Celebrate It! Blog Link Party!

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Welcome to Celebrate It!

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you are having a great week and are enjoying some cooler temperatures! We are, and the cooler temps are so welcome!

We had lots of new bloggers join the party last week, and so many great link ups! Tomorrow I will begin the collages I spoke about at the last party!
 I hope they bring you some traffic!

Let's get to the party!

Last weeks 3 most clicked links:

 Easy One Ingredient

Caramel Sauce 

or Dulce De Leche

from 

Gator britches

Easy Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

from

Slap Dash Mom 

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

from

Little House Living 

Thank you to every one who linked up and to those who stopped by to browse!

I love all of you talented and creative people who take the time to share!

Here are a few ways to make the party fun for everyone: 

1. It is so much more fun when someone clicks  on your link and visits your page. so visit other blogs if you can!

2. I pin each of your link ups to the Celebrate It! board, and I will also pin them to another of my boards that fits the pin.  
Your link will get tweeted twice also.

3. By linking up you are giving me permission to feature your post on social media. Proper credit is always given.
Let's get this party going!

An InLinkz Link-up

Chicken Fried Cold Noodle Salad

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I have wanted to share this salad for a while now. It is so tasty!  I have eaten this salad with both hot and cold chicken fingers and they both taste incredible. So making this salad ahead of time is not even an issue. The seasoning on the chicken is what I was most excited about. Maybe you heard that a few months ago, a recipe was published in an article about a family in Kentucky. The recipe supposedly was the original secret ingredients for KFC's 11 herbs and spices. So, I couldn't wait to try out the mix of the seasonings, and I wasn't disappointed! I don't know if it was their recipe, but it tasted a lot like it! 

I hope you give this recipe a try. The cold noodles give the recipe a great taste similar to a pasta salad, and the potato salad with the fried chicken add a picnic touch, just for fun!

Chicken Fried Cold Noodle Salad

Yield-1 salad
(printable recipe at end of post)

5 small Red Potatoes

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1-2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing

1 Scallion Stalk

1 Hard Boiled Egg

Noodles (Yaki Soba Japanese Noodles)

Corn Niblets

1/4 cup Italian Dressing

2 cups Flour

3-4 Eggs

3-4  Chicken Strips

cooking oil 

Chicken Seasoning 

2 cups of flour

2/3 tablespoons of salt

1/2 tablespoon of thyme

1/2 tablespoon of basil

1/3 tablespoon of oregano

1 tablespoon of celery salt

1 tablespoon of black pepper

1 tablespoon of dried mustard

4 tablespoons of paprika

2 tablespoons of garlic salt

1 tablespoon of ground ginger

3 tablespoons of white pepper

Boil red potatoes until they are tender. Drain potatoes, and cut into small bite sized pieces. Mix mayo and ranch together in a small bowl. Chop scallions. Chop hard boiled egg. Pour dressing over potatoes, a little at a time. Mix after pouring. After mixing, if more dressing is needed, add a bit more. Add chopped scallions and chopped hard boiled egg. Refrigerate.

I used Yaki Soba noodles. I ran the package under cold water, breaking the noodles apart.  Mix together noodles and corn. Add dressing. Refrigerate.

Mix all the seasonings together.

Place flour in one pan, 3 eggs in another, and seasonings in the third.

Fry chicken in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until cooked, turning over several times.

Build your salad using the noodles as a base, placing the potatoes on the side. Add a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

 Thanks for joining me today!

yield: 1 saladAuthor: The Freshman Cookprint recipe

Chicken Fried Cold Noodle Salad

prep time: 25 MINScook time: 40 MINStotal time: 65 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 small Red Potatoes
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1-2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing
• 1 Scallion Stalk
• 1 Hard Boiled Egg
• Noodles (Yaki Soba Japanese Noodles)
• Corn Niblets
• 1/4 cup Italian Dressing
• 2 cups Flour
• 3-4 Eggs
• 3-4 Chicken Strips
• cooking oil

