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September 16th, 2008

How to create your own blog and enter my blog contest!

UPDATE: Bloggers! Please leave a comment on this post with your name and blog address, I will pick several of YOUR blogs to be featured on The Martha Blog!

Here I am with Perez Hilton, Eliad Laskin and Laura Plimpton - My Blog Producers

Photo Credit: Anders Krusberg

Here is a clip from the show today

UPDATE: Here are the links to some of the great bloggers featured on the show today

Perez Hilton
Celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton joins Martha today to chat about his blog, and to give us tips for blogging success. Special thanks to Hannah Ross for supplying images of Perez Hilton.

Margaret Roach
Margaret Roach joins Martha to share her gardening blog, A Way to Garden. Her blog is designed after her book, "A Way to Garden." Both explore the horticultural how-to of gardening and the spiritual parts of gardening.

Eddie Ross
Eddie Ross, of design blog eddieross.com and senior style editor of Living Magazine, joins Martha to show different crafts using flea-market finds.

"Martha's Circle"
Three members of "Martha's Circle" chat about their blogs with Martha: Matt Armendariz, writer of mattbites.com, shares his recipe for Alfajores cookies along with Deb Perelman of smittenkitchen.com and Meg Frost of cuteoverload.com. For more information on Meg's calendar, an audience giveaway, visit amazon.com.

Political Bloggers
Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin join Martha to chat about politico.com, a blog that covers political issues.

A Year of Mornings
Maria Alexandra Vettese and Stephanie Congdon Barnes join Martha to talk about their blog and their book "A Year of Mornings," which was an audience giveaway.

I've been writing this blog for almost a year now and I have to say that I love being able to communicate so easily on a daily basis. Being in the public eye, I have a devoted following that wants to know more about my personal life and activities. Prior to blogging, we sent out a newsletter dealing with such issues. Although the printed newsletter was charming and informative, it was also a rather slow process and didn’t reach nearly as many readers as this blog does.

I really love the spontaneity of blogging and being able to post whatever, whenever. I’d like to share with you some blogging tips that may help you get started creating a blog of your own. Many thanks to Jeff Halpin of our Internet Group for coming up with these easy-to-use steps.

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Although it's impossible to keep count, it's widely agreed that there are more than 112 million blogs online today and their popularity continues to increase. There are photo blogs, audio blogs, video blogs, and blogs about blogs!

Our blogs here cover a variety of topics, including wedding planning, ideas from our radio shows, and our popular Dinner Tonight blog. In order to get started on your blog, you will need to select a blog platform. This is where you will create an account, log in and create your posts and upload images.

There are many blogging platforms available for all levels of blogger. We recently upgraded to the Wordpress platform for Martha's blog. Wordpress, owned by Automattic, is one of the largest providers of self-publishing technology and uses open source software, which is free to use and install. As a beginning blogger, it is recommended that you try an easy-to-use platform to start with and later on you can investigate more advanced software once you have mastered the art of the blog.

Some of the most popular and easy-to-use platforms are Typepad, owned by Six Apart; Blogger, which is owned by Google; and Livejournal, owned by SUP.

Before beginning your blog, consider the following:

Topic/Scope: What do you want to write about? Keep in mind that you are president and CEO of your blog, so there are no restrictions on what you wish to create. You may wish to draw on your training, your passion, or your experience for your content and your readers will benefit from your expertise and come back for more. You can be as in-depth or as general as you want, as long as you are consistent with the scope of your entries.

Audience: Our blogs here at MSLO deal with specific interest groups. For example, when we set out to create a blog for the reader looking for nightly recipe ideas, we created Dinner Tonight, which is written as a companion to our popular Everyday Food magazine, with exclusive blog-only articles and recipes. When looking to reach out to soon-to-be newlyweds, we created The Bride's Guide. We also have a radio blog, which shares recipes, tips and insights from our Sirius 112 radio hosts and their guests.

Time Commitment: Blogging is very rewarding but, like all hobbies, you need to set aside a regular time for it. Your readers will respond more positively when you update your blog on a regular basis, if you are a busy working mother with many responsibilities, set a realistic goal for yourself and update twice a week. Communicate any schedule changes to your readers and they will thank you for it. For example: "We're going on vacation, taking a break for two weeks. Check back then!"

Content: Most blogs contain digital photographs of finished recipes, remodeling projects, or friends and family. If you are a beginner, your blogging platform will have instructions on how to upload images to your blog. For more assistance, Daren Rowse has a very helpful how-to guide on how to use images on your blog here. Don't worry if you're not tech-savvy -- you can always rely on the strength of your writing and allow your post titles draw readers' attention.

Linking: Blogs are a thriving online community, and it's important to reach out to your fellow bloggers in order to gain more interest in your own blog, pick up tips and tricks and generally utilize the strength of this new medium to bring people together, adding them to your "blogroll." Technorati is a great source for discovering other blogs that may cover similar topics as your blog, as well as a source of how-to information.

This is only a very brief introduction to the exciting new world of self-publishing and one that will be around for a long time to come! Please feel free to reach out to your fellow bloggers on our community message boards, where we have created a technology thread on blogging here. Enjoy!

Here are some of my most recent blog posts - have a look!

Comments

hey martha:

look forward to seeing the show live tomorrow! please check out my blog - what i saw today - a visual record (as in fashion illustration) of what i see men wearing on the streets on nyc.

ps - OBAMA '08!

Posted by: Richard Haines | September 16th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Hi Martha,
Thanks for the great tips! I started blogging in May and it's become such a great way to indulge and share all my interests. One of the hardest things, and I'm sure you experience this too, is that sometimes I have so much to share, I can't decide where to start!

I explore a mix of topics, ranging from interiors to baking to fashion to weddings (I just got married and I'm going through wedding planning withdrawal!). Having the blog to write has given me so much focus and discipline. Plus I always love reading what other bloggers find interesting, too!

Feel free to visit! http://www.annesage.com

Posted by: The City Sage | September 16th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Martha,

We at "The Table" are HUGE fans of yours! We love your inspiring story and the message that you bring to homes everywhere. We encourage people to make their house a home with baking homemade bread and baking products for their family.

We believe, much like you, that the home starts in the kitchen. I look forward to your visit!

http://tablebread.blogspot.com

~Lewis

Posted by: Lewis | September 16th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
http://justaskgreta.com
"Just Ask Greta" is a home for all ideas to make life a little more beautiful. Greta has been nicknamed "Martha Stewart" since she was 12 years old. Eighteen years later, she still loves to cook, entertain, decorate, and learn new creative ideas.

