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October "Theme Day('s)" -| | edition # 7 of blog's "Theme Days" / "meme's" / "carnivals" Monthly themes: ~ "Carnival('s) of Genealogy", are hosted by Jasia, at 'Creative Gene - Genealogy and More' (http://creativegene.blogspot.com/). Every month the topic for the next month's edition is given. There is also a list of topics down the left sidebar. ~ "Theme Day('s)" round-up, hosted by Cheryl B. {me ;-)}, around the middle of every month, at 'The House That Love Built' ( www.xanga.com/thehousethatlovebuilt). Monthly I add new "theme days" which I have found, or been told about, to the previous months list. Then for the course of one week, I post each individual days list. ~ "Marriage Monday('s)", held the first Monday of every month. Hosted by Christine, at 'Fruit in Season' ( http://www.fruitinseason.blogspot.com/). Different topic (given ahead of time) every month. ~ "Flaunt Your Red", are held the first Friday of every month, and are hosted by Nancy, at 'A Southern Lady' ( http://southernlady-nancy.blogspot.com/), where the participants flaunt something of theirs that is red colored. ~ "Monthly Organizing Round-up('s)", are hosted by Laura {"The resident "freak" with a crazy passion for organizing"}, at 'Organizing Junkie ( http://orgjunkie.com). Her header reads, "I'm an organizing junkie enjoying life one pile of clutter at a time." ~ "Give-a-way('s)", hosted the second Monday of every month by Cindy, at 'My Romantic Home' ( http://romantichome.blogspot.com/). Participants feature their blogs give-a-way's. ~ "Giveaway Directory", held at 'Mormon Mommy Blogs' ( http://www.mormonmommyblogs.com/). "A permanent widget (is) set up for people to announce their personal giveaways, swaps or events. I clean it out monthly, so (only) the most recent things are listed." ~ "Turn the Page ... Tuesday('s)", are held the first Tuesday of every month. Hosted by Adrianne, at 'Some of a Kind' ( http://someofakind.blogspot.com/). "Read any good books lately? Tell us about 'em." ~ "What's On Your Nightstand?", are held the last Tuesday of the month at '5 Minutes For Books' ( http://hsbapost.com/). ~ "Children's Classics" are held the second Tuesday of every month, at '5 Minutes For Books' ( http://hsbapost.com/). ~ "Pay it Forward Book Exchange('s)", are hosted by 'the Mom', at ' Overwhelmed With Joy' ( http://overwhelmedwithjoy.blogspot.com/). " First Monday of each month I'll pick a couple of books to give away. After the winner has had a chance to read the book, they are asked to host a drawing on their site to give the book away free to one of their readers." {maybe it's just due to the age of my computer, but this particular site takes a l-o-n-g time to download. However, once it does, all of the pictures she has framing the center are BEAUTIFUL!!} ~ "Friday Firsts", are hosted by Wendy, and held the first Friday of the month, at 'We Read To Know' ( http://wereadtoknow.blogspot.com/). "Copy/paste the question ..." The questions have to do with books. ~ "Cookie Carnival (Monthly Round-up('s))", are hosted by Kate, at 'The Clean Plate Club * tales of food and family' ( http://thecleanplateclub.net/). Every month they experiment with a different cookie recipe. (June's is "Strawberry Shortcake Cookies".) ~ "Flavor of the Month", is held the 1st of every month, and are hosted by Bridget, at 'Bake 350' ( http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/). Every month, the next month's flavor is listed. ~ "The Barefoot Bloggers", are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. And it's headed up by Tara ( http://barefootbloggers.wordpress.com/). "We're an (extra) ordinary group of cookers and bakers with a love of all things Ina" (as in - "The Barefot Contessa"). ~ "No Croutons Required", is co-hosted by Lisa, of 'Lisa's Kitchen' ( http://foodandspice.blogspot.com/) and Jacqueline, of 'Tinned Tomatoes' ( http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com). "Each month the host will invite bloggers from around the world to submit a vegetarian soup or salad recipe, sometimes with a theme, sometimes not." ~ "Sweet Thursday('s)", are hosted by Jerri, at 'Simply Sweet Home' ( http://simplysweethome.blogspot.com/). The next months date and theme are given in advance. Feature something('s) sweet - whether or not you post the recipe('s) for them. ~ "Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger", is hosted by Seamaiden and DH, and held at 'Book of Yum' ( http://www.bookofyum.com/blog/). "Pick a gluten - free* blogger who's recipes you admire and adopt them ... " "*Bloggers recipes must all be gluten - free or have a way to sort and read ONLY gluten - free recipes. Please pick a different blogger every time you participate". Pick one or two of their recipes to try. ~ "Modge Podge Mania('s)", are held the end of every month, and are hosted by Xaxmin, at 'This is the Year ... My quest to embrace the homemaker within" ( http://this-istheyear.blogspot.com/). "Link up any mod podge project you'd like to share. It can be an old post or a new one. It can be your own idea, or one you saw somewhere else you'd like to share ... just remember to give credit where credit is due!" ~ "First on the First", held the first of every month, hosted by Stephanie, at 'Make it from Scratch' ( http://makeitfromscratch.blogspot.com/). "The theme encourages us to try new things. On the first we share things we've made for the first time." ~ "Make and Tell Monday('s)", are hosted early in the month at 'the 6 o'clock stitch' ( http://the6oclockstitch.blogspot.com/). "If you're the creative sort and you've written a craft or sewing tutorial that you'd like to share, here's how to participate ..." Bi-Monthly themes: ~ "Manic Martha Moment('s)", are hosted by 'Manic Mother' (http://www.manicmother.com/). Every other Tuesday - when she can, while dealing with her two year old sons cancer. "Your manic moment can be just about anything {creativity comes in all sorts of shapes}. It can be ... just as long as it is something you made." ~ "Round Robin Photo Challenges", are hosted by Karen, Steven & Carly at http://roundrobinphoto.blogspot.com/. A new challenge is presented every other week and a date is then given of when to post your entry. All Week Long: ~ "Bargain Meal of the Week", hosted by Erin, at '$5 dinners . com' ( http://www.5dollardinners.com/). If your new to this, click on the box '$5 dinners'. "Each week contributors from all over the US post recipes based on what's on sale at their grocery stores! Planning a bargain meal each week is a sure fire way to keep a few extra dollars in your pocket!" She also shares tips on how and where to get coupons, and that weeks "Contributors" (participants) are listed under a grocery store name, so you can find the meals which YOU can take advantage of, and there is a 'Grocery Gathering" link to see your stores deals of the week. ~ "I Heart Cooking Clubs", at ( http://iheartcookingclubs.blogspot.com/). Every week a different challenge is presented. Upcomming challenges are listed in the side bar. "In the interest of freedom of choice, we have organized this cooking club on themes. How you interpret the theme is up to you ..." ~ "Presto Pasta Night('s)", are hosted by Ruth, at ( www.prestopastanights.com ). "# 1 - the dish must have some sort of noodle, it doesn't have to be traditional Italian type pasta, it can be hot, cold, salad, soup, main dish ..." "# 3 - Email your entry to the host and a cc to me with the link to your post no later than Thursday evening so the host can have the roundup ready for Friday." ~ "Wordless Wednesday('s) - you asked for it, you got it! We're now wordless all week long!!" ( http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/). You can join them everyday for a wordless day. ~ "Thematic Photographic", is hosted by Carmi, at 'written inc.' ( http://writteninc.blogspot.com/). "Got an odd picture? ... Every Wed. evening at precisely 7 o'clock Eastern, I post a new ... entry. Each entry has a unique theme. This week's is ." "Post a similarity themed image over on your blog ..." "For the next week, I'll be supporting this theme with a related picture/posting each day. ..." ~ "The Bulletin Board", runs weekly Monday --> the next Sunday, hosted at 'the 6 o'clock stitch' ( http://the6oclockstitch.blogspot.com/). "post your own blog announcements (special features, contests, giveaways, craft tutorials) or Etsy/Artfirs Shop announcements (giveaways, sales, shipping promotions) for this week by leaving a comment. Be sure to ..." Sunday('s) : ~ "Sunday Stealing!", is hosted by Judd, at http://sundaystealing.blogspot.com/. "Every Sunday we steal a meme. But we do have rules. We will be very honest about our theft: ... Join in the fun and rip it off of us every Sunday." ~ "Sundays In My City", are