Peacoats and Plaid

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Bloglovin' Collective Blog Hop #10

Welcome to the weekly Bloglovin' Collective party!

There are many out there like it, but this is the Bloglovin' blog hop you do not want to miss.

Host:

Bre from Peacoats & Plaid

and my co-hosts for the week:

Lindsay @ Pursuit of Pink
Amanda @ The Pretty Pinhead
Sarah @ Lady Thrift
Samantha @ A2ndLife Vintage
Lulu @ Simply Lulu Style
Ellie @ Creative Geekery

Interested in co-hosting? Send an email to peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com to get on the waiting list.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Getting deep...tough questions, tougher decisions.

Sorry to disappoint, or maybe some of you are rejoicing, but there's no vlog this week. I've been suffering yet another blogging identity crisis.

This used to be just a fun past time and a neat way to keep track of life's events. It's starting to feel like "work." And people have always told me, once it starts to become a chore that's when you need to start scaling back. Don't get me wrong, I still love the actual process of blogging. I won't be disappearing :) It's all the extra "stuff" that's starting to stress me out.

With that being said, I will no longer be having paid sponsor spots on my sidebar (for the time being.) Basically, the "Not Your Average" Sponsorship program will be put on hold. I will of course still honor those that have already claimed their spots for June.

On another note... look at this sweet little pumpkin. She helps me keep things in perspective :)

Sunday, May 19, 2013

THE Collective Blog Hop #32

Welcome to the NEW and IMPROVED weekly blog hop party, THE Collective.

This is a link up for bloggers who want to gain followers and meet awesome people.

Not sure if this is the blog hop for you? Listen to what other bloggers have to say...

"Just to let you know, your blog hop is the best I've participated in for gaining new friends!!! I couldn't believe the results!! Thank you!"

- Danavee, This Vintage Grove

"I'm dropping by to let you know that I love being a part of your blog hop!

I have been meeting really nice bloggers. Bloggers who are actually friendly and want to connect!

I'm putting the blog hop button on my side bar, like, permanently! Everyone should know about it. Just thought I'd share with you. Thank you."

-Vickie, Oh Abby Day

"Hi BreAnna, just want to say that your blog is beautiful, creative, and fun. The GFC collective is one of my favorite parts of the blogging week. Love meeting new friends and fellow bloggers. We just started our blog and were amazed at how helpful the GFC collective is! Keep up the amazing work."

-Alea and Rachael, Sparkle Your Life

"This GFC Collective Hop is seriously one of the best link ups out there! Through this hop I have found so many great blogs & friends that I wouldn't have otherwise found! Thank you so much for hosting such a fun link up! Please take the time to link up & join along! You won't be sorry that you did!"

-Amy @ Keepin' Up With the Smith's

Has THE Collective done wonders for your following? Let me know, shoot me an email at peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com

Bre @ Peacoats and Plaid

and our lovely co-hosts for the week

Rebecca @ Caravan Sonnet

Darlene @ Tales of a Young Mamma

Lauren @ The Albrechts Blog

Samantha @ Life Style Love

...want to co-host? Email Bre at peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Blog Button Design Battle: Round 2

Welcome to Round 2 of the Blog Button Design Battle with Peacoats & Plaid. Want to know who won Round 1? Drum roll please...

Congrats to Kelly from The No Drama Mama! Kelly's winning button design:

The runner-up spot goes to Hollie from Blog-o-hollic.

This week's participants include:

Reese from The Importance of Being Reese
Amberly from Life With Amberly & Joe
Kalyn from Love, Laughter, Happily Ever After
Jules from My Mom's a Whack Job
Filiz from Light & Sweet
Sara from Sara in Texas
Chamel from Chamel's Creations
Jackie from City Girl Finding Her Place in the World
Areeba from Aree With Umbrella
Amanda from Little Lady Living

Vote for your favorite and most eye-catching button by clicking on the thumbnail below. Make sure you're voting solely on eye appeal. You can only vote once, so make it count.

Check back next week for Round 3. If you're interested in participating in Season 2 of the Blog Button Design Battle, make sure you subscribe to Peacoats & Plaid for updates.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Fresh Roots and Green Grass

This past weekend was one of the first with warm weather in almost 7 months. That is depressing. Why do I live here? Oh yeah, because Minnesota summers are spectacular. But anywho, I took a few photos to document Bean "run-run"ing about and other Mother's Day shenans.

Let me explain the last one. If this kid doesn't end up being in the dental field when she grows up, I don't know. She is obsessed with teeth. Weirdo.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Bloglovin' Collective Blog Hop #9

Welcome to the weekly Bloglovin' Collective party!

There are many out there like it, but this is the Bloglovin' blog hop you do not want to miss.

Host:

Bre from Peacoats & Plaid

and my co-hosts for the week:

Ange @ Hairspray and High Heels

Jacqueline @ Nora and Jac
Tessa @ Tessacotton
Sarah @ Dreaming About Baby
Jacquelyn @ justjacq
Chrissy @ Parlo and Logi

Interested in co-hosting? Send an email to peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com to get on the waiting list.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Ask me anything... GIF edition: ANSWERED

Last Wednesday I came up with the genius idea to put my own spin on the typical gif post.
So, I asked you to throw me a few questions. Here's what you threw at me...

Britta: "How many chucks would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Wait a second... I got that wrong. But you know what I mean."

Tatiana: "ummm... why did you start blogging?"

Janine: "When did you first learn to dance?"

Jacquelyn: "Where do you come up with your blog post ideas?"

Casey: "How do you stay so pretty? Is it a combination of being so crafty and hardworking and fun all at once?"

Bethany: "Do you have any irrational fears?"

and another from Bethany: "What is something you really hate?"

And finally, from Misty: "What is your favorite tv show?" This one couldn't be answered with just one.

Well, that was fun. Should we do it again? Yes? Ask me something in the comments below, then. And if you haven't yet...

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Vlog: Motherhood, the other side of the story.

Motherhood. It isn't all "sunshine and rainbows."
Let me enlighten you with the truth of what motherhood can really be like.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

THE Collective Blog Hop #31