Posted by: Greta | September 16th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Dear Martha,
I listen to your show on my old fashion Walkman daily at my office here in Maine. I work as a Retirement Fund Associate, with numbers and accounts all day. I look forward to the many things that I learn from you as I help my software balance the "bottom line". Your program is multifaceted and keeps my "Mind's Eye" focused on what I might be "looking" at if I had a television there. It is so nice to be able to go to your Blog and "Catch up" with the real pictures of what you spoke of during your program. I find myself thinking of exactly how I could be using your many suggestions and crafts. Thanks again for helping the day along in a number of ways. Deborah

Posted by: Deborah Michaud | September 16th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
My beautiful and witty daughter, Katie, has a blog. I love it because I can keep up with her and my grandson on a daily basis. She is hillarious, quirky, insightful and makes my day every time. She writes about mothering, remodeling, cooking and unexpected things accompanied by great photos.

If you want a laugh for the day, check it out.

http://paintsplashes.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Pamela Regentin | September 16th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Martha, I've kept a blog for about a year and a half now. I am a quilter and try to tie stories about life and travel and quilting together in my blog. I especially enjoy family history and try to incorporate stories of my ancestors into my blog too. Every now and then I share a recipe or two...but stories are what I like to share most of all!

I have carried a link to your blog for quite sometime now. I have also been a fan of yours for many, many years. Every now I even write about you on my blog! Check out these posts:

http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-martha-im-trying-to-be.html

http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2007/11/martha-who-quilted-that-quilt.html

http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2007/11/its-good-thing.html

http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-dog-lovers.html

Posted by: Vivian Love | September 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Not only do I let both my children make fun of me, I laugh the loudest. I know it is with love and affection they tease me.

Posted by: Meridith Moore | September 16th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Goodness -- I lost you for a while there. Glad I finally realized you moved your blog. I was wondering why the Martha Blog was so quiet.

I loved your season premiere yesterday, especially the segment on your magnificent horses. I didn't realize Friesians were so big. They're like a light draft horse, aren't they?

I'm pretty sure yours are the best-taken-care-of horses in the world. Heated floors! Saddle fittings twice a year! Amazing. All horses should be so lucky. It may not be of wide-enough interest, but I would love to see more shows on your horses and horse care in the future.

Posted by: Patia | September 16th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I just recently started my blog with my sister. I have been reading yours since it's start, I love yours and find it inspirational and interesting.I find it hard to always have something fresh to say and also to just to write from my heart. I feel my life is not as exciting as most...but I try.I love to decorate, garden and I am always on the look out for inspiration and knowledge.

Posted by: Pati Neufeld | September 16th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Great idea!
Love to read your blog (and watch your show). Thanks!

Posted by: Luiza | September 16th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
the latest blogs are about food... but some might be a little explicit with the drinking LoL

Posted by: Boogie McWoogie | September 16th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Hi Martha, I didn't get to see yesterday's show because something came up! I did see the Show Premier on Monday! It was fabulous! I hope season 4 will be you're best yet. Know that your new chow puppy is taking some of your time, but I bet you love every minute of it. Nan

Posted by: Nan Ashby | September 16th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
hey martha!
i video blog
as well as touch on a bit of world philosophy
check out blog.myspace.com/ChrisPar

Posted by: Chris Par | September 16th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Your show and the rest of my morning ritual all go in sync. Now I can not find you on any of the normal time slots. My children think I have lost it, How can one show make that much differance??? Where could I begin. Some way or how I will find you , what ever it takes. I can not belive I missed the prenier show! Through all these years I have learned a great deal, I can not see that end now. Thank you for all those years!!!!!

Posted by: kimsella | September 16th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Dear Martha,

Your website and blog have been faves of mine since you started them. And before that every single issue of your Living magazine. Hard to come by in Sweden in 1991, I can tell you that!

My blog Chez Larsson(in English although from Sweden) is about house, home and hobbies and I focus a lot on organizing. You've inspired me immensely

~Benita

Ps. You've been on my blogroll all along under "Inspiration". Ofcourse.

Posted by: Benita | September 16th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
It's great to have this connection and to read about your daily adventures on The Martha Blog. Thanks for the tips!

Posted by: T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types | September 17th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Hi Martha-

I have been reading your blog since you began a year ago. It's great being able to get all the behind scene scoop in this format. It's very personable.

I am a pastry chef and when I stopped working to take care of my newborn, I felt like I needed an outlet for my creativity so I decided to start blogging about my projects at home. Now it has become an important part of my life.

My blog is Cannelle Et Vanille http://cannelle-vanille.blogspot.com/

Thank you!

Posted by: Aran | September 17th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Martha,
I began a blog to chronicle my gardening activities. I originally began the blog by transcribing my handwritten garden journal and blogged stories and memories of gardens of the past. It has been a joy to see my garden evolve over time. A blog is a great way to keep up with its progress.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Posted by: Chris VanCleave | September 17th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Hi Martha:

I would LOVE for you to see my blog, http://www.simplyem.blogspot.com. I have been blogging for over a year now and thoroughly enjoy it. It's a great way for me to be creative and share my stories with my friends.

I read your blog everyday and as always you continue to be an inspiration to me in many ways. Thank you for having this contest and taking the time to review all the blogs.

--Emily

Posted by: Emily | September 17th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Hello Martha!
I'm a HUGE fan of yours.
I have a blog where I blog about being a "I am the youngest nun in my order and nicknamed the "fun nun". I hope you enjoy my website and my blog adventures...I think I offer something unique to the bloggosphere!

Peace,
Sister Katy

Posted by: Sister_Katy | September 17th, 2008 at 2:18 am
I started my own blog on my business website while driving my daughter to college in the summer of 2007! My husband and myself have a neckwear manufacturing and mens publication business. We have salesmen and customers all over the country and we basically deal with men. So I decided to write a blog to inform my customers and salesmen of new items in our line, but mostly of personal stuffs! I hardly get any comments, but I do get TONS of phone calls and personal emails about what I post on my blog. But I thank you for pushing me into this fun way of communication!

Posted by: Jane M | September 17th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Martha, I love your blog, but I highly recommend you check out Andrew Ritchie's blog: marthamoments.blogspot.com. Not only does he have loads of information about you and your company, but he shares insights into his life with wonderful photographs and comments.

Pru

Posted by: Pru | September 17th, 2008 at 2:32 am
I love your recipes and ideas. I read the dinner tonight blog almost every day. And I DVR your show and watch it while I iron or pick up the house. I have posted several of your recipes on my blog and they are some of my most popular posts. I love your cookie cookbook and am looking forward to your new cooking school one. I think your banana bread recipe that I posted has received more hits than any other recipe I have done.

Posted by: Lynn | September 17th, 2008 at 2:36 am
I started blogging in an effort to help my out of state family memebers keep up with us! Also, I think journal writing is important. I am hoping to make my blog posts into a Heritage book at the end of the year.

I have enjoyed blogging and have met some fabulous people along the way. Your blog really serves to humanize you and I think it's wonderful you share so much with us!

Thank you!

Posted by: Xela Lanier | September 17th, 2008 at 3:01 am
Martha, I love your blog so much! I love getting a little extra sneaks peeks at your homes and animals and gardens...

