This week marks my two year blogiversary, and I decided that the best way to celebrate would be to invite you all to my blog party!
It has been quite a while since I last hosted a blog party, and I absolutely love them, so I’d like you all to put on your best outfits, grab a drink (mine is a Mojito for anyone that’s interested) and get your blog on! For those of you that have never participated in one before, the rules are simple:
1. Choose your favourite post from your own blog. The subject of the post can be anything you like – blogging, food, parenting, life, travel, thoughts, photography… Note: This should be only one post at a time or it will get sent straight to the ‘spam’ folder and I may not be able to find you for a while. I don’t have an issue with you posting another link separately, but please don’t share more than three – spend the time visiting other bloggers instead.
2. Paste the link to your post in the comment section of this post.
3. Enjoy! Relax, pull up a chair, meet new people! Find new blogs, comment on their posts, be polite, courteous and respectful, follow, reblog and share. Let them know that you met them here! This is a really useful way of discovering new blogs, particularly if you have only just joined the blogging world – the general rule that I set myself when I participate is that I check out at least two or three other bloggers…
You don’t have to follow me to participate, you don’t have to be an established blogger – you could have written just a single post – and feel free to invite your friends!
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You’re welcome to share this post on all of your social media accounts too! You can find me on Twitter and Tumblr @suzie81blog, and don’t forget to visit my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/suzie81speaks
And remember…
NOTE 1: Don’t forget to join me for #SundayBlogShare tomorrow!
NOTE 2: I’VE JUST FOUND TEN POSTS IN MY SPAM FOLDER THAT I HAVE NOW APPROVED – APOLOGIES FOR THIS!
Happy Blogiversary, Suzie! Here’s my post – http://petalandmortar.com/2015/01/22/communicating-with-my-child/
Now for some reading!
Thanks very much my lovely! Hope you have a good time!
Blog party time! I realize I am a little late given I’m on the West Coast of the US…but hopefully there are still some folks willing to hang out! Happy Blogaversary again Suzie 🙂 Here’s my contribution to the festivities – http://myown2sense.com/2015/02/28/strap-me-in/
Thanks very much – you aren’t late at all, there are a few hours to go yet! Hope you enjoy!
http://barenakedinpublic.com/2015/04/08/if-i-knew-then/
thank you!!!
Thanks very much! Hope you had a brilliant time and meet lots of new bloggers!
I’m loving the responses. I’m wanting to connect with more writing blogs and both bloggers who reached out are writers. I love the way the Universe Works!!! Thanks again!!
Loved this post! A great reminder for me to slow down, get off the hamster wheel and just enjoy 🙂 Thank you.
So glad you liked it :-). Thank you for reading!!
http://barenakedinpublic.com/2015/03/02/golden-windows/
Thanks again!
You’re very welcome!
Great vignette, though I’m sorry it didn’t have a happier ending for you. Makes for a great story with a memorable moral
One day I’m going to write a book with all my stories, only I’ll make every ending happy :-). thanks for stopping by to read my little story. I really appreciate It.
Was my pleasure. Just finished writing my own book and it brings a lot of satisfaction. Wish you the best with that endeavor
A party wouldn’t be complete without some cheesy music. Anyone up for a bit of Aqua? http://nowthisiswhatiwouldcallmusic.com/2014/10/26/aqua-a-cheesy-pop-band-or-a-classic-of-our-time-discuss/
Ooh cheese… And you’re crackers too!
Jacob be a little crackers sometime
Ha ha Barbie Girl!
Hahah, wonderful.
http://lindatharpink.com/2015/03/23/a-imagined-conversation-with-david-sedaris/
Thank you! Can’t wait to make some new “blogging friends!”
Thanks so much Linda! Hope you meet lots of lovely new people!
It’s been fun checking out the blogs. Is there still time for one more? This post is in honor of an old friend: http://inherowntime.com/2013/11/15/silent-son/ Thanks, Suzie
There certainly is time Julie – thanks very much!
Hello All! Hope you are having an awesome time! I would like to share a travel post here: https://cometravelalong.wordpress.com/2015/01/19/everglades-national-park/
I’m so so excited to meet new people 🙂 Happy Blogiversary, Suzie!!
