Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop CLOSED

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

It saddens me to announce that the "Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop" must come to an end.  As I posted earlier, life has gotten too busy to maintain it. I've had such a wonderful time getting to know everyone through this hop, and I'll truly miss seeing you on the linky! May God bless you all, and I look forward to keeping in touch through our blogs!

Flock Together Blog Hop 11/6

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

Remember to check out the giveaways on the ongoing  

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• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 10/30

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

Remember to check out the giveaways on the ongoing  

Feather Your Nest GIVEAWAY LINKY

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Add a few of your own
or enter ones to your liking.

Need a little help?

• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Blog Hop 10/23

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

 

And now, a sad announcement. Due to what I can only conclude as the earth picking up speed on me, I'm going to have to simplify this blog hop by cutting out the Fine Feathered Friend spotlight. It's my hope that by doing so, I'll be able to continue hosting the hop. It's been a pleasure awarding the many Fine Feathered Friends of the past year!

 

Remember to check out the giveaways on the ongoing  

Feather Your Nest GIVEAWAY LINKY

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Add a few of your own
or enter ones to your liking.

Need a little help?

• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Blog Hop 10/16

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is Ugochi at Teshuva

I am simple, gentle...most of the time, 
warm and friendly. 
I love good, godly music and dancing. 
I am fun loving and considerate.  I love to travel, make friends,read, and write. I am a child of God and I love Him.  My sole desire is to please Him in all that I do, all the time. I work towards showing Him to others by my  thoughts, words and actions. I am compassionate, my heart bleeds for suffering people.  I try to do something about them in little but meaningful ways.  I get a huge kick out of helping people. I am a minister of God, married to one husband. God's man-Benson Jolomi, he is a true christian and  I love him.  I also have three other God's men in my life,my sons: Joshua, Joseph, and Josiah.  They keep me up and about.  Because of them, I don't have problems with getting fat.I pray you get inspired to a better life!

I truly enjoy reading Ugoshi's posts, and I'm sure you will too. Her blog is very well developed, with posts about a wide range of topics, especially those related to women of God! Stop aby and consider following her today.

Are you a future Fine Feathered Friend? Click here to find out how to get some blogosphere coverage, free and easy.

Remember to check out the giveaways on the ongoing  

Feather Your Nest GIVEAWAY LINKY

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Add a few of your own
or enter ones to your liking.

Need a little help?

• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 10/09

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is Lau at

I'm a beauty lover, amateur artist/photographer and full time geek.

Lau writes posts about beauty, fashion and...ANIME! As a librarian, I find this to be an interesting combination! Seriously, I learned how to de-fuzz clothing and about eyeliner too. I think you'll enjoy reading her blog, too! Drop by and consider following her today!



Do you know how EASY it is to be next week's Fine Feathered Friend? Click here to find out how to get some blogosphere coverage, free and easy.

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Add a few of your own
or enter ones to your liking.

Need a little help?

• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Children's Sermon: The Cookie Jar

Here's what I found for this week's children's sermon! Click on the link to see the details.

Title: The Cookie Jar

Source: Sermons4Kids

Scripture Reference: Acts 3: 19

Supplies Needed: Jar-like container with an opening just big enough to get your opened hand through, but not big enough to get your closed fist through (I used an Ovaltine container) and cookies.

Enjoy!

Flock Together on Vacation 10/2

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Please come back next week and join the fun. I'm off with the family to enjoy the beauty of God's creation on a trip to the mountains and to pick apples :) Have a blessed day!

Cheap and Easy Fix for Scratched-Up DVD's

I'm so happy I came across this tip on Pinterest that REALLY WORKED to fix our scratched DVD's! Finding Nemo was restored on the first try, but The Mickey Mouse Club took about six tries, having less "hang-ups" after each try. Visit this site and see if it works for you too!

