Friday, April 8, 2011

::Weekend Bloggy Reading:: Link Up!

Welcome to Weekend Bloggy Reading. I hope you'll link up your best post of the week today, and maybe leave me some comment love! *Remember that if you link back to me in your post (with a text link or my party button), you'll get an automatic entry in the Elmer's Craft and Tell mini Party Pack Giveaway.

All kinds of posts are welcome--recipes, crafts, funny stories, home decor, etc.; but please do not link to Etsy shops, businesses, items for sale, etc. (I have a Sponsors section, if you'd like to Advertise with me.)

Here are a few of my faves from this week:

~A fun and cheerful Playroom Makeover from Ange. 

~Sarah shared an honest look at her home in her Not Doing it All post. Such an encouraging read!

~Beckie took us on a really fun Home Tour.

~Holly shared a Shoe Makeover that stopped me in my tracks.

~Looking for an inexpensive, but show stopping way to brighten your home? Jen sanded her new DIY Chevron Rug.



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~And me?
I'm currently hosting a fabulous Giveaway from Elmer's so that two lucky readers can host their own craft parties! If you link up to this party and link back to me (in your post please!), you'll get an automatic entry. I also shared Session #4 in my Commenting 101 blog series, General Commenting Etiquette. On Wednesday, I thanked my Followers because my blog topped 1000 Followers! Last, but not least, I shared the tragic tale of my recent Hair Cut.


Time to link up your best post of the week (please take the time to include a link-back or my party button and visit some of the other participants!)

Here's the button code if you'd prefer to use that rather than a link-back:
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Party is open until 10 pm (ET) on Sunday night.

Remember that blog parties work best when bloggers participate, so if you have a chance to visit a few of the other links, you might find a new friend or two!

This weekend will be a little crazy, so it may take me longer than normal to comment on party links. I always do my best to comment on each link, but I can't promise that this weekend. I'm hosting some girlfriends at my house tonight, Natalie is in a fashion show tomorrow, and both girls are going to a birthday party tomorrow afternoon. We're gonna be living it up. {wink} Thanks for your understanding!

{What are you up to this weekend?}


Back this weekend with some highlights from Weekend Bloggy Reading!

(This Code is for blogs featured today!):
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31 comments:

  1. LaDonnaApril 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Did someone really post that? I'm sooooo terribly sorry if it's true. That's like a bloggers nightmare come true. Well, we all love you and are thankful for you blog and your projects are wonderful and I'm sure your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for hosting this, it's always fun getting to meet other people.

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  2. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Woohoo! Busy weekend huh? Ours is going to be busy too, we finally got our move out of the way last weekend but we're helping (my) :-) Natalie's fiancee move into their apt this weekend & then her bridal shower will be Sunday. And oh boy do I have a tale to tell about my sister Nem & my bridesmaids dress fiasco. I'm writing it up now & once I get pictures you can believe I'll be posting it. Lol! See you tonight!

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  3. MichelleApril 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks, Amanda for another week of great post high lights! The shoe make over was so, so cute!!!! Hope you are adjusting to your new do! Happy Friday...I have determined my outlook is so much better on Friday.

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  4. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleApril 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting, Amanda. By the way, I'm SO enjoying your commenting series. I can't wait for the next one!!

    Sarahx

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  5. the workaholic mommaApril 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    This is my first week joining in on the fun - thanks for hosting!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  6. Mrs Mary Joy PershingApril 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    It sounds like you are going to have a great weekend!!!! Enjoy every moment!!! We will be here whenever you get back! :D

    I haven't been on much this week. I am looking forward to going back and reading some of your articles on commenting.

    Thanks again for the Link-Up party, Amanda!

    Building Home with Him,

    Mary Joy

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  7. Angie HoldenApril 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Amanda,

    Was that an actual comment on your hair post??? Seriously??? Why do people even waste their time typing and hitting submit on a comment like that! So hateful!! Girl I am sorry! They need to read more of your blog and your commenting series....seriously!! HUGS!!