My blog is pretty mundane, about my life as a military wife (my husband is Air Force), mother, and artist:

http://fabulousvalency.blogspot.com

I just need to learn the art of delegating my time so I can blog more!

Posted by: Valency Genis | September 17th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Your blog is one of my many guilty pleasures!

Thank you so much for sharing of your self so abundantly.

Melissa
http://masterpieceweddings.blogspot.com

Posted by: Melissa at MasterPiece Weddings | September 17th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Martha, I loved your show yesterday, especially the Michaels craft line and how we can use the products. I'm so excited! Michaels opened their 1000th store in our city. When I visited the store I was like "A Kid in the Candy Store". And to add to the excitedment your Martha Stewart Crafts were 30% Off. Thanks Martha!!!!

Betsy

Posted by: Betsy Mech | September 17th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Thanks for sharing so much on your blog. It is great to keep up with all you do.

I started blogging about a year ago on my photography. I make pinhole cameras from found objects and share my studio happenings on my blog:
http://boxfotos.blogspot.com/

Please stop by and visit.

Posted by: Rebecca | September 17th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Martha - your blog (and your entire website)are a continuing source of information and inspiration for me. I have also just taken a look at Greta's blog "Just ask Greta" and it's outstanding. Well done Greta, I loved the gift idea section and links to what you read.
Thank you both for keeping us inspired.

Posted by: Wendy | September 17th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Hooray for blogs!

I'm on Blogger: http://greenandgardenia.blogspot.com

Posted by: Anne | September 17th, 2008 at 3:20 am
I just started blogging - mostly as an outlet for my pictures I have started taking. But it's nice to be able to share pictures of my family with others as well. Jenn

Posted by: Jenn | September 17th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Hi Martha!

Love ya, love ya, love ya!!!

Consider yourself linked!

The Bitter Foodie

Posted by: The Bitter Foodie | September 17th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hi Martha ~ I am fairly new to blogging but I have already connected to some wonderful and interesting people! I am constantly amazed that someone will stop by my blog and read about me, my thoughts and my current projects. I truly enjoy the world of blogs!

Posted by: Gloria Bray | September 17th, 2008 at 3:33 am
I linked you and have you on my Favortie Blogs List.

http://thebarberbunch.blogspot.com/

Please, Please pick me as the winner!

Carolyn

Posted by: Carolyn | September 17th, 2008 at 3:34 am
I've been blogging for almost 2 1/2 years, about design/fashion/stationery/things that inspire, as well as snippets from my daily life. My site is The Speckled Egg, thespeckledegg.blogspot.com

Thanks for recognizing bloggers - can't wait to see the 3191 girls and their new book on your show today. Maria was a huge inspiration to start my own blog.

Posted by: jane | September 17th, 2008 at 3:35 am
I maintain a food blog at http://www.themodernapron.blogspot.com/
I started blogging a couple of years ago, just for fun. With four children and a job I don't have a ton of time to cook, so I mostly make things on the weekends and then post about them during the week. With more than three hundred cookbooks, and subscriptions to over a dozen cooking magazines, I have plenty of inpsiration!

Posted by: The Modern Apron | September 17th, 2008 at 3:42 am
I've wanted to write to you for a long time to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog, but I've felt shy! We share a love of Mount Desert Island (I grew up there) and I especially love to read your posts about my favorite place in the world. I appreciate your more casual approach here, and the less styled, more spontaneous nature of the things you put on your blog (but truly, I love everything you do!) Thank you for creating this lovely little slice of the internet for us to enjoy.

Posted by: jen j-m | September 17th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Hello Martha,
Isn't blogging a GREAT way to express and give a personal edge to others who don't know you personally?
That is what I have done: created a blog shedding the personal light on my life as a designer/business owner and mother of two. I share the daily goings-on, but also the ins and outs of being a stay at home mom with a thriving design business on ETSY.
Thanks for having a peek!

xoxo
sarah jane

Posted by: sarah jane | September 17th, 2008 at 3:55 am
I so enjoy reading your blog, and have been a fan for such a long time. I have been blogging about the moon and the creative feminine since 2001. It's so much fun connecting this way. I am on typepad at http://newmoonjournal.blogs.com.

Thanks for letting me share today.

Posted by: Michele | September 17th, 2008 at 3:57 am
I am enjoying your show and glad you are doing one about blogging. I've been blogging for a couple of years now with a personal blog and a professional blog. My Successful Teaching Blog is http:successfulteaching.blogspot.com which is for new and struggling teachers.

Posted by: Pat Hensley | September 17th, 2008 at 4:07 am
Hi Martha!

I cannot wait to see your episode on blogs today! I started two blogs this summer: one for friends and family about my 10 month old and another more recently about theme parties and entertaining.

I have been trying to convince my mother in law to begin blogging her favorite recipes and entertaining tips. The cookbooks she assembles of recipes and family stories to give during the holidays have been highly sought after for as long as I've known her. I think you convinced her that it's time to go online with her talent when she saw yesterday's preview of today's show!

Thanks for devoting a show to this. Best wishes for the new season.

Posted by: Stacy Brown | September 17th, 2008 at 4:08 am
Hi Martha!

I'm new at this blogging thing but here it is! I am loving learning how to bake and decorate cakes. This is where i share what I am doing with family and friends. Hopefully one day, this will help me create a side business!

Enjoy!
Rene

Posted by: rene kauder | September 17th, 2008 at 4:09 am
http://cheerfulcropper.blogspot.com/

I've been a Blogger since 2005. I love having a place to record my thoughts and update family and friends. It is a place I post family photos, scrapbook layouts and daily thoughts.

Posted by: KristaLund | September 17th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Martha you do everything with such class. My mother had always admired you for just being the ideal of womanhood and making it inspiring to be a "domestic engineer". I had begun a blog, but with the responsibilities of homemaking, I let it slide. I am going to try to be more consistent- even if it is only a couple of times a week.

Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | September 17th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Thanks for all the gorgeous photos and great tips. Your blog is such an inspiration! I have a fairly new blog, mainly about knitting, and find it amazing that complete strangers will stop by and say hello.

Posted by: yoel | September 17th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Martha - Love your show, the site, the blog, and all your travel posts. You offer fantastic tips for beginners and veteran bloggers alike.

TravelingMamas.com loves you. Thanks for recognizing the blogging community.

Posted by: Shannon Hurst Lane | September 17th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Hi Martha! I am so glad you keep a blog....it is one of my daily reads! I would be honored for you to check out my blog

http://www.darlingdexter.blogspot.com

Cheers!
Whitney

Posted by: Whitney Barnes | September 17th, 2008 at 4:20 am
(...I don't have a blog! (said here in a whining tone...)