Thanks very much Ruchi! Hope you meet lots of lovely new people!
Yes Suzie! I do am 🙂
Wow, what an amazing blog! I am now following! So glad to meet you here today! Thank you, Suzie! Another brilliant blogger! Cher 🙂
Thank you for visiting my blog and the kind words! Really appreciate it 🙂
I just came across your blog. I didn’t even know blog parties existed. Anyway, I started my blog a little over a week ago. It’s mostly fictitious stories with some personal things thrown in here and there. So glad I found your site. I look forward to reading more. Here is my blog post:
https://silversteinpotterandotherfictitiousramblings.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/the-intrigue-of-sister-bertha-mae-floddlebuster/
Thank you! I’m so pleased you’ve shared a link – blog parties are a great way of building traffic and meeting new people so I thought it would be a good opportunity to host one for my blogiversary… Thanks for stopping by – hope you meet lots of new people!
Happy Blogiversary! Thanks so much.
Thank you!
Another link for the party- I’m having fun Suzie- you do come up with cool ideas I must say- I’m taking notes! https://joyezeka.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/from-me-to-you-just-let-it-go/
Thanks Joy! I can’t take credit for the idea I’m afraid – blog parties go on all over the blogosphere! Thanks so much for sharing your link – grab a drink, visit some sites and have a wonderful time!
Thanks for hosting! Just found and liked you on Facebook too!
http://heartgardening.net/2015/03/31/weeds-flowers/
Thank you very much! Really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the party!
Notes from the U.K. is about living, as an American, in rural Southwest England. I focus on the absurd, the improbable, and the true. Hope you’ll stop by, and thanks, Suzie81 for throwing the party. http://notesfromtheuk.com/2015/03/31/the-british-countryside-and-winnie-the-pooh/.
Thanks so much Ellen! I’m really pleased you shared a link – have a great time!
Hi! Great blog!
Well, this has been one of the best days ever for my blog! I’ve met lots of interesting people, gained some new followers and read several great posts. Emboldened and inspired by this experience, here is my third and final link for today. It attempts to compare and contrast two cities that have been a big part of my life… http://wp.me/p3QEB4-7Q Many thanks for organising this! 🙂
That’s great! I’m so pleased! Thanks for participating Chris!
Well here’s another awesome blog! I’m now following you, Chris! Again, huge thanks to Suzie for her blogiversary party! ❤ Cher 🙂
Ah thank you, I am not following you too! 🙂
Thank you, Chris! I look forward to reading lots more on your blog! Cher 🙂
It’s almost time for Britain’g Got Talent and watching that together is a must at any party #OneTalentOneTweet: Get Ready For Britain’s Got Talent 2015… http://wp.me/p3TTng-2TL
Thanks Steve!
Hey guys, I’m Cathy. I’m a huge book lover–the paper kind. But now, everyone’s beginning to use the ebooks instead. How do I feel about this? Check out my blog post and please leave some feedback there!
https://drowninginroughdrafts.wordpress.com/2014/09/07/books-vs-technology/
PS. Thanks Suzie for doing this blog party and congrats on your blog anniversary!
Thanks very much Cathy! If you’re looking to connect with book bloggers check out Valley Girl Gone Country in my sponsors… Have a great time!
Thanks! I’ll take a look at her blog. 🙂
Hello everyone! First time to the party and already having a great time. I wanted to share my post about friends and something I call the Circle of Success. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
https://lvingthedream.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/surround-yourself-with-good-mm/
Here’s another of my posts, that had been the most popular of this year so far… Three weeks ago, I quit my job after 10 years in the teaching profession…
https://suzie81speaks.com/2015/03/09/i-quit-my-job-today/
Have just read this, and I say, good for you. Each year going by will make this decision harder; you were wise to do it now.
Thanks Julie! It was now or never I think!
Hi Suzie,
Happy Blogiversary! Your journey is an inspiration to many of us. Many happy returns.
Thanks for hosting the party and welcoming our blogs. Here is a link to a recent post I wrote while doing the WP writing101 course.
