Welcome to Jen’s Genuine Life! Let’s Par-tay!!
5 Minutes for Mom is hosting their annual Ultimate Blog Party and I’m so glad you stopped by my blog for a piece of the party action. If you were partying in my house, I’d offer you some of my famous Hot Crab Dip and my All-Time Favorite BBQ Chicken. Check out the recipes and pretend I did just that.
While you are here, let me tell you a little about myself and my blog. I live in Georgia, which is known as the Peach State, with my husband and our twins who will be 6 in a week and a half. Not that anyone around our house is counting, mind you! We recently moved, have not unpacked completely, and still have lots of boxes in our garage to sort through. If you were sitting in my house right now, you would see that we have no pictures on the wall but you would probably smell tonight’s dinner in the oven. We are having Chicken in Cream Sauce, which is an easy to prepare dish that makes the house smell like home.
Here are a few photos of us to give you a sample of our life in pictures.
In the past year, our twins have really grown up. They started kindergarten and have each lost their first tooth. BTW, our twins are boy-girl which means they are not identical. Sometimes they say the funniest things, they are very good at make believe, are often too logical, occasionally get sick, and are always sweet and endearing.
In addition to blogging, I enjoy microblogging, and other social networks. Twitter is by far my favorite new media platform. (Heard of Twitter but don’t know how to use it? Check out my Twitter for Dummies post.) I’m JenuineJen on Twitter. I also enjoy reconnecting with old friends and making lots of new friends with common interests on Facebook as JennyBeth Martin. I can occasionally be found on LinkedIn, although I only login there about 1 time a week.
My husband and I have been severely affected by the recession and the current economic crisis in America. Just this week I have rolled out a new blog series called Surviving the Lien Years: Rebuilding after Financial Crisis and Bankruptcy in a Recession. While the title of the series is heavy and not very party-ish, maybe you will take the time to check it out. This series is really challenging me as a blogger because I am putting so much more of myself and my life on my blog than I ever have before. I’d love to hear your comments about the series.
Now that you know a little bit about my blog, you can get more information about the blog and me if from First Time Visitors page. Here is what you can look forward to in the next week on my blog:
- Continuation of the Surviving the Lien Years Series
- Menu Plan Monday
- 13 Cool Things About the 2010 Taurus Dinner I Attended
- An Invitation for Georgians to Attend Atlanta’s Tax Day Tea Party
- A Springtime Word Search for Kids
- Linky Love Sunday and a Roundup of my Favorite Blogs from the Ultimate Blog Party
This is my second time participating in the Ultimate Blog Party. Last year I enjoyed the UBP so much that I had to participate again. While I loved the increased traffic (who doesn’t?), my favorite part was meeting so many other bloggers and checking out so many other cool blogs. I cannot wait to do that this year. So, please leave a comment and let me know you stopped by. I will be sure to stop by your blog as well! Remember to leave your Twitter Id too. If you really like what you see, sign up to have Jen’s Genuine Life delivered right to your inbox.
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77 responses so far ↓
1 Joy @ Five J's // Mar 20, 2009 at 12:20 am
So glad you stopped by my site…because I found yours! Love it. I’m also following you on Twitter now. Looking forward to getting to know you.
Joy @ Five J’ss last blog post..Did Someone Say Blog Party…and a Giveaway?
2 jenuinejen // Mar 20, 2009 at 12:52 am
Joy, Thanks for stopping by! It is going to be fun to get to know you. BTW, there were 6 J’s in my family growing up and I have an uncle who had 5 J’s in his branch of the family. J is a popular letter for names!
3 Karrine aka HerMedia // Mar 20, 2009 at 2:54 am
I love that you call your honey Mr Right
Happy Blog party-ing !
Karrine
AKA Her Media
AKA The almost always organized mom
http://www.organizedfamilies.com
tweet hermedia
Karrine aka HerMedias last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009
4 Monica // Mar 20, 2009 at 6:37 am
Great to “meet” you! I have twins, too. Mine are both girls and they just turned four. Looking forward to reading more on your blog.
Monicas last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009: It’s My Party….
5 Mommy Niri // Mar 20, 2009 at 6:37 am
Happy Party!!! Thanks for being my 1st guest too. My older will will just be 4 so starting to look at the whole school thing, pretty scary and exciting!
6 Sherry // Mar 20, 2009 at 8:06 am
Great to meet you!
I don’t have twins, but I help a friend of mine that has twin girls who are 3 months. 
They are bundles of fun!
Sherrys last blog post..It’s A Party, And I’ll Not Cry If I Want To!
7 HappyHermit // Mar 20, 2009 at 8:41 am
Happy Party Day !!
HappyHermits last blog post..Party !!
