How to Save Links on Facebook

Have you ever had this happen? You are on Facebook and a friend shares a recipe that looks totally awesome, but you don’t have time to pull it up and check it out now? Or have you ever shared a recipe to your Facebook wall to save it and then forget all about it?

I have a solution that should help you…and it is right on Facebook. It is one of my favorite features (you’ll see in one of the photos below) and I think it could be one of yours eventually, too.

How to Save Links on Facebook - It's as easy as 1-2-3!

This is super easy and if you didn’t know about it before, you’ll likely be like me and wonder how you got along without it. Well, maybe not. Maybe you don’t use Facebook as much as I do. But, let’s not worry about that right now. Back to me showing you how to save links on Facebook…

How to Save Links on Facebook

When you come across a link that you want to save, you will need to click on the little “arrow” (I don’t really know what you call that thing, but it is #1 below.) and a menu will pull up. Then you simply click “Save link” and it will give you a little “link saved” message.

Your dropdown menu may look a little different depending on where you are on Facebook. I took this screenshot on an actual page, it is organized a bit different when I click on it in my newsfeed. You still click “Save link” to save a link. You can also do this on Facebook mobile.

How to Save Links on Facebook - It's as easy as 1-2-3!

How to Find Your Saved Links on Facebook

When you pull up Facebook, look at your sidebar. Scroll down until you see the little blue icon next to the word Saved. Click on that.

How to Find Your Saved Links on Facebook

This will take you right where Facebook keeps your saved links. It looks like this:

How to Find Your Saved Links on Facebook

As you can see, you can save videos this way, too. You can probably also tell that I use this feature pretty heavily. I haven’t found a way to save photos on Facebook like this, but if I ever see it, I will update this post to show you how to do that, too.

How to Use the Saved Links Feature on Facebook

I wanted to take a quick minute to tell you how I use the saved links and videos feature on Facebook.

  • A bookmark for things I want to read later. Sometimes I will come across a link to a post that I don’t want to miss, but I’m just checking Facebook before heading to bed or out the door (you, too?). I’ll save it to read later.
  • If I want to pin something to a Pinterest board, but I’m on mobile or in a general hurry. I’ll save it for when I am on the laptop and can take the time to put it on the correct board to find when I need it. Facebook links aren’t able to be organized, so I use them for short-term bookmarking. I use Pinterest for long-term, visual bookmarking.
  • To keep track of things to share on my Facebook page. I schedule posts to share on the Simply Vicki Facebook page and this is where I store the things I find on Facebook that I want to share in my next scheduling session.

So that’s it. Short and sweet. Did you know how to save links on Facebook before this post? If you did, how do you use the feature? I’m a fan of comments, so talk to me! 🙂

31 Days of Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart

31 Days of Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart! on Simply Vicki | vicki-arnold.com

If you follow along on the Facebook page or are on the actual blog often, you may have noticed that I have done some re-branding. I have a snazzy new header, new design, and coordinating Facebook graphics. The Facebook page is currently still the Vicki Arnold blog, but I have moved the blog back to my original blog title of Simply Vicki. Facebook page will follow suit eventually.

Previously, my blog tagline was “Where P31 & Titus 2 meet Colossians 3:23.” I think this only made sense to me. I was aiming to chronicle my attempts to follow in the big footsteps left behind by the Proverbs 31 and Titus 2 women with the right attitude, according to Colossians 3:23.

Over time, as things tend to do, my life changed and this tagline no longer really reflected what I was blogging about. While I started off in a more reflective, journaling type of writing, I eventually moved on with a desire to encourage and equip women. Particularly in the areas of homeschooling, homemaking, and Christian faith.

So.

Over the summer, I began to pray, think, and brainstorm. I realized quickly that I did not like the name of the Vicki Arnold blog anymore because ultimately the blog is NOT about me. To make this long story a little shorter, I eventually realized that while I wear many hats throughout my days, at the end I am simply Vicki. Thus, I moved back to my very original blog title.

The tagline actually came via my friend Becky after discussing what I was wanting my blog to be focused on going forward. I tossed around several ideas, but when Becky took a few of my words and rearranged them to give me “Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart,” I was THRILLED.

