2/2/11

Strut Your Stuff Blog Link Party


For those of you looking for a fantastic giveaway today, I am sorry to disappoint you! I have been getting swamped with companies asking me to do product reviews and giveaways and each of those posts take me so long to create that I am getting pretty burnt out! I have raised my rates for companies who would like to sponsor a giveaway in the hopes that I can eleviate some of the time I spend on the computer writing the reviews and use it more wisely, like playing with the kids, hanging out with the family or maybe even clean the house! I am a mom first and a blogger second, I have to remind myself this all the time! This new change in procedure also means that when I do hold a giveaway it will be only of fabulous products from companies who really see the advantage of throwing their brand at the readers of somewhat simple, which means I'll be giving away products that all of you should LOVE!



I thought a good change for these link parties when I don't have a giveaway scheduled would be to feature the most popular posts from the week before and give the talented creators a chance at the spotlight. 

Of the 491 links entered last week (491! Holy Cow!) the top 5 most-viewed were:


Greener Grass Kitchen Tour

My Weight Loss Journey

Book Clutch

Grocery Bag Wreath

Valentines Shirt

I also pulled about a dozen more ideas from this list and have them set to be featured in the future too!
Are you ready for another great linking party? Me too! Here we go:


Here are the rules just to make sure we are all playing fair:
1. Link to your specific post, not the main page of your blog.
2. Grab our party button so everyone can get in on the fun.

This link party will start at 6pm Wednesday and end at 6pm Friday (Arizona time!) By entering your link, you are giving me permission to use any part of your post including pictures in a spotlight on somewhat simple or Crazy Domestic. (Proper credit and links will be given to you, of course!)


21 comments:

  1. Polly @ Pieces by PollyFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I'll be honest...I'd MUCH rather see the highlights from the previous week than a giveaway anyway. I don't pay attention to most giveaways on most blogs anyway...just skim over them to get to the craft ideas.

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  2. JenniferFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I don't need a giveaway! Just inspiration! Thanks so much for hosting another party!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  3. Sharon@Keen InspirationsFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I am here for the inspiration too! Thanks for allowing me to share my project too! Have a great rest of the week!

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  4. Amy @ Positively SplendidFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Thank you so much for having all of us over! I am absolutely fine with no giveaway. :)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I love seeing the highlights- maybe a few more of them would be great!

    Thanks for the fun party- always enjoy my time here!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  6. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I sort of hate giveaways =)

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  7. Katie's how toFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Thank you for hosting, I love looking through all the links!!!

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  8. Handy Man, Crafty WomanFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    thanks for hosting! I love this blog party.

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  9. Michelle {Fun On a Dime}February 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for the feature!!! I made it to the top 5 of almost 500 links?!?! Sweet! Hope you are having a great day!

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  10. Michelle {Fun On a Dime}February 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM

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  11. Michelle {Fun On a Dime}February 2, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    P.S. you can send some of your reviews/giveaway companies my way! lol Just teasing! Way to go on putting your family first. It's not always easy, but so rewarding!!!

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  12. JennFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Thanks for hosting! LOVE all the ideas!

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  13. ElizabethFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for hosting, it's my first time linking up here and all the recipe links look pretty tasty!

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  14. Lolly JaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    wow! lots of cute idea's this week to drool over ;)
    thanks for hosting!!!!!
    xoxo

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  15. CarolynFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for hosting Steph! And the high school theme party you hosted is so cute.
    Thanks again.
    carolyn

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  16. DebbiedoosFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for hosting...I am going to have fun browsing now.!

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  17. Michelle @ On and Off My PlateFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks for hosting...amazing links!

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  18. LibertyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I agree that being a mommy is definitely first! Thanks for hosting this party. I always look forward to all the wonderful projects!
    Liberty

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  19. BiljanaFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting:-)
    I am your newest follower, Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  20. RebaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I ADORE That Green color for the Kitchen!! I am SO going to do that in mine!!!

    Also, just stopping in to say that we just love your blog & nominated you for the Stylish blogger Award!
    Guidelines for accepting (if you choose to) as well as the button can be found at http://adamstrinity.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-first-award.html
    ~Reba www.adamstrinity.blogspot.com

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  21. Ms MuffinFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Hello,

    I sent you an email a while back and am not sure whether it reached you ... maybe it ended up in the spam folder ...?
    I was one of the winners of your Christmas giveaways (won the paper dolls) ... but never heard back from anyone about it. Was just wondering ...

    Love
    Ms Muffin

    ulli-xox [at] web [dot] de

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