held at 'Unknown Mami' (http://www.unknownmami.com/). "I showed you mine, now show me yours." "Let's travel the world together!" ~ "Scenic Sunday('s)", are hosted by 'The Holley's', at 'Scenic Sunday' ( http://scenicsunday.blogspot.com/). "Scenic Sunday is a photo meme of the scenery. It can be landscapes, buildings, flowers, or anything you feel it's a scenery photo." ~ "Shadow Shot Sunday('s)", are hosted by Harriet, at 'Hey Harriet' ( http://heyharriet.blogspot.com/), where participants feature pictures they have taken which contain shadows. ~ "Sunday Stills", are hosted by Ed ( & Linda), at 'Sunday Stills' ( http://sundaystills.wordpress.com), where every week a challenge is given for the following week which encourages participants to get their cameras out and shoot towards it. "A place to hone your photography skills." ~ "Baby Picture Sunday('s)", are hosted by Debi, at 'Who Says 8 is Enough?' ( http://bouffard11.blogspot.com). "Time to dig out your favorite old photos of your babies in your life and share them :) Come on! You know you wanna share them ;)". Each week the pictures fit in with a different 'theme'. ~ "Sunday Song('s)", are hosted by Shannon, at 'Bless Our Nest' ( http://thedavisfamilynwa.blogspot.com), where every week she provides the words to a different wonderful old Sunday Song. ~ "Spiritual Sunday('s)", are hosted by Ginger and Charlotte, at 'Spiritual Sunday's' ( http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/ ), where participant's post "a favorite scripture, poem, or even a prayer." ~ "Sunday Selah*", hosted by (the original) Octamom, at 'Octamom ... the musings of a mother to a multitude ...' (I am NOT the woman from Calif. who has recently had octuplets ... this site has been in existence far longer ...) ( http://www.octamom.com/) {*Selah = a word occurring frequently in the Psalms; some think it to mean silence, or a puse in the musical performance of the song"} ~ "Words To Live By', are presented each Sunday by Tracey, at 'A Cottage Industry' ( http://acottageindustry.typepad.com). Every week she posts a different thought provoking or inspiring quote. ~ "Quotable Sunday('s)", are hosted by Toni, at 'A Daily Dose of Toni' ( http://juststopscreaming.com/). "Post a new post with one or more of your favorite quotes in it ..." ~ "Staffy's Sunday Six Smile Makers", are hosted by 'Grammy' (aka: Lura), at 'Grammy's News' ( http://grammysnews.blogspot.com ), where every Sunday she shares six (6) things that make her smile. ~ "Unconscious Mutterings", are hosted every Sunday at, 'Luna Nina' ( http://subliminal.lunanina.com/). "Each week I'll post ten words to which you can respond with the first thing that comes to your mind." ~ "Sunday Seven('s)", are hosted by Patrick, at 'Patrick's Place' ( http://www.patrickkphillips.com/). " ... consisting of a single question for which there can be up to seven answers." ~ "Today's Flowers", is hosted by Luiz Santilli Jr., at 'Today's Flowers' ( http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/), where participants feature pictures, etc. of Flowers. ("It's so hard to find someone who doesn't like flowers".) ~ "Green Thumb Sunday('s)", are hosted by Tricia, at 'Tricia's Musings' ( http://www.feverishthoughts.com/). "Post a picture each Sunday of a flower or plant from your garden, an indoor plant, a nature scene, a landscape ..." ~ "Weekend Herb Blogging". The main site is 'Cook (Almost) Anything At Least Once' ( http://cookalmostanything.blogspot.com/) where they have a list of whom is hosting when. "Entries must be written specifically for (us) ... This means they cannot be cross-posted in other events." "(they) should have the goal of helping people learn about cooking with herbs or plant ingredients." ~ "Sweet Melissa Sunday('s) Baking Group", are hosted by " Mermaid Sweets", at 'Mermaid Sweets' ( http://mermaidsweets.blogspot.com/), where participants are using the 'Sweet Melissa Baking Book', but they are "in no way affiliated with Melissa Murphy or her bakery Sweet Melissa Patisserie. They are just fans of the cookbook and bakery". {go to http://sweetmelissasundays.wordpress.com/bakers/ to see whom all is participating in this} ~ "Souper Sundays", are hosted by Deb, at 'Kahakai Kitchen' ( http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/). "Make a soup or "soupish" dish each week" "You can make and post your soup anytime during the week as long as you sent me details ..." ~ "Simply Delicious Sunday('s)" - and - ~ "Sunday Kitchen Wishes", are hosted by Tamy, at 'tHe KrAzY kItChEn' ( http://www.thekrazykitchen.blogspot.com/). "traditional, home style, grandma type recipes and kitchen wishes (as in "I wish I had...", or "I wish my kitchen was ..."). ~ "Yummy Sunday('s)", are hosted by Bogie, at 'Perfectly Blended' ( http://atasteofmylife.com/). "How's your Sunday? Do you have a yummy Sunday post too?" ~ "Sunday Favorites", are hosted by Chari, at Happy To Design' ( http://happytodesign.blogspot.com)." Sunday favorites "is designed to give bloggers an opportunity to share once again, one of their favorite posts." "Each new day in blogland brings new viewers/bloggers. So many haven't seen your favorite posts." ~ "Sunday Shout Outs!", are hosted by Tiffany and Heather, at 'The Secret is in the Sauce' ( http://www.thesitsgirls.com/). Shout-out about your contest. ~ "Sunday Scrappin" {this meme is not limited to scrapbookers - - but - "Sunday Scrappin" sounded better than "Sunday whatever paper craft you're making"! ;)}, is hosted by Christine {of 'Bailey's Granny's 365'} and Amy {of 'Tiny Blessings'}, at 'Sunday Scrappin' ( http://sundayscrappin.blogspot.com/). Every week a challenge is given for the next week. Monday('s) : ~ "Makes My Monday('s)!!", are hosted by Cheryl (not me), at 'twinfatuation' (http://twinfatuation.blogspot.com), where participants find "a image or story to share that not only brightens your week's beginning, but may just extend web-wide." ~ "Share Your Life Your Blog", hosted by Sarah, at 'Real Life' ( http://www.reallifeblog.net/). "Share any posts from the previous week on your blog." "The only guideline is that it must be rated PG! This is a family blog." ~ "Monochrome* Weekly Theme" (starts Monday morning in New Zealand), are hosted by Aileni, at 'Monochrome Weekly Theme ... Home of the Monochrome Maniacs' ( http://monochromeweeklytheme.blogspot.com/). {* Monochrome = a painting or drawing in different shades of a single color.} ~ "Mellow Yellow Monday('s)", are hosted by "Drowsy Monkey", at 'Mellow Yellow Monday's' ( http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/), where participants feature something with the color yellow in it. ~ "True * Blue Monday('s)", are hosted by 'Ladyhightower', at 'Psychic Mama Indigo Child' ( http://psychicmamaindigochild.blogspot.com/). "Post a photo representing the theme. You can put your own spin on the interpretation!" "This can be a single photo or a series of photos; ones you've taken yourself or those from a media site such as PhotoBucket ..." ~ "Metamorphosis Monday('s)", are hosted by Susan, at 'Between Naps On The Porch' ( http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/), which "is all about Before and After". Participants show pictures of "before" - what the item looked like when they obtained it, and then pictures of the transformation process (and written details), as well as pictures of what they made the item into, and why. ~ "Make-Do Mondays", are hosted by Shari, at 'My Practically Perfect Life' ( www.practically-perfect-life.blogspot.com). "We discuss how we're simplifying, downsizing, re-purposing, buying used, and using what we've got." ~ "Contesting Monday('s)", are hosted by Nerd Mom, at ' Making Money, Keeping Money' ( http://mmkmoney.blogspot.com/). "If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someones giveaway, just leave a link." ~ "Grocery Cart Challenge('s)", are hosted by Gayle, at 'Grocery Chart Challenge' ( http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/). "What did you buy - where - for how much?" "For our family of six we are attempting to spend $60 a week on groceries." ~ "Menu Planning Monday('s)", are hosted by Laura, at 'I'm an Organizing Junkie' {" enjoying life one pile of clutter at a time"} ( http://orgjunkie.com), where participants share their planned menus for the upcoming week. ~ "The Bread Baker's Apprentice Challenge" {BBA Challenge}, is hosted by Nicole, at 'Pinch My Salt' ( http://pinchmysalt.com/). "Do you want to bake some bread? How about a lot of bread?" "We've teamed up with one goal in mind: to bake our way through (the book) 'The Bread Baker's Apprentice' (by Peter Reinhart)." ~ "Heavenly Cake Bakers", is hosted by Marie, at http://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.com/. "Baking through the newly released book 'Rose's Heavenly Cakes' by