It was perfect. It covered my niches and it used alliteration. Oh, how I love alliteration!

Fast forward to now, with my snazzy new design and updated name and tagline. I have decided to participate in The Nester’s 31 Days writing challenge. While I had a few ideas in mind, I thought this would be the perfect time to break out all those posts I had trapped in my writing notebook and give you a taste of what the blog will be like going forward.

Once the month of October is passed, I will NOT be continuing to write 7 days/week. I am not THAT talented. 😉

About Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart

Before we dive into the posts, I wanted to give you an overview of what these topics will encompass from my perspective. This extends beyond this 31 day challenge.

  • Homeschooling – A bit obvious, I am a homeschool mom. I will be sharing resources to help make homeschooling easier. These will include encouragement for a homeschool mother’s heart, curriculum reviews, resource lists of all kinds (including free), and any thing else relating to the world of homeschooling. I will also be creating and sharing activities and printables.
  • Homemaking – This will be a relatively new area here. I will be sharing ideas for meal planning, recipes, sewing tutorial round-ups, and resources for inspiration in anything that falls under the homemaking umbrella.
  • Happy Heart – This is the unclear one. Happy heart includes family, faith, and holistic living. I am bringing back my Sunday Psalms for the 31 Day challenge and will be sharing some great parenting resources. I also plan to share things that make us laugh because laughter is a big part of our home.

31 Days of Homeschooling & Homemaking With a Happy Heart

Below are the posts that make up this challenge. As each one goes live, I will add the link. Or you can subscribe via email to make sure you don’t miss them!

  1. Introduction (this post)
  2. Healthy Chocolate Breakfast Shake
  3. Fun Science for Kids Using Candy
  4. 25 Free Activities to Do With Kids
  5. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 19:1
  6. Teaching a Biblical Worldview
  7. Pumpkin Pie S’Mores
  8. Where to Buy Homeschool Curriculum
  9. Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls
  10. Raising Independent Learners
  11. 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential
  12. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 104:13
  13. Homeschooling Resources on Pinterest – Organized by Subject
  14. 38 Free Sewing Tutorials for the Home
  15. Facebook Resources for Homeschoolers
  16. How to Make Your Own Pizza Dough + 20 Ways to Top It!
  17. Story Prompts to Encourage Creative Writing
  18. Books for Duck Dynasty Fans
  19. Sunday Psalm – Psalm 113:3
  20. Free How to Draw Tutorials
  21. Reusable Options for Disposable Household Items
  22. 11 Picture Books About Art
  23. 4 Other Uses for Pizza Dough
  24. Writing That’s Fun for Kids
  25. My Top 5 Favorite Jeremy Camp Songs
  26. Sunday Psalms – Psalm 3:3-8
  27. How to Create a Custom Chore Chart
  28. Crafts Kids Can Make to Give as Gifts Book List
  29. Pen Pal Writing Tips and Resources for Kids
  30. When Convenience Becomes a Crutch
  31. Grand Finale Giveaway!

A Bloggy Year in Review & Looking Ahead (2013)

A Bloggy Year in Review & Looking Forward at Vicki-Arnold.com

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The year 2013 has been a wild ride for this little blog. I started the year with a handful of readers and God has grown that tremendously. I’ve enjoyed the time. I’ve learned a lot about what kind of blogger I want to be and what kinds of things you all enjoy reading. Thankfully, the two match up well.

Coming into 2014, you will see less reviews here on the blog. They are fun, but time consuming and I’ve felt God leading me away from doing so many for a while. I have one more review coming soon that I’m excited to share with you, after that you won’t be seeing a review for a little while.

What will you be seeing? That is something I’m pretty excited about.

I have a fun project in the works with a blogging friend. This project will be year-long and center around a certain set of 26 letters, particularly for preschoolers. I hope you like printables and books. And fun.

You will continue to see posts about homeschooling, gardening, and goal setting because I love writing about those. I will also be doing more sewing tutorial round-up posts (you’ll see why below).

Another new thing this year, I will begin writing about some health topics. These will center around holistic ways to take care of the body God gave you (me).

Other News

2013 saw the launch of my newest project, The Library Adventure. God put together a great team of writers. We have reviews, books lists, and hands-on activities. Our mission is to grow a love of reading and a passion for the libraries that serve communities worldwide. We aim to provide resources for both library patrons and librarians.