I'm content just being a Martha-blog-junkie. Your blog, Martha, is the only one that I follow and basically just began the true "follow" over the summertime. I'd read now and then last autumn and over the winter, but late Spring is about the time I began to implement you into my daily routine. I own and run a business, and I need certain websites as part of my business day, and yours is one of 5 necessities loaded on a daily basis. You DO have a devoted following, and I'm proud to be one of them, along with many other "favorites" that I look for each day (Jan, Nan, Amy [in Houston], Trish, the gentleman in Maine, to name a few...)

LAST nite (after "rewinding") your second episode of the season, I did feel like part of the family, like I already had the inside scoop...that simply is a result of checking in on your blog each day and travelling your various journies with you [thru pictures]. If anyone takes the time to read the example blogs you allude to today, they will find s-o-m-e kind of blurb that I had to lend...I'm proud to be there and will continue to do so!

You have n-e-v-e-r looked better, by the way... Gosh, I feel like I could hug you - my heart wells up, so - I feel like I've gotten to know you and you've become a friend, simply thru your blog...it's truly an emotional experience for me!

=^..^=

Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 17th, 2008 at 4:23 am
I've been blogging for a while now and I love it! I blog about everything from infertility to cooking to my huge home improvement projects.

labellavida.blogspot.com

Happy Blogging!

Posted by: dmarie | September 17th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Enjoying your show today on blogging! Please enter me in your Blog Contest - my name is Beth Pulsipher, and my blogsite is
http://redmoonantiques.blogspot.com/

I blog as The Vintage Blogger, sharing my life as an antiques dealer, photographer and foodie. Most of the photography is my own, although depending on the post, I showcase others' photography too.

Looking forward to hearing from you . . .

beth

Posted by: beth pulsipher | September 17th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Hi Martha,

My blog is about a topic I'm sure you'll understand: Martha Stewart!

It's called "Martha Moments" and I started it as a sub-site to SaveMartha.com, where I was a writer between 2002 and 2005. It's a compendium of news and resources related to the happenings in your life and the life of your company, with Martha Stewart news and resources, announcements about new events and initiatives from your company, features on new Martha products and so on. It's free advertising for you, basically!

I've been so inspired by your life's work and the brand that a blog in its honour seemed like the natural way to go. It's been up since March, 2006, and today it receives an average of 1,100 hits per day. I have regular readers and have made great new friends along the way. Even Dr. Brent Ridge loves it and has linked to it on his own blog!

There has been a link to your blog on mine since your blog was created.

Looking forward to today's show! I hope I make the cut!

-Andrew

http://marthamoments.blogspot.com

Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | September 17th, 2008 at 4:27 am
I know you have a tremendous staff, but it still amazes me that you can get done all that you do. I'm just a mom trying to find an outlet in creativity and food, and inspire my girls along the way.
http://www.naptimequilter.blogspot.com
http://www.backseatgourmet.blogspot.com

Posted by: Cheryl | September 17th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Hello Martha,

I jumped on the blogging bandwagon Dec '08. Wow! I just realize its almost my 1 year blogaversary! Time flies when you're having fun...

I have 2 blogs (I know. I am crazy! My friends tell me all the time.) but I wanted dedicated spaces for different things b/c I agree with your topic/scope rule. When your blog has a direction I think it makes it easier for potential readers to relate and enjoy. JMO.

Feel free to stop by my blogs and say HI.

http://iheartcuppycakes.wordpress.com
http://iheartfood4thought.wordpress.com

...and I heart Martha too!
/Clara

Posted by: CB | September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am
I read your blog everyday! I also watch and record the Martha show everyday. I then can review the shows on the weekend to see what I might have missed! I have had a blog for over two years, and started my blog to document my needleart stitching progress. I occasionally toss in some personal things, and last year, did a daily report on our vacation up Route 66.
My blog is at: http://www.needleartnut.blogspot.com

Posted by: Pat M | September 17th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Martha! You and your blog are such an inspiration to so many people. I would be lost without all of your insight and inspiration. Keep doing what you do!

Louis J. Gastelum
http://www.louisj80sgarden.blogspot.com

Posted by: Louis J. Gastelum | September 17th, 2008 at 4:43 am
I love that you are talking about blogging. I have just recently begun my blog and have found the wonderful blog community and really feel like it is a venue where I can be creative within the time I have available to me.

Please feel free to stop by my blog. I actually mentioned you in my post Monday.

http://www.babystepscottage.blogspot.com

Posted by: Chez | September 17th, 2008 at 4:44 am
Martha, I love reading your blog. As a fellow blogger who chronicles her own life, I of course feel very boring in comparison. However, seeing this personal side of you reminds me that we as people are not all that different. I feel I can connect with you. That's what I makes blogs so unique, the connection between readers.

Blog on!

Posted by: Lori Woody | September 17th, 2008 at 4:45 am
Thank you so much for the fabulous advice! I recently started my own blog colorenvy.tumblr.com and I am not obsessed with finding new and fun images and stories to share. Your tips are going to be such a great help!

Posted by: Caity | September 17th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Hi Martha
I've been a fan of yours for forever I'm a craft freak.
I started blogging 2 & a half years ago while my hubby was deployeed. I was going through a tough time in my life & found artists & inspriation. My blog is about balancing my art, family, & my small business.
http://creativerantsfromnerissa.blogspot.com/

I'm loving today's show on blogging.
Thanks
Nerissa

Posted by: Nerissa | September 17th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Martha,
I will love for you to check out my blog. To me, the blog world is about connecting to people you would never have met other wise. I'm touched everyday with things I came across. I get random ideas on how to live my life. My blog is about me, I blog about what I want people to know about me. It's also my way of conveying my design style to the world. I hope you enjoy it!

Posted by: Gabrielle | September 17th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Love your blog, just getting into the blog thing, and have recently started blogging for my bed and breakfast.
http://www.confessionsofainnkeeper.com

Posted by: janet | September 17th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Hi Martha!
We're in your audience now. This is such an amazing experience and your set is gorgeous! Thanks for having us!
feel free to check out our blog: http://www.wearenotmartha.com (but that doesn't mean we're not going to try!)
Chels and Sues

Posted by: Chelsee Adams and Susie Anderson | September 17th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Hi Martha - I don't blog but I have thought about it. Now that you have given us so many tips here, I just might get started! I think you are the only person who can get me to do just about anything!

Your blog is the best I have seen with a little bit of everything and a whole lot of helpful information. I learn so much just by reading it daily. Some people have told me that it isn't personal enough?? I think they need to come back and read all the comments. When you had your "Remembering" column in the magazine, I always wished there were more pictures included. Well now we have fabulous pictures! Thanks so much for all you do, and it was nice to see you on Conan last night. You looked very beautiful! Trish

Posted by: Trish | September 17th, 2008 at 4:54 am
Ooh, a blog contest! I have a food blog with my good friend Summer, and we use a lot of your recipes as a basis for our creations. We'd love to be featured here!

http://bread-and-honey.blogspot.com

We've also had you in the blogroll all along!