8 The American Homemaker // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:13 am
Good to meet you. I read your latest posting too… looks like a good series!
The American Homemakers last blog post..My Kooky Kids
9 Karla @ Ramblin' Roads // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:47 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog for the party! I hope you’ll come again soon!
I’m “karlyle” on Twitter. Hope to see you there!
Karla @ Ramblin’ Roadss last blog post..Book Giveaway!
10 Sharon // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:16 am
GOOD STUFF! How do you do it?? I’m going to have to keep coming back to learn more!
When you get the chance stop by and say hi. I’m writing about living an abundant life (on a budget).
Enjoy the Party!
Sharon
Sharons last blog post..There’s a Party Goin’ On! Come Join In
11 susieshomemade // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:05 am
Happy UBP!!! I am a professional blog hopper:-) Nice to meet you!
susieshomemades last blog post..Friday’s Foto Fun with the Ultimate Blog Party
12 Jenn // Mar 20, 2009 at 11:08 am
Stopped by to visit your party! My post isn’t up yet…too much time spent visiting!
Happy partying!
Jenns last blog post..Oh hi!
13 Kristi_runwatch // Mar 20, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Nice to “meet” you, Jen! I’ll be following you on twitter (kristi_runwatch), so see you in Twitterville!
Kristi_runwatchs last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party
14 Maureen // Mar 20, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Thank you for inviting us to stop by for the Blog Party, dinner smells great. What time do you want us to all show back up, You made plenty right!??
I am new to blogging and this is my very first Blog Party and I am loving it.
I am Aunt Rene from auntrene.blogspot.com
I am even giving away a Surprise Door Prize, be sure to stop by if you get a chance, bring the leftovers if there is any please!!’
Thanks, Have fun, I am…
Maureens last blog post..Blog Party 2009
15 Alene // Mar 20, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I love your little corner here on the blogosphere! I sent you a message on facebook. You throw a great party. Last year was my first UBP too and I’m back. Party on . . .
Alenes last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party and Fairytales
16 Baba // Mar 20, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hi! So nice to meet you! Party On! It’s just the Hippie in Me. LOL
Babas last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party Is Here
17 Janne // Mar 20, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Due to the new baby and her “neediness”, it’s been a while since I stopped by, but I look forward to reading your “lien” series. Scary times we’re living in/facing, huh?
Glad to see you at the party!
18 Louise // Mar 20, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Great blog!
Happy partying
Nice to meet you.
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19 Ashley // Mar 20, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I’m partying UBP’09! Enjoyed looking around your site!
20 Dee @ MomKaboodle // Mar 20, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Happy UBP! I love your blog!
Dee @ MomKaboodles last blog post..Guess What! I just might give away a website!
21 Sarah // Mar 20, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Your twins are adorable. I don’t know what I will do when Brea gets that big! Hope times get easier for you and your family! Have a great time at the blog party!
Sarahs last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party Time!
22 Nadine // Mar 20, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Hi, I dropped by for the party. Your children are so beautiful. Like you when I move the pictures on the wall are the last to go up but there is always something good cooking in the kitchen. I love to cook. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Nadines last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party 2009
23 Holly // Mar 20, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Hope you have a wonderful bloggy party!
Hollys last blog post..KickTrak Giveaway
24 Carol @SheLives // Mar 20, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Pleased to tweet you! Glad I stopped by via that UBP 09!!
25 Heather // Mar 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Nice to meet you! I live in Georgia as well. I’ll certainly be checking around your blog.
26 Beth // Mar 20, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Hello fellow southerner!
Beths last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009
27 Jen // Mar 20, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Great blog! We, too, have been affected by the recession, so this is a great idea you have here!
Jens last blog post..Spring Reading Thing 2009
28 Valerie M // Mar 20, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Stopping by to wish you a happy ultimate blog party!
Valerie Ms last blog post..UnmainstreamMom Book Giveaways 4/4/09
29 The World's Dresser // Mar 20, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Enjoyed visiting the site – have a great weekend!
The World’s Dressers last blog post..Moms, Wives, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters…
30 Shop with Me Mama // Mar 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Great to meet you! Have an awesome week!!
Shop with Me Mamas last blog post..2009 Ultimate Blog Party! Let me introduce myself!
31 Tina @ Mummified Times Five // Mar 20, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Happy UBP 09!!
Tina @ Mummified Times Fives last blog post..It’s a blog party!!
32 Sara // Mar 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I also participate in Menu Plan Monday!
Have great weekend and happy blogging!
Saras last blog post..2009 Ultimate Blog Party!
33 Robynn's Ravings // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Nice intro and very informative. I did click on your Twitter For Dummies button and it took me to a Valentine link. Just thought you’d want to know. I gotta figure the Twitter thing out.
