tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57477821704244442612024-03-17T23:14:09.911-05:00Stone Cottage AdventuresWelcome to our "One Acre Farm". Join us in our daily adventures!Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.comBlogger2458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-18059204352555623322024-03-17T17:21:00.000-05:002024-03-17T17:21:00.757-05:00You're the Star Blog Hop * March - Week 3<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQ7an52B8cbcgP9WvhrZffU0YxkheTcFkUpJsk69mJMc_OVvX7iv7J73JNIDpExovGB5JwNEEPSfaC4QEA4g0yQI0NpRSNjgwFkldf9F2Xy_fxsr9IOgrxtPsNYD4GJbx5Jgp4EE4VmgnmneqhyphenhyphenDAENWBDo1EwHfYxFUCgtiwP8lf5boZSFxY0Gd20ME/s3872/DaffWhitewOrange3%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3872" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQ7an52B8cbcgP9WvhrZffU0YxkheTcFkUpJsk69mJMc_OVvX7iv7J73JNIDpExovGB5JwNEEPSfaC4QEA4g0yQI0NpRSNjgwFkldf9F2Xy_fxsr9IOgrxtPsNYD4GJbx5Jgp4EE4VmgnmneqhyphenhyphenDAENWBDo1EwHfYxFUCgtiwP8lf5boZSFxY0Gd20ME/w640-h428/DaffWhitewOrange3%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/707565/2092" id="707565" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-707565" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" border="0" height="310" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">WELCOME</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">!</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Meet your FAMILY week Cohosts</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br /><div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><a href="https://photobucket.com/u/AngieOuelletteTower/a/d8928b48-962c-4946-b14a-98d532b203d1/p/9fe2cc20-619a-4f4f-bc86-ca6ab1f5e5bc" target="_blank"><img alt="YoureTheStarFamily(1)" border="0" height="382" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/YoureTheStarFamily(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" width="400" /></a><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: #ffd966; color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>This week is FAMILY feature week</strong></span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Swing by the Family hosting team's blogs:</span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.momsarefrugal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal</a></span></em></strong><br /><strong style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://krisandlarry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kris @ Kris and Larry . com</a></span></i></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lisaseverydaylife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa @ Lisa's Everyday Life</a></span></i></strong></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.dollydowsie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie</a></span></i></strong></strong></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><i><br /></i></strong></strong></div></div><div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!</span></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc - anything family friendly)</span></div><div style="border-image: none 50% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/My%20Blog%20Stuff/ShopHoppingFeatured_zpsf9fab123.jpg.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo ShopHoppingFeatured_zpsf9fab123.jpg" border="0" height="75" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/My%20Blog%20Stuff/ShopHoppingFeatured_zpsf9fab123.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(These features were chosen from the February 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop)</span></div><div><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></strong></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://runranfam.blogspot.com/2024/02/all-grown-now.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>All Grown Now by </strong><strong><span>Run Ran Fam</span></strong></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Enl8pS0sKcV7TSi7HhP9np7gZrI109RTvpt9gYZuQpePXYFnxbtuqYURdnnpQc_rMcfiavgqUqcg71PKF-Roeth0UHmLY8GIky0OQO8P3BPqq18-PMNk4fE2N74dB9nrOEUoAET1B8uKDtsmHvwXGTfqXB1sNZW50fOh98Ts2nFIj2fFPWxEGv3/s1376/aribabysmall.JPG" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Enl8pS0sKcV7TSi7HhP9np7gZrI109RTvpt9gYZuQpePXYFnxbtuqYURdnnpQc_rMcfiavgqUqcg71PKF-Roeth0UHmLY8GIky0OQO8P3BPqq18-PMNk4fE2N74dB9nrOEUoAET1B8uKDtsmHvwXGTfqXB1sNZW50fOh98Ts2nFIj2fFPWxEGv3/w234-h320/aribabysmall.JPG" style="background-attachment: initial; 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background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2f2e2e; filter: none; font-family: prompt, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; height: 676px; margin: 0px; max-width: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 50%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: filter 0.8s ease-in 0s; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 673px;" width="315" /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><strong><a href="https://millefiorifavoriti.blogspot.com/2024/02/derry-northern-ireland.