Friday, May 23, 2014

The Chain "Linky" CLIMB Party @ Sew Crafty Angel



God’s Growing Garden

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Please welcome The May 2014 Chain "Linky" CLIMB 
week#4 co-hosts: 


April from "100lb Countdown"
(Click on the blog button below)

100 lb Countdown


April is our permanent week#4 co-host.  Checkout what's been happening on "A Peek Into My Paradise" lately:
Is My Blood Pressure Rising?
Blogger Opp: Raising Reagan Celebrates TWO Years
Bee's Buzzings
 &
Heidi from "Heidi's Wanderings"
(Click on the blog button below)

Heidi’s Wanderings
Heidi joins us again!  Checkout what's been happening on Heidi's Wanderings lately:
Three Secrets To Finding Happiness
Is Your Cat A Demon Cat?
Wake Up Wednesday Linky

 &
Silvie from "My Silly Little Gang"
(Click on the blog button below)

My Silly Little Gang
Silvie  has such a fun blog!  This is how she describes herself & her blog: "I am a mom of 3 rambunctious boys that I love with all my life! I am also a self proclaimed crafter and chef. This is a blog about my crazy but wonderful life and every adventure we encounter. I share craft ideas, recipes, giveaways, and lots more! Welcome & thanks for visiting."

 &
Debbie from "Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains"
(Click on the blog button below)

Heartbeats~Soul Stains
Debbie is an amazing person with a wonderful blog - she is a "wife, mom, nurse & survivor of obstacles."  She describes her blog as this: "sharing our lives living in controlled chaos, raising kids & coping with tragedy."  Her blog is so inspiring!

WELCOME!
It's the month long Networking Blog Hop 
With our seventh CLIMB GIVEAWAY!
Networking means helping each other grow!! 
If you want to promote a CLIMB link, then use #ChainLinkyCLIMB on Twitter or Google+ so that we can all help each other grow!
Here's how the Giveaway & Co-hosting works - the co-hosts from the previous month's CLIMB will have the opportunity to participate in a Giveaway during the next CLIMB - that gives co-hosts 2 months in a row of blog growing fun!!  (If you would like to co-host please sign up at the end of this post using the last "Linky") 
Please enter below -one person will win:
- $50 Paypal Cash

- 1 Ad Space on A Peek Into My Paradise for 30 days - $30 value

- 1 Ad Space on Cuddlebug Cuties - $7 value

- 1 Sidebar Ad Space on God's Growing Garden - $10 value
- $20 Mary Kay GiftCard from Steph Seibert
- 1 Box of Javita Coffee or Tea (Your Choice) - $45 Value
- Practically Perfect Princess Pack (includes craft puppet, crown, sparkly gem ring & coloring sheets) from Jen http://www.practicallyperfectprincess.com/
NOTE - Even though this is open Worldwide there are a few prizes that are not open to the world.  The Mary Kay prize will only be shipped to anyone living in the USA (including Hawaii & Alaska).  However, the Javita prize & the Princess Pack will only be shipped to someone living in the lower 48.  If you win & are not living in the US, then due to shipping costs, the "Javita Box", "Princess Pack & "Mary Kay" will become a second place prize & will be given to somebody living in the lower 48 of the USA 

TOTAL PRIZE PACK VALUED over $150!!!
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO ENTER!

CLIMB Giveaway Rules & Conditions:
\  as mentioned above - this is open worldwide HOWEVER if you win and are not living in the USA -then due to shipping costs the "Javita Box", "Princess Pack" & "Mary Kay" will become a second place prize & will be given to somebody living in the lower 48 of the USA 
- You must be 18 years or older to enter 
- You MUST have a valid Paypal account & a blog to enter
- This Giveaway is open from April 30th, 2014 until May 30th, 2014
- Winner must respond within 48 hours or a different winner will be chosen
- Giveaway Hosts & Co-hosts can NOT enter this Giveaway!, however - MAY 2014 CLIMB blog hop co-hosts ARE allowed to enter this Giveaway (provided they are not also part of the Giveaway)
- correspondence is done through email and the winner's email addresses will only be used to deliver or set-up e-prizes.  Email addresses will NEVER be sold or shared.
- a shipping address will be requested should you win the Coffee/Tea.
- if you have any questions or concerns about this Giveaway please email one of the hosts:
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Now onto the CLIMB (blog hop):
We have changed it up a bit - instead of linking your homepage you may now link up to 4 of your family friendly blog posts per month!!