    Angie

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  8. Southern Fried GalApril 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Yay! I think I'm finding my work/blog groove. Thanks for hosting. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  9. Life In The Thrifty LaneApril 8, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Have Fun Amanda this weekend! Can't wait to see Miss Natalie fashion show!
    I'm going to decorate the house with some Easter decor and get ready for Nicole's 6th b-day "Cowgirl" party next week :)
    Thanks for hosting!

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  10. XazminApril 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Um, I'm still waiting to see a picture of the haircut.

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  11. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Looks like it is a going to be a great weekend. I will check out some links right after I give the boys lunch. Thanks for hosting, Amanda.

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  12. HollyApril 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Hey, girl, thanks for featuring me again! You rock!

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  13. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    P.S. Amanda, I'm sorry-I completely missed (until right now while signing up for the giveaway) to link back to you on the post for the bloggy reading party.

    P.S.S. I put your button at the bottom of my post. :)

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  14. RebeccaApril 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Thank you for hosting Amanda! I love seeing the posts you feature. =]

    Have a fabulous night with your girlfriends and a great weekend!

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  15. StephanieApril 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I can't wait to see the fashion show pictures! Tried to link up again and got the no thumbnail issue again. Your blog doesn't like my blog :) lol No big deal, there is always next week, enjoy your weekend.

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  16. Vivienne @ the V SpotApril 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    No!! NO!! That isn't a real comment, is it?!

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  17. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your blog!!! It is so cute and so easy to relate to! Keep doing what your doing! And forget about the haters :)

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  18. NoelleApril 8, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks Amanda for hosting! I did link up, and I did link back, but call me a goof (newbie blogger)I still don't know how to add the button? I hope this isn't bad comment ettiquette!! :)

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  19. Katie @ Newcomb HomeApril 8, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I'm new to your blog and love it! Have a great fun weekend and relax with your girlfriends.

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  20. Paula@SweetPeaApril 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party!

    It sounds like you are going to be very busy this weekend. Enjoy every minute of it!

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  21. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleApril 8, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I can't believe people can be so mean. Whatever is the point of saying something so obviously hurtful. Mean comments have a horrid habit of lingering in my mind. I really hope that horrid one floats away from yours.

    Thank you so much for hosting your lovely party.

    Sarahx

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  22. Handbags*and*PigtailsApril 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a great linkup each week Amanda. I wanted to let you know that although I just linked up my Redneck post from this past week, blogger isnt letting me sign in to my profile so that I can add the button to my post. I will do it as soon as it lets me! Just wanted to let you know Im not shirkin on my duties for linking up!:)
    Have a great weekend.
    xo,
    Sarah

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  23. LaDonnaApril 8, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I finally have enough time to read the post you made about commenting. So this answers my question. No-nobody left that rude comment. But yes- you are still wonderful. ;)

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  24. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Amanda, I must have done something wrong with the linky button, because my post went all crazy with the spacing. I removed the button, but it was still off. Tried fixing the html on my post (per a web suggestion), but then my post wouldn't even preview so it is in draft mode until I get things sorted out.

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  25. Jamie @ Modern Vintage CoastalApril 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog last week! I have enjoyed hopping around today to various blogs! I am SO sorry that someone posted that comment on your page...ugh! I hope that your positive comments have outweighed that negative one!

    Happy Weekending!

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  26. Laura/Hayestone/Design ShareApril 9, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Amanda! And don't worry.....your hair will grow back quickly. I know it's hard now, but in a month, you may even like it!Cheers,
    ~Laura@hayestone.blogspot.com

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  27. AmandaApril 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I can't believe someone actually wrote that! You have hair like my sister and me, so I know just how hard it can be to control / style! I had my hair cut when I younger, daft hair stylist cut it soooo short some people actually thought I was a boy, but I get the last laugh, I now have lovely curly hair which I won't have to spend a fortune perming when I get old and grey!

    Thanks for hosting another fab linky party!

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  28. DonnaApril 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Such great ideas and inspiration!

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  29. ChristineApril 9, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Hi Amanda! Thanks again for hosting this great party. I enjoyed your clever but all too true post on commenting on blogs.

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  30. oneshabbychickApril 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Amanda, Thanks for the par~tay! Congrats on your first K! ~ osc

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  31. susanApril 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Amanda, Thanks for hosting such a great party-I've found a few blog friends that are really cool!

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