 Source: thehandmadedress.blogspot.no via Mikki on Pinterest
 Or Click HERE

Trunk 'R Treat Car Decorating Ideas

The change in the weather has me thinking about my church's upcoming Trunk 'r Treat and how I might decorate my car this year! It's really a lot of fun seeing the creative side of my church family as they deck out their vehicles! I thought you might like to see a few of them...

Hunting Theme, complete with a Blue Tick Hound!

Fishing Theme on a spooky boat.

Pirate Theme with a convincing ship-like background.

Clemson Theme - not a favorite in these parts. The kids were reluctant to take my candy :)

You can also find some great ideas on Pinterest. Here are a few from my "October" board.

Source: valarielea.blogspot.com via Mikki on Pinterest

I Love Lucy Theme

Source: valarielea.blogspot.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Happy Days or 50's Theme

Source: piggybankparties.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Bakery Theme

Source: trunkortreat.homestead.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Slumber Party Theme

I'm leaning toward the Happy Days theme, but we've also thought about recreating the old western "Big Valley." Then again, I'm also drawn to the Slumber Party theme. I'd love to hear about your ideas too!

Flock Together Blog Hop 9/25

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Becca at A Humble Bumble:

Some of my favorite things in this whole world are:

God's unchanging Word

My family

Most anything creative

My incredible boyfriend

Christian historical fiction

My adorable, cute, and funny nieces and nephews

Painting my nails

Easy breezy...that's what comes to mind when I visit Becca's blog! I can't really explain it, but I just feel like sighing when I land there, kind of like pulling up a chair and visiting  someone on their front porch. A visit here will probably include sharing how God is working in your lives, and she might show you a newly finished project and help you make one for yourself. Go visit her site and see if you don't agree that it's a pleasure!

Do you know how EASY it is to be next week's Fine Feathered Friend? Click here to find out how to get some blogosphere coverage, free and easy.

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• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 9/18

Originally published in 2012 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Casey at



I'm a 30 something wife, mom, daughter, sister, and, friend. I fight chronic Lyme disease along with the everyday life with 5 kids ages 8 and under and two dogs. My life is crazy and hectic but I'm blessed with an amazing husband and kids and wouldn't change a thing!



Casey's positive outlook and family-focus makes her blog a pleasure for moms to follow. I hope you'll stop by and consider following today!

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• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Blog Hop 9/11

Originally published in 2011 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Beauty of One

Welcome to my little corner of the world. My name is Angie and I am a 30-something Catholic girl giving control to God in every area of my life, including my health and fitness, and letting Him write my story. I am single but I am enjoying my sacred singleness until God determines otherwise. You can say that I am sown, planted and slowly blooming in His Grace. Come and join me in a journey to spiritual and physical health and fitness. 

This blog explores and celebrates being a single woman in love with God. It is absolutely inspiring, and I hope you'll stop by and consider following her today!

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Need a little help?

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• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 9/4

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is Kelly at 

Our Everyday Harvest is all about positivity and giving thanks to the Lord for all that he’s bestowed on us throughout our lives. Everyone is welcome! While here, you'll read about the art of saving money and the organization of home and family. Readers will receive information on frugal living by way of couponing, shopping deals, contests and freebie giveaways, as well as recipes, household tips and tricks, and a little of this and that in between.

In my mind, Kelly's beautiful blog is what my blog will be when it grows up :)  From couponing to housekeeping to faith, it has posts about everything one would desire to find on a "mom blog." She's also hosts the Harvest of Friends Weekend Blog Hop. I hope you'll consider stopping by and following her well-rounded blog!  

Do you know how EASY it is to be next week's Fine Feathered Friend? Click here to find out how to get some blogosphere coverage, free and easy.

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• If this is all new to you, click here.
• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Teacher Giveaway at Tonya's Treats for Teachers

In celebration of gaining over 500 followers, Tonya's Treats for Teachers is having a huge giveaway for 5 winners! Head on over there, as it ends on 9/6.

Feather Your Nest Giveaway Linky

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