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Derry, Northern Ireland </strong><strong>by Mille Fiori Favoriti</strong></a></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocrB157wy_vtRk1hfUz-F9NkZMAoqUhXjA89Q0D__69dHx2usLLvTW-Z4IDMeUQW4-tFvBlpu0Xj4g-lJPXqDmfDhS_jNI1ujcM91od4TkuJMMT6mX6jCiYh60CQJDyeflEZWz2_bbSBQFcQrnk2DTic6IDVjALUWWoTET52r3QtmicaC-2ry4IbY7B-P/s2046/20231026_105120-COLLAGE.jpg" style="background-color: #c3d9ff; color: #800040; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.73px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2046" data-original-width="2046" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocrB157wy_vtRk1hfUz-F9NkZMAoqUhXjA89Q0D__69dHx2usLLvTW-Z4IDMeUQW4-tFvBlpu0Xj4g-lJPXqDmfDhS_jNI1ujcM91od4TkuJMMT6mX6jCiYh60CQJDyeflEZWz2_bbSBQFcQrnk2DTic6IDVjALUWWoTET52r3QtmicaC-2ry4IbY7B-P/w320-h320/20231026_105120-COLLAGE.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><strong style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2024/02/fishy-kitty-fosters.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fishy Kitty Fosters by Old Rock Farmhouse</a></span></strong></div><div><strong style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeiqV05GJx3Km6Xkw0VDx95rarXtAEESiZCuu9gVJqDYjHcbCfpJwA5ncpkjAusysTiw27J7pRGSAh7CQD-DKJ4AlueHKRNp_T4QGHpFipFZewbhmYaYEpAtQi2Zpkf7iUkx2UYphdo5Iki-VjU2gIHmsLQXKU03nu2UcbKf74IyIb51ZbR5chIPUNN4/s2000/FishyKittyCollage.png" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #2196f3; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeiqV05GJx3Km6Xkw0VDx95rarXtAEESiZCuu9gVJqDYjHcbCfpJwA5ncpkjAusysTiw27J7pRGSAh7CQD-DKJ4AlueHKRNp_T4QGHpFipFZewbhmYaYEpAtQi2Zpkf7iUkx2UYphdo5Iki-VjU2gIHmsLQXKU03nu2UcbKf74IyIb51ZbR5chIPUNN4/w320-h320/FishyKittyCollage.png" style="border: 0px; height: inherit; max-width: 100%;" width="320" /></a></div></strong></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"></div><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:</b><br /><strong style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;"></strong></div><br /><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8951483823833197678"><div><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">*******************************************************</span></div><div><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/STARhosting_zpsqbwlkopx.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="photo STARhosting_zpsqbwlkopx.jpg" border="0" height="232" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/STARhosting_zpsqbwlkopx.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">*******************************************************</span></div><div><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><em>All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.</em></span></div><div><em style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;">Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!</em></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;"><strong>It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"><i>(<b>IMPORTANT NOTE:</b> by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog. We might also share your fantastic posts on social media. Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though} Thank You & ENJOY! )</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><!--start LinkyTools script--><script src="https://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=313552" type="text/javascript"></script><!--end LinkyTools script--></div><div><br /></div><div>___________________________________________________________________</div><div><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"></div></div></div></div></div>Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-63577702174305709622024-03-12T07:25:00.002-05:002024-03-12T07:25:40.670-05:00Tuesdays with a Twist #568<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tVbJk_Ta0ccasKve3WgON81Yh50hzeSuSQ6N3JB2mIXmxkeY3rXOvTnNR8txnUIgZ6nIYKMtXmCmxp-YdchZVfls0nqZRhYSGg_bC7ZBIPQQX-splHlnSRvsHDuQEpasQTQg-m6XUNnSw36oEOBfWFOTUS_eqKVJq5MIZyenhz29xX4y_iICu5YMEig/s3303/Daff030324a%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2211" data-original-width="3303" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tVbJk_Ta0ccasKve3WgON81Yh50hzeSuSQ6N3JB2mIXmxkeY3rXOvTnNR8txnUIgZ6nIYKMtXmCmxp-YdchZVfls0nqZRhYSGg_bC7ZBIPQQX-splHlnSRvsHDuQEpasQTQg-m6XUNnSw36oEOBfWFOTUS_eqKVJq5MIZyenhz29xX4y_iICu5YMEig/w640-h428/Daff030324a%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">'Sending a little more sunshine your way!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb07VvgJ6N4/WI_oLr4WzjI/AAAAAAAAHw4/gp4LxcTgcSYsGSmzptRHQSPCtapQSjRqACLcB/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb07VvgJ6N4/WI_oLr4WzjI/AAAAAAAAHw4/gp4LxcTgcSYsGSmzptRHQSPCtapQSjRqACLcB/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. 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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/AngieOuelletteTower/a/d8928b48-962c-4946-b14a-98d532b203d1/p/541bf11f-5232-4c68-a919-edb083b2b450" target="_blank"><img alt="YoureTheStarCreative" border="0" height="382" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/YoureTheStarCreative.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: #351c75; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This week is CREATIVE feature week</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">Swing by the Creative hosting Team's blogs:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.butterflyintheattic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic</a></em></strong></span><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="https://decorcraftdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel @ Decor Craft Design</a></em></strong></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span><br />
