Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every once in a while, I will highlight the posts over the last few weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Laurie had a wonderfully informative tutorial up on Click it Up a Notch regarding White Balance, for those of you interested in DSLR photography!

• E shared about the most beautiful lantern floating ceremony.

• My very own little sister started a blog!  You can check out her first post, a fantastic recipe for cocunut and caramel cookies over on her new little space on the internet.  

• Becky wrote a great post about Judgements in the blog world.

• A whole slew of amazing bloggers are giving away some incredibly awesome blogging advice!  This is a must-check-out if you're a blogger!

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every once in a while, I will highlight the posts over the last few weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Sarah pinned the nail on the head with: What Your Workout Clothes Say About You.
  

• Shellsea shared her newborn photos experience, and even included some tips and a look behind-the-scenes!

• Chelsea gave us The Single Girl's Guide to Moving Cross Country, for those of you wandering souls!

• Jessica has learned 20 amazing Lessons in Her Early Twenties.

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every once in a while, I will highlight the posts over the last few weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Julie made me smile so big watching her reveal her BIG news to her friends and family.

• Whitney had me cracking up with her Spice Girls Life Lessons. 

• Jennifer shared the maybe most gorgeous baby shower I've ever seen.

• Michelle gave us a very valuable tutorial on embedding pins since Pinterest has changed it up a bit. 

• Jessica did tons of Easter Pinterest projects, and shared them all with us!

• Jenna is kicking off another round of That Weight Loss Challenge, and it is quite motivating if you're trying to knock a few pounds off the scale!  

• Mandy shared a bit of her love, engagement and wedding story and I loved how honest she was.

• Brandi wrote her love story in seven addicting and enthralling parts.

I love these links, and you know what else I love?  The awesome giveaway I've got going on for an adorable chevron and hot pink camera wrist strap!  You've still got a few days left to enter - check it out HERE.

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every once in a while, I will highlight the posts over the last few weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Courtney shared the most helpful vacation planning tips, as well as how she and her husband budget for their frequent travels.

• Sabrina made me laugh out loud at the line: "Make a wish, weirdo" in her post.

• Ashley posted the most adorable Easter printable just waiting to be popped in a frame at my house!

• Lindsey took and shared the cutest photos of her daughter all dressed up in Mommy's finest.

• What links are you lovin' this week?

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Shellsea poured her heart out into a post on her Thoughts on Cesarean.

 

• Emily gave a great tip to those of you running a Facebook page for your blog or business.

 

• Mama Laughlin hit it out of the park with another inspirational post on weight loss.

What link are you lovin' this week?

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Lindsey shared the gender of her little surprise blessing aka Baby #2 with the sweetest little video!

 

• Megan divulged a little about her Pregnancy Emotions, and thanked her husband for being so patient.

 

• Lia has an amazing giveaway going on - a HANA flat iron AND blow dryer!

 

• Kristen asked for our input on the living together question - go and give her your thoughts, ladies!

 

• Cyndy shared some useful tips on painless closet purging.

What links are you lovin' this week?

Lots of Link Love

Wouldn't you know it Thursday got away from me without this post going up. There are too many great posts to not share before Christmas though, so please check out these wonderful bloggers and their fantastic posts over the past two weeks!

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Angela shared her aw-inspiring birth story - seriously y'all need to read this one.

 

• Allison wrote an open letter to teachers everywhere in the aftermath of the Newtown, CT shooting.  

 

• Erica showed off the most adorable little Reindeer Sock Bun.

 

• Liz wants you to know how it feels to work in retail during the holiday season.

 

• Molly wins the award for most adorable Christmas card this year!

 

• Kimberly gave us a tutorial for a beautiful wall hanging for Christmas - I'm making it next year!

Lots of Link Love

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Amber shared her family photos, and if you don't already have it, her little twins and darling 4 year old will make you catch the baby feeve.

• Allie has some tips for those of you traveling with children this holiday season!