It’s about my dream to hike the Himalayas.
http://luciledegodoy.com/2015/04/07/if-i-could-i-would-be-there/
I read you quit your job. I wish you all the best ,and much happiness and success as your start a new journey.
Lucile
Thanks so much Lucile for your kind words! Thanks so much for sharing your link – hope you meet lots of new bloggers!
You are very welcome Suzie.
Enjoy your party too! Cheers.
Hey Everyone, I just posted my annual birthday post, 42 things I’m bitter about, a sarcastic funny recap of all things bitter. Please check it out at http://bensbitterblog.com/2015/04/09/42-things-im-bitter-about/.
Thanks very much Ben! Grab a beer and enjoy! Thanks for sharing your link!
I’m sorry to be so late to the party but we’ve been not-travelling (missed connections, layovers, etc.) all day. But I’m going to grab a mojito and head out to visit some of your fabulous guests’ blogs. I’ll be that guest who just doesn’t get that it’s time to leave. Oh, and if anyone wants to stop by my place, I’ll leave the lights on and what’s left of the nachos here– http://barbtaub.com/2013/05/15/top-ten-reasons-not-to-get-married-for-women/
You aren’t late in the slightest my lovely – there’s a few hours to go yet! Plenty of nachos left! Hotel to meet lots of new bloggers!
So excited to join in the party. I’m going to start with one of my first posts a comedic romance short story on dating I wrote. But don’t let this sway you, I also post on writing tips, blog shares and writing shares, and photography. My most recent post is on The Daily Post’s photo challenge.So much fun! https://romancedonewrite.wordpress.com/2015/02/15/a-run-in-with-the-ex-the-amazing-spider-man-vol-1/
Stop by and I’ll be sure to check your blog out as well.
Also a big thanks to Suzie for hosting 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your link! Sorry it took a little while – I just found you in my spam folder! Hope you enjoy the party!
Oh good, I’m glad you found me!
Hi everyone,
I guess my favorite post would be this one: https://thegoldenecho.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/thanks-a-lot-murakami-san/
It’s about the advice column that Haruki Murakami is doing now. Don’t expect good advice, but he’ll give you a laugh.
Hi Christopher – I’ve just found you in my spam folder… Sorry it took a while! Hope you have a good time at the party!
No worries. Ah, I wonder if I mistakenly said something rather spammy that alerted askimet. Oh wait, this means I better check mine.
No your comment seems fine – you were one of quite a few in there so I wouldn’t worry! Have fun checking out other blogs!
Thanks for hosting this, Suzie, what fun! I’m sharing today’s post, because it speaks to all of us WordPress.com users and readers who are stuck with the abysmal WordPress Reader, and may not know we have an alternative:
Eureka! I Found a Workaround for the Utterly Awful WordPress Reader
http://austindetails.me/2015/04/11/awful-wordpress-reader/
Thanks very much Jann! Feel free to check out the other posts and enjoy! Thanks for sharing your link!
Hi, I’m Janice
I’ve returned to the party for more fun.
Actually, I forgot to leave the link to my About Me page where you can read about the blogging tips my site offers. Here is the link: http://wp.me/P5jxvv-1
Thanks again to Suzie for this opportunity to network.
Janice
You’re very welcome Janice! Glad you enjoyed it so much you came back!
Hi Suzie, Happy Blog Birthday, what a great way to celebrate. I’m enjoying a Baileys right now, though Mohitos sounds great too.
Here is my favourite post of mine at the moment.
Post Pals How YOU Can Help a Sick Child http://wp.me/p4CHeD-dM
I’m off to visit some more bloggers. Thanks for having this party, enjoy and congratulations.
Amanda.
Thanks very much Amanda! Hope you have a brilliant time!
Hi Suzie! Talk about amazing bloggers! Love this party! I have one more link to share today (again, thank you sooo much)! This post pertains to a dear group of blind folks that I use to read to at a center for Blind & Low-Vision people. Their kindness to me remains one of the most caring gestures I’ve ever received. It is entitled: “Wit & Wisdom: Defining a Kind Heart”. Thank you, Suzie!
https://thechicagofiles.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/wit-wisdom-group-defining-a-kind-heart/
You’re very welcome! Thanks for sharing your links and for visiting so many other blogs Cher!