<span>WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(These features were chosen from the February 2024 "You're the Star" blog hop)</span><br />
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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-4002957746222067292024-03-05T04:51:00.003-06:002024-03-05T04:51:41.732-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #567<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vJ1zr0EjlNj4kTdoprb6ZxiaoTG2LzuNEHJGGkk1jXdNVnLSyJfxTb2kFpfJJwSoxI2Cc4yFA9DFu8IrOxBheJY3CFnfFMamjaC6fK6z1lzapCcqLgTCRNv_qQAFOF7H834STkEyt46k11rGHMlUL-hbJaSz76zfQnsdjQqqW6hSHOHpUPVJrQgP_40/s1616/GuppyEggs%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="1616" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vJ1zr0EjlNj4kTdoprb6ZxiaoTG2LzuNEHJGGkk1jXdNVnLSyJfxTb2kFpfJJwSoxI2Cc4yFA9DFu8IrOxBheJY3CFnfFMamjaC6fK6z1lzapCcqLgTCRNv_qQAFOF7H834STkEyt46k11rGHMlUL-hbJaSz76zfQnsdjQqqW6hSHOHpUPVJrQgP_40/w640-h640/GuppyEggs%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Another foster kitten photo! This one is Guppy. I love how this litter was given all fishy names. They will all be available for adoption soon at <a href="https://www.thepetshelter.org/"><b>Paws & Claws Pet Shelter</b></a> in Madison County, Arkansas</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb07VvgJ6N4/WI_oLr4WzjI/AAAAAAAAHw4/gp4LxcTgcSYsGSmzptRHQSPCtapQSjRqACLcB/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb07VvgJ6N4/WI_oLr4WzjI/AAAAAAAAHw4/gp4LxcTgcSYsGSmzptRHQSPCtapQSjRqACLcB/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><!--start LinkyTools script-->
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<p></p>Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-17532594981497569332024-02-26T18:45:00.000-06:002024-02-26T18:45:07.954-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #566 * Party Time<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHy1kBwyAYYEgdAZtfjp2nGcaa8G19E_nm23U5Jh7pib44J8SJ_45Ms8uHMbPw4pUeeVjZwz5rEZBPGaXFVYb0vpf-C-aXcMVVYaV4Auebl06bbtTnv2fhubIyZIOgpP97oMv394CEKJYJD5B3CzHCE0lZJQ0mNL9FETnk916wAvli6R5pOufB6JeQ28/s960/Molly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHy1kBwyAYYEgdAZtfjp2nGcaa8G19E_nm23U5Jh7pib44J8SJ_45Ms8uHMbPw4pUeeVjZwz5rEZBPGaXFVYb0vpf-C-aXcMVVYaV4Auebl06bbtTnv2fhubIyZIOgpP97oMv394CEKJYJD5B3CzHCE0lZJQ0mNL9FETnk916wAvli6R5pOufB6JeQ28/w640-h640/Molly.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Yesterday's link party showed photos of our five foster kittens. Here's their gorgeous mother whose name is Molly. They will all be available for adoption soon at <a href="https://www.thepetshelter.org/"><b>Paws & Claws Pet Shelter</b></a> in Madison County, Arkansas</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><strong><em><a href="https://eclecticredbarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bev from Eclectic Red Barn</a></em></strong></span><br /><b><i><a href="https://lifeasaleowife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Niki from Life as a LEO Wife</span></a></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-9845616688346144212024-02-19T14:48:00.000-06:002024-02-19T14:48:02.062-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #565<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiER3CnFAfQJVB4t1ls2sn3Kc0WUiwZ2rC2snq_zAjexFZP_WxtsTlnYOCnrOEs9J20yqwNVeg4u6Rs2hO607roDRfyS6r1-HuQTmu5AnaYmbg3fqlXH-p0wg53xMf1LSm3YSk-7TbAWJs9xLGl4gwOfD4Ki7fMALxrwuxdj87tsEQCJEx5xfk6c7yj5sU/s575/BWHeart%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="575" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiER3CnFAfQJVB4t1ls2sn3Kc0WUiwZ2rC2snq_zAjexFZP_WxtsTlnYOCnrOEs9J20yqwNVeg4u6Rs2hO607roDRfyS6r1-HuQTmu5AnaYmbg3fqlXH-p0wg53xMf1LSm3YSk-7TbAWJs9xLGl4gwOfD4Ki7fMALxrwuxdj87tsEQCJEx5xfk6c7yj5sU/w640-h640/BWHeart%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">'Still learning... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. 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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.momsarefrugal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal</a></span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://krisandlarry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kris @ Kris and Larry . com</a></span></i></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lisaseverydaylife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa @ Lisa's Everyday Life</a></span></i></strong></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.dollydowsie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie</a></span></i></strong></strong></strong></div><div style="border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><i><br /></i></strong></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc - anything family friendly)</span></div>
