November's Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month!

I get to visit a lot of really great blogs from the link parties I host here, and I have a lot of dedicated "regular" party guests. It's always a thrill to see new posts every week and to sometimes meet someone new, and I love every minute of it.

I found Ana's blog, carpe_diem,  through another blog hop; after seeeing this super cute watermelon bag, I became her follower right away! Since then, she has continued to wow me with her immaculate DIY-projects, such as an array of costumes, homemade treats, and other creative handmade projects, like this cute little mushroom stool. 

The adorable watermelon bag!!

Ana hails from Croatia, and her blog is full of lots of fun things to explore. She is a real sweetie and her handy work is truly remarkable. Stop by her blog today and show her some love! 

I have some blogs in mind for the next Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month, but if you would like to nominate one, please do so in the comments. The only requirements are that the blog has 200 or less GFC followers, is continuously updated, and has to do with parenting, health, crafts, cooking, and/or creativity.

September's Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month!

This month's Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month is quite a clever one, the name alone should give you a clue: My Pinterest Reality. I first found Kimberly's blog via Simple Living's Foodie Friday recipe hop and here's the initial post that caught my attention: Accordion Potato Roast. Wow, right?! I think hers turned out better than the original pin...

Doesn't that look delicious?

Kimberly's mission is to literally make the things she pins on Pinterest "her reality". With each day and with each post, My Pinterest Reality shares with us a creative new pin- whether it be recipe, craft idea, DIY jewelry, kid's activity, or whatever captures her interest. 

Some more examples of fun posts you can find are this letter made of wine corks, this pretty wire and bead necklace, and this cute and easy to make jersey knit headband. The writing is done well, the layout is lovely, and the pics provide easy to follow visual instructions for each project.


Stop by My Pinterest Reality- you won't be disappointed! It's a great idea for a blog, and one that I know must keep Kimberly busy :)


I have some blogs in mind for the next Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month, but if you would like to nominate one, please do so in the comments. The only requirements are that the blog has 200 or less GFC followers, is continuously updated, and has to do with parenting, health, crafts, cooking, and/or creativity.

August's Up-And-Coming Blog of the Month!

Today I'd like to introduce you to a blog that I instantly fell in love with. I love the picture-perfect layout, I love the name, I love the photography, and most of all I love the posts!

Holli's Full Hands, Full Hearts has it all- delicious recipes, fun activities to do with your family, product reviews/recommendations, ways to be Earth-friendly, Holli's adventures with her family, and more! Her latest post features some gorgeous and adorable pictures of her family's encounter with a hot air balloon; just to see the sweet pictures she caught is worth the look! Another recent post that she linked up to my Sweet Saturday hop sited 10 different fun activities to do with your toddler. I especially liked the "Letter of the Day" idea :)

Holli takes great pictures and writes posts worth reading. I always look forward to seeing what she has to share. She's also super sweet! Please check her blog out!!!

I have some blogs in mind for the next Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month, but if you would like to nominate one, please do so in the comments. The only requirements are that the blog has 200 or less GFC followers, is continuously updated, and has to do with parenting, health, crafts, cooking, and/or creativity.

Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month!

I haven't blogged about another blog since May (how did that happen?), and decided I'd better get crackin'! I have been introduced to SO MANY awesome new blogs recently so it was hard to choose, but after seeing one tasty and creative post after another from Linda at With a Blast, I just had to spread the awesomeness of her blog around.


Ever since I started being more committed to hosting a Sweet Saturday linky every week, Linda has been there linking up many many amazing recipes and craft ideas that are often just too good to be true. Her most recent recipe is for Red Wine Cream. Yes, you read that right, are you drooling yet? Another recent favorite of mine was this how-to for Nutella Cheesecake Cellphones. And, yes, you read that right too! How does she come up with this stuff?


I also loved this elegant and simple idea for Appetizers on a Stick, but the first post I read from her that I knew was going to have me hooked on her blog as long as she was writing it was this recipe for Coffee Jell-O Cubes. I mean, omg! How creative and genius! I really think she and Martha Stewart should team up...

Coffee-flavored Jell-o...where have you been all my life?

Unfortunately, right after I wrote the draft for this post, Linda notified me that she was going to have to stop blogging because she just doesn't have the time to keep up with it anymore. She said the blog will still be up and active for viewing, but no longer updated. You can imagine my sadness at hearing this news, so this post is not only about promoting With a Blast, but also a goodbye to what was set to become a blog that was going to get better and better. Farewell :(

I have some blogs in mind for the next Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month, but if you would like to nominate one, please do so in the comments. The only requirements are that the blog has 200 or less GFC followers, is continuously updated, and has to do with parenting, health, crafts, cooking, and/or creativity. 

 

May's Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month!

I haven't blogged about a blog of the month since February due to being swamped with moving, settling in, finding a new job, and everything else that falls in between. But, now I'm back on track and I recently came across this delightful blog and just had to nominate it so I could share it with you!