• Kate gave us the sweetest tutorial for some adorable chalkboard mugs!

• Ashley used washi tape on her Apple chargers, and it looks darling!

• Raven shared all sorts of fun facts about her experience with pregnancy.

• Tutor Girl returned to blogging and shared a big announcement on her blog!

• Cassie debuted a darling tutorial for the most fun snowflake wreath!

What links are you loving this week? 

Lots of Link Love

My apologies for missing Lots of Link Love last week!  It was crazy around these parts prepping for our Housewarming Party - all the more reason for more link love this week! XOXO

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Megan paid it forward by sharing an awesome Holiday Card deal! 

• Mama Laughlin wrote a very inspiring post on weight loss, and the new person you become afterwards.

• Aubrey gave us a sneak peak at her too-adorable-for-words Christmas cards for this year.

• Stephanie gave us the cutest tutorial for her linkup, Saw It Pinned It Did It, for burlap Christmas ornaments!

• Julie showed off her son Hudson's precious birth announcement.

• Ashley shared the sweetest video of her gender reveal for not just one baby, but TWINS!

What links are you loving this week? 

Lots of Link Love

 
 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

•  Sarah set up the most wonderful Silent Auction for The Turners - please go check it out and bid on some items before time runs out tomorrow night!

• Kimberly shared a tutorial for the most adorable mirrored pumpkin project.

• Megan had me laughing out loud with her list of 10 Things You Shouldn't Say to a Pregnant Woman.

Forgive me for my lack of love this week, it's been a rough one and I am way behind on blog reading!

Lots of Link Love

 
 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Kristen shared some of her recent cheap beauty product finds.

• Stephanie showed off her adorable new custom made cowboygirl boots!

• Amy wrote about some things that she's come to realize over time.

• Courtney showed us how to turn a chessy pumpkin pail into a chic fall planter.

• Katie shared a yummy recipe for Southwest Zucchini Boats.

• Anna told us the story of the night she realized she wasn't sexy.

• Julie is hosting a sweet giveaway for a Blog2Print Book!

• Rachel has me cracking up (and feeling her pain!) when I read her post, "True Life: I'm Not a Mannequin".

Lots and Lots of Link Love this week!

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me.

• Aly has had me hooked on her super candid series about being ready to change her body and better her outlook on life and her looks. 

• Megan talked about why she's not quite ready to get workin' on baby #2.

• Brynn had me laughing out loud at her shopping cart story as she adjusts to Dallas life.

• Meg blessed us with another super informative beauty post: this time on Splurge vs. Steal products!

• Neely wrote her 1000th blog post, and shared some valuable blogging knowledge.

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Anna shared her friend's story, also known as her friend's sex scandal.

 

• Vicki is hosting a fantastic giveaway for an Erin Condren gift voucher!

• Ally revealed her sorority's new house that she decorated, and spoiler alert: it is beautiful!

• The Illegal Blonde shared a super helpful graphic to help us with portion control!

• Amber is an effing genius, and if you like to use glitter nail polish but hate the removal, you need to read this post.
 
 

What was your favorite blog post that you wrote this week?

Share it with me, and I'll share it with my readers during the next Lots of Link Love!

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Chelsea shared some blogger genius when she told us 2 Things Your Blog Doesn't Need - and boy, is she right!

• Stephanie had me laughing at her list of Things You Won't Hear Come out of Her Mouth this Fall, in relation to Fall clothing.

• Kelly rounded up another four girls for Round 2 of The Messy Project - a super cool fashion blogging project she started last month!

 

• Kate gave us an insanely valuable post - Eyeshadow Brushes 101: What to Use, When to Use it, and Why.

 

• Steph and Laura reviewed four facial scrubs and shared their wealth of knowledge on skin care with their readers.

 

• Tess shared her incredibly adorable wedding details from her recent nuptuals - my favorite?  The shades with their names and wedding date!

What blog posts are you lovin' on this week?

