Monday, September 1, 2014

Time For Turn It Up Tuesday

Hey Y'all!! Hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day weekend! I just got back from watching my mother-in-law skydive! It was terrifying and awesome all at the same time. She did amazing and is so my hero! Now that we're back, I'm ready to party it up with you all! In case you missed it, here's what I've been up to:
Now let's get this party started!

Welcome to the 50th week of Turn It Up Tuesday!
September is a big month for us at Turn It Up Tuesday - this is our 1-year anniversary!! It has been an amazing year - and we look forward to many more to come!
A big thank you to everyone that has stuck with us for the past year - even if you've only been here a few weeks or a few months, you are greatly appreciated! And to all those that are just finding us here at Turn It Up Tuesday - thank you for stopping by and linking up with us! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Tara from Anything and Everything

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"Welcome to Anything and Everything! I am a wife to an incredible and talented graphic designer, a mom to a new baby boy, and to another baby of the four-legged variety. Here you will find everything ranging from DIY projects, food and drinks, kids stuff, and anything in between. With my zest for life and my husbands passion for design, we are never at a loss for unique and entertaining ideas. I try to update this blog as often as possible, so be sure to visit often for more adventures! Sit back, relax, grab a beverage, take a look around and enjoy!"
Stop by and check out her blog...it's definitely a great read!
Are you interested in having your blog or website featured in this spot? Then, sponsor Turn It Up Tuesday for a month! Click here! It's only $5 for an entire month! We're accepting sponsors for 2015!

Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

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Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma's Ramblings | Jessica from The Wondering Brain | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from 100lb Countdown | Tara from Anything & Everything | Kae from Where's My Pacifier? | Kelly from Making-More | Rachel from Craving Some Creativity | Cindy from Mom Maven | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly| Rhonda from Mother 2 Mother | Jillian from Baby Doodah | Chelsea from Mommie and Wee | Tenns from New Mama Diaries

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for September!

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Elie from Chocolates and Crockpots | Becky from bybmg | Cathy from Three Kids and a Fish | Lauren from Life In The Wilde | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Meghan from Life with Peanut | Yolanda from That's Mashed Up | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Michelle from Failing Perfect | Mila

Interested in being a guest host or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly co-hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis. We're now accepting guest hosts for October, November and December.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

1977515_origCe Ce chose Homeschool Days - A Day In The Life 2014-2015 from Life's Hidden Treasures. "I'm new to homeschooling and need plenty of examples of how to create an effective schedule, I thought this post was very helpful!"
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Becky chose 15 Tips to Carving the Best Pumpkin from Living Frugal with Erika. "I love this post because I'm itching for fall to truly get here. I love carving pumpkins with my son and can't wait to use some of these tips this year."
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Rachel chose Easy Ways to Earn Extra Money For the Holidays {From Home!} from Work at Home Wisdom. "Seriously, the holiday rush will be on us much sooner than we even want to think about. And I love earning a little extra money. She has put together a great list and her own experiences which is really valuable."
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Kelly chose Homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Recipe from My Frugal Adventures. "I love the caramel cider from Starbucks, but a yummy version that you can make at home is much better."
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Tara chose Double Tiered Wood Slice Serving Platter from Houseologie. "I love how Leigh Anne created an amazing serving platter from a couple pieces of wood slices from the craft store. So creative and unique!"
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Sandy chose My Toddler Isn't Talking Yet - Should I Be Worried? from West Coast Mama. "I had a really hard time picking my favorite this week, but I ultimately decided on this post because, to me, it summarizes the most important guide we have in parenting. We have to rely on our gut instinct. As parents we know our kids better than anyone else. Our gut will tell us which way to go when we have a concern about our kids."
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Kimberly chose My Picks For The 2014 Best and Worst Emmys Dresses from Mother 2 Mother Blog. ""I love seeing the stunning attire on the red carpet at awards shows. The Emmys did not disappoint this year and Rhonda nailed it with her picks. Find out where Halle Berry, Camila, Alves, Lena Dunham, and Viola Davis landed on her list."
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Cindy chose How We Succeeded In Becoming A One-Income Family from Life's Hidden Treasures. "We have been living off basically 1 income for the last 23 years. I brought a lot of debt into our marriage...don't do that! We have worked hard and have just a little debt left. Our house and cars are paid off all that is left is 1 pesky old credit card and a small loan. Living on 1 income is not as difficult as it seems when your priorities are in order."
Chelsea also chose this post. "This post was surprisingly inspirational. When I found it on the linkup, I thought it would be a how-to, step-by-step post on saving money, which I'm always looking to do. Instead, Cathy shared her family's experience and how they have 'freed' themselves through tithing. Such a great reminder of what is most important in life. So happy I found this post!"
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Stacey chose Homemade Soap Scum Shower Cleaner from Robyn's View. "Now that we are a single income family, I am always trying to find new homemade cleaning recipes. I can't wait to make some to try in our bathroom! Thank you so much for sharing!"
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Natasha chose I Was Scared to Have A Boy from The Contented Wife Blog. "I was so fearful of having a boy...I didn't know what to expect and I worried about the same things that you did. I worried that he would grow older and shun me or our mother-son bond wouldn't withstand the test of times. I still worry about those times - but I cherish the moments that I have with him now. And I'm glad that I did that, rather than worrying about everything else. Those are the moments that will last forever, even well after he's married and moved on with his life. But you're right - sons always have a bond with their mothers, well after they move on with their life."
Victoria also chose this post. "I chose [this post] because it was a topic I could relate to. When I found out I was pregnant with my first son I was scared out of my mind. I knew boys were rough and felt they were harder to raise than girls were. I had no clue how I would make it as a mom of a boy. Therefore, when I saw this post linked up this week it immediately gained my attention."
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The post with the most clicks is 7 Tips To Gain and Keep Followers from Natural Beautism and Flappings in Life.
 
Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I'm sure they'd all appreciate it!
If you were featured above, feel free to share the badge below with pride on your blog or website!
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And the Best of the Best is...

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7 Tips To Gain and Keep Followers from Natural Beautism and Flappings in Life
Why I Was Scared To Have A Boy
I Was Scared to Have A Boy from The Contented Wife Blog
Show some love to our Best of the Best bloggers this week!!!!
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Please send an e-mail to Natasha at 1EpicMommy@gmail.com and she will provide you with all the details!
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So now that you've met our sponsor of the month, our hosts and co-hosts, and the Featured and the Best of the Best...

let's get started!

  • Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back.
  • Link up as many posts as you'd like! The more, the merrier!
  • Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends!
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Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured or become the Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday! We will feature the favorite posts each week!

1 comment:

  1. Hello cute lady! I love your party. Thank you for hosting. Please come and party with us. We would love to see what you have been working on! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
    Happy Tuesday! Lou Lou Girls

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