Posted by: Alicia Carrier | September 17th, 2008 at 4:57 am
I will be 80 years old next year. I made my own blog to keep in touch with family and friends I wanted to show the quilts I have made.
I had a little business called "Mainely Quilts by Alice"
I stopped doing it after my husband of 56 years died very suddenly.
I am now doing quite well. Alice

Posted by: Alice Goldsmitth | September 17th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Hi Martha! I really enjoyed the blogging show. It was great to see some of the bloggers I read daily and to watch Matt make cookies. He was a natural on TV! I've been writing a cooking blog for almost three years and sponsor a cooking and gardening blog event called Grow Your Own.

http://www.andreasrecipes.com
http://www.andreasrecipes.com/gyo (Grow Your Own page)

Thanks for having the bloggers on your show today!

Andrea Meyers

Posted by: Andrea Meyers | September 17th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I've been a fan for many, many years now. I've been blogging for around a year and a half. While my blog is mainly about quilting my life is mixed in.

Posted by: Jen Buettner | September 17th, 2008 at 5:01 am
My blog is "all the news worth yapping about" to family and friends. Posts are written daily, Monday through Friday, and include graphic design tips, recipes, funnies, book reviews, product reviews and fun links.

Posted by: Lizabeth Rolfson | September 17th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Martha, I have never done a blog and I don't even know where to begin. I think I would be very good at blogging and Ideas are in abundance in my mind. I really would like to know how to start my own blog and get my own website.. Can you help me? Please and Thank You in advance. Your friend Adell

Posted by: Adell Wendt | September 17th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Hi There, how much fun! A blog contest!

My blog is all about cooking and baking for my friends and family.

Take Care,
Emily Kallos
http://www.emilykallos.blogspot.com

Posted by: Emily Kallos | September 17th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Martha,

Thanks for the delicious cake/cupcake recipes!

http://www.kennascupcakeco.blogspot.com

Kenna

Posted by: Kenna | September 17th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Martha or Marcy
I have an @ home alteration business.I also do wedding dresses. But I'm not sure how to "bustel" a dress. Can you help?
Patricia

Posted by: Patricia Creech | September 17th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Greetings Martha,

I am watching your program, following some live blogs, and blogging from my pc. Talk about multi-tasking!!!

Please visit my blog. I think you will really like it.

http://contentinacottage.blogspot.com

Many thanks, ♥Rosemary

Posted by: Content in a Cottage | September 17th, 2008 at 5:18 am
I think it's great you are telling people how to start their own blog. I love both reading other blogs and writing my own. I've called it The Mother of All Trips and it's about traveling with my children.

Love the entry about staying at the hacienda - thanks for sharing so many photos!

Posted by: Mara | September 17th, 2008 at 5:22 am
My blog is called "Maybe Baby" and it's about overcoming infertility from a male perspective:

http://www.maybebabyblog.com

Posted by: Matthew Miller | September 17th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Sometimes a haiku
is just a haiku. Other
times, it's about life.

Rachel Dickinson
and Jenna Schnuer write their lives
in modern haiku.

We hope you'll all come
join the haikuversation.
See you there Martha?

Posted by: Jenna Schnuer | September 17th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Hello Martha. Like so many others, I have been a fan of yours for years now. I have the magazines (which I refuse to toss out), the cookbooks, Martha Rules, I watch the shows. I've learned alot from you over the years so I want to say thank you. I've only been blogging for about 3 months now but I truly enjoy it. I am listing my blogs and would be honored if you were to have a look at them. Thank you again Martha for sharing yor life with us.
Sincerely,
Teresa C. Cordell
http://mexicanamericanbordercooking.blogspot.com
http://chocolateloreandmore.blogspot.com

Posted by: Teresa Cordell | September 17th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Hello Martha & Staff:

It's so wonderful that you're taking the extra effort to promote the blogs of others. "Maybe Baby" is my baby, so to speak, and is about overcoming infertility from a man's point of view.

http://www.maybebabyblog.com

Thanks for reading.

Best,
Matt

Posted by: Matthew Miller | September 17th, 2008 at 5:30 am
At Good As You, we have been taking on the fight for LGBT equality for the past 3.5 years. And we try to do it it all with a sort of snappy, irreverent spin, so as to motivate rather than depress people:

http://www.goodasyou.org

And we quite proudly link to The Martha blog!

***
About G-A-Y: Using humor and irreverence rather than anger and protests, Good As You represents a new generation of gay activism. Now is the time for intelligent, progressive-minded individuals to step up and fight for the common rights of which they might be denied. We're here to rally the troops.

Our tone is light, but our message is firm: We will not sit back and be led to a society that favors discrimination over diversity.

Recent national press for G-A-Y/site founder Jeremy Hooper:
Profile in HRC 'Equality' magazine: http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2007/10/goodasyou-blogg.html
Feature on the PBS program "In the Life": http://www.inthelifetv.org/html/episodes/11.html
Profile in 'The Advocate': http://www.goodasyou.org/JeremyHooper.jpg

**Site founder nominated for This Brave Nation's 2008 Young Activist Award (a project of The Nation, The Brave New Foundation, and Rock The Vote): http://bravenation.com/vote.php

Posted by: Jeremy | September 17th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Hi Martha,
I am such a HUGE FAN!!

I started my blog earlier this year, mainly to share recipes and to show my friends that entertaining and cooking can be fun and so rewarding. Yes it can be time consuming, but I have so much fun planning and preparing beautiful food and parties to share with my friends and family.

http://www.madebymarcie.blogspot.com

The feedback is amazing and knowing I have readers is so cool! Blogging for me is kind of addicting. I now plan all my menus out and take photos of the process just for my blog.

Thanks for all of the inspriation to live like Martha! I work full time, and also cook every day and entertain on a regular basis. Because of you, I aspire to make every day special and to live life beautifully!

Sincerely,
Marcie Pikel

Posted by: Marcie Pikel | September 17th, 2008 at 5:31 am
I thought I heard on one of yours shows that your sister kept up your blog. I can't imagine that you have time every day to blog.

Posted by: Barb | September 17th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Hi Martha,

I started blogging about 6 months ago and am loving it! It has definitely been a course in trial and error on form, style and time commitment, but I love seeing it grow and develop. Hope you stop by!

Mel

Posted by: Mel | September 17th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hello Martha!

My name is Chanelle Richardson, and I have been blogging for a couple years now about one of my biggest passions: FOOD.
Simply titled "Making Food Eating Food", my blog includes everything from muffins to pasta, quick tips and tricks and anything in between. I like to toss in updates on my two cute kiddos and my awesome husband every now and then, too.

http://makingfoodeatingfood.wordpress.com

I also do all my own photography and styling, and take great pride in sharing that with all my readers! Nothing gives me more happiness than a meal well made, well presented and truly enjoyed.

Cheers!
~chanelle

Posted by: chanelle richardson | September 17th, 2008 at 5:38 am
For people interested in learning more about blogging or making money from their blog or web site, come check out our online magazine for internet entrepreneurs.

