Attn. Regular readers: This is a sticky post that will remain at the top of my blog March 7th through 14th. All new posts and contests will appear below!!! Be sure to visit 5 Minutes for Mom for more information about this event!
Welcome to A Frog In My Soup! I’m so glad you took a moment to stop by and visit! I’m very excited to be part of the party this year and hope to meet many new and exciting bloggers in the process!
My name is Shera and I’m the 30-something mom behind A Frog In My Soup. Why that name? Well, it just came to me one night and stuck! No I haven’t actually had any of the kiddos put a frog in my soup, but when you are mom to 6 boys ages 12, 9, 8, 4 & 2 year old twins you really live on the edge . . . wondering, waiting, expecting just about anything! Here’s a little welcome from the kids:
My Hubby and I have been married for 14 years and feel blessed to be raising our boys in the town he grew up in! We’re always trying to figure out creative ways to thrive in our teensy tiny 1050 square foot house though (thank goodness for beautiful property).
I started this blog as a way to continue journaling about my sons. After the twins were born I simply didn’t have time to scrapbook anymore but I didn’t want to lose those precious moments!!! Over time it became so much more though! The rebirth of my passion for writing and encouraging moms really show through many of the posts. It also presented a great way for me to journal my devotions. You’re very welcome to check out my Mommy Reality Check series as well as my Life With Boys series.
Now I am offering 2 new contests each week for my wonderful readers to enjoy and enter! I love being able to do this, not only to bless my readers, but also because it gets the word out about so many great products and work at home mom’s businesses! Contests are always listed at the top of my home page and in my left sidebar!
In all my spare time I am also a web designer and own www.SweetnSimpleDesign.com! I design exclusively for moms and wahms and LOVE doing it! My biggest product is Mom Blogs and I’d venture to say that’s because blogging is so near and dear to my heart. It definitely doesn’t hurt though that I believe that every mom’s blog should be a reflection of them, their personality and their family and no two blogs I create are the same. I also believe that it should be affordable!
I’m offering a fun door prize this week in celebration of the party your choice of a blog design (choose from my premades or a spin-off of a premade) from Sweet ‘n Simple Design or your choice of one of the following products from Snuggy Bugz: Deluxe Potty Seat, or Extend-A-Bib!!! If you are interested in winning one of these prizes please make sure you mention which you’d like in the comment you leave on this post!!!
Even if you don’t want to win a door prize, feel free to leave me a comment letting me know you’ve visited so that I can come and visit you as well! Blessings to all of you and I hope to see you again soon! Don’t forget to visit 5 Minutes for Mom and party hop some more to qualify to win some more great prizes (I personally am really REALLY hoping to win the Rocking Horse! I also like the Burt’s Bees, Lush and #18, #19, #8, #10 & a few others!).
March 7th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Glad to blog-meet you! I’m going around while waiting for 5 Minutes For Mom’s site to be back…
6 boys….Wow!
Happy Weekend
March 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Hi Shera! It was nice to learn a little more about you! I would love to be entered for the Potty Seat as we are about to embark on that BIG adventure! LOL! Thanks so much!
March 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Hi Just popping in from the blog party! I totally fell in love with the name of your blog! You sound like you have a house full! What ablessing.
This is a great party and I haven’t even had a chance to get on the 5minutes for mom site yet. Hope they fix their server soon.
I’ll have to have a peek around your blog a bit.
March 7th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hi there!
My kids are too old for those great prizes, so I hope they go to a mom who can really use them. I’m just here to say hi and join the par-tay! LOL!
March 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
thanks for stopping by my party!
it’s nice to meet you too.
love your header. so cute!
and those extend a bibs looks fantastic.
March 7th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
It’s a fun party! Thanks for visiting mine too!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Goodness…six boys! And I go nuts with my two girls. I’m in awe!
Happy blog party!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Well… I loved the design you did for me and I would LOVE to win one for my husband! But I’d also like to win the potty seat or the bib!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Great blog! Wow, 6 boys and you have time to do something else? LOL Have a great party and check me out sometime too
March 7th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Hey Ladybug! Stopping by to show ya some love, and wish you and your family a wonderful weekend! Have I told ya lately how much I love you? Thanks so much for doing such an awesome job on my personal blog template, as well as the Moms United in Business Blog template. YOU ROCK! BTW, anytime you would like to promote your contests thru the MUIB group, let me know! I just know our members would love to jump in and participate. Just thought I’d throw that out there at ya! Ok, gotta go change some muddy diapers, sigh….if I only had a dollar for each one! ~Jenn
March 7th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
My scrapbooking has also fallen way behind but I only have two kids as an excuse! Blogging has turned out to be a great keepsake.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I love the name of your blog!!! Great party post!