Chicken Seasoning

• 2 cups of flour
• 2/3 tablespoons of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon of thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon of basil
• 1/3 tablespoon of oregano
• 1 tablespoon of celery salt
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of dried mustard
• 4 tablespoons of paprika
• 2 tablespoons of garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon of ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons of white pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Boil red potatoes until they are tender. Drain potatoes, and cut into small bite sized pieces. Mix mayo and ranch together in a small bowl. Chop scallions. Chop hard boiled egg. Pour dressing over potatoes, a little at a time. Mix after pouring. After mixing, if more dressing is needed, add a bit more. Add chopped scallions and chopped hard boiled egg. Refrigerate.
2. I used Yaki Soba noodles. I ran the package under cold water, breaking the noodles apart. Mix together noodles and corn. Add dressing. Refrigerate.
3. Mix all the seasonings together.
4. Place flour in one pan, 3 eggs in another, and seasonings in the third.
5. Fry chicken in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until cooked, turning over several times.
6. Build your salad using the noodles as a base, placing the potatoes on the side. Add a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

http://www.thefreshmancook.com/2016/09/chicken-fried-cold-noodle-salad.html

Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla / #SundaySupper

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Do you enjoy meals that are Vegetarian? There are a few foods that I have eaten that did not include meat or chicken, but for the most part, I like meat, and I love chicken!!  But since we are spotlighting vegetarian meals today for Sunday Supper, I thought it might be tasty to make this Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla. Well, talk about flavors! This quesadilla is full of them!! The goat cheese and colby jack compliment each other very well, and the red onion elevates your taste buds to a whole new level. Add a little salsa and sour cream to complete the flavor. You won't even miss the meat! 

So many people enjoy vegetarian foods these days, that it is always a good idea to have one or two recipes that you can put together quickly. At the end of this post, you will find a complete list of vegetarian recipes from the Sunday Supper family that I am sure you will want to try. Use the recipes as your "go-to" list for vegetarian meals you might need when entertaining during the holidays this year!

Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla 

 (printable recipe at the end of this post)

 Makes 6 Quesadillas

1 Red Onion

5 tablespoons Olive Oil

Fresh Ground Pepper

6 Flour Tortillas

3/4 cup Grated Colby Jack Cheese

1/4 cup crumbled Goat Cheese

1/4 cup Sour Cream

Salsa

Cut the red onion into thin slices. If you have a mandolin, it is the perfect thing to use for a consistent size. Saute the onions in a tablespoon of olive oil until they are translucent and soft. Sprinkle pepper to taste.

Build the tortilla by sprinkling half of the tortilla with colby jack cheese. Add goat cheese on top. Add some sauteed onion on top of cheese.

Heat medium pan with olive oil on medium heat. Place tortilla in pan, folded in half. Brown on one side, then flip to brown the other side.

When the quesadilla is done, place on a plate, and sprinkle with colby jack. Cut into quarters. Place sour cream on the top, and garnish the plate with salsa , more sour cream and some onion.

Enjoy your Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla!

yield: 6 QuesadillasAuthor: The Freshman Cookprint recipe

Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla

prep time: 15 MINScook time: 15 MINStotal time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Red Onion
• 5 tablespoons Olive Oil
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 6 Flour Tortillas
• 3/4 cup Colby Jack Cheese
• 1/4 cup Goat Cheese Crumbles
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream
• Salsa

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the red onion into thin slices. If you have a mandolin, it is the perfect thing to use for a consistent size. Saute the onions in a tablespoon of olive oil until they are translucent and soft. Sprinkle pepper to taste.
2. Build the tortilla by sprinkling half of the tortilla with colby jack cheese. Add goat cheese on top. Add some sauteed onion on top of cheese.
3. Heat medium pan with olive oil on medium heat. Place tortilla in pan, folded in half. Brown on one side, then flip to brown the other side.
4. When the quesadilla is done, place on a plate, and sprinkle with colby jack. Cut into quarters. Place sour cream on the top, and garnish the plate with salsa , more sour cream and some onion. Enjoy your Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla! (ps-add chicken to this quesadilla for a whole new flavor!)

http://www.thefreshmancook.com/2016/09/goat-cheese-and-red-onion-quesadilla.html

Thank you to Susan, who blogs at The Wimpy Vegetarian for hosting today's challenging challenge!

