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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Bloggiesta Participants: Sign Up Here!


It's time! Do you plan to fiesta with us the weekend  of March 30, 31 and April 1? Do you have things you'd like to do on your blog that you haven't managed to get to in forever? Do you want to do those things with lots of other bloggers from all over? Talk things over with them? Bounce ideas off them? Learn from them? Teach them too?

If so, you will not want to miss the latest installment of Bloggiesta! A blogathon created nearly three years ago by Natasha of Maw Books so we could do those very things listed above!

To participate, please sign the Mr. Linky below with a link to your blog, specifically to a post stating your intention to join us on this weekend. We'd love for you to help us spread the news so we can be sure to find all those who'd like to join the fun.

Remember, the level of commitment is up to you. We'd love for you to find lots of time to devote to blogging with us during those three days, but if you have just one day that you can join us, or even just a few hours of one day, please do not hesitate to sign up.

If you decide to participate, here's what you can expect:
  • to spend time that weekend (as much or as little as your schedule allows) working on your blog
  • to create a to do list to share on your blog and link up with other participants
  • to hopefully participant in several mini challenges and learn something new
  • to connect with other participants through blog hopping or twitter
  • to make new blogging friends!
  • to come away at the end of the three days with a spiffed up blog!
If all that sounds like something you'd like to do, please write a post letting us know and link up! OLE!

We are still taking sign ups for mini challenge hosts here. Also, if you hosted a challenge in a past Bloggiesta, come and sign up to let us know if you'd like it to be listed and included in this Bloggiesta. Thanks! Update: We've now closed sign ups for challenge hosts. We have an awesome line up! I can't wait!

Here's some music to get you in the fiesta-ing mood while you are writing up your post:


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97 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Looking forward to it!

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  2. dollycas aka LoriMarch 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I have so much to learn, I use a lot of features but none well enough to instruct. I definitely need to follow along and absorb as much as I can.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    YESSS!!! IM SO IN! I was already looking for the Bloggiesta and was sad that I couldn't find it. And then suddenly it popped up on twitter! Wiiiii!!! So excited! *jumping up and down*

    This was so much fun last year!

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    1. SueyMarch 2, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      WAHOO! I'm jumping up and down right along with you!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    I've been looking forward to this since the last one!

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    1. JustLizaMarch 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

      OK. One thing to master... commenting on Blogger blogs with my WordPress ID!

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    2. SueyMarch 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      LOL! :) Can't help you there. Unless, do I need to fix a setting to make it easier here?

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  5. ChrystalMarch 2, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this! :) I've missed it for so long. :)

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  6. Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)March 2, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I have signed-up! YAY! And for the mini-challenge as well!

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  7. AlexMarch 2, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Thanks for hosting this year. I can't wait to participate in my second Bloggiesta. I got so much done last year and hope to again this year..

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    1. SueyMarch 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      It's amazing how much we can do when we just sit and focus on it. I love it.

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  8. kathyMarch 2, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I'm really looking forward to this. I want to learn a bunch of the things the mini-challenges will be about. :)

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    1. SueyMarch 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      We'll be finalizing the mini challenges this weekend hopefully. Stay tuned!

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  9. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityMarch 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Will do a little write up in my Sunday Salon post and then come and link up. I've never participated before but my blog is in DIRE need of updating. Just hope I can have a few baby-free moments to work!

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    1. SueyMarch 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      Never participated before? I'm shocked! You will love it! :)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    First time particpating! Looking forward to it!

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  11. Jenni ElyseMarch 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I don't read directions very well. I signed up, but didn't post anything about it until just now. So, my link doesn't link directly to the post. *oops*

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  12. Geo LibrarianMarch 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun.

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  13. EmilyBoydMarch 3, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    This looks so cool, I can't wait :)

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  14. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I can't wait! :)

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  15. KyBunniesMarch 4, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I can not wait for this to happen. This sounds like it will be so much fun. I hope I am off the weekend this happens. Thanks for having this.