Steph
March 7th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
WOW! 6 boys!! I totally get the blog title!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I’ve been looking here during Wordless Wednesday for a while now. I really enjoy the look and feel of your blog! Kudos to you for raising six boys!!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
What a nice blog! Just hopping over from the party.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I love your blog title. I have only 3 boys but I love the adventure it brings to my life. Just stopping by for the party.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Great blog! Have a happy party! I love the frogs.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Hi, Greetings from snowy Westfield, NY. Thanks for having me by. Enjoyed it very much!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I really love your site… my ds’s and I were talking about frogs today - actually how I tricked them into eating frog legs!!:wink: Happy Blog Party Week!!
March 7th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Stopping by to say hello! Hope you are having fun partying. I love your blog!
March 7th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Just joining the party! Wonderful blog! Thanks for stopping by my party!
March 7th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Neat site. I started my blog, too, to journal about my 2 year old. I would love to have an extend-a-bib for my daughter. I’m giving away a book at Scamp’s Place, and I also have another blog: http://teenlitreview.blogspot.com
We do teen book reviews, and we’re giving away a couple of books there, too — something your older sons might be interested in.
March 7th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Happy Party. It’s great to meet you and you have a very interesting business. Not to mention a full house! I’m sure sometimes you feel like a little girl time, don’t you?
I’ll be back. Now off to visit some other parties
Have a great one!
March 7th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Hi,
So nice to meet you! Wow, I’m the mom of 5 sons, you’re one ahead! (now I did raise my nephew.)
I know you are one BUSY woman. Your blog is beautiful. I’d love to win your contest.
Blessings~
March 7th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
What a fun & adorable site you have! I would be thrilled & *Hoppy* beyond measure for you to design a blog for me if I won your contest!!
Beautiful, bountifully blessed family too!!
March 7th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Wow I thought 3 sons were plenty! Bless you and your boys! It’s great to be the queen. I would love for you to help me spruce of my blog with some of your designs for your giveaway.
March 7th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Recently new to your blog and love it! 6 boys, a hubby…you must be the Queen of your castle! God bless you! I’m also in for a chance for the Deluxe Potty Seat too!
March 7th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Hi friend! The party has begun - woohoo! Your boys are so darn cute. What a wonderful family you have. I love your blog! I visit it every day! See you out on the party circuit!
March 8th, 2008 at 1:49 am
LORD… six boys! You are super mom! I love your blog and would love one of your designs for one of mine.
Party on!
March 8th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Hi,
Nice to meet you. Greetings from Singapore, Asia. Just drop in to say hello!
I would love to have 6 boys!! My hubby would be thrilled!
March 8th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Hello from Kentucky!
I hope you are enjoying the party, its nice to meet you
March 8th, 2008 at 11:48 am
So nice to meet you, Shera! Thank you for your kind comment on my blog. I would love to one day have six girls to match your six boys - LOL! We’re halfway there! I would love a blog design, so please enter me in your darwing
God bless!
March 8th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Thanks for coming to my party!
Your boys are adorable…SIX BOYS! Wow! (I bow down to you and your mommy prowess.)
Love your blog design…you’re one talented mama!
March 8th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
WOW — I’m sure you get this all the time, but SIX BOYS?!?! And in such a small house. YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!
I’d love to win a blog design! Your blog is beautiful!!
March 8th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
All that testosterone in that house…How do you make it?
March 8th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I’m tired just reading the words “6 boys.” Phew!
A blog design would be lovely to win
Come by my party in sunny southern Italy if you want to relax a bit
March 8th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Love your header…Too cute!! Hope you are enjoying the party….I am having a blast…
March 8th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Hey there Shera! It’s great to ’see’ you here at the party - hope you’re having a blast! (((hugs)))
March 8th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Mom of four kings and one queen here. Love your blog. Happy bloggin!
March 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Hi from N Ireland.
I love your blog design and would LOVE a blog design
I am a sahm of 3, and love digital scrapbooking and photography. Have you tried digi scrapping yet?
Hope to come back and visit soon.
Enjoy the party
March 8th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Wow! I’m so impressed that you have 6 kids in a 1050ft house. That rocks!! We have a house that is 1500 sq ft and 3 kids and it feels cramped. Your boys are beautiful! Thanks for stopping my blog.
I’d love a new blog design. Mine’s just a standared WP theme right now. Doesn’t really reflect me. Great giveaway!
March 8th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Love your cheerful bloggy! What FUN!!
I would love to either win a blog design or the extend a bib!
