Friday, October 28, 2011

October Follow Fest // it's a partaaaay and a half, people!!!


welcome, welcome, welcome!!
super stoked to have the chance to co-host this awesome beyond awesome October Follow Fest! 
i'm also excited to share my own love for autumn and all that comes with it (is it not crazy hard to believe that October is nearly over?!).

when i think of autumn, i think of...


autumn fashion.

it means pulling out my favorite scarves, colored tights, sweaters and anything mustard yellow!


my type of "scary" movies.

i'm not a fan of anything gory or utterly creepy - but i do like to jump and hide behind the pillows more during this time of the year. these are a few of my favorites - hardly in the category of "horror" but enough for a scaredy-cat like me.

images via pinterest / here, here, and here

comfort food.

now i love food all year round, but there are certain foods i found myself drawn to more when the chilly temperatures roll around. and if you follow my pinterest, you'll know how often i've been pinning my food favorites. um, alot.


hilarious costumes.

i rarely dress up for halloween, but a couple years ago, my fiance and i dressed up as Yoko Ohno and John Lennon for a party my roommate and i threw. and i cannot pass October 31st without cracking up over this photo. Ryan looks pretty darn good with that hair (not - barf! i think he's hot no matter what, but just not a fan of that wiiiig!).

what does autumn mean to you?
it's YOUR turn to share!

 Friday OCTOBER 28th


WE ARE CO.HOSTING A PARTY!!!


We are often asked how to grow your blog.  Here's your chance!!!! 
WE ARE BRINGING DIFFERENT READER AUDIENCES TOGETHER!
OVER 7,500 FOLLOWERS


HOW WILL IT WORK?
You will link up on any ONE hostess' site 1,2,3,4.  Our links will be interlinked.  Your post will be displayed on all our sites.  Then want to mingle? Party hop?
1. Write a post about anything Fall, Halloween, Recipes, Costumes or just introduce yourself! 2. Go to the links on any of the host pages beginning Friday, October 28th and link up.  3. a requirement: you must visit each of the 4 hosts sites! 4.Make new friends!!  Increase YOUR readers!!!


GRAB THE BUTTON AND TELL ABOUT THE PARTY!!!!!

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114 comments:

  1. You're so cute! Love your outfits! And I am totally with you on scary movies. I am such a baby. I like interesting movies that make you think, but the kind that are just meant to make you jump, no thanks! Thanks for co hosting such a great party!

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  2. New follower here from the blog hop! Thanks for hosting :) Looking forward to exploring your blog and getting to know you better!

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  3. Love the outfits, and love the movie the others, never would have guested the twist. Oh and I am drooling over those caramel apples. mmmmmmm.

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  4. Oh my gosh, I like your Yoko costume!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  5. love this post girl!! you are TOO cute!! :D

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  6. oh i love that john lennon and yoko halloween outfits you two had on! you guys looked great!

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  7. clue is one of my favorite movies! LOVE.

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  8. I love you pictures! They made me giggle! I needed that today!

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  9. Oh my gosh what a blast!! I wish I would have planned a fall post for tomorrow! Looks like I have lots of good posts to check out! :D

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  10. By the way, your costumes made me laugh! LOVE them!

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  11. fall for me =BOOTS!!!
    Those are my kind of scary movies too ;)

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  12. Your type of scary movies are my type of scary movies! Awesome! Love them!

    I also Love the costume pic! ha ha

    Natalie
    www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com

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  13. New follower Ilene - glad Casey "introduced" us.
    xo

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  17. Those movies!!!! Ahh I love them! Awesome creepy picks!

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  18. thanks for hosting the party! i, too, love all things mustard yellow! {except mustard itself... ick!}

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  20. Yay I am so excited for this blog hop!!!

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  21. So excited for the blog hop! I can't wait to keep reading yours :)

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  23. Those tights are amazing! Especially the green ones!! Where in the world did you get them?