I also became a Lilla Rose consultant after reviewing and giving away a flexi-clip for my 12 Days of Christmas in July giveaway series. That was a fun one, too.

The Top 10 Posts of 2013 on the Vicki Arnold blog

10. 4 Books That Made a Reader Out of My Son

4 books that made our son love reading fiction

9. 5 Quick Tips for a Successful First Garden

5 Quick Tips for a Successful First Garden

8. Scriptures to Memorize for When I Don’t Like Myself

Scriptures to Memorize for When I Don't Like Myself

7. Planning Your First Garden

Planning Your First Garden

6. Free Printable Homeschool Curriculum Planning Pages

Homeschool Curriculum Planning Worksheets (free printable)

5. Websites Frugal Homeschoolers Need

Websites Frugal Homeschoolers Need

4. 54 Free Maternity Sewing Tutorials & Patterns

Free sewing tutorials and patterns for maternity - over 50 tutorials!

3. Free Sewing Tutorials for Skirts

69 Free Tutorials for Skirts

2. 23 Free Sewing Tutorials for Women’s Dresses

23 Free Dress Tutorials for Women's Dresses

1. Free Sewing Tutorials – Dresses for Little Girls

Free Dress Tutorials for Little Girls

Posts I WISH Were in the Top Ten

I love the posts that made it in the top 10, but there are a few that I wish had been seen better over the year. I’m sharing those in closing today.

1. Dear Guilty Mom, Give Yourself Permission

Dear Guilty Mom - Give Yourself Permission

2. How to Stay Encouraged While Homeschooling

How to Stay Encouraged While Homeschooling

3. Sensory Bin Resources for Beginners

Sensory bin resources for beginners. An ebook, a few Pinterest boards, and some advice to get you started...not overwhelmed.

4. How to Read Blogs and Not Feel Like a Failure

How to Read Blogs and Not Feel Like a Failure

5. Bible Verses to Memorize About Joy – Selections from Psalms

Bible Verses to Memorize About Joy - Selections From Psalms

An Official Introduction + a Bonus Plea For Help!

the Homeschool Newsletter - encouragement, printables, freebies, exclusive giveaways, and more coming July 2013. Sign up NOW at vicki-arnold.com

Ok, so you may have heard me mention that I am launching the Homeschool Newsletter next month a time or two or twenty. Well, this is the official announcement. Wait for it…

Coming July 2013…the Homeschool Newsletter from the Vicki Arnold blog!

Woot! Confetti! Glitter! Streamers! I’m not cleaning it up!

All fanfare aside, it is pretty simple. A few times each month (no more than four because ain’t nobody got time for that!), you will receive an email from yours truly.

What will it contain? Well, I am glad you asked because I was going to tell you anyways!

  • free printables (like my curriculum planning pages)
  • homeschool freebies I will be making specifically for my lovely subscribers (sort of like the curriculum planning pages, but not necessarily printables)
  • announcements for special happenings on the blog (things like upcoming giveaways, reviews, and special happenings)
  • exclusive giveaways
  • encouragement for your homeschool journey

That pretty much sums it up. Short, sweet, and to the point. I also promise you this, they will not be too long. I know you are busy and do not desire to add one more thing that takes away time from your day.

Oh, wait. You’re wondering about that plea for help, right? Well, I need your help spreading the word about the Homeschool Newsletter! Please tell your friends on Facebook, tweet a link to this post, email your friends the link, or pin the above graphic on Pinterest to a relevant board.

I could really use your help here. Trust me, the bigger the list grows, the better the giveaways. It’s that simple.

Sign up NOW and then start spreading the news!


Thank you for your help! And if there is something you would like to see from the newsletter, be sure to let me know!

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Affiliate Program Tracking Pages for Bloggers {free printable}

Before I get started I would like to take a moment to thank everyone reading this. This is my 200th post here and I would not still be here if it weren’t for my fantabulous readers. So thank you for that.

Free printable affiliate program tracking pages for bloggers.