March 8th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Wow, I love your blog! Great name, great design. Six boys is mind-boggling to me. I don’t know how you keep your sanity. I have two boys and when they get together with their two cousins, the resulting chaos is unbelievable. My two are pretty chaotic on their own; I’d love to know how you do it. I will definitely be visiting again.
March 8th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Hi, I have so much to learn from someone raising 6 boys. I have only two but sometimes feel overwhelmed. I would love the design award as my site needs a little tweaking. Great site and I will have a look around.
March 8th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hi! I was just popping in, and you’ve just reminded me that I need to finish my own party post and get it online.
Of course I would love to win another of your blog designs for one of my other blogs… I’m still all gushy about the one you just finished for me! 
March 8th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Hi! A blog design could be fun - I like my header, I did that but the rest of the blog design stuff I need help with still… but, I do have a little one and that extend-a-bib is pretty cool!
By the way, I love your site, I’ve had it bookmarked for awhile now
March 9th, 2008 at 1:11 am
I love your site! THanks for stopping by mine! I tried to leave a comment earlier..but for some reason I couldnt, but I think that was an issue on my end. Have fun partying! Party on dude!
March 9th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Hey! Enjoyed your bloggy party! I’d like to win the extend a bib for my little girlie. Come to my party as I’m also having a giveaway.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Six boys.
Six.
Bless your heart.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:43 am
6 boys. Cool beans! I have 3 boys and I so get what you mean by waiting and wondering! That is the fun about having so many boys! Your house must be way more fun than mine!
I would love to be enterd to win a blog design cause I dig your place here! I bookmarked you so I can come back here again!
Happy Party!!
March 9th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Happy Blog Party!
I would love to be entered for the Potty Seat!
March 9th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
HI! I LOVE the slide show of your boys.
I would love the chance to win the potty seat. I need to start on this whole potty training thing with Andrew. This would be a great motivation.
Great party. If you get the chance stop by mine.
March 9th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hi Shera! Good lord woman, SIX boys?! I can NOT imagine what’s that like - I have trouble keeping up with my TWO!
The slideshow was so sweet. I loved the music you put on it, too. All of your boys are so handsome and they look so happy!
It was great meeting you! Enjoy the party!
March 9th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Your blog is adorable!!!
Happy blog party!!
Stop by for a visit! http://www.merchantshipsblog.blogspot.com
March 9th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Have a great party.
I’d like to win the Deluxe Potty Seat.
dolls123 (at) gmail (dot) com
March 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hi! I’m not exactly new to your blog.I love it so much that I linked it to mine a few weeks ago. I just wanted to hop over for your party.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hi! Thanks for popping by my blog! Yours is great–I got a kick out of the gate post!
March 10th, 2008 at 12:37 am
A blog-design sounds *really* cool…
We are in a house a bit bigger than yours (1100 or 1200) with 3 kids, and we’ve been asked several times when we plan to move.
We’ve felt we’re supposed to stay until it’s payed off (oldest will be 12) and in the meantime learn contentment.
The outside is not (yet) much of a refuge here, because we’re a very “indoor” family. Too entertained w/o going outside.
At least, Mom and Dad are…
March 10th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Having 5 girls, I can hardly imagine 6 boys! I bet your house is always hopping
I also have 2 boys, one which will be potty-training soon, so I would love to win the Deluxe Potty Seat!!
March 10th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I really enjoy your blog and have been a regular visitor for awhile now. I just love everything about it, the colors, your stories, reviews etc. Thanks for the giveaway, if I won I’d choose the Snuggy Bugz: Deluxe Potty Seat since I am just starting to potty train my little girl.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Wow! 6 handsome boys!
I love your blog design - it’s so cute and YOU designed it!
I’d love to win either prize if I’m eligible.
Happy partying! Thanks and keep on rocking!!
March 10th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Oh I LOVE your blog and your designs!! I’d love to win any prize! Happy blog Party! See you around!!
March 10th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Always nice to bump into someone you know when you’re party hopping! I would to win the potty seat.
March 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
What cute design work. I have no etsy shop or anything similar so I’ll go with the extend a bib option. Glad I could stop by!
March 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for the tour, I loved the design for the blog. Come on our and visit our house.
March 10th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Wow I love your blog design and definitely admire someone who has 6 boys and is still sane! They look like a great bunch of boys too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog for the party!
Blessings
March 10th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Ok, you are definitely under the category of SUPERMOM!!
I would love a new blog design or if that’s a “no go” that extenda bib looks pretty cool too.
See you again soon and have a great week of parties!
March 11th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog party! I remember visiting here sometime recently and admiring your lovely little frogs! You must be so busy!
I love the design of this blog by the way. Pink, green, and lavendar is one of my favorite color combinations!
Thank you for being such a gracious hostess!
March 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I would love one of your premade designs!