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<br /><p></p>Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-54712830669284453612024-02-12T12:07:00.001-06:002024-02-12T12:07:15.332-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #564 <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnPXfRQAgFOUXEN-nRjNj9xiH4c9nR2It26RjuOVxi_8N1msWmAwHQxiHozosDFBU6V-6_lcRiUSFKYui3_arFUa1ZktUEWNbj-w-2W4Cihc4OAEU_N0mCL2_q9-HiJYWNNSfmsrNmLGml4-Gn8CVaIpxfy9nrpasbb8OPoWIrr1xOMdHB_ZESIzFjl8/s718/dove%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="718" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnPXfRQAgFOUXEN-nRjNj9xiH4c9nR2It26RjuOVxi_8N1msWmAwHQxiHozosDFBU6V-6_lcRiUSFKYui3_arFUa1ZktUEWNbj-w-2W4Cihc4OAEU_N0mCL2_q9-HiJYWNNSfmsrNmLGml4-Gn8CVaIpxfy9nrpasbb8OPoWIrr1xOMdHB_ZESIzFjl8/w640-h640/dove%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isaiah 61:10 NCV The Lord makes me very happy; all that I am rejoices in my God.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p><br /></p></div><p></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/AngieOuelletteTower/a/d8928b48-962c-4946-b14a-98d532b203d1/p/541bf11f-5232-4c68-a919-edb083b2b450" target="_blank"><img alt="YoureTheStarCreative" border="0" height="382" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/YoureTheStarCreative.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: #351c75; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This week is CREATIVE feature week</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">Swing by the Creative hosting Team's blogs:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.butterflyintheattic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic</a></em></strong></span><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="https://decorcraftdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel @ Decor Craft Design</a></em></strong></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span><br />
<span>WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)</span></span><br />
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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-34151153419648758972024-02-05T19:55:00.000-06:002024-02-05T19:55:04.955-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #563 <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSYzVqS48efbzfH2at6hNU8Nzoc8x9vIL6PM_T4N_-rOBeNFz0Dyaaw0rJe4DejxvKuykoUMT52iljAylWrkbPBYMNtesiFus2X4pPqD7KvtL4ak3B7GHNapMhLQti6S5qeQNvp9DNKLKgOT3KXwpaNSM5XLMUremxl0owuTRpk5t5uZwxbAnx0VIbzI/s2832/LavenderLies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSYzVqS48efbzfH2at6hNU8Nzoc8x9vIL6PM_T4N_-rOBeNFz0Dyaaw0rJe4DejxvKuykoUMT52iljAylWrkbPBYMNtesiFus2X4pPqD7KvtL4ak3B7GHNapMhLQti6S5qeQNvp9DNKLKgOT3KXwpaNSM5XLMUremxl0owuTRpk5t5uZwxbAnx0VIbzI/w640-h640/LavenderLies.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I'd like to invite you to my new blog, </span><a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;"><b>Old Rock Farmhouse</b></a><span style="text-align: left;"> , for all my latest book reviews and other shenanigans!</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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I will never forget your commandments, for by the You give me life.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/543028/2092" id="543028" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-543028" width="640" /></a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" border="0" height="310" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">WELCOME</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">!</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Meet your GARDEN week Hosts</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/AngieOuelletteTower/a/d8928b48-962c-4946-b14a-98d532b203d1/p/2bf36750-07b6-425d-ac05-a094fc2e0f7f" target="_blank"><img alt="YoureTheStarGarden(1)" border="0" height="382" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/YoureTheStarGarden(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" width="400" /></a> <br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>This week is GARDEN feature week</strong></span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie @ God's Growing Garden</a></em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventure</a></em></strong></span><strong><em><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">s</a></em></strong></span><br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living, repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