Rose Levy (author of 'The Cake Bible')". "Whether you are new to the world of baking, or are a seasoned professional ...". Upcoming selections are listed. ~ "Mouthwatering Monday('s)", are hosted by Rachel, {"From the land of Monkey's & Princesses"} 'A Southern Fairytale' ( http://asouthernfairytale.com). Every week participants share recipes sure to make your mouth water. ~ "Magazine Mondays", are hosted by Ivonne at, 'Cream Puffs in Venice' ( http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/). Each week participants are "diligently attaching those pesky magazine piles" by trying and featuring one of the recipes you have marked in one. ~ "Monday Missions", are hosted by Katie, at 'Kitchen Stewardship' {finding the Balance : Nutrition, Environment, Time, Money and Faith}, ( http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/). "... part ... is to continuously be making small changes ..." "Another part is not getting overwhelmed and giving up!" There is a link on the "Missions" link where you can view the current and upcoming topics. ~ "Monday Musings", are hosted by Monique, at '(my) Escape Hatch' ~ "Moral Monday('s)", are hosted by Patrick, at 'Patrick's Place' ( http://www.patrickkphillips.com/). Every week a moral related situation is presented and then questioned. ~ "Simple Woman's Daybook", hosted by Peggy, at 'The Simple Woman's Daybook ... Entering Each Day With Praise and Thanksgiving' ( http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/). "Write up and publish your journal page using the questions/picture ideas I have listed below into your blog entry." ~ "Mailbox Monday('s)", are hosted by Marcia, at ( http://printedpage.us/). "... is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week ..." ~ "Cover Attraction('s)", are hosted by Marcia, at 'The Printed Page' ( http://printedpage.us/). " ... I love beautiful, and interesting cover art. It entices, and invites me to stop and take a peek instead of walking right by." " ... along with a synopsis of the book ...". ~ "Musing Mondays", are hosted by Rebbecca, at ' Just One More Page ...' ( http://rebeccavoy.blogspot.com/). "Today's Musing Mondays post is about ..." always about something having to do with reading. ~ "Miracle Monday('s)", are hosted by Beth, at 'A Mom's Life - Just taking it one day at a time' ( http://beth-amomslife.blogspot.com/). "Just post a miracle or an answered prayer." ~ "The Homemaker's Haven", is hosted by Stephanie, at 'A High And Noble Calling' ( http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/). Studying through the book 'The Spirit of Loveliness' by Emily Barnes. ~ "Memory Monday('s)", are hosted by Joanne, at 'The Simple Wife' ( http://thesimplewife.typepad.com/). "I need to write God's word in my heart." "Every Monday my goal is to pick a verse or passage to memorize for the upcoming week. And the next Monday, I'll type it out BY MEMORY and choose another one." ~ "Happy Homemaker Monday('s)", are hosted by Sandra, at 'Diary of a SAHM' {SAHM = Stay At Home Mom} ( http://familycorner.blogspot.com), where participants feature that weeks tip for Mom's. ~ "Homemaker Mondays ... Yours, Mine & Ours", are hosted by Mom2my9, at '11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven' ( http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/). "Your post can be about anything having to do with homemaking. And it doesn't have to be a new post. Search your archives and share your know how!" " "Yours" = she features her favorite submission from the previous week. "Mine" = her feature for the week. "Ours" = Mr. Linky - so we can all participate." ~ "The Homesteading Carnival('s)", where Miss Jocelyn is the main host - every week a different host, at 'The Homesteading Carnival' ( http://homesteadcarnival.blogspot.com/). "Bring(ing) together homesteaders from all over the world, each week, and share things from their homesteads. Not just about gardening and barn-animals, but about life on the homestead in every aspect." ~ "Make Your Monday('s)", are hosted by Kim, at 'Twice Remembered' ( http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/). "Show us where your creativity has taken you lately ...". "Create a blog entry about something you made yourself." ~ "Mojo Monday('s)" is "a challenge created by Julie Tilman ... Intended as a way to inspire you to get creative each week. Julee designs and posts a new sketch each week." "Mojo challenges are open to anyone and you're free to use stamps and supplies from any company." ( http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/) ~ "Maria's Sketch Challenges('s)", are hosted by Maria, at ' 'Christmas Stampin' All Year Long' ( http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/). "... join in creating Christmas cards and projects weekly throughout the year. Each week a challenge will be posted and you may participate by creating you card based on the challenge." ~ "Magic Marker Monday('s)", are hosted by Michelle (her site is 'in the life of a child'), at ' 5 Minutes for Special Needs' ( http://www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com/). "Share some of those ' kid art' moments that make life beautiful." ~ " "Not my child" Monday('s)", are hosted by Mckmama ( http://www.mycharmingkids.net/). "Did you almost die of embarrassment when ... Mothers aren't perfect and neither are children. Let's fess up today because it's not my child Monday!" ~ "Mondays Here's Your Sign Day('s)!", are hosted by ren ren, at 'Alpicks Treasures' ( http://purpleglasslover.blogspot.com), where every Monday a different actual sign is shown (not the "here's your sign" of comedian Bill Engvall). ~ "Not Me! Monday('s)", are hosted at the blog site 'My Charming Kids' ( http://mycharmingkids.net), where participants fess up about something they've done - but write the story as though it wasn't them doing it o ;-p. {you are then invited to join "True Story Tuesday('s)" at 'Once Upon A Miracle' ...} ~ "Friend Makin' Monday('s)", are hosted by Amber, at 'aefilkins' ( http://www.amberfilkins.blogspot.com/). "You don't have to be crazy to be my friend ... but it sure helps!". Each week directions for a different activity to be done by you on your 'blog' are given. ~ "Big Butt Club" (aka : Monday Madness), is hosted by Debby, at 'Heavenly Humor' ( http://HeavenlyHumor.blogspot.com/). "Post about creative ways 'you' are getting off 'your' 'big butts' and doing something, whether it's a long overdue activity, or an act of kindness." ~ "Mosaic* Monday('s)", are hosted by Mary, at 'Little Red House' ( http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/). {*Mosaic = an assembly of photographs matched in such a way as to show a continuous representation of an area or subject matter.} ~ "Macro* Monday('s)", are hosted by Lisa, at 'Lisa's Chaos' ( http://lisaschaos.com/). "Snap a Macro (or any closeup) photo, post it on your blog and then" come link up. {*Macro = very large in scale, scope, or capability} ~ "Princess Mondays", are hosted by Alisha, at 'Mrs. D. Lightful' ( http://www.mrsdlightful.com/). " Be a princess. It doesn't how. You could be a cooking princess. Or a sewing princess. Or find things you fancy. Or improve your royal self with exercise. Whatever it is, do it! (Or you can find a post of something lovely you have already done! Recipes, organizing, and tutorials are all welcome.)" ~ "Junkin Monday('s)", are hosted by Clara & Marcela (sisters), at 'Cottage Charm and Family Inspiration' ( http://www.niceandeasyantiques.com/). "if you would like to show us what you found this week ..." Tuesday('s) : ~ "True Story Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Mr. Daddy, at 'Once Upon A Miracle' ( http://tris-adventures.blogspot.com/). "It's a chance to give the rest of us the whole story of what really happened on that "NOT ME Monday". Or to share what seems too amazing/outrageous/miraculous/hilarious to have happened in real life." ~ "Random Tuesday Thoughts", are hosted by Kelly, at 'The UN MOM', ( http://www.theunmom.com/), "duct-tape together your own rambling post, and leave your link with Mr. Linky!" ~ "Tuesdays Unwrapped", are hosted by Emily, at 'Chatting at the Sky' ( http://www.chattingatthesky.com/). "Posts about every day moments you are unwrapping". ~ "Top Ten Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Oh Amanda, at 'O Amanda . com' ~ "Ten on Tuesday('s)", hosted by Yano, at 'Ten on Tuesday' ( http://www.yanowhatimean.com/tuesday/). Each week list 10 things to go with that week's topic (every week the next weeks topic is listed). ~ "Take A Bow Tuesdays", are hosted by Linda, at 'Restyled Home' ( http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/). Every Tuesday she shares things that she's found on others sites which she feels they should take a bow for. ~ "Simply Kind Tuesdays", are hosted by