Jill Koenig
Editor
http://www.DotComPreneur.com

Posted by: DotComPreneur Magazine | September 17th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Hi Martha...

I love following your blog. Your work, and words are so inspiring. I feel like I can accomplish anything after reading an excerpt from your blog!

I have been blogging for over a year now...and I really love it. It has definitely sharpened my photography skills. I love nature and have taken some wonderful pics over the last year. I have met wonderful people, learned a little more about "life" and how we are all so connected. The world is a much smaller place now...

I hope you will stop by and visit my blog. You can find me at:
http://www.tisdesignworksoriginals.blogspot.com

Thanks for sharing a little bit of you, Martha!
Nancy Walker

Posted by: Nancy | September 17th, 2008 at 5:42 am
Hi Martha! I do love your blog and especially your guide to creating a blog. It's quite lovely.

I have a vegan food blog, you can see it here: http://sweetsweetpotatoe.blogspot.com

Posted by: Nicole | September 17th, 2008 at 5:50 am
What a great show! I started blogging about 2 years ago and have had a love/hate relationship with it, but when it all comes down to it, it's terrific for you and everyone who comes into contact with it! My blog is all about our trials and tribulations of our start-up company, http://www.goddessgreetings.com as well as how you can bring out your inner Goddess, cause we all have one within us!

Cheers to the beautiful Goddess herself, Martha, for providing this platform for us and spreading the word!

Heather Paige
My BLOG http://web.mac.com/h_thompson/iWeb/GGBlog/Blog/Blog.html
My WEBSITE: http://www.goddessgreetings.com

Posted by: Heather Paige | September 17th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Hello Martha,

Thanks for promoting blogging. I started my first blog http://bakerslove.typepad.com and am having a BLAST! Please stop by and see me!

Andrea
bakerslove.typepad.com

Posted by: Bakerslove | September 17th, 2008 at 5:54 am
My blog is rhodeygirltests.com. I test out other bloggers' recipes, as well as my own. I am also experimenting on how to reduce the amount of money I spend at the market without losing the quality of the food I eat.

Thanks for the great tips.
http://www.rhodeygirltests.com

Posted by: RhodeyGirl | September 17th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Martha, I am so glad you are bringing blogs to the attention of all of your viewers! I really love the blogging community and I hope that your show will bring even more people into the world of Web 2.0 Not only is it a great way to keep in touch, but it really lets you express yourself!

-Kim
http://www.scrumptiousphotography.com

Posted by: kim | September 17th, 2008 at 6:05 am
hi martha, enjoyed the topic of blogging today! i've been blogging for about 2 years now and i too really enjoy it. it is a connection to the outside world; especially when i tend to hole up in my house as i am a caregiver. i love to be able to feature my art and photography on my blog which is very gratifying to me.
kecia

Posted by: kecia Deveney | September 17th, 2008 at 6:06 am
This is a great site and blog! I've carried the shop link as a gift recommendation at Blushing Hostess (cooking) as well as your blog links at Blushing Hostess Entertains and Blushing Hostess Homekeeping for sometime now. I have really enjoyed them as I hope my readers have! On their behalf, I am discriminating regards the links I post, your sites have always been perfect winners!

Posted by: Blushing Hostess | September 17th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Thanks for this opportunity!
My name is Anabel García, i´m from Spain and have a blog in spanish, it´s the blog of our mag online:

http://welovecraftsmag.com
http://welovecrafts.blogspot.com

I would like to know your opinion about our web. It would be great!!^_^

Posted by: Anabel | September 17th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Hi Martha,
I don't know anything about blogging... I was just searching your site for a way to get you some "Frenchie" info. I have a frenchie and have the cureall dogfood for their digestive issues... if you know what I mean...I just wanted to let you know!!
Flint River Ranch, Fish n Chips dog food.

Posted by: Kathy Hyland | September 17th, 2008 at 6:12 am
I just started my wedding blog a month ago as an inspiration page to my Estilo Weddings customers. I feature ideas from wedding style, registry, gifts, and DIY wedding crafts.

I have been following your blog and Darcy Miller's Wedding blog for a while now. They have been my daily reads.

Stop by my store and my blog, "The Look Book"

http://www.estiloweddings.com
http://www.estiloweddings.com/blog

Posted by: Maria Ryan | September 17th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Hi Martha! I just discovered your blog and website recently, and I'm addicted to both of them! LOL I'm French, and I blog about my crafty stuff (digital scrapbooking mainly), my weight loss (or attempts to lose weight) and life in general. BTW, I posted about you 3 days ago! LOL I'd love you to have a look and say hi! http://chloefrance.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Chloé | September 17th, 2008 at 6:21 am
And here are the links for everything Blushing Hostess!

http://www.blushinghostess.blogspot.com
http://www.blushinghostessentertains.blogspot.com
http://www.blushinghostesshomekeeping.blogspot.com

Enjoy and hope to see you there!

Posted by: Blushing Hostess | September 17th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Hi Martha,

I love reading your blog, especially when you cover Maine! And would love to know what you think of mine:

http://2bnmaine.com/blog/

I started my blog last January just to become more familiar with the technology. I'm developing the main site in the meantime, but it's taking much longer than I'd like because there's always some great new thing coming out. The blog is easier!

This blog is not at all about me, but about Maine. The fun part is learning more about this special place. And I love doing the interviews. Would love to do one on you!

One of my most popular posts is on the subject of elvers. I didn't even know what they were until I stopped in at Rooster Brother last May.

Here are some links to posts about your posts:

http://2bnmaine.com/blog/2008/09/10/martha-stewart-at-the-pot-and-kettle/

http://2bnmaine.com/blog/2008/07/17/how-does-martha-stewarts-garden-grow/

http://2bnmaine.com/blog/2008/03/07/snow-white-gets-noticed/

Hope you like them. As you can see, I visit your blog often.

I like blogging so much, I now have several new blog ideas that I hope start soon. Thanks for all your encouragement!

Cheers,

Susan

Posted by: Susan | September 17th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I started blogging earlier this year when we decided to build a log cabin ourselves -- to chart our progress...but I have since blogged about many other things including diet, politics and good causes.

Here is my blog: http://saraamuso.blogspot.com/

Posted by: samuso | September 17th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Thank you so much for dedicating a show about blogging! You have been in my {inspiring places} link list since my blog's start.

My blog, {ritzy bee} http://www.ritzybee.com, is dedicated to all of the little details that make weddings, events and life so charming and fun!

I would love for you to check it out and to be considered for your blog feature.

Thanks for all of the inspiration in print, on TV and online!

Posted by: maria @ {ritzy bee} | September 17th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I am thrilled to see the development of your blog. It's a far more interactive medium than a newsletter; I think that the instant gratification -- and interaction-- that blogs provide are just amazing.