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position: relative;" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Nunito Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="https://www.amyscreativepursuits.com/2024/01/the-chapel-loop-trail-in-pictured-rocks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Chapel Loop Trail in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Amy's Creative Pursuits</a></strong></figure><figure class="wp-block-image size-full" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Nunito Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; 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<p></p>Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-41543148819099967732024-01-31T17:54:00.004-06:002024-01-31T17:54:58.864-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #562 on Wednesday <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwM_DLdf1lZTp1DI6-O9guLtrCqdYvNYZTDoHTPuj-ty9VzBJbIRXW6GrwDJ9O9o2GQJec4RrQiJzgjfSCxw-mZfUT6_71rDpo_IcjXYMxKKkQ1nH19u_4-TA3bEpKpA4Q8i4ArfLTKTDrTze6ygRlRco0SfEIPHqpbjNVAPsKHyRbVrt63_pDPRorEY/s3958/LoveLiesBleeding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3958" data-original-width="3958" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwM_DLdf1lZTp1DI6-O9guLtrCqdYvNYZTDoHTPuj-ty9VzBJbIRXW6GrwDJ9O9o2GQJec4RrQiJzgjfSCxw-mZfUT6_71rDpo_IcjXYMxKKkQ1nH19u_4-TA3bEpKpA4Q8i4ArfLTKTDrTze6ygRlRco0SfEIPHqpbjNVAPsKHyRbVrt63_pDPRorEY/w640-h640/LoveLiesBleeding.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> My days are still a little mixed up! I'd like to invite you to my new blog, <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><b>Old Rock Farmhouse</b></a> , for all my latest book reviews and other shenanigans!<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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<!-- end LinkyTools script -->Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-90295838516988375022024-01-28T19:33:00.004-06:002024-01-28T19:33:45.423-06:00You're the Star Blog Hop * January - Week 5<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt6Wef8M74NUizTDVQI3qVsobIl3rQvherNnkDiVshEasiJg297-9wCcVO6kLQ037PdIb_mQdJCuB4ixTL9mcxSQBUHaKGZYhJV33TE7RVJ84elQ332KqQadH54ktUnbzS-0YC04R-15uLrs3_OJEVzWfYDtfMpm5IwTBxWkevSZszg0yBZVq7fnZBUs/s586/DIYLotion2%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="586" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt6Wef8M74NUizTDVQI3qVsobIl3rQvherNnkDiVshEasiJg297-9wCcVO6kLQ037PdIb_mQdJCuB4ixTL9mcxSQBUHaKGZYhJV33TE7RVJ84elQ332KqQadH54ktUnbzS-0YC04R-15uLrs3_OJEVzWfYDtfMpm5IwTBxWkevSZszg0yBZVq7fnZBUs/w640-h640/DIYLotion2%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new content is being added to my new blog, <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><b>Old Rock Farmhouse</b></a>. I hope you'll hop over there and see my latest tutorial, sharing <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2024/01/rich-diy-body-lotion-for-cheap.html"><b>Rich DIY Body Lotion for Cheap</b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/79106/2092" id="79106" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="250" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-79106" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><strong style="color: red; font-family: arial; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" border="0" height="310" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></strong><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">WELCOME</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">!</span><br style="text-align: center;" /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;">(Sometimes we will have 5 Mondays in a month - these 5th special Mondays are called "EXTRA feature" days)</span><br style="text-align: center;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Meet all of your STAR Hosts</span> </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Swing by the STAR Hosts blogs:</span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie @ God's Growing Garden</a></em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures</a></em></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.butterflyintheattic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic</a></em></strong></span><br /><strong><em><a href="https://decorcraftdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel @ Decor Craft Design</a></em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.momsarefrugal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal</a></span></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://krisandlarry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kris @ Kris and Larry . com</a></span></i></strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-family: arial;"><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lisaseverydaylife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa @ Lisa's Everyday Life</a></span></i></strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><strong style="font-size: medium;"><strong><strong><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.dollydowsie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie</a></span></i></strong></strong></strong><b><i><br /></i></b></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><a href="https://eclecticredbarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn</a></em></strong><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;"><i><a href="https://lifeasaleowife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niki from Life as a LEO Wife</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></i></b></span>