Thank you, Suzie! 🙂
I am going to try this http://wordpress.com/post/65970054/1376
If that doesn’t work try
http://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com/Idaho
Happy Blogiversary Suzie! xoxo
One of my most recent popular posts: http://mostlytruestoriesofkrenaep.com/2015/02/17/have-you-ever-blog-edition/
Thanks very much for sharing your link! There’s still a while to go yet, so grab a drink and have a chat! Enjoy!
Hi Suzie,
A message in a bottle methinks:
https://felinecafe.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/portraits-on-a-laundry-basket-universal-cat-law/
Thanks very much Greg! Hope you enjoy meeting lots of new bloggers!
Not sure what happen but will try again
http://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com/Idaho/general
It’s coming up as the page can’t be found
http://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com/idaho
Yup that one works! Thanks Betty!
I trying to understand how to link
Happy to see so many bloggers.
I’ve never taken part in a blog party before, so hope I get this right! I take great pleasure in people telling me that they like an artist or song that I have introduced them to, so here is my Spring Playlist 2015. I hope someone finds something that they like in there: http://wp.me/p3SwcX-dk
Now to check out the rest!
That’s great! Thanks very much! Hope you meet lots of new bloggers to follow!
Happy Blogiversary!! Thanks for letting us all celebrate with you. I am new to blogging and hope to make lots of friends today. Here is my blog post on 5 Midlife Lessons on Letting It Go.
http://www.eclecticevelyn.com/5-midlife-lessons-on-letting-it-go/#sthash.OqwwwjyJ.dpbs
Also any advice anyone has for a newbie please let me know. I made it real easy to find me, I’m Eclectic Evelyn on all social media.
Thanks so much for sharing your link! Hope you enjoy finding lots of new blogs!
Hi Evelyn! I am now following your blog! Can’t wait to read more! Cher 🙂
Maybe I am late. I always forget the time difference…
Thank you for hosting this wonderful party! Congrats once again!
As a gift I bring you something edible: https://mygreennook.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/the-edible-flower-garden/ Enjoy!
You aren’t late at all! Thanks so much fr sharing your link! Have a great time!
Congratulations on your blog anniversary!! Many more to come I hope! Love to see all the posts and comments!
Thanks so much Deb!
Hi Suzie! Thank you for hosting your blog party! I brought balloons and Oreo Cupcakes. 🙂 Here is my favorite blog post of the year:
https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/villains-my-top-ten-and-why-i-love-them-books-amreading-villains/
Waves to everyone! 😀
Ooh thanks! Thanks for sharing your post – hope you have a lovely time! There’s lots of blogs participating if you want to check them out!
I’m having fun checking out all the blogs! 🙂 Thank you so much!
I’m really pleased!
Hi Suzie! Congratulations on your anniversary, you did a great job in just 2 years!!! Here is my latest post with my favorite recipe for Eclairs. I know, the real dessert would be much better and appropriate with coffee, but here we are, in virtual world…
https://nunespastries.wordpress.com/
Thank you very much! Hope you meet lots of new bloggers – thanks for sharing your link!
Thank you for this opportunity 🙂
Happy Blogaversary, Suzie! You have so been so awesome about promoting bloggers and introducing them to each other – thank you. I’ve really enjoyed your Sundays on Twitter. I’ve been writing for the A-Z Blogging Challenge this month, with the theme of “A Hellacious Belle’s Guide to the New South. I’d like to share a post about my Grandmother and her wonderful Southern cooking: http://drunkonlifeblog.com/2015/04/07/a-hellacious-belles-guide-to-the-new-south-food-family-and-memories/
Thanks so much for sharing your link! I’m slowly working through the posts – hope you have a great time meeting new bloggers!
First time at the party & so happy to be invited. I just made the leap from travel blogger to travel author and I’ve posted my exclusive self interview for any armchair travelers here at the party https://tripaccomplice.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/a-self-interview-with-ben-pastore-author-of-you-can-keep-your-adventure-just-leave-me-the-toilet-paper/
Thanks for sharing your link Ben! Hope you have a great time!