Claudia, at 'On a Limb with Claudia' ( http://www.on-a-limb.com). "What kind of action did you commit this week? Were you the recipient of any kind actions this week?" Share about them. ~ "Gratituesday('s)", are hosted by Laura, at 'Heavenly Homemakers . com', "Making our homes heavenly, striving towards our heavenly homes ..." ( http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/). "Let's give glory to God and encourage one another with the ways God is working in our lives!" ~ "Tea and Friendship Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Carol, at 'Charlie and Me' ( http://charliandme.blogspot.com/), where participants are encouraged "to share recipes, tablescapes, tea cups and tea pots, stories, quotes, poems, and interesting facts relating to tea and friendship.." ~ "Tea Time Tuesdays", are hosted by Barb, at 'Grits and Glamour ... a southern lifestyle blog' ( http://gritsglamour.blogspot.com), "I am a lover of all things tea." ~ "Tuesdays with Dorie", are hosted by the site, 'Tuesdays with Dorie' ( http://tuesdayswithdorie.wordpress.com). "Every Tuesday, baked from scratch." They are working from the cookbook 'Baking from My Home to Yours' by Dorie Greenspan. The goal is to try one new recipe a week. At the beginning of the month, that month's choices are shown. {" PLEASE wait until Tuesday to do your post."} ~ "Tuesday Twister('s)", are hosted by Wardeh, at 'GNOWFGLINS (God's Natural, Organic, Whole Foods, Grown Locally, In Season) ( http://gnowfglins.com/). "The theme of this blog carnival is to share, through words and pictures, what's twisting in our kitchens during the past week - with real foods, of course." ~ "Tempt My Tummy Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Lisa, at 'Blessed with Grace' ( http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com. Participants are encouraged to share "recipes, kitchen and cooking tips, restaurant reviews and anything food related that you want to share." ~ "Kitchen Tip Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Tammy, at 'Tammy's Recipes' ( http://www.tammysrecipes.com/). Every Tuesday participants share some type of a useful tip having to do with something in a kitchen." ~ "I am Blissfully Domestic", hosted by Kim (from 'Up North Mommy'), at 'Blissfully Domestic' (your life, your bliss) ( http://blissfullydomestic.com/i-am-blissfully-domestic/). "Link one of your posts that tell how you are blissfully domestic." "Make sure your post is from the last seven days." ~ "What I Learned this Week", are hosted by Jo-Lynne, at 'Musings of a Housewife' ( http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/). "Anytime this week, publish your 'What I Learned This Week' post on your blog. (It can be one sentence. It can be several paragraphs ... a list ... serious ... funny ...). The link is up by 6 a.m. every Tues." ~ "Heads or Tails", hosted by Barb, at 'Heads or Tails' ( http://headsortailshome.blogspot.com/). "Write a post using that week's theme as your guide (the list of upcoming weekly themes can be found at the site). You don't have to use the exact word. You can use any form of it, too. (Ex. : Mark - a name, or leaving your mark, marksmanship, etc.)." "If it's 'HEADS' - post anything you want. Might include photos, jokes, lists, recollections, etc.." "If it's 'TAILS' - require a more specific type of posts." "Go to the site to learn about 'Heads*or*Tails' and "Edge"." ~ "My World Tuesday('s)", are hosted by 'Show Your World' ( http://showyourworld.blogspot.com). "The place where you show others the area around you and become our tour guide!" ~ "Two for TWOS-Day('s) ...", are hosted by Deanna, at 'Eight is Great', ( http://justuseight.blogspot.com/) and hosted by Debi, at 'Who Says 8 is Enough?' ( http://bouffard11.blogspot.com).. "Show off your two-somes, two'fers, doubles ... Whether it's your twins, siblings, husband & wife, friends ... you get the picture it!" ~ "Three or more Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Tam, at 'The Gypsy's Corner' ( http://gypsycorner.blogspot.com/ ), where you display one of your 'collections'. "If you have three of more of something, then you 'collect' it". ~ "2nd Time Around Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Diane, at 'A Picture is Worth 1,000 words' ( http://diane1876.blogspot.com/), where participants feature things they have nabbed from/or which are, "antiques, thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales and bargains in general." ~ "Trash to Treasure Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Kimm, at 'Reinvented' ( http://reinventedkb.blogspot.com). "Home decor for real people. With real stuff. And real budgets." ~ "Make it from Scratch", are held at 'Make it from Scratch ... Where creativity and frugality intersect'. ( http://makeitfromscratch.blogspot.com/) This is the main site, but every week it's hosted by a different person / site. "Made from Scratch" postings include food, jewelry, crafts for kids, etc.. ~ "DIY Day('s) {Do it yourself day('s)}", are hosted by Kimba, at ASPTL (A Soft Place To Land) ( http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/). "Link up your DIY home projects, makeovers, crafts ... even a great recipe counts as DIY, in my opinion." Moved here from Thursday's ~ "Ruby Tuesday('s)", are hosted by "MaryT, The Teach", at 'Work of the Poet' ( http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com/), where participants feature something ruby red colored. ~ "Teaser Tuesday's", are hosted by Mizb17, at '{Should be} Reading' ( http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/). "Teaser Tuesday's is a weekly bookish meme ... anyone can play along! Just do the following ..." ~ "Tuesday: Weekly Book Review('s)", are hosted by Vanessa at 'i never grew up' ( http://inevergrewup.net). "Ideas and reviews to help parents entertain, care for and educate their children." ~ "Tackle it Tuesday('s)" (making housework blog-able), are hosted by Janice, at '5 Minutes for Mom' ( http://www.5minutesformom.com/). "I am hoping to tackle these many projects that are sucking the joy out of my life." "Remember your projects can be big or small." "Also, tackles are not limited to housework ..." ~ "Tech Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Kathleen W., at 'Katy did and kid' ( http://katydidandkid.blogspot.com), Where she gives step by step teaching instructions about blogging. ~ "Inspire Me Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Wendy, at 'Shabby Nest' ( http://shabbynest.blogspot.com), where every week she "features something hoping to inspire us ;-}". ~ "Treat Yourself Tuesday('s)", are hosted by Lisa, at 'Family Life' ( http://lisaluvslife.blogspot.com/). "I created this meme to give moms the permission to do things for ourselves from time to time. We always seem to use our money and time to take care of our family, and if you are like me, rarely indulge in pampering yourself." "It does not require you to spend one dime. Maybe you ..." Wednesday('s) : ~ "A B C Wednesday('s)", are hosted by MrsNESBITT (http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/). "Welcome to Round 5, Year 3!" They are again working through the letters of the alphabet, one week/letter at a time. "If you have something to share, be it a photograph, piece of art or poetry, ...". ~ "Wifey Wednesdays", are hosted by Sheila, at 'To Love, Honor and Vacuum' (http://tolovehonorandvacuum.blogspot.com/). Where every Wednesday a different subject matter in 'being a good wife' is addressed. ~ "What is it Wednesday('s)", hosted by 'Fond of Snape' ( http://fondofsnape.com). Every week a portion of a picture is posted and participants have to guess what it really is. ~ "Midweek Blues", are hosted by Rebbecca {"I blog because it seems more technologically savvy than talking to myself ..."