    A Sweet Release

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  24. i loved The Others...Coraline-- that movie freaked my kids OUT! LOL... we went to the grocery store right after we saw it in the theater, and Niamhy kept asking-- are you my real parents?? i was so embarrassed!!

    oh-- and if you like candy apples...try miss prindables (sp??) from QVC...i buy them almost every year for little family gifts, but eat most of them before i can give them away. they totally rock!!:) (get the sprinkles ones!!)

    entered the swap...and gonna link up to this awesome party, too! wow-- you have lots going on-- feel like i need a party hat just to read your posts!:) you're awesome girl. such an inspiration! love ya!

    xoxo

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  26. I am looking forward to checking out your blog more! Thanks for hosting!

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  28. Hello! I am not a huge fan of scary movies ... but I am now a fan of your blog! Thanks for the invite! Amy

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  29. Awesome that you gals are doing this!!

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  30. New follower hoping for some love back at "my crib". Looking forward to reading future posts! Just linked a cool craft using river rock!

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  32. Great movie picks! So glad to meet you! :)

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  33. This October Followers Fest is pretty darn awesome! :] Fall definitely screams fall fashion, scary movies, yummy food, and Halloween!

    I absolutely love horror movies and dressing up. <3

    XoXo, Bree
    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/
    Tweet me: Viva_La_Breee

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  34. CUTE OUTFIT! Thank yo so much for hosting! What a great opportunity to get to know eachother better!

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  35. LOVING this link-up par-tay! Whoop!

    You always looks so fabulous in your outfits + the costume you and Ryan had was spot on! That's so great! Lol

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  36. So cool, thanks for doing this! I love Fall too. (The Others rocks, too, I'll have to watch that again!)

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  37. new follower from the hop. love your autumn fashions -- your pics are adorable. thanks for hosting this! it's great =)

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  38. Aww I love your jean trousers!! Please, please share where you got them?!

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  39. That sounds like such a fun hop! So wish I heard about this sooner- would love to have joined!

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  41. Thank you so much for partnering with the ladies for such a fun event. I look forward to checking out your blog.

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  42. Definitely looking forward to the October fest. My link got posted twice by mistake, can you please delete one?

    438 AND 440.
    Delete the 440 one if possible please? :)

    thankyou.

    Sonshu
    sonshus.blogspot.com

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  43. I'm linking up to the Fall Followers Fest, and I'm your newest follower. I'm loving breaking out my scarves and sweaters, too, and I definitely love the fall comfort food.

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  44. I'm so excited for this blog party, I can't wait to read all the new blogs.

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  45. New follower from One Pearl Button :)

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  46. Hey beautiful! Just wanted to drop in and say Thanks for co-hosting!!!

    You're my fashion guru! hah. =)

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  47. Very cool blog! Thanks so much for hosting this blog hop. :)

    Cindy @ Notes in the Key of Life

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  48. New follower :P Love the idea of the followers fest. Fall for me means beautiful colors and getting to wear boots, also it means its getting cold enough to cuddle in a sweater and drink hot coco. LOve fall, and your outfits are just perfect for Fall.

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  49. Thanks for co-hosting! This is going to be EPIC!

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  50. First time over here:) This is going to be a wonderful thing you gals cooked up:)

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  51. Thanks so much for throwing this party! You have an awesome blog! I'm following :)

    sherri from SHERRI AMOUR‏

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  52. Thanks for hosting -- new follower here! :)

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  53. Hey! Just found your blog through Casey's and I am glad I stopped by!! Thanks for cohosting this awesome party!!

    Sherry B
    http://theburnettlife.blogspot.com

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  54. I love your style! Looks so relaxing.

    Love to see someone else likes Coraline. I thought I might be only only "older" person that does, haha.

    New follower, would love if you followed me back.

    livingoffloveandcoffee.blogspot.com

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  55. That Halloween costume pic is so fun! The hubs isn't much for dressing up, so it's always fun for me to see couple costumes! ;)
    I'm NOT a fan of those 'rough' scary movies either. I keep my eyes closed if ever 'forced' to watch them! Thanks for co-hosting! Popping over from Casey's blog!