Scroll down and you will find many more vegetarian recipes that I mentioned above:

Appetizers

• Goat Cheese and Red Onion Quesadilla by The Freshman Cook
• Grilled Green Tomato and Mozzarella Salad by Monica’s Table
• Italian Lupini Beans by She Loves Biscotti
• Marinated Olives by Cricket’s Confections
• Orange Ginger Carrot Soup by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Desserts

• Chocolate Orange Beet Cake by Baking Sense
• Chocolate Zucchini Cake by Mindy’s Cooking Obsession
• Make Your Children Eat Their Vegetables…in a Cupcake! by The Ninja Baker
• Zucchini Blueberry Coffee Cake by Pies and Plots

Entrees

• Baked Eggplant Parmigiana by Powered By BLING
• Burrito Stuffed Peppers by Shockingly Delicious
• Butternut Squash Chili with Beans by The Chef Next Door
• Butternut Squash Zoodles with Fried Sage Sauce by Home Sweet Homestead
• Caprese Stuffed Roasted Eggplant by Sunday Supper Movement
• Cheesy Cauliflower Cake by Food Lust People Love
• Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Plantain by Caroline’s Cooking
• Glazed Carrot and Quinoa Salad with Crispy Chickpeas by Helpful Homemade
• Green Goddess Mac and Cheese by Moore or Less Cooking
• Mujaddara by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Penne-Wise Pumpkin Pasta by Wholistic Woman
• Pumpkin Gnocchi and Spinach with Sage Brown Butter Sauce by The Redhead Baker
• Radical Reuben Sandwich by Palatable Pastime
• Roasted Delicata Squash Fries with Sriracha Aioli by The Hungry Goddess
• Roasted Vegetable Casserole by A Mind "Full"Mom
• Tomato & Feta Crustless Quiche by The Crumby Cupcake
• Spicy Tofu and Rice Stir Fry by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Strawberry Soba Noodle Salad by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Tomato Vegetable Casserole by Beauty and the Beets
• Vegetarian Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Veggie Pasta Alfredo by Where Latin Meets Lagniappe
• Veggie Riggies: A Rigatoni Sauté by Hardly A Goddess

Sides

• Caramelized Onions and Cauliflower by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Chickpeas by Simple and Savory
• Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Rice by My Life Cookbook
• Locro de Papa (Ecuadorian Potato Soup) by Curious Cuisiniere
• Restaurant Style Mexican Rice by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• South African Yellow Rice by What Smells So Good?
• Spiralized Sweet Potato and Apple Sauté with Dates by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Turmeric Hummus Casserole by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
• Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Spinach by Cooking Chat

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Celebrate It! Blog Link Party!

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Welcome to Celebrate It!

Welcome! I am so glad you are here!

I am just now feeling better after some minor, but painful surgery on my teeth this past week.

I can truly say that I am so glad it is over, but there is more to come in the future, so, fun, fun, fun!

I hope you are enjoying the first day of Autumn! 

Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us!

Last weeks 3 most clicked links:

Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

from

Courtney's Cookbook 

Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes w/ Nutella Buttercream Frosting

from

Lolly Jane

How To Save Seeds

from

Little House Living

Thank you to every one who linked up and to those who stopped by to browse!

I love the talented and creative people who take the time to share!

Here are a few ways to make the party fun for everyone: 

1. It is so much more fun when someone clicks 
on your link and visits your page.
so visit other blogs if you can!

2. I pin each of your link ups to the Celebrate It! board,
and I will also pin them to another of my boards that fits the pin.
Your link will get tweeted twice also.

3. By linking up you are giving me permission to feature
your post on social media. Proper credit is always given.

Let's get this party going!

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Broccoli and Pork Frittata

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If things are hectic in your house during the morning rush out the door, or if it is crazy confusion in the evening with getting dinner over with so you can get to activities, this Broccoli and Pork Frittata is your answer. It is quick and easy to put together and if you pre-prep some of the ingredients it is even quicker. The beauty of this recipe is that you can exchange your favorite ingredients for some of the ingredients in the recipe. This recipe is also a great way to use up left overs, which is what I did with the pork! I hope you will try this recipe, because I know you will love it!

