Linkups
That’s What She Said
Each week we will pick a quote, the quotes we choose are women’s words… get it? That’s What She Said.
The link up will run for 2 weeks this week. Starting February 5th we have the linkup live for 5 days!
We will pin and feature our favorites, the following month.
Each week will provide the next week’s quote.
Please only linkup posts inspired by the quote of the month. We want to see how this quote will get your creative juices flowing.
We would like for you to connect with others, please visit the person who linked up before you and go show some love.
It would be AWESOME if you would share the link up via your social media. #That’sWhatSheSaidLinkUp
Of course, it’s always fun to connect, let’s follow each other along.
Number one rule: Have fun and be creative ♡
Courtney: What’s Up With the Wilhelms
We absolutely loved hearing about Karen’s warm holiday memories,
we know you will too.
If there’s any phrase I should have tattooed to my forehead these days, it’s “Don’t stumble over something behind you.” As I head into the New Year, putting 2014 and all its many nightmares behind me is the one resolution I intend to keep. I’d be foolish to say I’m over it and that there is no more hurt to be felt, no more challenges to face, no more stress to overcome, but I’m committed to looking forward to hope, healing and a much more balanced life that is me being me. The one thing I most definitely realized over the past several months is that I haven’t been able to be myself in a very long time. And that’s something I’d like to change.
I will no longer stumble over the fear that comes from wondering what others think of my actions, or how I dress, or what I say, or if I’m cool enough/pretty enough/funny enough/etc. the list goes on and on. I’m looking forward and I’m me. I will no longer stumble over what ifs, whys or if only. I’m looking forward with a “What’s next?” I will no longer punish myself for mistakes I made, cues I missed or moments where I fell short as a wife, mother, friend, woman, daughter, you name it. I’m looking forward with a “You did the best you could with the information that you had. Forgive yourself and be better.”
Progress means learning from the past, not dwelling on it. I can look back now with fresh eyes, remember what happened, and embrace the blessing that is being in a better place today. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I don’t want to go back to what was, even when I think about the good times and the happy moments. So if I’m confident that I’m where I’m supposed to be, there’s no need to stumble or dwell on where I used to be. Each day I put one foot in front of the other and move forward. If I look back, it’s only to see how far I’ve come.
Join us in a few weeks when we kick off the weekly link up with this amazing quote!
WHO IS YOUR MAGIC?
It’s Monday!! You know what that means…it’s time for another Think Outside the Toy Box Summer Series challenge! This week…Kool-Aid. Last week, I thought I hit the bottom of the barrel as far as low cost, spending less than $6 on an afternoon of family fun with Paper Bag Maracas, but I blew it out of the water this week! Kool-Aid was on sale at Target for $2. I already had the rest of my supplies, so $2 and we were ready to go! Time to get messy and creative with Kool-Aid Sprinkle Art.
Welcome to Social Media Saturdays, the one and only linkup sponsored by the International Bloggers Association, where bloggers grow together. Have you joined yet? If not, go there now!
We’re all about making new friends and finding each other in the places we hang out online. This is the place to mingle, make new friends and form real relationships– not the place to drop links and leave!
If that sounds good to you, then by all means, share the links to your social media accounts here!
Here are the rules:
1. You don’t have to, but if you want to be classy please follow your hosts in each category that you join. We are:
Brittany at brittanybullen.com, Giada at craftytastygeeky.com, Katy at chaosandkiddos.com,
Keitha at bajantexan.blogspot.com, Tina at gringoslocos6.com, Marg at margsworld.com
Paula at paulabuenosaires.com, and Shana at Technotini.com!
2. Tweet about the party and spread the word so that we can all connect with new friends! The more people who join us, the better experience we all have!
Click the button below or write your own tweet with the hashtag #ilovesocialsaturday so your new friends know where you came from and so that we can chat all day!
3. Follow the person before you in each category that you join and at least 2 more so that we make sure everybody gets some love!
4. If you’d like to put our badge on your site, grab the HTML here. Let us know if you did because we sure do love people who love us!
Let’s get started!!! Happy Saturday!!
There, you can find great new friends in your niche to subscribe to and visit regularly. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build a network of support!
We’re so excited to introduce the newest addition to our weekly linkup– the first-ever official IBA Blog Hop! This hop is just for members of the IBA (badge required) to visit each other’s latest posts in any category and share the love. If you submit a link here, make sure to visit and comment on and/or share three more.
Each week, we’ll be featuring the three posts that got the most clicks in the previous week, so make sure to come back to see if you’ve been featured! Happy Blog-Hopping!
Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday
Chair Makeover: Miss Rose
Robin at Redo It Yourself Inspiration
Are You Curious About Wacky Cake?/a>
Joanne at What’s On The List?
Blogology Part 2: Blogging Platforms
Megan at The Adventures of Nnoble and Pond
If you get featured, grab the badge!
Becka
January 15, 2015 at 2:57 pm
What a great idea! 🙂 I love the quote, Don’t stumble of what is behind you. 🙂
Amber
January 15, 2015 at 9:15 pm
Love the quote! I hope 2015 brings many better things for you Katy!
Jessica Dimas
January 16, 2015 at 3:01 am
I love this idea for a linkup! And I love your outlook for this year. I am right there with ya. I hope this year brings you lots of healing and that you’re able to reclaim yourself and move forward a stronger, more confident woman <3
Mrs. AOK
January 16, 2015 at 9:43 am
YES!!! I’m over the fear and doubt. This year is ours, Katy. Onward!
XOXO
Keitha The Bajan Texan
January 16, 2015 at 9:45 pm
Luv that quote!
Vidya Sury
January 21, 2015 at 12:13 am
What a stunning quote, Katy! Don’t stumble over something behind you!
So – May i write about the quote and link up?
The magic quote is for Feb 5, right?
This is a grand idea.
🙂
Dora
April 29, 2016 at 3:40 am
153Admiring the hard work you put into your blog and in depth information you present. It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same old rehashed inomaortifn. Great read! I’ve bookmarked your site and I’m adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.
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June 5, 2016 at 3:35 pm
Oi, jeg synes det ble kjempestilig! Sikkert kjempeartig for ungene å slå seg løs med kritt over hele veggen!Ha en herlig mandag :)Klem Elisabeth
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July 15, 2016 at 6:01 am
Apparently this is what the esteemed Willis was talkin’ ’bout.
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July 20, 2016 at 10:42 am
she knew someone who lived there and she was murdered (i think her name was alice or something)anyways if anyone knows were i could find out more id really appriciate it VA:F [1.9.21_1169](from 1 vote)
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October 13, 2016 at 8:39 pm
Everyone should pay at least 10% federal income tax. PERIOD. Warren Buffets pays 14% as Capital Gains Tax. But if the guy makes 50 million he is still supposed to pay $7,000,000.00 in federal taxes if he doesn’t fight it. $7 Million is a lot of taxesSo both you and Mr. Buffet are at best playing word games when you switch between tax rate and tax dollars in the same breath. Pick one and stick to it.BTW – Berkshire Hathaway is still fighting a $ 1.2 Billion Federal Tax bill for the 2002 through 2004 tax periods. So he speaks with forked tongue at best…
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November 5, 2016 at 2:12 am
Constantly send and reenforce the message “If you work hard, you can do this.” Students need to believe they have what it takes to be successful in order to even attempt to study or learn material. I explicitly teach my belief that the brain is like a muscle – if you work out you get stronger – if you stick with something difficult, you will understand it better in the end. I teach lessons on role models who showed resilience and I cover the classroom in quotes that underscore the importance of working hard. However, it is also important to teach students the difference between trying hard and effective effort.