Last one: http://inherowntime.com/2013/06/28/starter-house-part-3/ Male/female relationships Discovered some new blogs, some people visited me. Simple but brilliant concept! See you tomorrow as Sunday Blog Share. Thanks again.
Congrats Suzie! I have done all sorts of these! 😀
This is my fav post: https://shadebutnoshade.wordpress.com/2015/02/01/this-is-for-the-double-standards/
Everyone knows how double standards are! I look forward to new friends!
Thanks so much for sharing your link! Hope you enjoy your party!
No problem! Thanks I will!
Hi Suzie, how’s the party going?? Looks like its a roaring success so well done and thanks for hosting it!! Hope it’s not too late to add my contribution from Florence, Italy? Hope you enjoy and I look forward to checking out lots of fellow bloggers’ posts!! Party on!!! ;oD http://dreamdiscoveritalia.com/2014/11/05/italian-art-101-the-rape-of-the-sabine-women-by-giambologna/
Thanks very much my lovely! Really appreciate it!
Hi Suzie,
Thanks for hosting this blog party and happy anniversary.
My all time favourite post is from my old blog (before I went all fancy and started used self-hosted WordPress.org 🙂 )
It’s the story of our hospital response in Darwin to the first Bali bombings in 2002. The link is https://garydlum.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/the-2002-bali-bombings-my-experience-and-my-memories/
I now focus on food blogging at Yummy Lummy 😀
Regards
Gaz
Thanks very much Gary! Hope you meet lots of new people! Enjoy the party!
It’s a great party 😀
Hi Suzie Great party Thanks for hosting. Meeting many new friends and having fun. Here is my second post for others to enjoy http://www.inspiringmax.com/celebrating-australia-day/
Thanks very much! Hope you enjoy the party!
Ever wonder who you must have been in a past life? I was definitely Cinderella….
https://findingmontauk.wordpress.com/2015/01/23/i-am-cinderella-reasons-why-i-might-be-a-reincarnated-disney-princess/
Thanks my lovely!
Thanks for the invite to your party! http://wp.me/p4xInP-25
You’re very welcome – thanks for sharing your link! It’s going to take me quite a while to get through them all but I’m going to leave the party open for a while so new people can join in! Hope you had a good time!
Thank you for doing this, I’m really glad I can look through other people’s posts 🙂
https://fluencyofwords.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/what-do-i-fear/
You’re very welcome – thanks for sharing your link! Apologies for the late reply – It’s going to take me quite a while to get through them all but I’m going to leave the party open for a while so new people can join in! Hope you had a good time!
A post that shows my humorous side which, for some strange reason, seems to want to take a vacation. https://rantingalong.wordpress.com/2015/04/07/allow-stupid-to-sort-it-out/
Magnificent party. It gets better as the hours go by. I’ve met so many bloggers with great sites. Hope we don’t leave too big of a mess for you to clean up after it’s all over. 🙂
Thanks very much for all your participation and thanks for sharing your link! It’s going to take me quite a while to get through them all but I’m going to leave the party open for a while so new people can join in! Hope you had a good time!
http://memoriesofatime.com/2015/01/16/friends-such-good-friends-my-black-books/
Well, maybe the invitation clogged the workks
Thanks very much, James, and thanks for sharing your link! It’s going to take me quite a while to get through them all but I’m going to leave the party open for a while so new people can join in! Hope you had a good time!
I may be late to the party, but better late than never I hope! I wrote this post in January when I realized a dream of mine was about to come true. I was referring back to it in another post I’m working on to summarize my recent trip. Five Steps to a Dream Fulfilled: https://deescribesblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/5-steps-to-a-dream-fulfilled/
It’s certainly not too late – thanks for sharing your link! It’s going to take me quite a while to get through them all but I’m going to leave the party open for a while so new people can join in! Hope you had a good time!
Maybe this one is better? The comment box worked better this time. http://memoriesofatime.com/2014/07/18/cadillac-of-the-skies-the-p-51-lvr/
I am addicted
Thanks again James!