Saturday, March 31, 2012
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Anything Goes Linky # 43
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A little reminder, we have some fabulous giveaways ending soon, please check out our Giveaway page.
Have you had a chance to link up all of your Spring recipes and crafts in our Battle of the Cookers and Crafters linky and contest? Don't forget to vote for your favorite links by simply clicking and visiting them as many times as you like. The recipe and craft posts with the most views will be our two champions, and walk away with a lot of loot! You have until Easter April 8, 2012 to get your links and votes in.
Now onto the Anything Goes linky!
Read more »Thursday, March 29, 2012
Free Music! Wagon Wheel by The Connection
I want to share this great band with you all today called The Connection. They are from a place I use to call home, Paso Robles California. My husband is friends with the band. Here is the music video for their song Wagon Wheel. If you like country mixed with a little soft rock, I think you will enjoy this. If you would like a free download of the song you can head to YouTube and they will send you a FREE mp3 download.
Please help support this wonderful up and coming band by liking their YouTube video.
One Dozen Spring Inspired Fantastic Features
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It's that time of the week when I share some of my favorite links from last weeks Anything Goes linky. Just in case you didn't know it yet, you are all awesome! As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" so lets dig into those featured links:
Peaches and Bees shared the sweetest Springy ruched skirt.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Why Choose Platinum When Buying Wedding Bands
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Platinum Guild International USA for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
My husband and I both chose precious platinum when we purchased our wedding bands years ago. Just like we want our marriage to stand the test of time, we want our wedding rings to do the same. When we bought our bands, we had to pay more for platinum, but now that is not always the case. Since the price of gold has sky rocketed over the years, for the first time in recent history, the price per an ounce of gold is actually more then platinum! It makes sense then to purchase beautiful platinum, that will look and hold up better then gold, when making such an important purchase as a wedding band.
Now this does not mean that the retail price of platinum will be less then gold, only that platinum's premium is less, and because it's more pure and dense then gold, it is a better value for it's cost. Which is why we chose to purchase platinum years ago. My husband and I are both very hard on our hands. I would never want my husband wearing a soft gold ring to tackle some of the daily chores he does. It would scratch and thin over the years, and eventfully need to be re-shanked. Platinum bands actually get stronger as you wear them because it doesn't scratch off, it only displaces when put through wear and tear, making it become more dense and strong. It also doesn't have to be re-dipped like white gold does to maintain it's color. Most actors and models walking the red carpet choose platinum because it really provides a perfect setting for your diamonds and gem stones to shine.
If my husband were to ever make another significant purchase in jewelry for me, say maybe a mother's ring, I would want him to choose platinum again. What about you, did you know that platinum had all these benefits over yellow or white gold?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tips for Bloggers
In Jennifer Lopez's defense I don't think that is her real but, if it is, you go girl! Sorry for the silly pic, I always like to have at least one picture in my post, I had nothing for what follows, so I created this fun graphic on Picnik.
I received an email letter recently from the lovely Rose at A Rosie Sweet Home. She had a few questions about blogging. She is not alone, I receive requests for tips on blogging often (not sure why, I am by no means an expert) but I have learned some things along the way. So I thought I would answer the questions she had for me in a post, so that others can benefit. Seriously I had no clue what I was doing when I first started blogging. However there are a few things I know now that I wish I had known when I started out. My blog grew very slowly the first 6 months or so of blogging because like I said, I was clueless. Let's see what I have learned along the way. Below are Roses great questions and my answers:
Updated Pinterest Terms and Celebration Pinterest Linky
Good news, Pinterest is updating their terms as of April 6, 2012. I think everyone will be happier with the new terms. Many folks were worried by using Pinterest they could be opening up a can of worms and chances of legal issues. Now I am no lawyer but from what I understand with the old terms, folks were concerned that Pinterest would and could sell their pictures pinned, and in turn if the picture you pinned wasn't yours, then you could be sued for copyright infringement.
Here is a quick look at what the new terms will mean for us pin heads:
The new terms state that Pinterest will not sell your pictures!
They will not allow pics that encourage self- harm or self-abuse.
These new terms are also paving the way to having private pin boards!
The information above was sent to me in an email from Ben and the Pinterest team.
I thought it would be fun to celebrate this good news with a surprise Pinterest linky .
I thought it would be fun to celebrate this good news with a surprise Pinterest linky .
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Monday, March 26, 2012
We Have A Winner!
Thank you to our sponsor Paper Mate
Congratulations to our winner Melissa Graham!
Please leave a comment below then email me at mindiehilton@gmail.com to claim your prize.