Last week, I told you what affiliate links are. This week, I have something for the bloggers among us. You see, I have this one inch binder where I track all my blog related business. And since I use affiliate links on my blog, I needed a place to track all my affiliate related information.

Some of the programs I use are part of an affiliate network where I have one login and password for many programs. For example, in one affiliate network, I am a part of Zulily, Signing Time, Answers in Genesis, and Shutterfly affiliate programs. Other affiliate programs are run individually. Teach Them Diligently is an individual affiliate program, for example.

Can you see how this could get confusing for a blogger? So I created some printable tracking pages for my blog. As soon as I replace my printer, I’ll print them. Remember how I told you about my ink woes? Well now the printer is refusing to load paper right. Sometimes 4-year-olds are like that, you know?

Affiliate Network Tracking Page

This is the page I will use to track what affiliate programs are in what network.

Track what affiliate program is in which network with this free printable from the @vicki_arnold blog.

Download the Affiliate Network Tracking Page.

Affiliate Program Tracking Page

I will be printing out 20 or so of these. I will be using them like an address book, putting my affiliate programs in alphabetical order. This is why there is a little gray box in the upper right corner. I will be putting the letters there. If you don’t have as many affiliate programs, you can simply use the gray box for numbering the pages if you add more than one, but not 20.

Keep track of your affiliate program login information and other details with this free printable for bloggers.

Download the Affiliate Program Tracking Page.

Pinterest Boards for Bloggers

If you are interested in making money with your blog, I have a Pinterest board you may be interested in following. Actually, I have a whole series of blogging boards. I have boards for graphic design tips, blog memes and link-ups, content writing, planner printables, branding, and more. Be sure to check out all my Pinterest boards to follow the ones that interest you.

Click on the image below to see my Blogging: Making Money Pinterest board.

Blogging: Making Money - my Pinterest board for articles related to making money with your blog. Like affiliate marketing and selling ads.

Do you have any blogging questions?

Leave them in the comments or use the contact page to email me. I love hearing from my readers!

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Blog 101 – What Are Affiliate Links?

Blog 101: What are affiliate links? Why do bloggers use them? Here are your answers.

Disclosure of Affiliate Links

At long last, here is my post explaining affiliate links! The FTC recently changed some of the rules of disclosure for bloggers. What it means for readers is they are seeing terms like affiliate links and sponsored posts on the blogs they read more often. When I shared a link on Facebook and disclosed that it was an affiliate link, it dawned on me that other people may have no clue what I mean. So I asked. And, yep, most non-bloggers had no clue.

As bloggers, we are now required to inform our readers in each post, in an unavoidable way, before they reach any link that we may profit from. In other words, if we are getting paid, we have to tell you. It doesn’t matter how much we earn, we just have to tell you. Keep reading to see what I mean by “it doesn’t matter how much we earn”.

So What Are Affiliate Links?

An affiliate link is a link to a website that has been encoded with a tracking cookie. What that cookie does is note if you make a purchase after you clicked on the link. The website you bought from keeps track of the dollar amounts purchased, organized by the unique codes. The “owner” of those codes will then receive a commission for referring the sale.

Two things I want to note right away: 1) no one but the website you buy from sees any of your personal information and 2) this does not cost you anything extra.

I will give you an example. When you click on an Amazon link (like on book list posts) on my blog, you will see be using my affiliate link. When you hover over one of those links, you will see “tag=behthebeawitl-20” at the very end of the link. That is my tracking ID. When you click through that link, Amazon puts a cookie in your browser that stays there for a few days (unless you delete your cookies) and gives me a commission for anything you may purchase.

Here is where I tell you the gobs of profit I am making off these links. I earn anywhere from 4-10.05%. Amazon’s affiliate system is tiered so the more sales you send, the higher your commission percentage. So if you buy a $2 dollar ebook through my link and are the only one to do so that month, I will earn 8 cents. You can see how this get rich quick scheme is really working for me now, right?

Tell Me More About These Affiliate Links

Are all affiliate links the same? No. Every website has it’s own affiliate program and they are all set up differently. Some cookies are set to count orders for only the original click and some count for days, weeks, or months. The commission rate is different with each program. There are affiliate programs that pay a set dollar or cents amount per click or sale; some pay only 3%; while others may pay 50%.