}, at 'The Dusty Cellar' ( http://thedustycellar.blogspot.com/). "Post any blue ... color, mood, music, however you interpret blues via photography." {Did you catch that? Red (then) White (and then) Blue Wednesday('s) ;-) } ~ "Wardrobe Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Kelly, at 'Heathen Family Revival' ( http://heathenfamilyrevival.blogspot.com/). "My focus will be on posting photos of my daughter's funny, self-created ensembles, but any clothing pictures will count. Looking fabulous in a new outfit? Post it ... see a strangely dressed person on the street? Snap a photo and post it (be kind about identity, please). Are you ...". ~ "Wordless Wednesday('s)" (shall we say # 1 ?), are hosted by Janice and Susan, at ' 5 Minutes for Mom' ( http://www.5minutesformom.com/). "Pictures that don't need many words with them." Listed as #'s 1--> 6 in the order in which I found them ;-} {ALL "Wordless Wednesday" participants are invited to participate in "Tell Me Thursday('s)" ;-) } ~ "Mostly Wordless Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Sara, at 'Ordinary and Awesome', ( http://www.ordinaryandawesome.com/). "Simply for those who can't keep their Wordless Wednesday posts completely Wordless. Anyone who participates in Wordless Wednesday, Mostly Wordless Wednesday, or Wordful Wednesday are welcome to join in." ~ "Wordful Wednesday('s)" (the picture variety), are hosted by Angie, at 'SevEn cLoWn CirCuS' ( http://angiescircus.blogspot.com/), which is for "those of us who like to showcase a photo(s) but that just can't seem to keep our mouths shut about it then". ~ "Working Wednesday('s)", are done by 'That is the Chicken', at 'Calgary Daily Photo' ( http://calgarydp.blogspot.com/). Sometimes they are 'wordless', other times they are 'wordful', but always they feature people 'working'. ~ "Special Exposure Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Melody (from 'Slurping Life'), at ' 5 Minutes for Special Needs' ( http://www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com/). "We share photos of our children, places or things our children love, that we love ... the moments of struggle, the moments of triumph ... any photograph which calls up memories or emotions in you as a parent." ~ "You Capture", is hosted by Beth, at 'i should be folding laundry Here I Am' ( http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/). Every week "Next Week's Challenge" is posted. "try hard not to reuse pictures from your archives, the goal of 'You Capture' is to get you moving with your camera, get creative! Challenge Yourself!" ~ "Sepia* Scenes", are hosted by MaryT/TheTeach ( http://sepiascenes.blogspot.com/). Post any photo in *Sepia. It can be of anything - "a landscape, a portrait, a city scene, a country scene .." {*Sepia = "A brown pigment. A dark brown. A print or photograph made in this color.} ~ "Vlogemotions", are hosted by Tim, at ' Fort Thompson' ( http://fortthompson.blogspot.com/). Post your vlog (video blog) and share the strongest emotion that you felt during the week. ~ "What's On Your Wall Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Barb, at 'Grits and Glamour ... a southern lifestyle blog' ( http://gritsglamour.blogspot.com), where participants feature "Artwork and wall accessories". {"Just like your jewelry sets the tone of your outfit - I think artwork does the same for your home."} ~ "Waterside Wednesdays", are hosted by Barbara, at 'The Book Blog' 'Barbara Jacksier' ( http://barbarajacksier.blogspot.com/). Every week a different part of waterside homes are featured. ~ "Paper Crafting Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Kelli, at "There is no place like home" ( http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/), where participants show detailed instructions of how to make the paper craft they feature that week. ~ "Wood 'N it be Nice? Wednesdays", are hosted by Char, at 'The Pickled Pepper Patch' ( http://charsethman.blogspot.com). Every Wednesday Char gives detailed instructions on making a particular project out of wood. ~ "Whatcha Working On Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Leslie, at 'My Country Home' ( http://sweets-mycountryhome.blogspot.com). "Please share with us what you have been working on ... no matter what stage of the creative process you are in or what type of project your are working on (whether it be craft, organizing or gardening ... you can share!). The whole idea is to get you motivated so you can share :)" ~ "Your Assignment ... Should You Choose to Accept", are hosted by Mama Kat, at 'Mama's Losin It', ( http://mamakatslosinit.blogspot.com/). "Choose a prompt that inspires you most. Write. Come back Thursday and paste your blog URL to Mr. Linky ..." "Feel free to write on more than one prompt if you so desire." ~ "Works for me Wednesday's", are hosted by Kristen, at 'We are that Family ...' {you know the ones ...} ( http://www.wearethatfamily.com). What works for you on that week's suggested topic? Every Wed. the next week's topic is listed. ~ "What's My Question Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Beverly, at 'How Sweet The Sound' ( http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com), where participants answer that week's posted question. ~ "Discussion Wednesday('s)", are held at 'Morman Mommy Blog' (Not just for Mormans, Not just for Mommy's, ...) ( http://mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com/). Every week a different subject is presented and questions are given for you to answer about that week's subject. ~ "Wordful Wednesday('s)" (the 'topics' variety), is hosted by 'Cocoa', at 'Chocolate On My Cranium' ( http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/). (Each week has a different topic) "... is an oppertunity to hear many different blogger's opinions and ideas about various topics." ~ "Soap Box Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Kaylan, at 'Being Transformed' ( http://kakeeter.blogspot.com), where participants are encouraged to use this opportunity to climb up on their proverbial 'soap box' and spout off. ~ "Open Letter Day('s)", are hosted by Jenni, at 'Jiggty Jigg' ( http://www.jiggetyjigg.com/). "An open letter can be addressed to anyone or anything! It can be a rant, rave, complaint, compliment, serious or silly ...". ~ "I Wish Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Nikki, at 'Blah, Blah, Blah, Blog' ("about everything and nothing...random thoughts and day to day delights") ~ "Wednesday Wishes", are hosted by Tamy, at ' 3 Sides of Crazy' ( http://3sidesofcrazy.com) . "Wednesday Wishes is where I can showcase some dreams and desires for the little things AND the big ones too. This week I'm wishing for : ". ~ "Wishcasting Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Jamie, at 'Jamie Ridier Studios' ( http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/). "You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It's easy. Answer the wish prompt above on your blog ..." ~ "Wednesday's Walk Down Memory Lane!", are hosted by Lynnette, at 'Dancing Barefoot ... on weathered ground' ( http://lynnettekraft.blogspot.com/). "Designed to help you document those precious times in your life that you don't want to forget!" ~ "Way Back When-ensday('s)", are hosted by Cheryl (not me), at 'twinfatulation' ( http://twinfatuation.blogspot.com) where participants share something from 'way back when' in their or their kids lives. ~ "Barbie Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Twyla & Lindsey (Mother & Daughter), at ' Two Crazy Crafters' ( http://twocrazycrafters.blogspot.com), featuring Barbie, friends, and accessories. ~ "Notebook Experiments", are hosted by Amy, at 'The Mother Load' ( http://www.momadvice.com/blog/). "# 1 - choose anything from any of our notebook entries (past or present) to do with your family ... # 2 - Complete an experiment from the notebook and share about it on your blog or web site. ..." ~ " "What Would Your Children Say?" Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Marianne, at 'Family American Style' ( http://familyamericanstyle.blogspot.com/). "Join and share with us your children's moments that send you into shock. No matter how big or small your children are they will come up with something that will leave you speechless." ~ "Word-Filled Wednesday('s)" (I am not ashamed of the gospel ... Romans 1:16), are hosted by Amydeanne, at 'The 160 Acre Woods' ( http://the160acrewoods.com/). "The purpose of the 'Word filled Wednesday' is to share God's word (no famous quotes or other literature - only the beautiful word of our Father) through photo's and Bible verse!" ~ "Wednesday Weekly Word('s)", are hosted by Laurie, at 'Women Taking A Stand' ( http://womentakingastand.blogspot.com/). "A weekly post where I reflect my thoughts on a personal book of study." ~ "Whisk Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Shari, at 'Whisk, a food blog' ( http://www.whiskblog.com/). "Cooking our way through a cooking school curriculum using the ' Le Cordon Bleu at Home Cookbook' ..." ~ "In Season Recipe Swap('s)", are hosted by Tammy, at 'Tammy's Recipes' ( http://www.tammysrecipes.com/). Every week particpants share recipes for a different in season product." ~ "Real Food Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Keppy, at 'Kelly the Kitchen Kop' ( http://kellythekitchenkop.com/). Every week the pros, etc. of 'real food' are gone over. "Share whatever is on your mind related to REal Food." ~ " "What's In Store" Wednesday('s)", hosted by Cathy at Cobblestone Farms ( http://cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com/), where every week she showcases either items in their gift shop, or items from their greenhouse, or a combination of both. ~ "Treasure Box Wednesday('s), hosted by Jenn, at 'Thrift Store Romantic' ( http://thriftshopromantic.blogspot.com), Jenn