Read more »Sunday, March 25, 2012
Miniature Whisk Earring Tutorial And What I Am Wearing
After making 14 or more of these miniature whisks, experimenting with different wire gauge, and different methods of making them (glue, no glue, two pieces of wire, one, etc) I came up with a tutorial for what I feel is the easiest and prettiest way to make them. Would you like to know how?
Read more »Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Like Pfister on Facebook for A Good Cause
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pfister for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Read more » Right now for every "Like" on Facebook Pfister receives they will be donating a $1 in materials to the Rebuilding Together organization. They will donate up to $20,000, so visit the Pfister Facebook page and "Like" them for a good cause.
Anything Goes Linky # 42
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If you have not checked out our Giveaway page yet, you might want to. My shop is sponsoring several giveaways this week. We also have a fabulous Akorie bracelet giveaway going on now, with an approximate retail value of $55. Since the giveaway started the Akorie collection has added several new men styles and Spring inspired bracelets to choose from.
Have you all had a chance to link up your Spring posts yet? There are some wonderful prizes up for grabs. You have until Easter to get those linked up for a chance to win.
(see top right side bar for photo button link to contest)
Now onto the Linky!
Get comfy and stay a while :)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Fantastic Spring Features and Linky Love Page Update!
Have you all had a chance to check out my Spring cleaned Linky Love page?
There is a linky for each day of the week, feel free to add your linky parties to it. I do my best to link up each week at all the parties on that page.
Now onto the fantastic features!
St. Patrick's day is over but I am still green with envy for this sewing room shared by Ruby Jean!
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Handmade Whisk Earrings!
So I think I need a little more practice wire wrapping these miniature whisks, but what do you think. They look rustic, like my favorite whisks that have been handed down to me. Should I start making them for the shop, do you want to see a tutorial at Bacon Time for them? Let me know in a comment below.
Another TLC Creations Giveaway Announcement!
I think I am giving the farm away this Spring, don't tell my hubs;)
Yes I have another giveaway from my shop TLC Creations to share with you all. If you are counting, this is the 4th one currently going on! Please check my Giveaway page to see them all. Now one lucky person will win this lovely Spring inspired set. If you want to enter head to Knick of Time by March 26th.
Good Luck!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
TLC Creations Peacock Earring Giveaway Announcement
I have scheduled several giveaways for my shop this Spring! You will want to check out my Giveaway page to see the ones that have started already, and I have a new one to tell you about today.
Would you like to win these pretty one of a kind peacock earrings I made? If the answer is yes, then head to A Creative Princess where I am giving them away!
Tips for Photographing Close Ups & An Exclusive Sale!
Disclosure: I am by no means a photographer, but I do take a lot of pics, and here are some tips I have found that work for me when taking close up shots for my Etsy shop and blog.
Read more »Monday, March 19, 2012
Live Laugh Love Giveaway Announcement
If you would like to win this bracelet from my shop TLC Creations then I suggest you head to
the fabulous and fashionable Ma Nouvelle Mode to enter soon. Giveaway will be ending in 6 days.
Good Luck!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Easy Duckling On A Lake Cake For Spring
I like easy decorating when it comes to cakes, and this one couldn't be easier. It is a great cake for Spring but would be sweet for a little ones birthday cake too.
Here is all you need:
Read more »Saturday, March 17, 2012
What I Wore and Akorie Bracelet Giveaway (Men and Women Styles!)
Would you all like a chance to win your own bracelet from the New Akorie Collection on Etsy with an approximate retail value of $55? Of course you would. You already know how much I love my Akorie bracelet. In case you missed it, you can read my Akorie review post here. One Bacon Time follower is going to win their choice of bracelet from the Akorie Collection. With so many great styles to choose from, which one would you choose? I should mention they have both men and women styles to choose from. They even welcome special orders. So I know whoever wins, is going to find just what they are looking for.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Spring Battle of the Cookers and Crafters Linky, Enter to Win Now!
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Stop!
This is not the Anything Goes Linky.
This is a Spring Linky and Contest!
Only Spring inspired posts allowed please.
Link up your Spring inspired recipes and crafts below for a chance to win some fabulous prizes and bragging rights. The craft link and recipe link with the most views will be our two reigning champions!
Read more »Anything Goes Linky # 41
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While you are here please check out our GIVEAWAY page to see what's up for grabs!
Our Spring Battle of the Cookers and Crafters linky just started, so check it out. Your Spring posts could win you some great prizes!
Now Onto the Anything Goes Linky!
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