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  16. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I normally would have loved to participate in this, but I'm going to the Colorado Teen Literature Conference that weekend!:)

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  17. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    I am SUPER PSYCHED about this! Yay!

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  18. LenaMarch 4, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Ok so i just posted my name not my name of my blog oops :/ hehe

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  19. ZaraAlexisMarch 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    This is my first time participating. I hope someone plays a bolero! Olé!

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  20. KristinMarch 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting this...I participated in the past when Natasha did it and was bummed when she stopped. I always get so much done during these things and love seeing what everyone else is doing. I just posted a "Bloggiesta is back" post, which links back to here. Will you also be having a starting line post where we put down our to-do list?

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    1. SueyMarch 5, 2012 at 8:19 AM

      Kristin, Yes, there will be a starting line link up for to do lists! So start planning yours! :)

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  21. StephanieMarch 5, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    A friend has been talking up Bloggiesta so much that she got me excited about it to. Just started a new blog so I am looking forward to learning from more experienced bloggers!

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    1. StephanieMarch 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM

      Yikes, gave the wrong link to my blog. Here's the correct one: http://cfsfms.blogspot.com/

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  22. KelsyMarch 5, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I am definitely looking forward to this! Thanks!!!

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  23. Jo KMarch 6, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    I'm looking forward to this! Thanks for hosting!

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  24. Bellas ShelfMarch 6, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    My 1st year participating. I am kinda stoked for this too.
    I cant wait to meet new bloggers & check out everyone's To Do lists, etc.
    Free Nachos & Margaritas at Books and Beyond!

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  25. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I'm really excited!! This is my first Bloggiesta!!

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  26. MiaMarch 7, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you for doing this! I need a good excuse to work on my blog technical issues!

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  27. AmusedMarch 7, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    So excited to spend some serious time working on some blog things I've been meaning to get done!

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  28. MollyMarch 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Looking forward to joining in!

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  29. JenMarch 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    This is such a great idea -- thanks!

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  30. KimberlyMarch 9, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I'm excited to be doing this. I have a lot to learn. :)

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  31. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    OOPS! I got so excited I linked up before writing my "I'm in!" post, so it just goes to my homepage *sigh*. Blogging tip #1: Try not to blog on less than four hours sleep if you can help it ;)

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  32. Midnyte ReaderMarch 11, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I'll be at a conference that weekend but I hope to pop in or at least look at everyone's posts when I get back.

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  33. J WhitusMarch 12, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Oh for goodness sake! I put MY name instead of my blogs. Can you fix it? See, I have SO MUCH to learn!! #107 - Jeannette. Should be Walking on Bookshelves. Thanks and sorry for the trouble

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  34. Nose_in_a_bookMarch 12, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    This is my first Bloggiesta, I have so much to do!

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  35. UnknownMarch 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I have a hockey tournament that weekend but will pop in and do what I can, cause I so need to get some blog items done.

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  36. Smash Attack AshMarch 13, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    So happy you are bringing this back!

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  37. Bookish BrunetteMarch 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    YAY!!! I signed up!!
    xoxo

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  38. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I am so excited. I have been wanting to ask so many of you for help in designing my blog. I started it with no clue what I was doing, and it is in need of tuning! Can't wait!
    laura thomas

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    1. lauriehere.comMarch 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      SAME here!! I'm really looking forward to learning things in this Challenge!!
      I've been in other Challenges where they Challenge you to do something NEW, but you have to learn it on your own, or find a way to do what they want you to do. You might get a hint at where to go, but even that does NOT help. I feel 'lost'!! This Challenge doesn't seem like it will be like that - YEAH!!! They have people who are going to really 'teach' us!!
      If I'm wrong, someone please correct me!
      Thanks!
      Laurie Carlson

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  39. MarinaMarch 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Finally making a firm commitment to do this. I may have to figure out the mobile blogging thing in order to be present for the whole weekend, but that will only boost my skills, right?