If they only pay pennies, why bother with them? It’s a numbers thing. If I only have a sale or two each month, it will take me a very long time to reach the payout level. For example, I joined Amazon’s affiliate program in 2008 and am just now reaching their $10 payout threshold. Not exactly a good ROI for my time. The thing is, with blog posts, these links are there until I delete them so as my traffic grows, so do my clicks/sales.

Why do affiliate links exist? Because it is a win-win situation. Websites only have so much advertising money to work with. With an affiliate program, they get more advertising that they don’t have to pay for until AFTER they actually sell something or otherwise benefit. It gets their name, logo, and website in front of more eyes, more often, and is more effective when coming from a personal recommendation.

Please note I am not saying that every affiliate link is a personal endorsement. I pass along resources that I have not personally used as a service to those who may be looking for those resources. For example, we have not read every one of the books on the composer study list, but I know that many homeschool families do composer study and might appreciate my taking the time to put the list together.

It is a win-win situation for bloggers like me who want to bring in “extra” money to support their family’s goals, but don’t want to leave their children or homes to do so. There are bloggers out there who make a full-time income from their blogs, BUT they are putting in full-time hours to do it. In the beginning, it can be more than full-time hours. The benefit most see is the flexibility to be home with their family and set their own hours.

So you blog for money? Well, yes and no. I blog because I enjoy it. I enjoy sharing my journey, encouraging others in their journey, and I LIKE social media. Except Pinterest, I LOVE Pinterest. 😉 It takes time to write good blog posts. It takes time to review products and share them with you. It takes time to pull together resources (yeah, this takes a LOT of time). It takes money to blog, too. While my costs are fairly minimal, they still exist.

This is why I use affiliate links: it is a way to financially support this blog (and my family’s goals) without costing my readers anything extra.

So the next time you see a disclosure from a blogger using affiliate links, you’ll now know what they are and why they use them.

Do you have any other blog-related questions?

Leave them here in the comments or contact me via email.

Giveaways on the Internet – What, Where, and Why?!

Are Giveaways Worth It?

Occasionally on Facebook and Twitter, I will share links to giveaways I come across and/or enter. I have even hosted a couple giveaways. I realized that some of you may be wondering why, whether these giveaways are worth it, or even legitimate. About that…yes, yes they are. There are a variety of ways to enter these giveaways, but first let me explain something.

Giveaways vs. Sweepstakes

Technically speaking, most of the giveaways you see on the internet are actually legally defined as sweepstakes. Meaning, not everyone who enters will receive something and the winner(s) are chosen at random. Most people have an aversion to the word sweepstakes (thinking rip-off or scheme…) so the commonly used word is giveaway. It fits because something IS being given away, but it is not the legally-defined term. Clear as mud? Yep, like most things the government regulates, it can be confusing. So for this post, when I say giveaways, I mean a random drawing where you might win something if you enter. Okey dokey?

What Can I Win?

Just about anything under the sun. Here is a list of items I have seen given away recently:

  • hair accessories, shoes, clothes
  • books
  • movies
  • CD’s – music, audio books
  • complete homeschool curriculum sets
  • cloth diapers and baby gear (carriers, strollers, car seats, etc.)
  • all expenses paid vacations (You better believe I entered that one!)
  • gift cards to just about everything under the sun (including Amazon)
  • cash – via PayPal or through Visa gift cards (varying from $25 to $1000)