says she has "known the power of a good thrift store since I was a kid.". Wednesday's are for highlighting thrift store finds. ~ "Extreme Makeover: ME Edition", hosted by Amber, at 'Ae filkins' ( http://amberfilkins.blogspot.com). " great group of (mainly) girls who are supporting each other as we strive to lose weight / get healthier." "Answer the specific question or topic that I pose each week." ~ "Work From Home Wednesdays", hosted by S.Belle, at 'Musings of a Mompreneur' ( http://treasuredbelle.blogspot.com/). Every Wednesday she features a different venue for working from home. ~ " "Waiting On" Wednesday('s)", are hosted by Jill, at 'Breaking the Spine' ( http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/). " ... spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. This week's pre-publication "can't - wait - to - read ..." Thursday('s) : ~ "Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday('s)", are hosted by Heather, at 'Theta Mom' ("Redefining the Role of Motherhood ... One Mom at a Time" (http://www.thetamom.com/). "the goal is to grab one hour of time within one week to do whatever you want ... without the kids ... . On Thursdays post how your "time out" and ... " ~ "Pennywise Platter Thursday('s)", are hosted by Kimi, at 'the NOURISHING gourmet' ( http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/). "Balancing a tight budget with nourishing food isn't always easy, but it's possible." "Share your frugal and nourishing recipes, tips and ideas." "Make sure the post you link up is a new post from this week." ~ "Slow Cooking Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'Diary of a S.A.H.M.' ( http://familycorner.blogspot.com), where you are encouraged to "share your slow cooking recipes, but if you REALLY REALLY don't have one and still want to participate, then you can share any kind of recipe." ~ "Craving Ellie in My Belly" {CEIMB}, The foods you crave served up weekly, is hosted by Nick & Sarah (their blog is ' imafoodblog.com'), at 'Craving Ellie in My Belly' ( http://cravingellieinmybelly.blogspot.com/). From the book, 'The Food You Crave; Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life' by Ellie Krieger. ~ "Vintage Recipe Thursday('s)", hosted by Joy, at 'Joy of Desserts' ( http://joyofdesserts.blogspot.com) "Vintage Recipe Thursday is meant to preserve out-of-print, copyright-free recipes from old cookbooks, magazines, newspapers or your own original vintage family recipes. You're invited!" ~ "Ultimate Recipe Swap('s)", are hosted by Jessica, at 'Life as Mom' ( http://www.lifeasmom.com/). There is a different featured topic each week. "Have a story to go along with your recipe? We'd love to hear it!" ~ "Grace's Kitchen Friends", is hosted by Tara, at 'Feels Like Home' (Home is more than just a place to live) ( http://www.feelslikehomeblog.com/). "Link up any post that talks about kids and food. Feeding, cooking with, play with, play kitchens, crafts with or about food ..." ~ "Thirsty Thursday('s)", (satisfying our kids thirst for knowledge one sip at a time), are hosted by Joy, at 'Five J's' ( http://fivejs.com/). "... is open to all bloggers who want to share their posts about home schooling. But since all parents educate their children in one way or another, ... not restricted solely to homeschoolers." ~ "Booking Through Thursday('s)", are hosted by Deb, at 'Booking Through Thursday' ( http://btt2.wordpress.com/), where participants answer that weeks posted questions about a book, or books. Example : What is the worst book you've ever read? Why do you dub it such? Etc. ~ "Thursday('s) Thirteen", are hosted by Janet & Megan, at 'Thursday Thirteen' ( http://thursday-13.com/). Participants pick their own 13 'things'. "The purpose is to get to know everyone who participants a little better every Thursday." ~ "Things I Love Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'The Diaper Diaries' ( http://thediaperdiaries.net/). "Let the readers know about something/anything you love. Try to pick an actual 'thing' that you love. Tips and things should go on 'Works for me Wednesday's." ~ "Love Thursday('s)", are hosted by Karen, at 'Chookooloonks" ( http://www.chookooloonks.com/blog/). "Feel free to leave your stories or links to your words of love in the comments below". ~ "Tell Me Thursday('s)" --> about your 'Wordless Wednesday!', are hosted by Annette and Chele, at 'Tell Me Thursday . com' ( http://tellmethursday.com/). "We are sick and tired of seeing all those cool Wordless Wednesday pictures out there on the web and want to hear the stories behind them!" ~ "True Colours Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'Poopsie aka Blue', at 'My True Colours' ( http://poopsiestruecolours.blogspot.com/). "Each week is a different colour from the rainbow! Or, my imagination! or, participants suggestions! It is for photographs and/or words. Or, better still, both! Forthcoming colours are : ..." ~ "Denim & Apples Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'Ladyhightower' at 'Psychic Mama Indigo Child' ( http://psychicmamaindigochild.blogspot.com/). "Submit your best photo of anything Denim Blue AND Apples or Candy Apple Red. Together. ONE Photo. ..." ~ "A Thousand Words Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'The Mom Jen', at 'Cheaper Than Therapy' ( http://www.themomjen.com/). "Often the therapist, more often the patient". "every Thursday ... post a picture that is powerful, that expresses emotion, and speaks volumes ..." ~ "REWARD Mom is missing from the pictures Help us find her! 52 Weeks", are hosted by Carin, at ' Forever in Blue Jeans' ( http://wyomingbarnetts.blogspot.com/). "A year long challenge for you to be in a picture (instead of behind the camera) {With your family} once a week for 52 weeks". ~ "thisWay THURSway('s)", are hosted by Jan & Pacey at, 'thisWay THURSway' ( http://thiswaythursday.blogspot.com/). "it's that time of the week to show your road signs and pathway shots." ~ "Travel Tip Thursday('s)", are hosted by 'High School Teacher', at '*Pseudonymous High School Teacher' ( http://phhhst.blogspot.com/). "link up your travel or staycation inspired post!" {* = A fictitious name, especially a pen name.} ~ "Teach Me Thursday('s)", are hosted by Laurie, at 'Tip Junkie' ( http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com), where she features links to several tutorials on a variety of projects which have been submitted by other bloggers. "Find and share tips and creative ideas." ~ "Thrifty Thursday('s)", are hosted by Leigh, at 'Tales From Bloggeritacille' ( http://lbratina.blogspot.com/), where participants "do a show and tell of sorts, show casing their thrifty find." ~ "Vintage Thingies Thursday('s)", are hosted by Suzanne, at 'Colorado Lady' ( http://coloradolady.blogspot.com), where Thursday is the day to showcase your vintage treasures and to share your special things with everyone." ~ "Then and Now Thursday('s)", are hosted by Vicky, at 'Secret Mom Thoughts' ( http://secretmomthoughts.blogspot.com/). "... is a chance to look back at how your life has changed over the years. I love including photos but you don't need photos to participate." ~ "Transformation Thursday('s)", are hosted by Gina, at 'The Shabby Chic Cottage' ( http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/). "It's the one day a week we all celebrate getting things done." ~ "DIY Day('s) {Do it yourself day('s)}", are hosted by Kimba, at ASPTL (A Soft Place To Land) ( http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/). "Link up your DIY home projects, makeovers, crafts ... even a great recipe counts as DIY, in my opinion." Now Held On Tuesday('s) ~ "Dogs on Thursday('s)", are hosted by Natalie, at 'Dogs on Thursday' ( http://dogsonthursday.blogspot.com/), where participants talk about their dogs (or their dogs talk about them). Three "Thursday Challenge('s)" - each one either a bit or a lot different than the others - they are listed in the order in which I found them. ~ "Thursday Challenge('s)" (shall we say # 1?), are hosted by Dale, at 'Thursday Challenge for fun and learning' ( http://www.spunwithtears.com/thursday.html). "... is a place for photographic fun and learning. A theme is announced ... each week. You may either ..." ~ "Thursday Challenge('s)" (shall we say # 2 ?), are held at 'Theme Thursday' ( http://themethursday.wordpress.com/). Every week a new art challenge is presented. "Create paper art". "Use collage images, rubber stamps, fancy paper, embellishments or any other art supply to make your creation!" ~ "Thursday Challenge('s)" (shall we say # 3 ?), are hosted by Caz, Deb & Lynn, at 'Cute Card Thursday' ( http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/). "we post a new challenge every Thursday! We are primarily a card making challenge blog, but if you wish to make another item, that is fine by us. We want you to have fun crafting!" Friday('s) : ~ "My Husband ROCKS Friday('s)", hosted by Katlin, at 'the great adventure' ( http://honestandlasting.blogspot.com/). "No husband is perfect and it doesn't really matter. What matters is how I set myself up to think about him ... there's no greater need a man has than to feel respected by his wife ...". "Write a post proclaiming to the world why your husband ROCKS! ..." ~ "Family Friday('s)" - "The way home is suppose to be". ( http://www.homeeverafter.com/). "Link your best family oriented blog post each week" Such things as "family time / activities, tips or advice, frugal family ..." ~ "We Made It! Friday Showcase!!!!!", are hosted by Jennifer, at 'The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman' ( http://jennwa.blogspot.com/). "I hope if you have done a fun project with your kids you will share it with us." ~ "YOUR Gonna Miss This .... moment ...", are hosted by Pam, at 'Your Gonna Miss This ...' ( http://pramom26.blogspot.com/). "I don't want to look back one day and realize I missed it. So, join me as I (we) strive to treasure every moment ..." ~ "Flashback Friday('s)", are hosted by Suzy, at ' Kitchen Bouquet' {Food and Flowers!