Broccoli and Pork Frittata
(printable recipe at bottom of page)

1/2 pound cooked Pork
1 1/2 ounces Onion
1/4 pound Broccoli
2 ounces Tomato
2 Eggs
4 Egg Whites
1/4 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/3 cup Water
1/2 cup Shredded 4 Cheese Mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Chop the pork, broccoli, and tomato into small bite size pieces. Chop onion into small thin slices. Set aside, but keep separate.

In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, egg whites, milk, dry mustard and pepper.

Heat the broccoli and onion in a large pan with the water. Cook until onions are translucent. 

Add the pork and tomato. Let cook for 2 minutes on medium low heat. Add egg mixture, and cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over egg and veggie mix, place pan in oven and bake until egg is set and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. 

Remove from oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes. 

Enjoy your broccoli and pork frittata! 

Author: The Freshman Cookprint recipe

Broccoli and Pork Frittata

A "quick to put together" meal that is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and even dinner.

prep time: 20 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 pound cooked Pork
• 1 1/2 ounces Yellow Onion
• 1/4 pound Fresh Broccoli
• 2 ounces Fresh or canned Tomatoes
• 2 Eggs
• 4 Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
• 1/4 Black Pepper
• 1/3 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Shredded 4 Cheese Mix

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Chop the pork, broccoli, and tomato into small bite size pieces. Chop onion into small thin slices. Set aside, but keep separate.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, egg whites, milk, dry mustard and pepper.
4. Heat the broccoli and onion in a large pan with the water. Cook until onions are translucent.
5. Add the pork and tomato. Let cook for 2 minutes on medium low heat. Add egg mixture, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle cheese over egg and veggie mix, place pan in oven and bake until egg is set and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
8. Enjoy your broccoli and pork frittata!
9. Prep Note-Chop the pork, onion, broccoli and tomato the night before you plan to fix the frittata. That will save you 10-15 minutes in the morning.

Thanks for joining me today!

Here are a few recipes you might enjoy:

S'mores Waffles

Sausage and Apple Cornbread Cake w/ a White Gravy Drizzle 

Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

Thanks again!

Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake / #SundaySupper

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 I grew up on coffee cake. My favorite was a banana blueberry mix just like this Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake. It was a staple in our house. But here's the thing-no one in our house drank coffee! As a little child, that was rather confusing. I knew what coffee was because my grandparents drank it, and oh, how I loved the smell!  But, I didn't like the taste, and that has never changed.  I am not a coffee drinker at all. So, when I realized that today's #SundaySupper theme was coffee, I was pretty sad about missing out on the fun. But when I realized that I could participate by making something you would enjoy with coffee, I couldn't wait to share this Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake with you. Banana and blueberry are a fantastic combination, but add in the addition of the streusel topping and the blueberry drizzle, and it is way over the top! Coffee lover or not, you are going to love this moist, tasty, coffee cake!

 Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake


 (makes 12-13 mini cakes)
Crumb Topping
3/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Sugar
4 tablespoons Cold Butter
1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Cake
1 cup Flour
1/4 cup Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
1 cup fresh Blueberries
2 large Eggs
2 Bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon Vanilla 

Blueberry Drizzle
1cup Fresh Blueberries
1/2 teaspoon of Truvia
3 tablespoon Water
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the flour, sugar, and butter into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter, and cut the butter into the bowl. 

As you cut through the flour mix, the butter will continue to break down. Cut into flour mix until it is the size of a pea. Take 1/2 cup of the mix and put it into a small bowl.

 Mix the walnuts and cinnamon into the small bowl, and set it aside. 

 In the bowl with the remaining flour mix, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and blueberries.

 In a separate bowl, add the eggs, the bananas, and vanilla just until combined. 

Add to the dry mixture, and stir.

Grease and flour the pan. Fill each cavity with batter, and then top with the crumb mix that you set aside.  Bake until done, approximately 8-10 minutes. Let cool, and then remove from pan.

Add the blueberries, truvia, water and lemon extract to a small pan. Bring to a slow boil. As the mix boils, begin to push down on the blueberries with a spoon to smash berries. Continue until all the berries are smashed.

Pour the smashed berries through a strainer into a small bowl, until the juice is released. 

Drizzle the blueberry sauce over the coffee cake. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Enjoy your coffee cake!
 