Kaylee at Couponing & Cooking provides you with everything the modern mom needs- yummy recipes, ways to save, meal plans, and fun link parties. Her layout is ridiculously adorable, which is what first my eye, and the recipes! Oh, just check this little gem out: Mucho Margarita Cupcakes. That's right- Margarita....cupcakes. Not only is there (just a tad) alcohol in these pretty, tasty treats, but they're also vegan! Double points for that, Kaylee! 

C & C also has super yummy healthier recipes, such as Pesto Spaghetti Squash and Quinoa Mac & Cheese. So, stop by one of Couponing & Cooking's awesome link-ups, or try one of the awesome recipes! And don't forget the many ways Kaylee can show you how to save- you won't regret giving her a visit!

February's Featured Blog of the Month!

It's becoming increasingly difficult for me to choose just one blog to focus on each month, as there are SO many wonderful blogs being created each day it seems. But, for the month of February, it was easy to choose this lovely little blog I stumbled upon (by chance we each became followers of each others blogs at the same time!). 


The appropriately named Summer writes the very sweet blog with the very sweet title, A Happy Mum. It has everything you could hope for in a mommy blog: it's well-written, it holds your interest, it has nice pictures, and a super cute layout! Some of my fave posts have been the one about her recent family trip to Kiruna, her daughter Angel's fave new "toy", and this tear-inducing (you've been warned!) letter to her lost would-be youngest child. The latter is a very compelling and brave post, and I salute Summer for being so bold and honest with her readers.


Please stop by A Happy Mum and show Summer some love! 






If you know a terrific blog that has 200 followers or less that could use some extra love, let me know in the comments. Feel free to nominate yourself, just remember the blog should be about motherhood, family, food, health, creativity, or crafting.

January's Featured Blog of the Month

I love photography. I've been told I'm a good photographer, but I don't use one of those fancy cameras professional photographers use, even though Paul has one. It's just too much trouble for me and my Android is just more convenient, but I sure do admire pretty pictures! One of my fave new photography blogs is Me As A Mother. It's super cute and creative, full of lots of pretty things to look at. Many feature creator Heidi's adorable daughters in whimsical settings or just being kids. I adore how Heidi captures what could be a normal, everyday moment in time, and manages to freeze it and bring it to life in a whole new way on film (or, digital rather).

The first shot of hers that really caught my eye was this precious little angel here. And here's a kid who's not afraid of Santa!

Whether you are a photo lover in general, or just someone who likes to peruse cute pictures, stop by Heidi's awesome blog and show her some love!

If you would like to nominate a blog to be featured that has less than 200 followers tell me about it in the comments!

December's Featured Blog of the Month

It's that time of the year- the time of the year where I like to get all crafty and DIYy and dream of the day when Lily and I can get creative together (at this time, she's not even interested in coloring). Whenever I browse through the posts on Whole Child Creative Curriculum, this month's featured Up-and-Coming Blog, I always mentally bookmark the great ideas Carla has on her awesome blog. Some fun recent entries are "Owl Finger Puppets and Rhyme" which includes a link to finger puppet-making instructions and cute rhymes to sing with your little one while you put on a show, and a fun and easy way to make your own homemade piñata with the aptly titled "How to Make a Piñata".

If you have kids preschool age, this is the blog for you- it's perfect for rainy days when you're stuck in doors, or for whenever you want a fun activity for your kids that's as creative as it is educational. There are even recipes you can do with your preschooler! Since it's the holiday season, I'm betting she'll be featuring plenty of fun Christmas crafts and projects for you to enjoy with your son and/or daughter.

So, stop by and show Carla some love for her rockin' blog!

First Featured Up-and-Coming Blog of the Month!

As I wrote in my Liebster blog post last week, I will now be featuring a different blog each month to spotlight as an up-and-coming blog with less than 200 followers that is worth a read! This month's blog is "And Then There Were Three" by Stephanie May and her husband, Tom. It's the perfect blog to browse when you just need a good chuckle that you (as a fellow mom) can relate to. It's a fun read for anyone though, I'd say, with or without child.

Stephanie writes such humorous and aptly named posts like "Poop or Chocolate?"- you can just guess what that one's about- and "Vacation + Baby = Regrets" which tells the tale of these first-time parents' vacation nightmare with baby and the lessons learned when it comes to attempting to get a little "R&R" with a crawler around. Tom's writing is even more satirical and to the point when it comes to the trials and tribulations of parenting, with posts like "Demon Baby" (we've all been there!) and "Karate Chops" which starts off as a rant on how annoying it can be when people endlessly question you about how much sleep you're getting with a new baby around, yet takes a self-help turn at the end.

Any which way you read it, Stephanie and Tom's blog is full of quick, funny, and clever musings that will leave you wanting more. Please feel free to nominate another deserving blog in the comments below! The only requirements are that the blog have less than 200 followers to be nominated, and preferably have something to do with parenting, family, health, cooking, or creativity. Thanks!