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Kate came back to the blog world, and while she admitted her first big girl job didn't work out quite how she'd hoped, she wrote about how she wants make good on her promise for 2012: to respect herself.

• Holly told us a deep dark secret: she thinks about babies.

• Syndal had me laughing out loud at the Someecards she shared about wedding planning.

• Kori showed off the Olympians' tattoos - who knew there were so many tatted up athletes this year?

• Lindsey got to do an awesome interview with Chelsea Houska of Teen Mom 2, in which Cheslea shared some of her best beauty tips!

• Taylor celebrated her 3 year "blogging anniversary" and had me laughing out loud (as usual) at her blog's "birth" story.

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

What a great couple weeks in blogland - LOTS of link love for lots of ladies today!

• Meg shared about a "birth defect" her baby girl has, and pondered how we are all a little unfinished.

• Beth stood up as Pro-Mike, Magic Mike the movie that is, and said that women are oogled all the time - why can't it be the other way around for a change?

• Jade got totally real and opened up about being regretful for choices she's made in the past, including one she's still feeling the repercussions of.

• Kim is afraid of an inanimate object, the very widely feared bikini.

• Kathy had me and my husband cracking up when she shared videos from "The Ramsey Brothers".

• Molly shared a list of fantastic Pinterest users with drool-worthy boards in food, fashion and home decor!

• Neely talked about not wanting children, and what selfish really means.

• Ashleigh gave us a Vegas-native's perspective and a list of things to do at Vegas pools.

• Leah wrote the sweeted post about her soon-to-be-born daughter and how she wants to be just like her mom.

• Kristen asked questions about the recent Colorado shooting that many of us are thinking, with the main one being: why?

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

It's been a while since I gave out Lots of Link Love - it's back, ladies!

• Stephanie shared some adorable photos of a newborn baby horse that was born on her husband's Aunt's land.

• All bloggers can totally relate to Michelle's list of Things She Does as a Blogger That Someone Who Does Not Blog Doesn't Understand.

• Kristen defended herself against some blog world meanies, and explained that her life isn't perfect, she just keeps some things private.

• Samantha, from Forever Twenty Somethings, wrote about what it means to be in your twenties.

• Lindsey had the same reaction as I did when I read that some insane stupid stupidly insane blogger thinks that Kate Upton is fat.

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Mama Laughlin talked about why couting calories to lose weight, and why she stopped doing just that.

• Katie showed off her gorgeous home office.

• Heather shared the most hilarious Facebook message - spoiler alert: Tara is involved, too!

• Taylor had be laughing out loud reading her letter to a Southwest Flight Attendant.

• Molly wrote about the ways she is a different Mommy to her second child.

What links are you lovin' this week?

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Nicole talked about utilizing her strengths (and her husband utilizing his!) to come to a compromised arrangement that works best for her family.

• Stephanie shared some exciting news (no, she's not preggo!) - her and her hubs bought a house!

• Chelsea blogged about some options for tagalong forms of alcohol - great for on the go!

• Shellsea wrote a sweet letter to her almost 2-year-old little munchkin.

• Stephanie shared the sweetest photos from her early dating years with her husband.

• Jeannett told us some great tips on how to get products and companies to sponsor giveaways on your blog.

What links are you lovin' this week?

Lots of Link Love

 

Like Tara, I think it's important to emphasize the importance of community in the blog world and not only focusing on ourselves and our own blogs, but to spread lots of blog love to those who deserve it.  Every other Thursday, I will highlight the posts over the last two weeks that touched me, made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and inspired me. 

• Lindsey shared some useful tips for you blondies out there about purple shampoo.

• {av} talked about getting engaged and the sheer giddiness that comes from it.

• Raven pondered some things, most notably some pertinent questions about fashion bloggers.

• Kristin continued her weekly baby bump pictures, and shared a hilarious one of her husband.

• Monica wrote about Annalynne McCord's brave photo tweet showing her off sans makeup and with her natural curly hair.

What post of yours are you lovin' this week?

I'd love to read it, too!