Link & Mingle

Since I am out with a cold this week - I'll continue my series on Social Media optimization next week! Have a specific social media you want me to address?  Leave a comment below! <3 <3

The long of it is, the "Link and Mingle: Sisters in Blogging Social Media Linkup". The short is, the "Link & Mingle". Call it what you wish. :)

Meet our weekly hosts!

Shaylee Ann | Mother {at} Heart

Kim | Singledou[b]t
Kendra | Adventures of Brad & Kendra
Courtney | Thoughts From the Birdhouse
Britt | Yellow Umbrella
Courtney | Baxtron{Life}
April | Dimples and Delights

and for this week's co-hosts, we have
Faith | The Life of Faith

Pippa | Shop with Pippa
Kimberly | Making Pinterest My Reality

Thank you, ladies!

Links are connected to each header, to show you just what you should link up. :)

The "rules" are thus:
visit/follow/like as many links as you can,

link up to as many social media sites that apply to you (please link up only links that apply - blog posts and other links that do not apply will be removed),

share, tweet, and blog about this link party if you so wish,

grab the button {below},

and have fun meeting new people!

Links are connected to each header, to show you just what you should link up. :)

We would love it if you followed all of your hosts and co-hosts, but that's not mandatory. Just have fun! :)

If you would be interested in co-hosting this party periodically, send an email to {shaylee.motheratheart@gmail.com}.

Alright, ladies! Button-up, link-up, and meet-up! :)

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<center> <a href="http://www.mother-at-heart.com/search/label/Link%20and%20Mingle" target="_blank"><img alt="Mother {at} Heart" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Bz6_3z-Jrsg/UBsXYDz8iCI/AAAAAAAABcQ/hNRvF3V2RSk/s487/button.png" width="250"/></a></center>

Thank you for linking up!

Come back next Thursday for another round of the Link & Mingle!

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BlogLovin' - Why You Should Link & Mingle!

So, what's the big deal with BlogLovin'?

BlogLovin' acts as both a directory and a reader.  The site allows you to add your favorite blogs and then follow their posts in a very streamlined and modern way.  You receive a daily digest email with new posts listed out in headline/short intro format.

BlogLovin' is a great way to stay current with your favorite blogs!  It is also set to become a huge player as they focus largely on U.S. Bloggers in the next year.  Even if you don't use it as a reader right now, you should definitely head over there and "Claim" your blog.

Once you've claimed it, you can create a button on your website to gain BlogLovin' followers - and just make those who are obsessed with it happy by making it easy to find you on there.

Go check it out, and make sure you follow Baxtron{Life} via BlogLovin' too!

And now we're back with the Link & Mingle - make sure you ENGAGE with the new people you check out - if you follow someone on twitter - tweet them to let them know, if you follow someone on Facebook - leave them a wall post.  It is sometimes really hard to connect if no one takes that first step of saying "Hey, I checked you out, and liked what I saw, so now I'm following!"

The long of it is, the "Link and Mingle: Sisters in Blogging Social Media Linkup". 

The short is, the "Link & Mingle". Call it what you wish. :)

Meet our weekly hosts!

Shaylee Ann | Mother {at} Heart

Kim | Singledou[b]t
Kendra | Adventures of Brad & Kendra
Courtney | Thoughts From the Birdhouse
Britt | Yellow Umbrella
Courtney | Baxtron{Life}
April | Dimples and Delights

and for this week's co-hosts, we have
Sarah | Life in a Break Down

Nikki | The Crafty Side of Sarcasm

Thank you, ladies!

Last week there seemed to be a few mix-ups, so in this week's link party, I'm including links connected to each header, to show you just what you should link up. :)

The "rules" are thus:
visit/follow/like as many links as you can,

link up to as many social media sites that apply to you (please link up only links that apply - blog posts and other links that do not apply will be removed),

share, tweet, and blog about this link party if you so wish,

grab the button {below},

and have fun meeting new people!

We would love it if you followed all of your hosts and co-hosts! 

Just have fun! :) 

If you would be interested in hosting this party permanently, or co-hosting it periodically, send an email to {shaylee.motheratheart@gmail.com}.