My site/blog started as a way to combine all of my interests (baked goods, illustration, writing). It's embodied as a dessert detective agency called Cakespy -- the idea is that it's a group of cake "gumshoes" who are constantly seeking the sweetest stuff around--recipes, bakery guides to various cities, the story behind certain baked goods, and cool products for pastry lovers. There is also a little cupcake mascot, "Cuppie" whose adventures are documented on the site. Since I started a little over a year ago, it has grown into a company through which I sell the artwork featured on the website. Starting a blog is probably the most rewarding project I have ever taken on!

Posted by: Cakespy | September 17th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Hello! I love your blog! Hope you like mine!
http://mslaganga.livejournal.com/
It's about my cakes, my cookies, my family and friends and my life as a performance artist and poet (my very first book is being published this year by RedHenPress. Hooray!)

Posted by: Annie La Ganga | September 17th, 2008 at 6:37 am
I love Martha show and I loved Martha's daughter show last night. I think thats great going over old shows and reviewing them. I'd love to hear what Martha says about some of her old shows... martha should be a guest on Whatever Martha!

Posted by: jane | September 17th, 2008 at 6:37 am
I've been blogging since 2001 and just write about whatever I find interesting. I try not to blog just for the sake of blogging. I think it's odd that people feel compelled to write every day or apologize when they haven't written for a certain period of time.

I feel like your weblog is like your home. You invite people in, sometimes often and sometimes you need time and space for yourself alone. If you don't have a guest in for a few days, what's to apologize for? Treat them well when they're there and make them happy they stopped by. Simple.

Posted by: Eden | September 17th, 2008 at 6:38 am
I started our family blog as a way to communicate daily thoughts and events with a sprawling family, although posts have been much less than daily. Oh well. I do my best. While I'm probably more of a "mommy-blogger" and I've never really blogged about food, seeing some of the comments left here and checking out their blogs, that looks like a great idea! Many new friends to explore . . . *Ü*

Posted by: Elizabeth | September 17th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Martha, I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your new show. Especially gettting to see your farm and all of the special amenities therein. Your home is spectaluar, but I especially enjoyed the stables and the vegetable gardens. I am not a blogger and really didn't know anything about it until your show today. I have been reading your blog all afternoon. Maybe I will try it or just do as some others and keep reading yours.

Thanks so much for what you do. I have your show set to be recorded on my DVR every day.

Becky

Posted by: Rebecca Thayer | September 17th, 2008 at 6:39 am
I recently started a blog. Being from NY was so afraid of people that find out about it that don't like me or are nosy about me! LOL! But I love the altered art world and scrapbooking and NYC where I live and started this cute blog. Still have not told most of my friends or workers. LOL! But people that have found me enjoy seeing NYC and I have so many past things to still write and love this. Hope you stop by and visit me in my Pink City Grace

Posted by: Grace Palazzolo | September 17th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Hello Martha!
I would love for you to stop by my blog.
Here is the link:
http://honeyedhashette.blogspot.com/

I have two blogs- one is about my family and the other is all about food. I separate them because, let's face it, most foodies are focused on one thing. Food.

Oh- and I think you should definitely stop by my cyber friend Clara's blog above too. Her blog is cupcaketastic!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Janna

Posted by: Janna from Honeyed Hashette | September 17th, 2008 at 6:39 am
I blog about saving money with coupons and post my deals I get.

http://mrscouponlady.wordpress.com/

Posted by: mrscouponlady | September 17th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Love ur blog & ur creations... Can always count on YOU for inspiration

Posted by: Ween Nee Tan | September 17th, 2008 at 6:57 am
What an excellent show on blogging! I loved the shot of the audience with their laptops open.

I am a freelance writer and baker, so food blogging is a perfect fit for me. I love reading the comments and exchanging ideas with other people who are passionate about food. My blog is http://www.ezrapoundcake.com

Again, thanks for a great show!
Rebecca

Posted by: Rebecca | September 17th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Hi Martha,

You are the inspiration for my blog and everything I do. Please visit me at Good Things, life of a Martha Stewart wannabe....
http://realnobodyslikeus.typepad.com/

Your blog is a every morning stop for me, thank you for all the inspiration and all that you do to make this world a more beautiful place!
Claudine

Posted by: Claudine | September 17th, 2008 at 7:02 am
I love watching your show and getting new ideas. I am excited to see the Blogging episode today. I love to blog! It is a great way for me to keep in touch with my family who is far away and with friends. It is also a great way for me to journal the events in our life especially since it seems to go by so quickly.

Thanks,
Natalie
http://www.scottnatalieandkids.blogspot.com

Posted by: Natalie | September 17th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Hi Martha! Thanks for the blogging tips, I have only been blogging for a year and I am still learning! It is really addicting!

http://www.abbysweets.blogspot.com

April

Posted by: April | September 17th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Can't wait to see "Smitten Kitten" blogger Deb on Martha today.

Posted by: Jill | September 17th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Hi Martha:
I enjoyed your show today. I always wanted to learn how to blog. Can you or know of someone who can help me with a blog for a project I have been working on for the past 13 1/2 years?

I am a native New Yorker and resident of Manhattan, after losing both of my siblings
early in life, felt inspired to create the Siblings Day Foundation (SDF), a tax-exempt organization whose goals include the establishment of a National Siblings Day, to be celebrated annually on April 10, the birthday of my late sister, Lisette.

Siblings Day was featured and celebrated on the Oprah Show on April 10, 2007 and since then she repeated the show three times.

Do you remember I wrote to you last March? Can you help me get the word out about my Siblings Day idea?

We honor our parents on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. There would not be a Mother's or Father's Day without siblings. It is about time we set aside a special day to honor our brothers and sisters who are so close to our hearts.

You’re the best,

Claudia Evart
Manhattan, NY

Posted by: Claudia Evart | September 17th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Hi Martha!

I'm a big fan of ALL that you do! Thanks for the many years of fun and great ideas.

Here is a link to my blog: http://journaldejudi.blogspot.com/ It chronicles my amazingly fun journey to publication with my first book, "Stud Muffins: Luscious, Delectable, Yummy (and Good Muffin Recipes, too!) This new kind of cookbook combines gourmet muffin recipes and pictures of hunky guys holding the muffins. It also has some romantic vignettes added in for a little extra spice. This is definitely NOT your grandmother's cookbook!

You can get a sneak peak at wwww.studmuffinsbook.com. I hope you get a chance to check it out!

I have added your blog to mine. Thanks for this opportunity!

Posted by: Judi Guizado | September 17th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Dear Martha,
I love to read your blog and get a "personal" sense of what inspires you on a daily basis-- whether that be your travels, pets, farm or family & friends. It is easy to see that the ideas you implement in your brand are borne from these fantastic beginnings.
Please check out my blog which I started in Feb. 2008 at http://www.emelodrama.com. The About Me page explains much of what I write about (I'm a mom, grad student, traveler, politics fan). Wishing you (and Alexis & Jennifer) continued success...Emel
Link: http://web.mac.com/emelcrawford/iWeb/emelodrama%3A%20emel%20crawford%27s%20daily%20blog%20about%20politics,%20family,%20marriage%20and%20melodramatic%20life%20/Blog/Blog.html

Posted by: Emel Crawford | September 17th, 2008 at 7:11 am
This is a second generation blog, my first blog was created to talk about my journey of remodeling my home which is over 100 years old.
http://hovr.spaces.live.com

When I was done friends were disappointed that they would not be reading about my adventures and asked for more. I created this blog to keep friends and family in the know about my life.

