This is going to be a crazy fun week with lots of prizes up for grabs and the chance to discover new blogs. I first participated in 2010 and had no idea how amazing this party really was. It goes without saying that I had to participate again this year. I have also decided to sponsor a UBP12 giveaway consisting of a $75 Amazon gift certificate (open worldwide). So be sure to head on over to the official Ultimate Blog Party post on 5MinutesforMom.com for more details on how you can win and to visit all the fabulous bloggers who will be participating this year.

About Toronto Teacher Mom

When I first started this blog, I never really put much thought into the title. A lot of clever names had already been chosen by some pretty talented  bloggers so I resorted to using a title that reflected who I was - a teacher and a mom living in Toronto. While I am no longer so fond of my blog title, I am very grateful for all of the wonderful opportunities that have come about and for all of the amazing connections I have made along the way. It has been through blogging that I have found a community where I feel like I belong. And having left my hometown, family and friends to move to a new city with my husband and take on a new job, it became very important for me to feel some sort of a connection with other moms. It hasn't always been easy over the years but there is consolation in knowing that there is someone somewhere out there in the online world who is ready to lend a listening ear, share advice or simply empathize.