Alright, ladies! Button-up, link-up, and meet-up! :)

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<center> <a href="http://www.mother-at-heart.com/search/label/Link%20and%20Mingle" target="_blank"><img alt="Mother {at} Heart" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Bz6_3z-Jrsg/UBsXYDz8iCI/AAAAAAAABcQ/hNRvF3V2RSk/s487/button.png" width="250"/></a></center>

Thank you for linking up!

Come back next Thursday for another round of the Link & Mingle!

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Social Media - Why You Should & Introducing Link & Mingle

Starting today and going forward you can come link-up any and all of your social media platforms that you'd like to grow.  Each week (starting next week) I will focus on one social media below and tell you my tips for optimizing it!  Grab the button and spread the word!  If you are interested in co-hosting in the future - definitely email Shaylee (email below).  Can't wait to network with you! 

Meet our weekly hosts!

Shaylee Ann | Mother {at} Heart

Kim | Singledou[b]t
Kendra | Adventures of Brad & Kendra
Courtney | Thoughts From the Birdhouse
Britt | Yellow Umbrella
Courtney | Baxtron{Life}
April | Dimples and Delights

and for this week's co-hosts, we have
Molly | still being [Molly]

Kelly | The Houtz House Party

Kelly | The Whimsical Wifey

Thank you, ladies!

The rules are thus:
follow your hosts and co-hosts via GFC and all other social media sites that they have linked up,
visit/follow/like as many links as you can,

link up to as many social media sites that apply to you,

share, tweet, and blog about this link party if you so wish,

grab the button {below},

and have fun meeting new people!

If you would be interested in hosting this party permanently, or co-hosting it periodically, send an email to {shaylee.motheratheart@gmail.com}. Anyone is accepted - there's no limit to the hosts. :)

If you think of another site that you would like to see in this linkup, leave a comment and tell us!

Alright, ladies! Button-up, link-up, and meet-up! :)

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<center> <a href="http://www.mother-at-heart.com/search/label/Link%20and%20Mingle" target="_blank"><img alt="Mother {at} Heart" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Bz6_3z-Jrsg/UBsXYDz8iCI/AAAAAAAABcQ/hNRvF3V2RSk/s487/button.png" width="250"/></a></center>

Come back next Thursday for another round of the Link & Mingle!!

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Pale Yellow #PINNING!!

"Pinning!" is a Weekly Pinterest Link-Up

(Share pins, meet others who love "Pinning", get inspired!)

First Time?  It's simple just follow these rules:

 Please follow your hosts' blogs & Pinterest boards: 

Courtney // Baxtron{Life} //

Kimberly // A Night Owl //

And your Co-Hosts:

Ann // Living with Porteous //

Holly // The Artist Who Never Starved //

Devon // The Jack Chronicles //

then

 Link up your Pinterest Inspired Post & Profile below

and

Make sure you link back to the party!

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I've got a color crush - PALE YELLOW - 

which seems slightly out of place for Fall, 

but I actually think I'd wear or use it this Fall anyway (if I can find it!)

Source: sundayinbed.tumblr.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: marthastewartweddings.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: plus.google.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: chictopia.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: room269.tumblr.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: neimanmarcus.com via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: thefancy.com via Courtney on Pinterest

THANK YOU to all who linked up last week!

So, who's "Winning at Pinning?"
This week it's Natalie from Growing Up a NJ Wife & Mom for this adorable balloon cake pin:

Source: growingupanjwife.com via Natalie on Pinterest

Natalie! Feel free to grab the button, and flaunt it!

Each week a winner is chosen to flaunt the title of "Winning at Pinning" for successfully wowing us with the best Pinterest find.  The winner will be featured/announced in the following week's post!

WANT TO BE A GUEST JUDGE or HOST? 

Email us!

Are you "Pinning"?  

Come on, everyone is doing it.  

Join us MONDAYS for weekly sharing of Pinterest finds.  

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Link up your PINTEREST INSPIRED POST below:

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Link up your PINTEREST PROFILE below:

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