} ( http://kitchenbouquet.blogspot.com/), where participants are encouraged to join her in "order(ing) pizza and I dig into my(their) photo archives and blog about something from my(their) past." ~ "Flashback Photo Friday('s)", are hosted by Alicia, at 'More Than Words' ( http://minyards7.blogspot.com/). "I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you ... I would like for you to join me too!" ~ "Foto Friday('s)", are hosted by Dawn, at 'The Home School Post' ( http://hsbapost.com/). "1. Post a photo for each letter of the alphabet of anything that starts with that letter. # 2 ... # 3 only post one photo at a time ... " ~ "Friday "My Town" Shoot Out('s)", are hosted by Gordon, Jen and Patty ( http://mytownshootout.blogspot.com/). "Keep the 'my town theme' alive, but, ..." "Don't feel like you are restricted to shooting only in your little town ... vacation pic's and shots of towns around you... " Every week a different theme ( part of/object in your town) is presented by an assigned group member. ~ "Color Carnival('s)", are hosted by Martha, at 'Color Carnival' ( http://colorcarnivalmeme.blogspot.com/). " just post a very colorful photo on your blog (one you have taken yourself of course!), come back here ... " ~ "Give Me Your Best Shot", are hosted by Lolli, at 'Better in Bulk' (formerly known as 'Life is Sweet') ( http://1momof5.blogspot.com/). " ... is simply a fun way to share your favorite shot of the week. What has inspired you? Made you smile? What emotions, personality's and details have you caught? It is NOT ... " "I encourage you to use a photo you've taken in the last week." ~ "Fix-it Friday('s)", are hosted by Amy & Angie at ' I <3 Faces' ( http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com). 'Fix-it Friday('s)' are "Hands-on Photo Editing." " ' I <3 faces' is a photography site focused on the art of capturing faces and their various emotions." ~ "Friday Foto Finish", hosted by Candid Carrie, at 'Candid Carrie' ( http://carriestuckmann.blogspot.com/). "In your phriday personal psot, include a phavorite photograph and a brief description of why it is your phave." ~ "Skywatch Friday('s)", ( http://skyley.blogspot.com). "Starts each week on Thursday evenings at 7:30p.m. GMT. PLEASE read the established rules before linking your posts. ~ "Photo Story Friday('s)", are hosted by Mama Geek (from 'What Works For Us - http://whatworksforus.blogspot.com/) and Cecily (from 'My Chaos My Bliss - http://mychaosmybliss.blogspot.com/). "A photograph can be worth a thousand words. Sometimes the photo doesn't tell the whole story. Practice photography and share the story." ("Pictures that You took".) ~ "Fingerprint Friday('s)", hosted by Beki, at 'Pampering You' ( http://pamperingbeki.blogspot.com/). "Look around and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids?" ~ "Faithful Fridays with Joy", are hosted by Joy, at 'doodlebug' ( http://joy-doodlebug.blogspot.com). "Faithful Fridays is where we share an answered prayer, something GOD has done for us, or a prayer request and we share our faith in GOD!!!!!!" ~ "Friday Fill-ins", are hosted by Janet, at 'Friday Fill-ins' ~ "Five Question Friday('s)", are hosted by 'Mama M', at 'My Little Life' ( http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/). "Copy and paste the following questions to your blog, answer them, ... and link up!" ~ "Weekend Assignment('s)", are hosted by Karen, at 'Outpost Mavarion' ( http://outmavarin.blogspot.com/). Every Friday a new topic to write/share your opinion on/about is presented. ~ "Finer Things Friday('s)", hosted by Amy, at 'the Finer Things in life' ( http://amysfinerthings.com/). "What finer things are you celebrating this week? Link up and let us know!" ~ "Friday Fragments", are hostedby Barb, at 'Half Past Kissin Time ... time to kiss again!' ( http://www.halfpastkissintime.com). "Bits and pieces of your week that are usually brief; to short for stand-alone piece, but to good to discard." ~ "Friday High Five('s)", are hosted by Angela, at 'Angela's Adventures and Minor Mishaps' ( http://angeleyesadventures.blogspot.com ). "Make a list of five (5) things ~ any five things you want! examples ...". ~ "Friday's Fave Five", are hosted by Susanne, at 'Living to Tell the Story', ( http://susannesspace.blogspot.com/). "Come on Friday's and think back over your week and just post about 5 favorite things from your week ... Anything that tickled your fancy ... quotes, posts, happenings, scriptures, recipes, ... " ~ "7 Quick Takes Friday('s)", are hosted by Jennifer, at 'Conversion Diary' ( http://www.ConversionDiary.com/). "7 quick takes on what's going on in your life." ~ "Company Girl Coffee", is hosted by Rachel Anne, at 'Home Sanctuary' ( http://www.homesanctuary.com/). Fix yourself a cup of coffee and tell us about what's going on in your life this week. ~ "Friday Felicities", are hosted by Becky, at 'Joyful Mother' ( http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/). "... is all about creating a list of things that make you happy ... when you concentrate on your blessings your sorrows are not as overwhelming." ~ "Melissa's Beautiful Life Friday('s)", are hosted by Melissa, at 'The Inspired Room' (http://theinspiredroom.net/), where participants share about something positive in their life from the previous week. {12 months of goals} ~ "Say it Forward('s)", are hosted by Janice and Susan, at '5 Minutes for Mom . com' ( http://www.5minutesformom.com/6333/say-it-forward/). " 'Say it Forward' is a carnival of loyal commenter's." "Where bloggers feature their loyal commenter's ... - can include photos, bios, interview questions or even quotes from their comments - best to turn the spotlight on commenter's and show them how much we appreciate them taking the time to read and comment on our blogs." ~ "Random 10 Friday('s)", are hosted by 'the Motherboard', at ' :crazyland: {tales} from the Motherboard' ( http://www.wheredidiputthat.blogspot.com/). "Where people put their music players on random and post the first 10 songs that come up (player is in shuffle mode) then they write down their random thoughts ...". ~ "Chocolate Friday" {"Would you like Chocolate with that?"}, are hosted by Lisa, at 'Stop and Smell the Chocolates' ( http://stopnsmellthechocolates.blogspot.com/). {"Taking time to enjoy God's sweet blessings."