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories (except for this special EXTRA day - we will be featuring 4 extra). <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living, while remaining family friendly), </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc - anything family friendly)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(All features were chosen from the December 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)</span><br />
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="https://stephcreatesthingsdiyhomeandcrafts.blogspot.com/2022/11/easy-diy-upcycled-holiday-tin-can.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy DIY Upcycled Holiday Tin Decoration by Steph Creates</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OkcV15wgKVUyRB3cz-unN5dXjcDTHBjblXnIUhXRWkIAeodHlHOgDEq1NNGhgQ6tY3Msx-vv86ngoaX5UHC3HsW_64UItYFyCoTc_bdr5h-aLeUUx22GOrNNLr33NyUjdJrnFiiToebNNxdhAFmrVnEx5RlDIFYrF7UKbQU3jWDoMwhUb_XD4jwG/s1280/IMG_5317-1.png" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #25a186; cursor: pointer; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 20px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OkcV15wgKVUyRB3cz-unN5dXjcDTHBjblXnIUhXRWkIAeodHlHOgDEq1NNGhgQ6tY3Msx-vv86ngoaX5UHC3HsW_64UItYFyCoTc_bdr5h-aLeUUx22GOrNNLr33NyUjdJrnFiiToebNNxdhAFmrVnEx5RlDIFYrF7UKbQU3jWDoMwhUb_XD4jwG/w320-h213/IMG_5317-1.png" style="border: 0px; 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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-38239908526118070872024-01-24T04:58:00.001-06:002024-01-24T04:58:42.648-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #561, a day late<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMoapTPeQ-6GZ_QQxDzz01rcS_SEXD0JeE5G73EScfekZjP_KG3aX6mS0vDifisvt759bz-WBgASXzMvHqPHpXqSApHa48SAM-Zyk8a3zgGEgTOuaf7pS82tuhVAyjitLbo7EIARSg9IE4j9xpJ0Upgn3U2303eji030AzTkM20ZNVn5GuNvL1sGvGT0/s3235/ShutterstockBasic_1660317169.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="3235" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMoapTPeQ-6GZ_QQxDzz01rcS_SEXD0JeE5G73EScfekZjP_KG3aX6mS0vDifisvt759bz-WBgASXzMvHqPHpXqSApHa48SAM-Zyk8a3zgGEgTOuaf7pS82tuhVAyjitLbo7EIARSg9IE4j9xpJ0Upgn3U2303eji030AzTkM20ZNVn5GuNvL1sGvGT0/w640-h640/ShutterstockBasic_1660317169.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">With all the wonderful holidays recently, my days are a little mixed up! I'd like to invite you to my new blog, <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><b>Old Rock Farmhouse</b></a> , for all my latest shenanigans!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)</span><br />
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<p></p>Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-3981301795479161032024-01-15T16:58:00.003-06:002024-01-15T16:58:33.514-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #560<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhncQUDDfc4dL9DSUlIGLMN-WCkzY_sb9xMRiBCteYHoYG6lUPOCrUr7x9rugdVZ-UU_V4iL5Kxai2lZ5wCCeRQ17Roejgs1yNni5bX6u5DH8FEMUKielw2xWxBM_0ymjxsZ6hLMwW3dgcqEKU5xLlNjXrLKObroOXGUVsYYov2azTWkX0ZkJw88a6kk/s563/GentleHand%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhncQUDDfc4dL9DSUlIGLMN-WCkzY_sb9xMRiBCteYHoYG6lUPOCrUr7x9rugdVZ-UU_V4iL5Kxai2lZ5wCCeRQ17Roejgs1yNni5bX6u5DH8FEMUKielw2xWxBM_0ymjxsZ6hLMwW3dgcqEKU5xLlNjXrLKObroOXGUVsYYov2azTWkX0ZkJw88a6kk/w640-h640/GentleHand%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Psalm 139:5 You have surrounded me on every side, behind me and before me, and You have placed Your hand gently on my shoulder.</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><!--start LinkyTools script-->
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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-28488136724960160842024-01-08T19:12:00.003-06:002024-01-08T19:12:54.534-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #559<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4ks_xANtj4jqAuFg61ldX-RBHmDbxJ4V0Yi3yIpZXHgiN5h1LCR7eIZJWOBaDyGFGVx6WLql6X3TU66YUdb8190xPANS1oMsP1J6BsRmLPt59gPf527pBjxz8a1DvS77RpBAjVvMBo6nJAvBRIb1QwhdNc7qHWnTWs87oh7x_iwKH1j5brkHaacvoaQ/s2000/read.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4ks_xANtj4jqAuFg61ldX-RBHmDbxJ4V0Yi3yIpZXHgiN5h1LCR7eIZJWOBaDyGFGVx6WLql6X3TU66YUdb8190xPANS1oMsP1J6BsRmLPt59gPf527pBjxz8a1DvS77RpBAjVvMBo6nJAvBRIb1QwhdNc7qHWnTWs87oh7x_iwKH1j5brkHaacvoaQ/w640-h640/read.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you enjoy book reviews, I have quite a few on my new blog, <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/">Old Rock Farmhouse</a>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! 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Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. 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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.butterflyintheattic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic</a></em></strong></span><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="https://decorcraftdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel @ Decor Craft Design</a></em></strong></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