Thanks for this opportunity.

Posted by: Ruth | September 17th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Martha, I love your show, website, blogs, everything. I aspire to do all that you do. Can I come to New York and follow you around for a month? Here is my blog, feel free to check it out. It is more of just a journaling source for me and an fun way to keep up with family and friends who don't live near. I want to someday start another in a different route, but I am still in the process of deciding what I want to do.
http://milcunzoos.blogspot.com/

thanks for everything you do!

Posted by: Heather | September 17th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Hey Martha,

I appreciate your excellence and your helpful blogging tips. My 10 year old daughter Nasara and I blog regarding her daily/weekly issues with having Type 1 Diabetes (insulin dependent)

I have two questions: 1. how do I generate more traffic to her blog? - we want to reach out to others regarding diabetes and 2. I would appreciate any suggestions creative, fun, carb friendly foods and sweets for diabetic children - particularly Type 1. She was diagnosed at two and we count carbs, weigh food to calculate the amount of insulin needed. Raising a child with type 1 diabetes can be challenging because you want them to enjoy food without restrictions or depreviation, but everything has to be considered. Thank you - Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

Posted by: Shelbee Williams | September 17th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Hi Martha!

I've added your link!

xoEvy

Posted by: Evy | September 17th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Hi Martha! I wanted to blog about your blog-sodes that you taped today. I wished I lived on the East Coast or at least could attend. Thanks for the tips on blogging. I believe my platform is developing as I just started last July.

http://maritessb.blogspot.com/

It's mostly about celebrating creativity. I love crafts, stationaries, etc. And I hope to make a living off of creativity instead of a 9-5 office job. So it's also linked to my journey. You're definetly an inspiration to me. Thank you for giving the blogging community a tribute.

Tess

Posted by: maritessb | September 17th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Hi Martha, I have been reading your blog since the beginning and I absolutely adore each and every post you make. I also enjoy reading the comments people leave. It's great to see so many newer commenters joining your blog. I don't have a blog, but like Cindy Bricker I am a Martha-blog-junkie and I love reading the comments from the regulars {as Cindy calls us} and I look for them daily. I saw you on Conan last night and you looked fabulous. The two of you sure have fun together. Have fun with little Kahn when he comes to live at your farm. Thanks for all that you do. Jan

Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 17th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Hi Martha
Please check out my pages
http://www.myspace.com/marthastewartsplace
and
http://groups.myspace.com/marthastewartsplace
Thank you
Pam from California

Posted by: Pam from California | September 17th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Martha, I want to start blogging, but I need help setting up my own personal blog. Please help.

Posted by: Shannon Berryhill | September 17th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Dear Martha,

I am very pleased and happy "my gal" is so bloggy on WordPress. This is a wake up call to people that there is truly hidden power of blogging online. In addition to that, blogging is about empowering people to succeeed beyond plateaus with sharing knowledge online. And, if I may add, I do love blogging about your lovely shows you have also. Please feel free at your convenience to review my blog. I also have you as a top friend on MySpace...:-)

Thanks so kindly,

Shawn

http://www.ShawnDrewry.com

http://www.myspace.com/sophisticatedndetermined

Posted by: Shawn | September 17th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I love to take pictures but I'm not much of a writer. I decided to create a blog because I love reading others blogs.

Posted by: Bridgette | September 17th, 2008 at 7:46 am
I like meaningful blogs. I hope mine is.

Posted by: Moritz | September 17th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Even the Martha Stewart Living Radio gang blogged about the action!

http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/radioblog/2008/09/live-from-the-m.html

http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/radioblog/2008/09/part-2-live-fro.html

Posted by: Naomi Gabay | September 17th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Hi Martha ! I watch your show most days and was wowed by your gorgeous farm, and always love catching a glimpse of your friesians. I have a fairly new blog, all about animals and my art, with interesting photos & some humor. I make it short & quick to visit. There are so many wonderful blogs out there, I don't stand a chance, but I will leave my link so at least I can say Martha Stewart visited my blog once !

http://Blackfeatherfarm.blogspot.com

Posted by: Tracey Williamson | September 17th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Hi,
I just started blogging about 2 months and love it. It is a fantastic way to share my life, family, my clay creations and my great finds along the way. I would be honored if you would check out my blog.

Hope you have a fantastic day!

http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com

Posted by: Melanie | September 17th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Martha -- I love your blog. I'm a professional harpist and I blog about gigs, teaching and arts-based experiences in central Ohio.
Blog -- http://www.tristahill.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Trista Hill | September 17th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Hi Martha,

I just found your blog through a link on-line. How fun that you're having a little contest. What a great opportunity to discover more wonderful blog friends.

Well, I began blogging in December of 2006 with much apprehension and confusion. It started when I became interested in posting my artwork online for the weekly Illustration Friday art challenge. After hours of mishaps and incorrect formatting, I finally figured out how to post and link my work to Illustration Friday and I've been happily blogging ever since.

Things have evolved on my blog since those early posts. It's now a place where I share information about my art and my little shop in Naperville. I also share decorating and fashion inspirations through a "Fashions for the Home and The Girl" post that I dreamed up and I recently participated in a Mad Tea Party post which was the most curious blog fun I've had yet.

Well, please stop by for a visit and take a peek into my creatively inspired blog world.

You can find me at:

http://www.debbieegizio.blogspot.com

Creatively,
Debbie Egizio

PS
I just wanted to say that I worked as a designer for several Decorating magazines and you were always a huge source of inspiration to me! Thanks for sharing your design sense. It's definitely influenced our world in such a postive way!

Posted by: Debbbie Egizio | September 17th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Just watching your show right this minute. Awesome. Good to see Deb (of Smitten Kitchen) there! I've been a fan for years. And I'm glad to see blogging featured on Martha!

Posted by: Joy | September 17th, 2008 at 8:11 am
I love my work and i want to share with other people!

VISIT: http://www.ceramicaedicaolimitada.blogspot.com

Posted by: Vera M | September 17th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Hi Martha, I would be so happy if you looked at my blog! I've had so much fun making my blog, I love to share things about my little family and I love pictures!! I hope you will enjoy my blog!

I also LOVE your show, I make sure my daughter Amirra takes her nap during your show, so I can watch you and learn the wonderful things that you do. I just really enjoy your show, thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful crafts, recipes, and all the many more wonderufl things you do.

Thanks, Marisa Rasmussen

Posted by: Marisa Rasmussen |

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