Friday, December 30, 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! Things have been slow around the blog--is anyone out there?? No, really--are you guys there?

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:


sources listed below

~Before and Afters of 2011, via Ten June

~How to Critique Your Blog, via Crafterminds

~Button Monogram Craft, via The Pleated Poppy

~New Year's Oreo Clock Pops, via Craft-O-Maniac

~And Me? This week featured:

          Time to link up your best post of the week. Please remember that this party is dedicated to showcasing your best post of the week--we've had some issues with people linking up 10 or more posts each week, and some of them for multiple weeks in a row.

          Rules:
          • Please link back to me within your post. I will not feature your link if you don't link back to me.
          • No items for sale, shops, etc. and please don't link up the same post week after week. 
          • Please visit some of the other links--that's how a good blog party works--participation!

          Here's the button code if you'd prefer to use that rather than a text link-back:
          Weekend Bloggy Reading






          Party is open until 10 pm (ET) on Sunday night.

          What are you up to this weekend? I am going to attempt to return my home to some semblance of normalcy. The living room looks like FEMA turned it into a Barbie/American Girl refugee camp. No plans as of yet for New Year's Eve--but I know T wouldn't mind a quiet evening at home.

          I hope to be back tomorrow with some highlights from Weekend Bloggy Reading!

          (This Code is for blogs featured today!):
          Featured At Serenity Now

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          19 comments:

          1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

            I'm here! I'm here! I know I'm terrible at the blogging thing as of late, this has been the craziest month yet & I'm in the process of a "blog overhaul" (been trying to do it myself but I may need to call in reinforcements) My new years resolution is to work on my shop advertising & make my blog a #1 priority, no more excuses! :-) I just came from Lindsey's blog with the button monogram, wow! Love it! I have a ton of buttons I could put to good use with a project like that. Hope you have a great weekend & happy new year!

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          2. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

            I love your "Christmas in Pictures!" The girlie-doodles look so excited.
            Happy New Year, Amanda!
            Thank you for hosting!
            Kerry at HouseTalkN

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          3. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesDecember 30, 2011 at 8:30 AM

            I've spent all week decluttering and cleaning as well ... I need the house back to normal. Thanks for hosting the party!

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          4. Maury @ Life on MarsDecember 30, 2011 at 8:33 AM

            Thanks for hosting Amanda! Happy New Year!

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          5. MistyDecember 30, 2011 at 8:53 AM

            Amanda,

            Thanks for hosting this all year long and being such an inspiration in my first year of blogging. Happy New Year!

            Misty

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          6. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 30, 2011 at 9:26 AM

            Glad to hear you had such a great Christmas. I'm in love with your new addition...I've always wanted a yorkie. When I fostered for the humane society, I had one who was 10 yrs old, weighed about 5 lbs, no teeth, tongue stuck out, hip displaysia and a tumor...his name was Ned, and he was a ladies man....he tried to "woo" my 25 pound pug at least 10 times a day...much to her distaste.
            thanks for hosting...best wishes to you in 2012.

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          7. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowDecember 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM

            We've taken a little bit of a Christmas break - I cannot wait to look around and see what others have done! Thanks Amanda!

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          8. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

            Happy New Year, Amanda - thanks for hostessing the weekly parties through 2011, and I look forward to partying with you "next year" too :)

            Hugs,
            Mary

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          9. Life In The Thrifty LaneDecember 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

            My house is in desperate need of a clean up and re-organization! And totally need to bring some old toy to GW.
            Thanks for hosting Amanda, and Happy New Year!!
            Veronica

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          10. Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM

            Well aren't you the sweetest : ) Thanks for featuring my projects, Baby Duck! Happy new year!! xo

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          11. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorDecember 30, 2011 at 1:27 PM

            Hi Amanda! Looks like you & yours had a wonderful holiday season...loved the photo post! Hope you have a great new year, too. Thanks so much for hosting. Your party is always my FAVE! ; )

            {HUGS},
            kristi

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          12. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorDecember 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

            Oh and YIKES...sorry about that lack of a link back. I had every intention to but got sidetracked on Pinterest (what's new, eh?). Happy New Year!! Can't wait to see what your blog has in store for 2012!

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          13. My Mercurial NatureDecember 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

            Your post about your sweet little orphan Annie just made my night!!!

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          14. HoosierHomemadeDecember 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

            Looks like a great party! Thanks for stopping by Hoosier Homemade!
            Happy New Year!
            ~Liz

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          15. NatalieDecember 31, 2011 at 1:18 AM

            Hi Amanda - Im your newest follower! I've only been blogging 6 weeks and still feel quite nervous when I link up. I found you through Crafty Texas Girls and am so glad I did. Take care and have a fantastic New Year. Nat

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          16. XazminDecember 31, 2011 at 3:52 AM

            Hi Amanda! Remember me? I see you all the time on FB - but I've been horrible at the blogging thing! You are so diligent! I can't wait to browse through some of this week's highlighted posts! I hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas!

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          17. Paula@SweetPeaDecember 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

            Good luck with your post Christmas clean-up. I'll be doing the same thing this weekend.

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          18. Bill LislemanDecember 31, 2011 at 9:25 PM

            I stumbled over here via Mercurial Nature. I was returning a visit and noticed this blog party. I added a Christmas Story post to your long list of links. I hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year

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          19. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}January 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM

            Happy New Year, Amanda!! I realized I was missing too many of your posts, so I added you to my blogroll. It's what I actually use as my reader, so hopefully I can keep up better in 2012! :)

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