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  56. laughing at the halloween costume and drooling over the food. fun post, and how awesome about all the participation! happy friday!

    alyson
    http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

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  57. So fun!! I'm a new follower- thank you for hosting... I love your halloween costumes, lol!

    Tracy/Creme de la gems

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  58. thank you so much for hosting! blessings to you!!! :)

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  59. I linked up. Yay!

    I'll be thinking of you as I go pick out some colored tights today. Fall means pumpkins, warm sweaters, hot chocolate and a fire. Oh, and FOOTBALL!

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  60. love ze blog! so cute. i rarely dress up for halloween unless it's something funny too :D

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  61. Your blog is super cute! Thank you for hosting this awesome hop! Happy Halloween :)Now following you and looking forward to learning more about your beautiful family!

    www.pregnancyroadtripandbeyond.com

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  62. Your blog is super cute! Thank you for hosting this awesome hop! Happy Halloween :)Now following you and looking forward to learning more about your beautiful family!

    www.pregnancyroadtripandbeyond.com

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  63. So many blogs to check out. It will take me all weekend.

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  64. scarves and sweaters are some of my favorite things about fall.

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  65. Aaah, so many clicks to make. So many blogs to read. Fun!! (:

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  66. What a fun, fun idea. I'm so lucky I found out about this just in the knick of time :) I now follow you!

    okbye!

    Rach H
    www.familyeverafterblog.com

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  67. How fun! I have a button on my blog~~ I'm so excited for this! T hanks for hosting!!

    Sarah
    http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/

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  68. Happy to have found your blog!! :)

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  69. This fest is such a great idea!! :) Love your fall fashions pics. Time to make new friends!!

    xoxo

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  70. This is so cool!!! Absolutely love the John and Yoko outfit! Thanks for doing the linky! How fun to go through all these blogs and meet new people! You ladies ROCK!

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  71. Following from the blog hop! :)

    Loveee your blog

    http://sweetsandshutterclicks.blogspot.com

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  72. Clue is one of my favorites! I love fall and being able to snuggle up and have a cup of hot chocolate!
    I'm enjoying the followers fest!

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  73. beautiful blog you have!
    and wonderful smile
    ;)
    x

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  74. This is so awesome! Thank you for bringing us all together so we can follow more amazing blogs! I'm loving this!

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  75. Such an amazing event! Thank you! I just love all these amazing Autumn posts!


    New GFC Follower
    JadeLouise Designs

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  76. The Others still creeps me out! New follower! Thanks for hosting! :)

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  77. Well I'm not a new follower... I'm one of those old kids ;), but I still think you and your blog are duper cute! Love your list. Comfort food is a must around this time of year.. Especially lots of candy for this girl!!
    I'm having a GIVEAWAY! Southernpinky.blogspot.com

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  78. *super duper.. Not duper:) this iPod typing can get annoying:)

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  79. I love the pops of bright colors in your Fall outfits! Glad to be a new follower :)

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  80. love your post! The follow fest is such a great idea!

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  81. love all your autumn images! have fun at your party!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  82. So glad I stumbled upon your blog party!! Thanks for inviting me. I'm looking forward to looking around :)

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  83. seriously??? almost 900 links...amazing!!!!

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  84. How absolutely FUN!!! Linking up, woohoo!!!

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  85. New follower from your blog hop. I'm so excited to check out some new people!

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  86. Such a wonderful blog hop party! Thanks so much for hosting it! I thought that Coraline was a great movie too!

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  87. Hilarious costumes are the best. I think they're the ones that people really tend to remember! And what's better than making people laugh??
    New follower from the follow fest!

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  88. Thanks for stopping by Illy~ you're super sweet! *^_^* Our Honeymoon was excellent and super romantic- we had a view of Osaka Castle outside our hotel window (the castle was across the street from us). Japan was so great!