How to Find Giveaways {or Otherwise Get Free Stuff}

  • Twitter & Facebook parties – These are hosted by various groups, brands, or bloggers. Details vary, but for the most part they are simply a set-aside time for everyone to talk about the same topic at the same time. Questions are asked and answered, important announcements are made, and stuff is given away to those who participate. The way you find out about these is through your news feeds. Follow brands or blogs that interest you and they will alert you to upcoming events.
  • Giveaway blogs – Some blogs specialize in giveaways. They run them weekly or even daily. You can find those that are topic specific (like Homeschool Giveaways) or those that are very general (like The Adventures of J-Man and Millerbug). The way you enter the giveaways will vary based on what system the blogger is using, but most are rather simple to enter (because the point is to get as many people to enter as possible…more on that later).
  • Blog post round-ups – Some bloggers don’t host their own giveaways regularly, but have a regular posting of giveaways going on around the blog-o-sphere. Homeschool Survival hosts a link up each Friday where other bloggers can link up their giveaways. It seems a lot of these have moved to newsletter status, a service the bloggers provide to their email subscribers.
  • Deal blogs – These blogs focus more on freebies that everyone can get. They find free resources or “limited-time free” offers from around the web and share them with you. Again, these range from topic specific (like Free Homeschool Deals) to more general (like Money Saving Mom).
  • Pinterest – There’s a board for that. I have my own Giveaways board that I and several friends pin giveaways to. I am also a pinner on a couple of my friends’ Giveaways boards. These are great resources if you don’t want to follow a bunch of people or brands on Facebook or Twitter. Bookmark the boards (or better yet, follow them) and then check them as you have time.

Giveaway Focused Pinterest Boards

Speaking of Pinterest, here is a short list of some great giveaway boards to follow:

Why Do Bloggers Offer Giveaways?

What’s in it for Them?

I’m glad you brought that up. I will be very honest here and say hosting giveaways is a good way to bring people to your blog. People like free stuff. For some bloggers, this is a job. Unless you’ve done it, you don’t know how much time it takes to research, write, and edit good blog posts (not to mention taking photos, making graphics, and then promoting). Most bloggers blog because they enjoy it, but it does take time to create a good blog. How does traffic help a blogger? Well, I will delve into that when I cover affiliate marketing for you all next week. Make sure you don’t miss that (you can get my blog posts sent directly to your email by signing up on the top of the sidebar).

Do You Really Win These Things?

Yes. Here is a photo of items I have won recently. Not included is a registration to Teach Them Diligently homeschool convention because you can’t really take a picture of that. I won these from Facebook & Twitter parties and giveaways on individual blogs. I have won subscriptions to websites (List PlanIt), hair accessories, and a printable planner before, as well.

Are giveaways worth it? Here are few of the many items I have won. Hint: I think they are. ;)

Is it Worth It?

Well, that totally depends on you. If you are spending hours each day entering every giveaway you can find, probably not. If you follow a few places and just enter ones you enter as you come across them, then yes. Most take just a few moments to enter

So that is the basic gist of giveaways on the internet. I would love to answer any specific questions you have about them, too. You can either email me OR leave a comment with your question below. And be sure to follow my Giveaways board on Pinterest!

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I’m linking this up to Everything Frugal: The Ultimate Frugal Link-Up because, what is more frugal than free?

 

Everybody Loves a Good Party!

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Hello! The lovely ladies over at 5 Minutes for Mom are hosting their annual Ultimate Blog Party and I decided to participate. The way I do that is to publish a party post to introduce myself to the other participants…so welcome to my party post!

My name is Vicki Arnold (in case you missed that in the header up there). I have been married to my best friend for 11 years and we have been blessed with 4 pretty awesome kids. See?

the Vicki Arnold blog is joining the Ultimate Blog Party

My blog is about my journey through this blessed life. I hope to encourage other women in their journey. I love to laugh and if I can make you laugh, well then that makes me pretty happy. The tagline for my blog is “Where P31 & Titus 2 meet Colossians 3:23.” Basically it means I am trying to follow those big footsteps left by the Proverbs 31 woman and encourage other women to do the same (Titus 2), all the while working as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). As I tell my children, “with a happy heart!”

The current most popular topic around here is gardening. We are striving to make the most of our one acre homestead and hope to inspire others to do the same. We homeschool our children, so you will see some posts on that. I recently started reviewing products with Mosaic Reviews, as well as independently.

I enjoy photography, sewing, and baking. I am a reader and love to share resources that I come across. I write for Free Homeschool Deals occasionally, too. I also love to blog about goal-setting.

As far as social media goes, I love Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Not necessarily in that order, but maybe?

You can learn more about me on my About Me page and more than you ever wanted to know about me in this post. Or maybe you want to know why I blog? Or maybe you are the type that likes to know what other people are reading?

I'm joining 5 Minutes for Mom's Ultimate Blog Party 2013! Join me!

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And that is me in a nutshell. Now, join me in checking out the other blogs partying by clicking the banner below.

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