 
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By participating in this blog hop your understand that your link might be promoted on social media.  Also, by participating in this blog hop your email address will be added to our CLIMB list & you will be sent an email reminder next month. 

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Remember - Now if you co-host you will receive a free Weekly Sidebar Ad and your blog button will appear on both Angie's blog & Angel's blog!!

(The Ad will run live a few weeks after you have co-hosted)

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The 17th GREAT BLOG TRAIN was a blast!

God’s Growing Garden
 - We all safely reached HAWAII - our destination. It was a wonderful trip with 57 boxcars!! We (the Engineers) would like to thank all of you for travelling with us and we hope that you all had a wonderful time!
The Giveaway Winner is: B.
(I have contacted the winner by email)
Congrats!!!





W   A   N   T   E   D  :
The Great Blog Train by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo BlogTrainDestination_zps2925d251.jpg

(Being a "Destination Cohost" means that you get to pick our next destination!!  It also means that you will post The Great Blog Train on your blog on the first Wednesday of whatever month you will be cohosting (1 different cohost per month).  We (the engineers or hosts) will provide you with the html code for the blog hop & for the Giveaway - all you will have to do is add into that post some information on the destination that you picked (like population, known for, location etc - basic family friendly facts) and add a few pictures.  Also, if you cohost we ask that you promote it on your social media sites) (We are now scheduling for November & December 2014).

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)


We are now featuring the top 3 Boxcars!  (These are the links that received the most clicks)


Chocolate Blueberry Muffins

Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea with Free Printable
 








Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party #17 & Giveaway



               Welcome to the 17th week of 

 Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" 

28 Blogs  -  1 Party
 Giveaway



We are so excited to have you all party with us.
Thank you so much to all those who participate in our party.
Last week we had  325 awesome linkups!   

 Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 
We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!

 The hop is hosted and posted on 28 different blogs
Your link will appear on the blogs of
 
     Euchre Fun                 An Alli Event                     Decorating Chica                Fiber Artsy
 Facebook                 Facebook                             Network                            Facebook
               Pinterest                    Pinterest                                  Pinterest                            Pinterest  
              Bloglovin                 Bloglovin                                     G+                                      Twitter



Interested in Co-Hosting Wake Up Wednesday?
Fill out this form and Angel will be in touch with you?


This weeks 
Featured Bloggers


There are many different recipes and methods to make pie crust, but this one's my favorite! It's the perfect all-purpose crust recipe to have on hand for pies, quiches, and cobblers.











This weeks question to the Farm Girl (that's me!!) comes to us from Rebecca. She want to know: Do you eat your chickens? If so what do you tell your kids when they ask where is (fill in the blank)?







I'm going to show you the "after" picture first just because I don't want the really horrible "before" picture being seen in every feed all over the place.







DIY Summer Activity Mason Jar Decor with Upcycled Pallet Wood by My Paper Craze www.mypapercraze.com


When I read this month’s challenge theme, I knew just what I wanted to do: a summer activity jar.  With school letting out right around the corner, it’s always a challenge keeping the kids occupied with meaningful activities, both on their own and as a family.  Then when school begins again, we all sit around and wonder where the time went, realizing that we blew through three months of quality time—yikes!  So this year, we decided to utilize our summer time and create an activity jar!





DIY Garden Seed Storage Box 
from Mother's Home

DIY Garden Seed Box

 I am usually itching to get out in my garden even before all of the snow is melted, and this year is no different. On a recent trip to the store I found myself with more than a dozen packets of vegetable and flower seeds in my cart. The only problem with this is that when I got home, I had to figure out where to put my seed packets for a month while I wait for the soil temperature to rise.


Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
 from In The Kitchen With Jenny


Most people crave a little something sweet now and then.  The bad part about making your own goodies is that the recipe makes either a whole cake or 2 dozen cookies.  This little treat in a mug will satisfy your sweet tooth, makes a minimal mess, and controls your portion. 

Blogging & Why I'm Frustrated 
from Baby Doodah!
blogging and Why Im Frustrated - Baby Doodah
Blogging is a second job, no question. I put in nearly full-time hours, between weeknights and weekends. The difference between this second job and your typical second job, is that I really love doing it.

Yard Sale Junkie 
from Penny's Vintage Home
I'm a yard sale junkie!    I love going to them and I am so excited that winter is over and yard sale season has begun!    We went to a bunch of yard and estate sales Saturday and  found lots of treasures!  


My blogger friend Ally from Ally's Sweet and Savory Eats is having a baby! My fellow Iowa Bloggers and I are throwing her a virtual baby shower.  I made sunflower cupcakes.

5-frugal-ways-to-get-your-yard-ready-for-spring
With the changing seasons comes yard work, as the snow melts away and reveals the grass and landscaping underneath. Spring cleaning your yard does not need to be expensive, in fact you can make your yard nice and green without spending a lot of green! Take a peek below at 5 frugal ways to get your yard ready for spring, so you too can enjoy a yard that is neat and tidy. It is easier than you may think!

DIY Chore Chart
Around our house, handling chores has been a tricky thing. One, they’re never ending, and two, I was conflicted on how to handle them.  I wanted to give our kids a way to earn money so they can learn how to save, give, and responsibly spend, but I didn’t want to just give them money for existing. (Though if someone wants to pay me for simply existing I’d be happy to oblige.) I also wanted some chores to be done without payment because they live here and should contribute to the family so I came up with this work for hire diy chore chart.

Paper Flower Art 
from Mini Monets and Mommies

It’s spring! Or, it’s still chilly outside, but you’re wishfully imagining the birds singing and flowers blooming. Regardless of the weather outside, isn’t a bouquet better when it comes from your little love’s creative hands than from the overly-expensive florist in town? I mean, you can chop down your freshly sprung garden – but do you really want to look at ragged stems all summer? A few years ago I started making teeny tiny paper flowers. They were so sweetly delicate and made the perfect adornment to baby shower gift wrap or just about anything else that I could glue them on. Over-sizing the flowers (taking up a standard-sized piece of printer paper) makes for an easy kids’ craft that your child can turn into a Mother’s Day present or simply make just for art’s sake.

Gluten Free Cupcakes with Chocolate Chips

 from Food Faith Fitness
Single Serving Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes - Food Faith Fitness | #glutenfree #healthy #cupcake #recipe
 This quick and easy, gluten free cupcake is packed with chocolate chips and has a peanut butter and Greek yogurt frosting! The perfect recipe for those times when you want one cupcake, but still want to keep it healthy!

Have You Given Thanks Today

 from Women With Intention
Have You Given Thanks Today
This past weekend was a weekend of ups and downs for our family. It was a typical, busy weekend just as most of our weekends are.  Along with the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes we forget how truly blessed we are and to give thanks for the real blessings in life, our family, friends, health and wellness.


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Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, crafts, decorating, fashion, makeup, health & fitness, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly.

Please visit some other bloggers and make some new friends and say hello to old friends..
  • Please leave me a comment , I love to hear from you.
  • Please Link to your post and not to your blog home page
  • I'd love for you to grab my party button for your blog party site but it's totally optional
  • Please No adult content blogs
  • Please do not add links to shops or selling websites (they will be deleted from the party)
  • Giveaways are always welcome.. Add your giveaways to Sew Crafty Angel's Pinterest Community Giveaway Board too.  
Adding your link to this blog hop gives Sew Crafty Angel permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Sew Crafty Angel And Co-Hosts.  Note- All features on Sew Crafty Angel And Co-Hosts will be linked back to the original source .Social media features are linked back to the linky party.
Angel