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<span>WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(These features were chosen from the December 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)</span><br />
<br /><a href="https://crazylittlelovebirds.blogspot.com/2023/12/easy-diy-winter-camper-craft-using.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Easy DIY Winter Camper Craft Ideas </strong></span></span><strong style="font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;"><strong><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">by </span></strong></strong></strong><strong style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-large;">CrazyLittleLoveBirds</strong></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLO6RwrqbHk5ZdKGh7V3IudbEcl4O3u7v-bRI9YSvUoPb_PEhpxpkWGGDJ0Z1J0LIigXz3to8zrOVEfrgzWJNuQbgkQcQ-Jug2gxCSU3lMl1thfmIsAornkPPZbtgKmVn_c-6fsvBoC6yS1sZUX7n6dzWtbEUzzr_nkZOMTRAQyJ25mNl1ZDultf9WLwOV/s4000/little%20camper%20(2).jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-53636235724269296662024-01-01T16:53:00.001-06:002024-01-01T16:53:35.802-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #558 Happy New Year!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXDuNw7h9QPmV64dDpc7Ib4E_PF5rk8SnU5SWlZ5fc-I5598-jKBoWaPIDQI5l0SklFEjEy2YeOKGFNoEiSXtWFFmLjZh2zGKM0KUZX3kK-kZ345xEXjC0_acLW-2R5K4-F5eE_Sxy280kN8g8Q7_leZrz8riz5moHRsXT7qe9gk2ZDfOXPPRAo5gBDc/s750/BlueWaveHair%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXDuNw7h9QPmV64dDpc7Ib4E_PF5rk8SnU5SWlZ5fc-I5598-jKBoWaPIDQI5l0SklFEjEy2YeOKGFNoEiSXtWFFmLjZh2zGKM0KUZX3kK-kZ345xEXjC0_acLW-2R5K4-F5eE_Sxy280kN8g8Q7_leZrz8riz5moHRsXT7qe9gk2ZDfOXPPRAo5gBDc/w640-h640/BlueWaveHair%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Luke 12:22 NLT I tell you not to worry about everyday life - whether you have enough food to eat or enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><!--start LinkyTools script-->
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<!--end LinkyTools script-->Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-84915359732718511822024-01-01T08:17:00.002-06:002024-01-01T08:17:34.103-06:00You're the Star Blog Hop * January - Week 1<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO7hlBpAkQb37TCuTrKzgWEj3zPuS0GgLNvDm7bnTfiCYAv1icLYYjQnk7ZjBJjMtNUAV2ghExvKJi8i8VLb_NuYSmnG9c37mE1rSEmd2lS7ach4kaTml-B2fFlzNuy9LzIZxjm2ipMeaTTdwOm9eoP4PmgzJQVhq_ofVX6bAUIvuKpcGuevB7_zt5VI/s835/steadfast%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="731" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO7hlBpAkQb37TCuTrKzgWEj3zPuS0GgLNvDm7bnTfiCYAv1icLYYjQnk7ZjBJjMtNUAV2ghExvKJi8i8VLb_NuYSmnG9c37mE1rSEmd2lS7ach4kaTml-B2fFlzNuy9LzIZxjm2ipMeaTTdwOm9eoP4PmgzJQVhq_ofVX6bAUIvuKpcGuevB7_zt5VI/w560-h640/steadfast%20(1).jpg" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Psalm 21:7 ESV For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This watercolor and ink illustration is inside my Illuminated Scripture Journal for The Psalms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/79106/2092" id="79106" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="250" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-79106" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/AngieOuelletteTower/media/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" target="_blank"><img alt="by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" border="0" height="310" src="https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/Title%20Pages%20or%20Buttons/YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span></div>WELCOME</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">!</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Meet your GARDEN week Hosts</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/AngieOuelletteTower/a/d8928b48-962c-4946-b14a-98d532b203d1/p/2bf36750-07b6-425d-ac05-a094fc2e0f7f" target="_blank"><img alt="YoureTheStarGarden(1)" border="0" height="382" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o501/AngieOuelletteTower/YoureTheStarGarden(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" width="400" /></a> <br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>This week is GARDEN feature week</strong></span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie @ God's Growing Garden</a></em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventure</a></em></strong></span><strong><em><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">s</a></em></strong></span><br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories. <strong>Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month.