Many thanks to Wendy Hammond for hosting such a great event today! Stop by and visit her blog, Wholistic Woman! then,
Scroll down to see many other coffee related recipes, that I am sure you will enjoy!

Beverages

• Bulletproof Coffee My Way by Monica’s Table
• Caramel Turtle Mocha Frappe by The Weekend Gourmet
• Chocolate Chip Mocha Smoothie by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Latte by Meal Planning Magic

Breakfast

• Apple Crumb Coffee Cake by Dessert Geek
• Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake by The Freshman Cook
• Cappuccino Overnight Oats by Pies and Plots
• Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake by Wholistic Woman
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake (Kaffee Kuchen) by Palatable Pastime
• Coconut & Coffee Gluten Free Scones by Caroline’s Cooking
• Coffee and Cream Cinnamon Buns by Cooking With Carlee
• Espresso-Glazed Coffee Cake by Tramplingrose
• Maple-Coffee Breakfast Sausage by Cricket’s Confections
• Pumpkin Coffee Cake by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Pumpkin Spice Latte Breakfast Bites by Beauty and the Beets
• Whole Wheat Pecan Crumb Cake by Family Around The Table

Dessert

• Best Coffee Frosting by My World Simplified
• Best Tiramisu Ever by Positively Stacey
• Bittersweet Cremeux with Coffee Caramel and Bourbon Cream by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Chocolate Chip Mocha Brownies by Crazed Mom
• Chocolate Coffee Nut Bark by My Imperfect Kitchen
• Coffee Vanilla Ice Cream Pie by Moore or Less Cooking
• Cold Brew Affogato by Helpful Homemade
• Dark Chocolate Espresso Torte with Strawberry Coulis by Gourmet Everyday
• Eiskaffee (German Coffee with Ice Cream) by Tara’s Multicultural Table
• Espresso Brownie Cupcake Sundaes by A Mind Full Mom
• Espresso Cheesecake by The Chef Next Door
• Mocha Cake with Mocha Rum Icing by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Mocha Layer Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Mocha Panna Cotta with Mascarpone Cream by The Crumby Cupcake
• NCR Cookies by Girl Abroad
• No Bake Mocha Cheesecake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Polish Black Cake with Whipped Mocha frosting by Hardly A Goddess
• Sweet Cream Affogato by The Redhead Baker

Main

• Coffee and Garlic Rubbed Pork Chops by Casa de Crews
• Java Spice Rub Chops by Sunday Supper Movement
• Perk Me Up Chili by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Salmon-Mandarin Salad with Asian Vinaigrette & Coffee Dressing by Asian In America
• Sticky Coffee Chicken by Food Lust People Love
• Ultimate Coffee Rubbed Burger by Foodtastic Mom

Sides

• Dark Molasses Bread by What Smells So Good?
• Homemade Coffee Baked Beans by Grumpy’s Honeybunch

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Celebrate It! Blog Link Party!

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Welcome To Celebrate It!

Hello, and Welcome To Celebrate It!

I hope you are ready to party!

I am excited to see what you have been creating.

This week I would like to start something new.

In addition to tweeting and pinning your links, 

I am going to start making at least 2 roundups each week.

The themes will be based around whatever is going on around us, 

like fall, Halloween, fall foods, etc. If you have any theme suggestions, 

just email me. I am hoping it brings you some traffic!

Now, on to the party!

Here are this weeks most clicked links:

How To Make A DIY Copper Leaf Mobile

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The Crafty Blog Stalker 

Korean BBQ Pork Chops

from

Analida's Ethnic Spoon

A Classy Furniture Makeover

from

Just A Little Creativity

Thank you to every one who linked up and to those who stopped by to browse!

I love the talented and creative people who take the time to share!
 

Here are a few ways to make the party fun for everyone: 

1. It is so much more fun when someone clicks
 on your link and visits your page, 
so visit other blogs if you can.

2. I pin each of your link ups to the Celebrate It! board,
 and I will also pin them to another one of my
 boards that fits the pin.
 Your link up will get tweeted both times also!

3. By linking up you are giving me permission to feature
 your post on social media.  Proper credit is always given.

Let's get this party started!

An InLinkz Link-up