I’m mom to two teens and a humor blogger. Drop on over anytime.
Found you through UBP09
Robynn’s Ravingss last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 – Welcome!
34 mbduke // Mar 20, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Blog hopping and thought yours looked interesting. you’ve got lots of different things. Never a dull moment. Hop on over to mine when you get a chance. Happy blogging!!
mbdukes last blog post..Spring Staycation Part 2, The Botanical Gardens
35 Deborah // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:02 am
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
Deborahs last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009
36 Rhea // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:35 am
So glad you stopped by my blog for the party! Dontcha just love twins? They are the best.
Rheas last blog post..Fierce Competition
37 Simply Frugal // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:36 am
Great, now you’ve got me craving some sort of cream cheese dip! Thanks so much for stopping by my party, it was really nice to meet you!
Simply Frugals last blog post..Coupons: Biore, Clean & Clear, Coppertone…
38 Natalie // Mar 21, 2009 at 12:55 am
Nice to “meet” you! Have fun party hopping! My twitter is @RedSoxMommy
Have a nice day/night!
Natalies last blog post..It’s party time!!!
39 Julie // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:37 am
Hi! Thanks for inviting me in! I have a solo kindergartner. Stop by and meet her.
The girls would love to play together. (And, I’m giving away a doll!)
Julies last blog post..UBP: 2009 Party Time!
40 Linda // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Hi. Nice site. I’ll come back and read more about surviving the recession. Thanks for stopping by my blog. It’s nice meeting you.
Lindas last blog post..Uno’s Chicago Grill Coupon
41 Erin // Mar 21, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Just thought I would stop in and say hi! Happy blog party!!
Erins last blog post..Mrs. Butterworth
42 Kati // Mar 21, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Hey! happy UBP 2009!!! Just stopping in on my way through the list! have a great weekend!!
Katis last blog post..Paper Bag Scrapbook Giveaway
43 Chatty Kathy // Mar 21, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I like the video!
44 Mommy Niri // Mar 21, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I love your plan for the party. I will be reading your blog in the week (and beyond) to see more.
45 Lolli // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Such a fun blog! I am always surprised to find new blogs….I feel like I must have seen them all by now. LOL! Happy UBP! I’m @1momof5 on twitter!
46 Jena (Organizing Mommy) // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Wow! I am ON twitter, but I still don’t “get it”. I should go read your stuff about it. I much prefer blogs over twitter. If you had to sum of the advantages what would they be?
Jena (Organizing Mommy)s last blog post..Blog carnival introduction: Welcome to my site!
47 JamericanSpice // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:57 am
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
48 Janet F // Mar 22, 2009 at 10:31 am
It is nice to meet you, enjoy the party!
49 Angie // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Hi, this is my first blog party and I’m having a blast! I’ve really enjoyed meeting new people and reading their blogs.
Angies last blog post..Join Me For The Ultimate Blog Party 2009
50 Messy Mommy // Mar 22, 2009 at 2:54 pm
That crab dip sounds very yummy. I’m starving! Nice to meet you!
Messy Mommys last blog post..i’m late but i’m here!
51 cari king // Mar 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I’m just blog-hopping. Nice to meet you.
charlies_secret_angel2006 at yahoo dot com
52 Stephanie // Mar 22, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Loved the your site!!
Stephanies last blog post..Welcome UBP Blog Hoppers! #ubp09
53 Colleen // Mar 22, 2009 at 7:30 pm
You had me a hot crab dip and bbq chicken. Yum, yum, yum!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog party. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
I look forward to coming back for another visit soon!
Colleens last blog post..Grace in Small Things – 34
54 Aunt LoLo // Mar 22, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Your blog is so…organized! I wanted to thank you for stopping by Bubba Bubbles! Bet you didn’t know that I’m a twin, too? Yup – I have an identical sister, 77 minutes older than me. (Yes, really. My mother is a saint.)
Oh, and I’m @Aunt_LoLo in Twittersville. See you around!
Aunt LoLos last blog post..It’s Time to Partay!
55 Tonya // Mar 22, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Blog hopping with UBP09!! You have a great informative blog! Following you on twitter now too!
Tonyas last blog post..~Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party~
56 Alexandra // Mar 22, 2009 at 9:15 pm
So nice to “meet” you!
Alexandras last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009!
57 Megan // Mar 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Hi Jen -
Just stopping over from Saving Our Cents. I have read the first posts in your Surviving the Lein Years series. I look forward to more!