March 11th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
With nearly 1200+ to visit, I’ve been going strictly by blog names and *knew* I had to stop by and see what y’all about! LOL
March 11th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
thanks for stopping by my blog party the other day! I’m finally getting around to more parties!
March 11th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hopping in from the party. Nice to meet you. Your boys are great. You are a very special lady…I should know because I have 9 brothers and I’m guessing 6 really is no different!
March 11th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hello! 6 boys - god Bless you! I have one and he wears me out LOL! =)
March 12th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Hopping by for the party… the frogs in your header are so cute. And your boys are a handsome bunch. How do you keep up with the blog, designing and their wonderful antics?
March 12th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I had to drop by and see what your name was all about…. very unique
6 boys! All I can say is “WOW”!
March 12th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Very cool site! I love your devotions as well!
I’d LOVE to win a blog design, but I’ll be back whether I win or not!
March 13th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Just a little note to say hello and hope your day is very nice.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Thanks for letting us meet you during the party. I love your website.
Have a great day!
March 13th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Six boys and blogging…I am barely finding time to surf with one girl. I need to come here for some ideas. I would love to win the deluxe potty seat. Training is going slowly………
March 13th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I would love to be entered for the Potty Seat.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Cool Party! Love your site. Thanks for hosting!
I wanted to invite you over to my blog if you get a chance.
Happy blogging!
http://www.un-domesticmommy.blogspot.com
March 13th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I had a great time.
With 6 boys, I bet it’s party time at your place 24/7!
Come on over to my party and have a cupcake.
http://pinkjagxj.blogspot.com
March 13th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
If I win the door prize I would love the Potty Patty
I have been enjoying your blog for a while and I always meant to tell you that I love the name you picked for the blog!!
March 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
I’ve given up trying to get to every blog.
Your blog is pretty! Lovely family! Nice to run in to you at the party before the clock strikes 12!
Better get back to my carriage before it turns in to a pumpkin!
Visit my party post at:
http://sbees.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-party-egg-stravaganza.html
I’m giving away some Pysanka Easter Egg Sleeves that are fun to decorate your eggs with and very pretty (Russian and Ukranian designs).
March 14th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Thanks for stopping by my party. The potty seat would be great, as my ninth-born is presenting somewhat of a potty-training challenge.
Cute blog!
March 14th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Hello,
Love your blog! Stop by my party if you have some time…its very difficult getting to the 1000 plus partiers;but Im still finding fun new stuff. I would love to wind a new web design, thats a great prize to offer!
Have a great day!
March 14th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Hi Shera, I really enjoy reading your blog. So much so, I tried starting my own today. I’d love it if you could take a moment to let me know what you think. Thanks for keeping me giggling! Your boys are great!
March 14th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Hi there! Great party! Hope you’ve enjoyed this partying week. I know I have.
Keep blogging!
March 15th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
happy belated blog partying! i hope you had a great party!
March 16th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Stop by my site and pick up a party favor! Join the scavenger hunt too!
March 16th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Geat site!
As we hope to begin potty training in the next few months, the the super potty seat would be GREAT!!!
Caroline
Visit my site when you have a moment!
SmartyPantsMama.blogspot.com
March 16th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Great party! I’d love to win the potty seat.
March 16th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
extend a bib would be useful now and the potty seat useful in a few years. thanks for giveaway. fingers crossed.
March 16th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I think the extend a bib is so cute! I could also use the potty seat, or rather, my kids could.
Just found your site today and I’ll be subscribing to your feed.
March 16th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Oh my does my blog need a makeover!
March 16th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I love your blog! I’ve enjoyed going through sites for the party — your’s is so cute! I would love to win a blog design from you! Thanks!
March 16th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I love the Tummy Yummies Extend a Bib! And the potty seat is very cute, too. Thanks!
March 17th, 2008 at 12:45 am
I would love to win the potty seat…and 2nd choice would be the extend a bib.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:37 am
I need a potty seat!
That would be awesome! Thanks for hosting a neat giveaway!
March 17th, 2008 at 6:47 am
I’d love to win a new blog design! Could use a new look.
Thanks!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Hello!!! Yes, I know…the party is over however I am still visiting new blogs!
Happy to meet you via the UBP! 
Looks like y’all have a blast over here and how can you NOT with 6 boys!! 
Blessings to you! It’s prob too late to enter but I would love a new blog design as well! I’m checking your site out now!
March 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
WHAT CUTE KIDS! They must look like their Auntie! I would love to win the blue potty seat…here comes potty training!!
March 17th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I would love to win a blog makeover with one of your designs please!!!! Thanks
March 17th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I would absolutely LOVE to win the bog design!!!