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  40. Histy FictMarch 17, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I'm looking forward to meeting new people during the challenge and getting some loose strings tied up on the new blog(histyfict.blogspot.com). Whew! what a relief that will be.

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  41. Vicky @ A Backpack Full of AdventuresMarch 17, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    I just signed up - it's going to be my first Bloggiesta and I can't wait!! :)

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  42. AndiMarch 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Not signing up yet because I haven't done a post on it, but am definitely interested in tackling this challenge again. So much fun! Thanks for hosting.

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  43. lauriehere.comMarch 18, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Hmmm? I signed up once, but now I don't see my name in the list?
    Well, I signed up again! NOW I see my name showing in the list!
    My initial post is here: http://www.lauriehere.blogspot.com/2012/02/come-join-bloggiesta-march-30th-31st.html
    REALLY looking forward to doing this!!!
    Thank you BOTH SO much for hosting this WONDERFUL Challenge! I'm a sucker for Challenges! This one sounds like SO much FUN!
    I LOVE the video with the music!
    Can't wait to meet some NEW FRIENDS!!!
    Thanks SO much!
    Laurie Carlson
    Laurie Here - Contemporary Fiction and MORE - Book Reviews
    http://www.lauriehere.blogspot.com

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  44. Christine @ Captivated ReadingMarch 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Can't wait to participate! So glad I found you guys!

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  45. Michelle Stockard MillerMarch 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Hi Suey, thanks for hosting. I'm hoping I will be able to join in for at least a day or two.

    Just wanted to give you a pointer about your linky (because I used the same one all the time). You can make it less columns so it doesn't stick out in your sidebar when you get a lot of sign ups. go to Blenza.com, log in, and click on Widgets. Find the link for your linky in the list and click it. Look for a list at the top and you'll see "column display". You can choose 1, 2, or 3 column and it will change your linky accordingly. I use the one column because it gives you a nice neat list. Hope you don't mind me giving this pointer. =O)

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  46. Mel@ThedailyprophecyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I came across this link on a other blog and I thought: Why not! Sounds great, I'm looking forward to it :D

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  47. FireflywishesMarch 21, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I have way too much stuff to do on my blog that I keep putting off.. hopefully this will inspire/motivate me to get some things knocked off that list.. :D

    April @<a href="http://www.myshelfconfessions</a>

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  48. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Thanks for putting this together, Suey! Hoping this will help me get to work on my long list of to-dos! :)

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  49. EmilyMarch 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I waffled for so long about officially signing up but finally took the plunge and made my to do list! I'm looking forward to the festivities now. :D

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  50. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I've just signed up - looking forward to it. Thanks for hosting!

    Li

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  51. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I just signed up! Can't wait to actually get some updating accomplished ... it's a good weekend for it, too! :)

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  52. Karen RussellMarch 24, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I don't know how much time I'll have, but my blog needs a ton of work so I'm going to give it a try!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I'm a first time participant, so I hope I can figure out what this is all about.

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  54. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Awesome! Definitely joining :)

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  55. CelineMarch 26, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    This is my first time joining, and I'm very much looking forward to it (:

    Celine ~ Nyx Book Reviews

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  56. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I'm late jumping on board, but have just signed up. It sounds like fun.

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  57. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Looking forward to it!

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  58. Katy Manck, MLSMarch 26, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    What great timing! I'll start the AtoZBlog Challenge on April 1 ( http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/p/2012-to-z-challenge-sign-up-list.html) so I really DO need to get lots of prep done this weekend.

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  59. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    So excited!

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  60. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Fun! I'm looking forward to spending a couple hours figuring out what more to do with my blog, and I look forward to finding out what the mini-challenges are going to be!

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  61. Marlene HarrisMarch 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting and organizing this. I'm really looking forward to it!

