Bitches in the Burbs!
Alrighty then—I have never actually typed that word on my blog (have I?) It’s never really been part of my vocabulary, and I was excited when “beyotch” came along because it’s like a very edgy “darn”. But what can I say? Bitches in the Burbs got the most votes, and judging by the comments on their winning post, we lovelinkers loved it. Congrats, BB!
Since we had a slight decrease in submissions this week, the top ten percent is two bloggers as opposed to the historical three. Moving on to Week 4 along with BB are:
Except. There’s always an except. In Week 4, there will be no double entries. It’s one blogger, one blog, one post. This week’s top ten percent was part of last week’s top ten percent. I guess I could just end it here and let them advance twice but with a single post, but what’s the fun in that? I’m sure Do Sweat the Small Stuff and XL won’t mind a little extra competition.
So. Also moving into Week 4 based on popular vote:
- Andrea from Momma Teacher Lady
- Motherhood from Motherhood Truth (you guys are killing me with the pervasive Internet pseudonyms!)
Editor’s Choice this week:
Deborah from MaNNaHaTTaMaMMa. Deborah, please see me after class about this spelling issue. Thanks.
I really want to thank every blogger and voter who had so much fun with us for the past few weeks. Week 4 judges Alison, Linda and Headless Mom promoted the contest during their crazy schedules. And I was touched how the previous weekly winners with their spots secured for Week 4 got out the vote for those who needed just one or two more yellow star clicks to advance. It’s morning, I usually write my posts late at night. This strawberry creme Toaster Strudel is making me sentimental and weepy.
The Week 4 lovelinks will publish Tuesday as usual as lovelinks #26. Here are the bloggers you will be cheering and voting for the following Thursday:
- Jamie of Chosen Chaos
- Julie of Mama Mash
- Erin of A Book for my Daughter
- Leila of Don’t Speak Whinese
- Rach of Life with Baby Donut
- Lindsay of peek-a-berry
- Ado of The Momalog
- Do Sweat the Small Stuff
- XL of Taking It On
- Peter DeWolf
- The Bitches of Bitches in the Burbs
- Andrea of Momma Teacher Lady
- Motherhood from Motherhood Truth
- Deborah of MaNNaHaTTaMaMMa
Everybody will get one vote this time. The popular vote totals will count 30% toward the final score. The judges’ panel votes will count 70%. I won’t have a vote at all unless there is a tie. Then I’ll step in to break it.
Congrats, everybody. To the winners and to those who, in the true spirit of lovelinks, found a new community for your blogs. And, don’t forget, you are always welcome here at the fringe.
We will absolutely link up often. We’re having a great time as well!
We will absolutely link up often. We’re having a great time as well!
Erica I just have to tell you that you are *so* funny (this morning’s strawberry toaster struedle that made you sentimental and weepy..!) You are v. funny. Alas I shall refrain from using the word B*tch in this comment as I am actually one of the slovenly moms B*tches in the Burbs was shaking their head at, me in my sad khakis, ponytail, and all around look of having given up. . . oops, well there I’ve used B*tch three times now. Love this contest, it’s a lot of fun. For the final vote out of a kind of thoughtless desperation I’m going to try to convince my husband to force his IBM minions to vote for me but he probably doesn’t want them to take up company time and/or read all about him on my blog so I’m doomed, basically.
Erica I just have to tell you that you are *so* funny (this morning’s strawberry toaster struedle that made you sentimental and weepy..!) You are v. funny. Alas I shall refrain from using the word B*tch in this comment as I am actually one of the slovenly moms B*tches in the Burbs was shaking their head at, me in my sad khakis, ponytail, and all around look of having given up. . . oops, well there I’ve used B*tch three times now. Love this contest, it’s a lot of fun. For the final vote out of a kind of thoughtless desperation I’m going to try to convince my husband to force his IBM minions to vote for me but he probably doesn’t want them to take up company time and/or read all about him on my blog so I’m doomed, basically.
Thanks for your kind comment, Ado. Do the best to get out the vote, but remember: there are judges and those votes count 70% to the 30% popular vote. Somebody’s gotta win, it might as well be you: that should be your mantra over the next several days. Good luck!
I hope you come back to link up even when the prize is a tweet and a congratulatory post. It’s been fun having you with us!
Absolutely will continue to link up. You guys are way cool! Thanks for the suport.
Thank you, thank you! We really appreciate it ;)!
You guys are all amazing! This is such a fun contest and a great way to find new blogs to read and share. Thanks to Erica & everyone involved in setting it up. This is our first time entering, and I’m flattered beyond belief at the comments and compliments we’ve gotten. Happy Saturday! Let the games begin :)!
I hope you come back to link up even when the prize is a tweet and a congratulatory post. It’s been fun having you with us!
Absolutely will continue to link up. You guys are way cool! Thanks for the suport.
Congrats again, Jamie! We’re glad to have you, too.
I love your new blog site. Good luck with everything!
Congrats to the winners! And good luck to all for an exciting next week!
Soooooo exciting! Thanks for linking up!
Congrats to the winners! And good luck to all for an exciting next week!
Soooooo exciting! Thanks for linking up!
What a list!! So glad to be a part of it See you all next week!
Congrats again, Jamie! We’re glad to have you, too.
It looks like it’s going to be a great line up next week. I didn’t get to read and vote this week (I’ve moved to a different blog site and gotten a new job), but I’ll be back for next week’s. I can’t wait to read what authors will be submitting as the ‘top of their game’.
Congrats to all the winners of the last three weeks and may the best blogger win!
I love your new blog site. Good luck with everything!
This has definitely been the most enjoyable of vote-getting contests. And everyone is nice and the judges don’t leave bitchy comments. 🙂
I love how this is structured. We only have to grub for votes once a week instead of like some of those ongoing contest deals where you need to hound people for weeks, every day, several times a day, and watch them all unfollow you and defriend you…
I am having so much fun finding great new reads, too!
Do people really unfollow and unfriend because of the contest hounding? I tried to make this as easy as possible. No collecting personal info from the voters, no need to like or follow free fringes. Just an old-fashioned kick-butt competition. I’m glad it’s working so well for you.
Truly, Erika, yours is the best put together so far that I’ve participated in. I was in a Circle of Moms one that had it so you could vote every day and lasted for like a month! OMG… I know that some of my RL Facebook friends did that “block from the newsfeed” thing to me… they were so sick of it. But most people are happy to be supportive… even if they have NO clue what it is that we are doing 🙂
Keep doing what you’re doing 🙂 It is awesome!
Awesome. Thanks for the fun feedback!
Congratulations Bitches! You mounted an awesome social media campaign for your votes, so well done!
So exciting, this is moving to the pointy end now! Yee haw!
“Congratulations, Bitches.” That just cracks me up! Get ready, mama. We’re almost there!
Totally funny. Although I take being called a b*tch a compliment 🙂
Thank you, thank you! We really appreciate it ;)!