} Hook up with your posts about chocolate ;-} ~ "Foodie Friday('s)", are hosted by "Gollum" (aka: Michael), at 'Designs by Gollum' ( http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/) where participants feature both pictures of and recipes for food. ~ "Finest Foodies Friday('s)", are hosted at 'The Leftover Queen' ( http://www.leftoverqueen.com/). "Is a weekly Friday post featuring favorites from 'The Food Blogroll! We do this so we can share in the rich diversity of what 'The Food Blogroll' has to offer by featuring some of our favorites and yours." ~ "Food on Friday('s)", hosted by Ann, at 'Ann Kroeker. writer.' ( http://annkroeker.wordpress.com/). "Any post remotely related to food is welcome. Recipes are enjoyed, but you can ..." ~ "Tyler Florence Fridays" (from the Tyler Florence Food Network), are hosted by Deb in Hawaii ( http://tylerflorencefridays.blogspot.com/). "Make a recipe from one of his cookbooks or on line recipes. List where you got it from. ~ "Freezer Food Friday('s)", are hosted by mjpuzzlemom, at 'What A Crock' ( http://mjpuzzlemom.wordpress.com/). "Please share your recipe for anything that can be made ahead and frozen for later use." ~ "Four Foods on Friday", hosted by Valmg, at 'Fun, Crafts and Recipes' ( http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/). Every week four food related questions are asked. ~ "Fight Back Friday's", are hosted by Kristen M., at 'Food Renegade' ( http://www.foodrenegade.com/). "Bringing together a collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the 'REAL FOOD REVOLUTION, who are they? ... lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on." ~ "Friday Food", are hosted by Nicole, at 'Mom Trends" ( http://momtrends.blogspot.com). "This week I have ... what have you been up to? ... Share your success's in the kitchen." ~ "The Purple Lunchbox", hosted by 'Mom to 3 Little Flowers', at 'blooming buds' ( http://www.3bloomingbuds.com/). What did you send in your kid's lunch's this week? "don't forget that you can participate even if your kids are home and don't go to school." ~ "Friday Show n Tell with Canada Girl", are hosted by Mary (aka: 'Canada Girl'), at 'Raising Four Godly Men' ( http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/canadagirl). "Make a show and tell post and make sure it is wholesome. It can be pretty much whatever you want to share ..." ~ "Show Us Where You Live Friday('s)", held at 'Kelly's Korner' ( http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/). Every Friday a different 'place' is featured. (ex. : 'the office', 'bathrooms', 'foyers', etc.) ~ "Frugalicious Friday('s)", are hosted by Jane, at 'Finding Fabulous' ( http://decormamma.blogspot.com/). "This fun day is dedicated to sharing your fabulous, thriftiest ... most Frugalicious Home Decor Finds!" "It can be anything for the Home, as long as you ... did not ... pay full price!" ~ " 'Almost Every Friday' Bunch of Scrap's Cluttercast Giveaways", hosted by Emilies, at 'Bunch of Scrap' ( http://bunchofscrap.blogspot.com). Almost every Friday they host a giveaway. ~ "Frugal Friday('s)" (shall we say # 2 ?), are hosted by "FishMama", at 'Life as Mom' ( www.lifeasmom.com). "What's your money saving idea for the week? Share it with us." They are listed as # 1 & # 2 in the order of which I found them ;-> ~ "Today's Small Thing", is hosted by Rachel Anne, at 'Home Sanctuary' ( http://www.homesanctuary.com/). "If you have found some things that you can do on the cheap for your family, some super bargains, or simple ways to cut corners, I think you should share them!" ~ "Finding Freedom Friday('s)", are hosted by Phoebe, at 'Cents to get Debt Free" ( http://www.gettingfreedom.net/). (Dave Ramsey follower.) Each week has a different topic of discussion - How are you finding (financial) freedom in/via this subject? ~ "Frugal Fashionista Fashion Show('s)", are hosted by Jen, at 'Balancing Beauty and Bedlam' ( http://inpassionatepursuit.blogspot.com/). "A chance to browse around and see all the fashion treasures that everyone has been finding at yard sales, thrift stores and consignment sales." ~ "Fashionable Friday('s)", are hosted by Fifi, at 'Fifi Flowers' (http://fififlowers.com/), is all about Fashion - as in Paris 'type' fashions {the city of Paris is also what she mainly paints about}. ~ "Feminine Friday('s)" (based off of 1 Peter 3:3-5), are hosted at 'Buildeth Her House' ( http://buildethherhousewithlove.blogspot.com/). "this meme (is) dedicated wholly to feminine and modest dress." "... the key is to post about your outfit and how you feel wearing it ..." ~ "Fragrant Friday('s)", are hosted by Liz, at 'The Fragrant Muse' ( http://thefragrantmuse.blogspot.com/). Every Friday she presents another fragrance, and all types of information about it. From the roots of it's name, what the fragrance comes from, to it's healthful benefits. ~ "Fertilizer Friday('s)", are hosted by Tootsie, at 'Tootsie Time', ( http://tootsietime.blogspot.com/). "Link up and post those plants and their healthy beautiful blooms and FLAUNT THOSE FLOWERS!!!" ~ "Illustration Friday('s) * com", are hosted by Penny, at 'Illustration on Friday' ( http://illustrationfriday.com). "Illustration Friday is a weekly creative outlet/participatory art exhibit for illustrators and artist of all skill levels. It was designed to challenge participants creativity. We believe that every person has a little creative bone in their body ...". There is a different topic every week. ~ "Puzzle Friday('s)", are hosted by Beverly, at 'How Sweet the Sound' ( http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/). "... puzzle('s) for the fun-lovers. Come on and play. My time was ..." ~ "Finish it Friday('s)", are hosted by Aby, at 'Simplify 101' (Creative Organizing blog) ( http://creativeorganizing.typepad.com/). "Organizing and Creativity go hand-in-hand. Organizing creates space for creativity and creativity makes organizing more fun!" "How about you? What completely rewarding 'Finish it Friday' project did you do this weekend? ... all things count - big or small or anything in between ... You'll find it quite satisfying to finish that nagging little to-do!" ~ "Finished for Friday('s)", are hosted at 'Lit & Laundry' ( http://litandlaundry.blogspot.com), where participants post about "something you've finished up this week (project finished, something finished off your to do list, ...)." ~ "Project Friday('s)", are hosted by Rose, at ' Sugar Plum Cottage' ( http://sugarplumcottage.blogspot.com). "Post projects that your working on or completing projects you've been wanting to finish." ~ "Get R Done Friday('s)", hosted by Classy Chassy, at 'Expressly Corgi!' ( http://corgi-express.blogspot.com/). "Create a post about a project you have completed - it can be something 'crafty', remolding, planting a vine or vineyard - it's totally up to you!" ~ "Postcard Friendship Friday('s)", are hosted by Marie, at 'Vintage Postcards Cpaphil' ( http://www.cpaphilblog.com). "Please be silly and creative with this postal theme. Whether it be actual postcards, or something you find 'postcard perfect'." ~ "ALOHA Friday('s)", are hosted by Kailani, at 'Island Life' ( http://islandlife808.com). "In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fri.'s I would take it easy on posting to. Therefore, I'll post a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response." Participants then do the same. ~ "Friday Funnies", are hosted by Kim, at 'Homesteaders Heart' ( http://homesteadersheart.blogspot.com/). "If you have a good laugh to share, go post about it and come back and link up to that post with Mr. Linky." ~ "Dear So and So ...", are hosted by Kat, at '3 Bedroom Bungalow' ( http://3bedroombungalow.blogspot.com/). "Write your letters and link up! ... of letters to those who tick you off, make you happy, or to the utterly stupid. Go forth and let it all out. It makes you feel better." Saturday('s) : ~ "SOOC Saturday('s)", are hosted by Melody, at 'Slurping Life!' ( http://slurpinglife.typepad.com) . "Surely you have a little light to shine by sharing a straight out of camera image today." ~ "Saturday Photo Hunters", hosted by 'tnchick' ( http://tnchick.com) . Every week has a theme - post a photo that best represents the theme. New and Old photos welcome. Post photos from YOUR OWN collection - NO web photos of any type. The themes for 2009 are posted. ~ " "Small Talk Six" on Saturdays", are hosted at 'Mom dot' ( http://www.momdot.com/join-us-for-small-talk-six-on-saturdays/). "Mom Dot, where the blogging Moms go". There is an assigned topic each week, and a list of all of the topics for 2009 is already posted at the site. "You can respond to each topic with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, or 6 photos. Get the idea?" ~ "Six Word Saturday's", hosted by Cate, at 'Show My Face :)' ( http://www.showmyface.com/),. "My posts feel very long ... rambly ... I often have trouble stopping. Which is why I introduced ... 'Six Word Saturday's'. The idea came from the book ... by Writers Famous & Obscure ... " ~ "Saturday Six", is hosted by Patrick, at 'Patricks Place' ( http://www.patrickkphillips.com/). "It's a meme consisting of six random questions ... There is at least one mini-quiz among the questions and other follow-up ...." ~ "Saturday 9", hosted by 'crazy Sam', at 'Saturday 9' ( http://samanthasaturday9.blogspot.com/). "Every Saturday you will be presented with 9 questions. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak." ~ "Simple Saturday Supper('s)", are hosted by Deb in Hawaii, at 'Kahakai Kitchen' ( http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/). Every week a drink is featured. Sometimes they are alcoholic, other times they are not. ~ "Then Sings My Soul Saturday('s)", are hosted by Amy, at 'Signs Miracles and Wonders' ( http://signsmiraclesandwonders.blogspot.com). Every Saturday songs are posted which for this or that reason have touched her soul. ~ "Saturday Sharefest", hosted by Tiffany & Heather, at 'The Secret Is In The Sauce' ( http://www.thesitsgirls.com/ ). 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