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  1. Would You Let Your Six-Year-Old Walk Home Alone?

    11/21/10 3:10pm by Yvonne
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    Each time she has asked me this question (every day, for the past 14 days, multiple times each day OMG) my answer has been, "no." And her response has always been, "but why not?" And my response is always, "because you're too young." And her response has always been, "but I know that I need to stay on the side of the road and watch for cars and not to get in a stranger's car!"  Read more >

  2. Getting Over My Insecurities and Writing Through It

    7/7/10 11:31pm by Yvonne
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    I want to write. I want to write something that will make you laugh. I want to write something that will make you cry. I want to write something that will make you nod your head in agreement. I want to write something that will make you shake your fist at your computer monitor in anger. I want to make something that will make you think.  Read more >

  3. Stand-Up Comedian Jay Mohr Graciously Answers My Questions About Parenthood, Reality TV and of Course, Poop.

    4/12/10 4:25am by Yvonne
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    Yvonne and Jay Mohr

    One summer night in the back alley of an Improv, I met my Celebrity Crush, my "Free Pass" if you will.    Jay Mohr.   Read more >

  4. I Guess What I'm Trying to Say Is That I'm Tired of Feeling Intimidated to Write On My Own Blog

    4/9/10 6:11am by Yvonne
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    I still remember the first time I found "blogs."  I had followed a link from a weight watchers chat room. The blog was written by a woman named Melly. Ordinary Morning, was the name of the blog.  It was 2001.  It was the most amazing thing I had ever seen on the Internet.  Read more >

  5. Who's In? Join Me for Karaoke at BlogHer '09!

    7/22/09 10:37am by Yvonne
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    I have a confession: I used to think Karaoke was lame. I could not relate on any level to people who enjoyed it. Then, one night while out with friends, I decided to see what the fuss was all about. I chose a song from my favorite Boy Band, grabbed the mic and let it rip. It was magical. From that moment on, I was hooked. I got it. I understood why people PURPOSELY PLANNED TRIPS to karaoke bars. All the proof you need that I love karaoke with all of my heart is right here in this video from a night of karaoke in NYC last year:  Read more >

  6. Meetup Photos/Videos

    6/13/09 5:00pm by Yvonne in Los Angeles-Area BlogHers Comments (3)
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    I would love if you would all post links to your photos from the meetup here. I can't wait to see them!    Read more >

  7. Saturday, June 13th @ 10 am RSVP here, please.

    6/4/09 5:49pm by Yvonne in Los Angeles-Area BlogHers Comments (23)
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    I spoke with Michael from Zona Rosa Caffe in Pasadena (looks like a fabulous place!).  He's 95% sure he can host our meet-up there.  What I need to know though is how many people are going to attend.  He wants to make sure to have enough staff to accomodate our group.  If you plan on coming, please let me know here! Thanks!    Read more >

  8. We have a date! June 13th

    5/24/09 10:34am by Yvonne in Los Angeles-Area BlogHers Comments (13)
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    Based on responses and emails, I've decided to plan our Pre BlogHer meetup on Saturday, June 13th.  Time will be early.  10-11ish.  Now, I just have to secure a place.  What I want to know from you all is would you prefer a park setting where we bring our own food/drink. Or something like a coffee shop/restaurant?  Decision, time/place will be made my Tuesday.  I'm truly excited to see you on the 13th. :)       Read more >

  9. Don't be shy... introduce yourself!

    5/15/09 12:57pm by Yvonne in Los Angeles-Area BlogHers Comments (47)
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    I'll go first. My name is Yvonne, I blog at Joy Unexpected. I live about 40 miles east of LA. I've been married for 18 years and have 3 children-- a 16 year old son, an almost 12 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. (I know, awesome planning with the spacing between kids!)  I am a producer for BlogHerAds. I love photography, reality TV and googling various health symptoms on the internet to prove my doctors wrong.  You can also find me on Twitter @joyunexpected.   Your turn!  Read more >

  10. Let's have a Los Angeles- area pre-BlogHer meet-up in June...who's in?

    5/15/09 12:53pm by Yvonne in Los Angeles-Area BlogHers Comments (20)
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    When: June 13th (but we can do it on the 6th as well.) Where: Somewhere where we can do a casual, family friendly meet up in LA. We can do potluck style or just meet up for coffee/drinks.  I'm open for suggestions at this point. Time: Again, open to suggestions.   Please don't hold back with the suggestions!  Read more >

Yvonne Valtierra

Full Name
Yvonne Valtierra
Member Since
January 2006
About Me: 

I am a mother of one child, one teenager and one adult child who joined the Marine Corps. I am a Social Media Manager for BlogHer Publishing which means I get to spend my days reading and promoting amazing content from the talented and creative people of the BlogHer publishing community. (Dream Job!) I have a personal blog in which I share stories of my life and photos that I take. 

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