? Okay, will get working on that. How’s bout a rockstar bandana to match your t-shirt at the gym? Bwahaha.
Twitter: Momalom
I’m in – it sounds a little bit daunting, but I’m looking forward to it.
macondo mama´s last blog ..The longest transition
I’m so glad! Motherese has given many a shoutout to bloggers she met during your Five for Ten. I’ll be excited to play this time around!
Leslie´s last blog ..What’s in a name?
So excited for this. I “wasn’t around” in the bloggy world when you did this before. You two are brilliant – I just love how you bring us all together. You go beyond the expected and really shine!
Eva @ Eva Evolving´s last blog ..Today is the day…
Christine at Coffees & Commutes just clued me into this! I am intrigued and excited to hear more.
Sarah´s last blog ..The simplest questions are the most profound
Twitter: sarahcasm
I’ve got to make an appointment at the salon for this.
Natalie´s last blog ..bad-mouthed review: books
Oh my dear Natalie,
Is your salon appointment in need so that you can feel your best? Be at your best? Look your best? Or is it, perhaps, so that you can steal the time away for yourself that you need to be the best you that you need to be? Or wait, is that me? Do I need to schedule hours away from life as I know it so that I can be the me that I need to be? Hmm, perhaps too many questions to explore.
Twitter: Momalom
OK, I’m new to this, but I’m definitely interested. Sounds like a ton of fun!
Gibby´s last blog ..I Said Yes
Twitter: lostsuburbbliss
Gibby,
It’s amazing what 10 days of commitment to one another was able to bring us the first time around. It WAS fun. And incredibly engaging — for me and for Jen and, I dare say, for all who participated.
Twitter: Momalom
I’m really looking forward to participating and connecting. I too am new, but just did my edumacating, and think I am ready!
Rachel @ MWF Seeking BFF´s last blog ..A Blog Eat Blog World? Not Really
Twitter: rberch
I cannot wait for the start of a new Five for Ten. I will have to get it up on my blog – a scheduled post for next week as I am sitting in Grand Jury duty perhaps.
You all are so great! I try to wear my Momalom.com tee when I go to breakfast with my local moms on Thursdays!!
Nicki´s last blog ..Takes a Village …
Twitter: NickiinNY
So, here’s my deal. In order to preserve my sanity when I started my blog I decided only to post on MWF. Can I play 5 for 10 if I don’t post every day? Makes it easier on you guys, I guess…
Gale @ Ten Dollar Thoughts´s last blog ..Grounded
You know I love you girls, but I just can’t keep up with blogs that post every day. I’m an ‘every-few-days’ kind of reader who pops over a reads a couple of posts at a time. Or I skim through and read one of the new three that have gone up (here, and elsewhere). So know that I love Momalom, but I can’t read blogs every day. :( Sorry friends. I”ll have to miss the fun.
-elizabeth
Boy Crazy (@claritychaos)´s last blog ..Minivan Convert, revived
Twitter: claritychaos
I’m a mom of three boys and have a blog called The Zen Mama’s Blog. I’d love to try your 5 for 10. I’ll read through and see exactly what I need to do. I’ll also read through your blog a little more….it looks great! Hope you’ll come by and see me!
I have a question… How will you know that I joined?
Gail,
MWF posting will totally fit into this. Read tomorrow’s post for more. Would love for you to join us!!!
Twitter: Momalom
Rachel,
I read Christine’s post tonight at Coffees & Commutes and it jarred my memory of your blog. And here I am now perusing some comments I haven’t caught up on…
Would love for you to join Five for Ten. It’s all about building better relationships with like-minded bloggers. From what I’ve read on your site I think it’d be right up your alley. Not the same as grabbing a pedicure on a lazy Saturday afternoon, but awesome nonetheless!
Twitter: Momalom
Betsy,
my goodness it doesn’t usually take me so long to respond. Oy! Anyhoo, check out the details in tomorrows post. And if you have any more questions, feel free to let me know! Mom, three boys, sounds familiar!!!
:)
Twitter: Momalom
hey ladies! i am excited to just sort of jump right in and fumble my way through this. i am most looking forward to getting to know a bunch of great people while blogging more often.
*nervous giggle*
Yes! Jump on in! Nothing to be nervous about at all. And I guarantee that you’ll walk away after ten days with a whole bunch of new people to follow and get to know even better. The key is the conversations. And reading each others’ posts. It’s a great time, really!
Twitter: Momalom
I’m excited to participate!
Twitter: _mixed_mama
Oops! I just found out about this, so I don’t know if I can still play on this round, but I love this idea! I just posted on Happiness a few days ago: http://singleagainonlinediary.blogspot.com/2010/05/would-you-really-want-only-happiness.html
I will try and catch up with all the posts and make comments.
Great idea!
Yvette Francino´s last blog ..Geeks + Sex and the City = The Laptop Dancer Diaries!