</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living, repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(These features were chosen from the December 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><a href="https://www.amyscreativepursuits.com/2023/12/exploring-natural-attractions-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Flower Gardens of Mackinac Island by Amy's Creative Pursuits</a></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDL5Vjzff41D9J6s5jONSsX6AEXBOaQR1GtrVIxReBrEgE0CAUkY03uIXIV2bxvTfKtjiJl3lpdliOXZ-i4XuE9_EFfwPS9eACLESgHY-BZvnMfZDbQKl9MVI-mb9QbogouLCTWsIXEQG05ZV1YQBy6XPhJzjrQMuNxahVPdQG2s6kdJkbhIwz5rBwvES/s4032/IMG_8527.jpeg" style="background-color: white; color: #2288bb; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; 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You make him glad with the joy of Your presence.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas from our <a href="https://oldrockfarmhouse.blogspot.com/">Old Rock Farmhouse</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p></div><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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<!-- end LinkyTools script -->Stone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-90580127811644103812023-12-18T17:08:00.000-06:002023-12-18T17:08:16.760-06:00Tuesdays with a Twist #556 Link Party<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnfn30TdB6fO1yXaX6Tb6pK5UhEQ97yl2BPwwYzkXxsbmKJcag7HHGa-W6xEs9KcyQkRB7yMl9rk7dTPSPUTGzWAlaQ4rCU5OGOAIEiTGmxrmTd-KJBkq_-zxa6E0QNoP_6JdSUAnW4co8P6TKLGNJdESfnzdeyDLO-EGJbyEOjD3-Wjo7d8VwaqlKZg/s566/Cactus%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="566" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnfn30TdB6fO1yXaX6Tb6pK5UhEQ97yl2BPwwYzkXxsbmKJcag7HHGa-W6xEs9KcyQkRB7yMl9rk7dTPSPUTGzWAlaQ4rCU5OGOAIEiTGmxrmTd-KJBkq_-zxa6E0QNoP_6JdSUAnW4co8P6TKLGNJdESfnzdeyDLO-EGJbyEOjD3-Wjo7d8VwaqlKZg/w640-h640/Cactus%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colossians 1:9 We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another drawing lesson from <b><i>The Artful Sketch</i></b>. Click <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/2023/08/book-review-artful-sketch.html">HERE</a> to read my review!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><br /></p><div><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">I am so glad you are here to party today! There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties. Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/360694/2092" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="79" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-360694" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Every Monday there's a party here called You're the Star. No limit on links to family friendly posts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s1600/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EaAxml7oZC1r4mzFgs260YbROmKeb-Bv9qeCElVuIj21SRcPPELneCvSFGpZXJcJgvyb9tmX-G5SP15WeVLyFdCAkfuUip2tB7gTEhzrIX7aa7qo6APHIDEEimyrqDcyMkTPvhX4qS1G/s320/YoureTheStarHop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now for today's fun activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet the co-hosts!</div></div><div><br /></div><div> Marci @ <a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/">Stone Cottage Adventures</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie @ <a href="http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/">God's Growing Garden</a><br /><br />Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being chosen. Be sure to check both of our blogs!</div><div><br /><b>Choosing a feature is never easy, especially since we welcome pretty much anything that's family friendly. Regular posts can be linked right next to Etsy Shops and other link parties! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>No feature this week.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/346434/768293/2092" id="768293" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/2092-768293" width="300" /></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We all love comments! Please hop around and show some love!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The party starts every Tuesday at 7 am EST and will continue until <b>Friday at 11:59pm</b>. Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites. All family friendly links are welcome including etsy shops and link parties. Share older posts as well as new ones. *Pictures should be your own* No limit on links!</div><div><br />By linking up you give us permission to use these photos (with proper link backs) in our features.</div><div><br />Let's party!<br /></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"></span></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></div></div></div></div><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;">;-) -Marci</b></p><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p><b style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p></div><br /><p></p><!-- start LinkyTools script -->
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