    You should totally learn to knit, it's a bit awkward at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's addicting. :D

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  90. New Follower! What a great idea!! Now to get mine written up and posted! :)

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  91. thanks for hosting! seriously fun party!!!

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  92. Just wanted to say that I'm SO glad you numbered us! Oy. I've already looked up 110 of the blogs and I'm so tired that I was able to write down exactly where I left off so I can go to bed now. :) This is seriously fun!!!

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  93. We are already following one another on Twitter, but I am bummed that I am only finding your blog now, becaues HELLO? I have been missing out! Your blog just oozes creativity and positivity - and me like, very much!

    I am also bummed that I'm too late to join the CHWH swap - what an adorable concept! I love the idea of sending warmth and love through the mail.

    I also wanted to say thanks so much for co-hosting the Fall Fest. I'm super excited to read new blogs and hopefully make new friends in the process!

    I look forward to reading along on your blog!

    Aloha,
    Angie

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  94. I cant believe the size of this blog hop. Its blowing my mind:) I linked up last night at Casey's and am glad to have found you. I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog. Thanks for hosting!
    I love fall for the changing colors here in NY, and pulling out the jeans, sweaters and boots once again. P.S. Theyre calling for 4-6" of snow here today! Unheard of even for us this early in the season. Time for snow boots I guess!

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  95. This is such a fun link up! Loving your blog, so glad I found the 4 of ya :)

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  96. your outfits are soooo cute! thank you for sharing and hosting!!!

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  97. New follower from bloghop. I am in LOVE with your costumes lol so creative!

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  98. I of course already follow you :) Love all those fall outfits!

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  99. Thanks so much for hosting!! I am a new follower!! Your blog is adorable.

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  100. thanks for hosting! was glad to stumble across your blog from the other ladies!

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  101. Officially in love with your style. I will definitely be coming back for some major inspiration. :P


    As far as Katy Perry, I just have to find the right way to confront it. ;) Twitter might not be noticed, but if I go up in person and scream "GIVE ME MY FACE BACK!" I may be arrested which could be a downer. haha

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  102. New follower here from the blog hop! Thanks for hosting :) I am loving your blog already, your photos are gorgeous...looking forward to read more!

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  103. I love clue, and it is sort of spooky so great for us less than eager to watch someone get slashed to bits kind of movie goers. :) Great blog. I can't believe I haven't found you before.

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  104. i LOVE the colored tights. your style is so unique and inspiring- so glad i found you!

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  105. Very cool idea! Thank You! Your blog is very cute ...

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  106. You have a fantastic blog and I am so glad that linking up has led me to you! I hate scary movies, lol! But I love fall-- those pins are awesome! I am a couple days late linking up but better late then never!

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  107. cute outfits! love your movie choices too! :)

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  108. holy intense linkup!

    this is incredible!!

    i remember when you guys went as john lennon and yoko (and by remember i mean saw those pics on facebook) GREAT costumes! i'm finally starting to feel fashion. whoo hoo! too bad it's like winter in atlanta!

    happy sunday!

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  109. Ahh i'm a late comer and accidentally double posted! you can delete the 1st one if you want :) i'm going to search through all these now to find new bloggers ! such a fun idea <3

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  110. New follower from the fest! Thanks so much for co-hosting! Em

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  111. How did I not find your blog before today? Seriously. Thanks so much for co-hosting a wonderful party!

    Off to do more networking!

    Best,
    Emily from Nap Time Is My Time

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  112. How adorable are you! Cutest pics and I love how you included so much stuff, movies, food fashion! I don't know if we've met before, it's nice to meet you, I love your blog!

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  113. Thank you so much for hosting! I've all sorts of new traffic. The Christmas series I linked up started today... check it out.

    Love your blog,
    Stacie
    www.readjame.com

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  114. hooray Follow Fest!! I'm a little late, but so happy to be here :)

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