Finding Inspiration – New Blogger Series

Everything Begins Somewhere - Lily Pads Photograph

Inspiration strikes at the most inconvenient times, and I rarely have paper or a pen nearby. If your brain is anything like mine, ideas enter and then run away as quickly as possible. So take advantage of them when they come and write them down. Writing idea down when I get them is one of the greatest lessons I've learned as a blogger.  Won't you join me over at Fancy Little Things as I share Tip #4 in my 5 Tips for New Bloggers - Get Inspired.   See you there!   ************* Don't forget! Saturday Night Stars Saturday Night Stars is tomorrow.  Come link-up … [Read more...]

Blogging Tips

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Hey all! I'm running a series over at Fancy Little Things and my hope is that it will help us blog better and be influential. This is for new bloggers who want to learn the ropes and also for those of who have blogging for a long time and need some refreshing. Of course all are welcome to read along and I hope you will. Maybe I can even inspire you to begin a blog of your own. So, come on over to Fancy Little Things and join me for Tip #3 - Be Social. … [Read more...]

Steps to Better Blogging

3 Steps to Better Blogging

Hey friends!  I'm writing over at Fancy Little Things today and I hope you'll hop over for a visit. I know it's a pain to click a link when you usually read this blog via a feed or an email, but I'm honored and excited to be a contributing author at FLT. Today I'm continuing the series on 5 Tips for New Bloggers, or old bloggers who need a little rejuvenation. Click HERE to read about Tip #2 - Write Often.  I'll also be giving 3 Steps to Better Blogging. **************** I also want to take a moment and thank those of you who suggested topics they would like to see covered on … [Read more...]

Where’s Your Passion?

I'm thrilled and honored to be the new "Jill of All Trades" Author over at Fancy Little Things. About two years ago, I was their very first guest blogger.  As it turns out, God completely meshed us together and opened up this opportunity for me to write with the other fabulous authors.  I'm excited. I'm also happy to introduce you to Fancy Little Things if you're not already a fan.  They are all about women - how to help us, how to encourage us, and how to see us grow in our relationships. I hope you'll join me over there today. Back in January, I wrote a post called 5 Tips for … [Read more...]

Banana Split Cake – A Recipe

A recipe: Banana Split Cake

Hi! My name is Christy and I write the blog My Invisible Crown. I started in September of 2012 as a creativity outlet mostly since my kids are getting older and need me now in different, less time consuming ways than they did when they were small. My Invisible Crown is predominantly about food, it’s truly one of my great passions, but occasionally you’ll see a fashion or decorating post or lifestyle post. My husband is from new Orleans so you’ll also see a good bit of Cajun foods. I’ve decided I’m now a Cajun by default. To learn a little more about me, my kids, the Cajun and … [Read more...]

Help to Adopt

Help to Adopt

Hey guys!  Christie from Satisfaction Through Christ is about to adopt a little girl, and she needs some help. One of the things I absolutely love about blogging is the community we create.  We are more than just online friends or bloggers.  We are real people living real lives.  We are on our own journey, but we need others to come along side of us and helping us out every now and again.  Just like you do. Here's my chance to come alongside another blogger and have a little teeny-tiny part in her story. Please read and then follow the links and read some more.  By donating … [Read more...]

Sweet Hot Chocolate – A Recipe

Sweet Hot Chocolate - A Recipe

I'm so happy to welcome Jessie to The Domestic Fringe.  She blogs over at Dream and Differ where she talks about food, homeschooling, and decorating.  Be sure to check out her What I Wore Wednesday posts, because she always looks adorable. In October she ran a series called 31 Days of Comfort Food.  That's when I officially fell in love with her recipes.  This girl is a good cook! Make sure you follow the link and go visit her blog.  I would hate for you to miss out. ********************************** There are few things that sweeten up a bitter-cold day like hot … [Read more...]

I’m Having Breakfast with Tiffany

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Today I am having Breakfast with Tiffany and that makes it a great day. I hope you'll join me! Click HERE  to hop on over.   … [Read more...]

DIY Canvas Photos

DIY Canvas Photo tutorial

Today I'd like to welcome Alissa from The Illiterate Author.  We go way back to the long-ago days in Maine when I had teeny little babies.  Alissa is an inspiring young woman who has bouquets of good things to offer blogland.  I'm so happy she's here to share this DIY project with us. Welcome Alissa! *Clap Hands Now* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I love canvas photos. I love how they turn memories into art, and special pictures into masterpieces.  I love them, but at $30 a pop for an 8x10, they don't … [Read more...]

Taps For Me

Whip Cream Kids

Today I'm writing over at An Army of Ermas. You simply must come visit me. I'm talking about our road trip and how past sins came back to haunt me. Have you ever heard Taps played on a kazoo?  No?  Me either, until recently.  The tune is about as mournful and haunting as a kazoo can be, and believe me, I’ve been haunted by a kazoo for a quite a few years now.  One of my earliest childhood memories is of my mom, eyes wild with the look young mother’s get when they are torn between selfless love and wanting to eat their young. ...continued at An Army of Ermas. You won't want … [Read more...]