Welcome back to all you lovely writers and readers. This week I am trapped in a snowy cocoon so let’s link up a post in which we have either lost our minds or saved ourselves. A favorite craft you made, either successfully or not, with your kids. Helpful tips <sarcasm font> for surviving those days when you are trapped with your kids and/or spouse somewhere. Please, just give me hope for survival.
This time I also included places to link up your social media sites. Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest. I only ask that you do NOT ask for S4S or follow-backs. That is total bloghole behavior. Interact, be nice, and help each other out. I am so glad you are back and I look forward to reading your posts! Have fun and don’t be a bloghole! xo
What is a Bloghole?:
~Definition courtesy of Urban Dictionary
The idea for this blog hop came to me after a Twitter conversation a few months ago. After finding out that bloggers are tired of all the “rules” that come attached to other blog hops, I decided to make a place for bloggers to link up with no strings attached. You get to decide who you read, who you follow, what you like, with no pressure to follow back. Just in case you don’t remember, here are the few rules that I have established;
1. You are not required to follow anyone. This hop is for those of you that link up to gain real, true followers. As a matter of fact, I ask you not to follow if you are one of those people who will follow for a day then un-follow once that person has followed you back. If you don’t like my blog, that’s fine, I won’t have any hurt feelers about it. I understand that I am not for everyone, never have been and never will be. I would rather you not follow than follow and not read. Please, I beg you, only follow those blogs that you are really going to read on a regular basis. If you REALLY want to follow a blog, sign up for updates by email, that right there proves your long-term commitment.
2. After reading their entire post, leave a meaningful comment on those blogs that you do decide to follow. What do I mean by a “meaningful” comment? Here are some examples of what does NOT constitute a “meaningful” comment:
“By Anonymous; great post, I wrote one just like it, you can read it here <insert annoying self-promoting link here> .” (Um, you just left your website, I think I know who you are and that you, in fact, are NOT a genius.)
3. Spread this hop all over the interwebs. Tweet it, Facebook it, Pin it, Google + it. Why? Not because I want people to come here and read my stuff, well I guess I kind of do but I want them to come find YOU as well. This Hop is all about YOU. If people don’t know about this how will they know to;
2. Come here and find YOU and all the other great blogs to read.
4. Be sure to put your blog in the appropriate “category”. Don’t know exactly where you fit? Choose the ONE that is MOST fitting for YOU. I know some parenting blogs are funny, some crafty blogs include food, find the one that MOST fits your blog. For example, I would put my own blog in the humor section because even though I write about parenting, I like to think my humor about it is what brings you all back. This makes it easier not just for you, but for readers as well. Let’s be honest, not every blog floats every person’s boat. If you don’t like DIY blogs, you don’t want to click on one. If you don’t like parenting blogs, or humor blogs, or giveaway blogs, or foodie blogs….you get the picture. Let’s just say I’m making it easy on you to find what YOU want to read. If you don’t see a category for you, put it in the “other” category. PLEASE let me know if there is a category I should add down in the comments below, I don’t want to leave anyone out!
So…here we go, find your category, link up your ONE, (only one please) favorite post from the past couple of weeks, read some other great blogs, and most importantly…DON’T BE A BLOGHOLE! Please only link up in ONE category, but feel free to read a little of them ALL!
Comments
Could you come follow me? I have a similar party, it’s here…Just kidding! I love this par-taay- thank you for hosting!
HouseTalkN recently posted…Why Silver Linings Playbook Won’t Win
I’d come to any of your parties. As long as you provide the liquor. Thank YOU for playing along
Left the link for scented homemade playdough. Serious cabin fever, “HELP ME” mode here,too.
Jupiter recently posted…Team Quvenzhané
Can’t wait to try it!!!! Thanks for joining in my friend
Thanks for the party, Tara! I always enjoy your blog when I have the time to read (three young girls… got I miss the days when I could read an entire book without interruption…) but I get your facebook posts, perfect little tidbits.
I have heard of people reading those things called books, but I haven’t been able to do it in so long I have forgotten. Thanks for linking up!
Thank you for doing this! I accidently linked my whole blog, not just a certain post, is there a way to fix that?
Sarcastic Nanny recently posted…Code Word: Liquor
You can delete your own link and do a new one if you want. Just click on the red X. Not required, but if you want to highlight a specific post go ahead
Thanks for hosing, Tara. Oops! I meant to type thanks for “hosting.” <3 you!
Lucy Ball (@LucyBall15) recently posted…Epically Awesome Kittens With Diarrhea And A Coupon
You sneaky little minx. xoxo
That’s why I love you so hard. And I WILL get you an ORIGINAL, signed drawing of your Johnny. If I have to donate an organ or hunt that fabulous artist down on foot. I will get one. Just for YOU. <3
Lucy Ball (@LucyBall15) recently posted…Epically Awesome Kittens With Diarrhea And A Coupon
Hey there, Tara! Ummm…I put a dash where a “dot” was supposed to go, which has made my link go nowhere. Is there a way for you to delete my submission so I can repost? Thanks for hosting this shin-dig!
Daily Dose of Damn recently posted…I Should’ve Paid More Attention in School
I deleted it just for you. Now quit being so damn difficult.
Thanks for playing along!!
So glad I found you! This was a great read, and I’m loving the way you write… I’m all linked up & subscribed.
Congrats on being published, what a great book title!
Is this where I ask you to follow me back??
Jennifer recently posted…Pancake Tuesday
I will definitely check you out
Thanks for joining me and I look forward to getting to know you!!
You inspired me to write my “How-to” guide for being a Bloghole, so you know I had to include that bad boy!
Hope you’re surviving the snow okay!
whencrazymeetsexhaustion recently posted…I Got a Fever
I linked up but to my home page instead of a specific post. I feel like such a bloghole. lol
Angela @Momopolize recently posted…Nobody Nose the Trouble I’ve Seen.
I was wondering what bloghole meant… now I know. I love reading blogs –fabulous idea –kind of like a library of blog links –Thank you for hosting. I linked up.
Amy recently posted…Family Traditions
Thanks 4 hosting even though I’m a little late to the party (story of my life), and I will do my best not to be a bloghole. I never knew that word had an actual definition! I love that the only rules are that there are no rules (except the bloghole thing which is just sort of basic common decency) – it’s sort Fight Clubish. I’m ready to rumble.
One Funny Motha recently posted…Status Update
Thanks for an awesome blog hop without stupid rules, and for defining blogholery.
Deb (Urban Moo Cow) recently posted…When Life Imitates Life