Megan
Megans last blog post..The Games We Play……
58 Kaye // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Hi Jen, Thanks again for visiting at SandwichINK. Loved your site and your twins are adorable. Having twin grandsons, I always enjoy reading about other twins
Kayes last blog post..You Are Invited to Join SandwichINK For the Ultimate Blog Party 2009
59 Tiff@ThreePeas // Mar 23, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Your kids are beautiful! I’m going to have to check out your other blog. Money is something we are struggling to keep at the moment.
Tiff@ThreePeass last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009
60 Jessalyn // Mar 23, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Hello from a fellow Georgian!
61 Giveaways SureBaby Blog // Mar 23, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Thanks for coming by to visit our blog. Your children are beautiful!
Giveaways SureBaby Blogs last blog post..Blog Party Giveaway!
62 Cassie // Mar 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Great to meet you…Party hopping…
63 Lisa - TheScrapPrincess // Mar 23, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Your blog is awesome! I will definitely be back to read more
I added you to my reader 
Stop by and say hi ~ have a great time!
~Lisa – TheScrapPrincess
Lisa – TheScrapPrincesss last blog post..Love prizes? Check out the UBP ‘09 blogger’s giveaways….
64 The Happy Housewife // Mar 23, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Thanks for stopping by my site, and thanks for inviting me to your party. I love crab dip. I have been reading your “lien years” posts over the past few days, good stuff… thanks for sharing your life.
Toni
The Happy Housewifes last blog post..Commissary Bargain Meal for the Week of March 23rd
65 Dreamer // Mar 23, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Just mingling through the blog party – nice to meet you!
Dreamers last blog post..A new Hockey fan
66 Deb - Mom of 3 Girls // Mar 24, 2009 at 8:26 am
Hi Jen – just stopping by to say hi and happy blog partying!
Deb – Mom of 3 Girlss last blog post..Weekend Top Five – Deck and (maybe) Detroit
67 Kathy S. // Mar 24, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Party-Hopping!
Happy UBP 09!
68 Cascia @ Healthy Moms // Mar 24, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Just stopping from the UBP and thought I’d say hello! I hope you visit my party post!
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html
69 Cooking by a kid // Mar 25, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Your blog is awesome. I’m going to tell my mom about it. She helped me start a site on cooking with kids. My name is Becca and I love to cook. If you have a minute, have your kids stop by and play or cooking games or cook along with our videos. Have fun at the party!
cool recipes
70 Charlene // Mar 25, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Hi, just stopping by for the UBP09! Thanks for dropping by my blog!
You’re on my twitter list; looking forward to knowing you more!
Charlenes last blog post..Mission Possible Walmart
71 Tommy@cooking blog // Mar 26, 2009 at 10:29 am
Hey, amazing blog. I am happy to be part of your party.
Tommy@cooking blogs last blog post..Join the Blog Party!
72 Carrie @ Exploramania // Mar 27, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hi there, it is very nice to meet you. I can’t wait to return and check out your menu for Monday. Off to another blog I go but I will be back!
-Carrie/@Exploramania
Carrie @ Exploramanias last blog post..Particpating in the Ultimate Blog Party 2009
73 free wedding backgrounds // Mar 27, 2009 at 2:31 pm
What a neat blog! Have time with the party!
74 Julie // Mar 27, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Thanks for stopping by my party! I certainly enjoyed your party and meeting you.
Julies last blog post..About Vemma’s Superjuice
75 Betty C // Mar 27, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I’m late to the party as usual, but better late than never. I enjoy your blog and I’ll be back when I have more time.
76 Stephanie @ Faithful Follower of Christ // Apr 4, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Nice to “meet” you through UBP! Your blog looks very interesting. I’m on my way to check out your Twitter and Lien Years posts. My twitter page is http://www.twitter.com/fthflfollower .
Stephanie @ Faithful Follower of Christs last blog post..Assurance of Salvation a Finer Thing
77 Exploramania // Apr 21, 2009 at 12:04 pm
So sorry I am another later arrival but enjoying your blog.
Please be invited to my party, dress is casual, just come in and enjoy all the treats and free prizes.
Gymathtics LIVE Event is going virtual! – Saturday, April 25, 2009, 2-5pm
Exploramania is having a Gymathtics LIVE Event in Tampa but wants to invite everyone who cannot physically attend to attend virtually through the Internet. There will be games, prizes, demonstrations, and live photos from the event from 2-5pm on April 25th all streaming through the Internet celebrating Math & Exercise with Gymathtics. This is a GREAT family activity for some safe family FUN. Those participating through the Internet will have added perks by utilizing Social Networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter during the event. Even better, everyone can enter for giveaways, including the Gymathtics DVD, starting TODAY! Share this with your friends and family.
For instructions on how to participate online, visit Exploramania’s Blog at http://www.Exploramania.Blogspot.com.
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