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  62. Hanna @ Booking in HeelsMarch 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I've signed up, but I messed up with adding to the linky. Apparently it's super complicated :| That or I'm a moron.

    Anyway, I copied the URL wrong in number 175, so it doesn't work. 176 is the correct one.

    I'm sorry to be such a pain!

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  63. ColleenMarch 27, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    As a new blogger, I hope to learn some exciting tricks! Thanks for hosting!

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  64. ZeronicMarch 28, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    This will be my first bloggiesta. I hope I can learn a lot from you guys :)

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  65. PerogyoMarch 28, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    This is my first time participating, and I am a day and a half ahead of you all, so I hope I don't mess it all up. But I am excited to work on my blog and meet other like-minded bloggers!

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  66. AlysiaMarch 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Hey there! This is my first time doing this and I am soooooo excited about it. I have two blogs so should a separate sign up and linky for them or can I do it on one? Thanks! Looking forward to this!

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    1. SueyMarch 28, 2012 at 3:25 PM

      I think just the one would be fine.

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    2. AlysiaMarch 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks!!! I am really looking forward to my first Bloggiesta!

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  67. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I was going to skip on the Bloggiesta this time around but I decided I just couldn't skip on Pedro! so I'm doing a Lite version this year

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  68. Kate @Midnight Book GirlMarch 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I am so ready for this! I really need this to force me to focus. ;)

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  69. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I'm glad I was able to sign up in time--my blog is in need of some TLC!

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  70. Joy ReneeMarch 29, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Thanks for hosting this. I missed it last year as I never saw any announcement for it. Now it is happening on one of the busiest weekends of my year so far but I'm still going to participate when I can fit it in.

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  71. Crown Stone GalMarch 29, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Okay I need a new wave of input and support to keep perfecting my new blog skills!

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  72. ZoeMarch 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    This is my first Bloggiesta! I'm so excited! I really need to get some blog stuff done.

    :)

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  73. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    This should be interesting and hopefully a good learning exprience!~

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  74. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Hi, I am planning to participate this weekend, but don't have time to put up a post declaring it so. So I just signed up with my main page. I'm excited to participate. Thanks for hosting!

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  75. Aisha @The Bewitching BibliophileMarch 29, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Now I have no excuses on why my blog doesn't look the way I want it to. Thanks for hosting, can't wait for the mini challenges
    Be Blessed
    Aisha

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  76. Kristine AMarch 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    My first time participating in Bloggiesta! Very excited! :)

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  77. AnnMarch 30, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Ready to give this a try!

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  78. melvaMarch 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I attended a Story@home conference several weeks ago where there were several blogging panels. I am in the process of typing up the notes.
    Here is a link to my first typed up notes. http://www.melvagifford.com/?p=713
    More will follow and will be available
    www.melvagifford.com. It will most likely be listed under the blog category Rock Soup or Goulash.
    I look forward to learning stuff here. Thanks to Suey for the panel she presented at on Wednesday at the library so I can have the opportunity to learn more about blogging.
    melva

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  79. Chloe @ YA Booklover BlogMarch 30, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Hooray! Excitement :D

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  80. Library QuineMarch 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I managed to start a series about my favourite books to read aloud! http://loonsandquines.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/favourite-read-alouds-dooby-dooby-moo.html

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  81. MemoriesovertakingmeMarch 31, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    My first Bloggiesta, too!! I really need to learn how to make labels or buttons to put underneath my blog title. So followers can click to certain pages- If anyone would be kind to explain how to do that, it would me much appreciated!! Brianne @ http://memoriesovertakingme.blogspot.com/

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  82. MelissaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    My very first Bloggiesta! I'm just going to be working on an overall tidy-up since my blog still looks more or less the same as the day that I started it. Planning to devote a few hours to this task tomorrow, but today I MUST finish my assignment for school in order to have tomorrow free. It's the perfect motivation tool!

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