Can you believe the year is almost at an end? The SHINE Blog Hop will be taking a couple of weeks off for the holiday season, but will be returning in the new year on January 8, 2015!
However, I would like to end this year by showcasing last week’s top posts from the SHINE Blog Hop!
Christmas Traditions – The Surly Housewife
How Blogging Helps Me to Be a Better Mom – Less to More
5 Gifts Parents Want You to Buy Their Kids – Oh, Honestly!
Congratulations! The featured posts will be shared on all of my social media sites.
The random featured post from last week’s SHINE Blog Hop is:
The Weary World Rejoices {Oh Holy Night}! – Simply Jesus Ministries…
So… are you ready for this week’s extra-special party?!
Rocking around the Christmas tree, let’s all have some fun….
This week is an extra-special blog hop with Christmas themed links. It’s the CHRISTMAS Blog Party!
I want you to get in the mood for the season, so let’s start with some Christmas music. If you love animals then this video will make you giggle, coo, and say “awwwww.”
Help yourself to some egg nog, check out the decorations, and make sure to add your name to the hat for prizes.
I hope you brought some Christmas spirit with you because this is a CHRISTMAS THEMED party. Link up your best Christmas post and make sure to spread the festive cheer to some other party-goers.
Prizes? Right. Prizes! Here’s what’s up for grabs.
There are 3 prizes – $15 Starbucks gift card (also, if you’re a blogger, you will be given the additional prize of 1 month of FREE advertising on The Deliberate Mom).
Plus for EVERY person that subscribes to The Deliberate Mom’s weekly newsletter, not only will you get additional entries to the draw but I will split $0.75 between three of my favourite charities; Alzheimer’s Canada ($0.25), The Mustard Seed ($0.25), The Edmonton Food Bank ($0.25).
The Deliberate Mom is #donating $0.75 for every newsletter subscriber to her blog! Share on XThat’s right I’m donating $0.75 for every newsletter subscriber I gain between now and December 25, 2014. I will do this up to a maximum of a $150 total donation. I would love to give that full amount so help me reach that goal and subscribe/tell others to subscribe.
Terms and Conditions of Giveaway
- Contest is open worldwide to individuals 18 years of age and older. Prize winner must be able to accept e-gift via e-mail.
- Starbucks Cards are accepted at most Starbucks locations in North America, including airport and grocery locations. Starbucks Cards can also be used interchangeably at most stores in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with: Starbucks, Facebook, or Twitter. We hereby release Starbucks, Facebook, and Twitter of any liability.
- Winner(s) will be contacted by email after the giveaway ends. Winner must respond within 48 hours or prize is forfeited. If winner wants to claim the FREE advertising space, the winner must supply 300×250 or 300×300 button to The Deliberate Mom by the set deadline. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send us an email!
- The Deliberate Mom will not be held liable for lost or mishandled gifts.
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Merry Christmas! Many blessings to you and your family :D
Thank you for joining us Shari Lynne! Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Miss Jen! What a great idea for donating :)
I actually got that idea from Heather over at My Overflowing Cup. Last month she was donating for every person that subscribed to her newsletter. I held onto that idea to use here at the Christmas Blog Hop.
Thanks for joining us Jen!
IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!! I hope your family has a GREAT holiday!! Now, grab that box ‘o wine and get celebrating ;-)
It’s Christmas… I’ve kicked the box of wine to the curb and cracked out the “good stuff” – I’m talking $11 a bottle here! WOW! Impressive, no?!
Thanks for joining the fun Anne Marie and Merry Christmas!
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Looking forward to the Shine hop in 2015!
Thank you Caroline! Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well. Praying for a wonderful 2015 for you and your family.
Blessings to you my friend.
Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a lovely holiday season. I’m excited to add to the party. :)
Thank you so much for joining the party Steph!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Thanks for hosting! Merry Christmas to you and yours! :)
Thank you for stopping by to participate Leesha!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas! What a fun party and a fun way to give back!
Thank you Mandy and thanks for joining the fun!
Wishing you and your lovely family a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the year to come.
How fun! Thanks for doing this link up each week (I love it!) and for this week’s Christmas one. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you for joining us Anne! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.
Thanks for inviting me, Jennifer!
…uh,….did anyone bring any cookie dough?
Hmmm, no cookie dough yet… but there’s lots of tacky Christmas sweaters and check out the fun socks! *wink*
Thanks for joining the festivities Jaime! Do you want to play DJ and pick out some fabulous Christmas tunes for us?
Merry Christmas <3
Great idea to adapt the bloghop :-)
Yes, I wanted to make it extra fun… especially since the SHINE Blog Hop will be taking a couple weeks off for the holidays.
Thanks for joining us Steph!
You have a heart of GOLD. I love that you’re donating 50cents for every new subscriber and I’m sharing that info with everyone! I’m also signing up!!!!!!!!!!
I just updated it because I want to give to the food bank – so it’s $0.75 for every subscriber – split between 3 of my favourite charities. Yes, PLEASE spread the word – let’s max out that $150 donation!
I can’t take credit for the idea of donating for newsletter subscribers. Heather from My Overflowing Cup did that last month and I thought it would be lovely to incorporate into this Christmas party.
Thanks for the kind words my friend.
So now only are you so generous but you’re also very humble about it! Look at you giving other people credit! I LOVE IT! MUAH!!!!!!
hi Jennifer, I find it difficult to upload my Christmas article. Kudos to you. This is brilliant. Have fun OK?
Hi Ifeoma. Which article would you like to link up? I can link it up for you if you would like.
Thanks for hosting, Jennifer! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)
Thanks so much for joining us Kelly.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the year to come.
thanks a lot Jennifer . I just sent you the link.
I got it. You’re all linked up now :)
Hi Jennifer!
What a great Christmas linky party and what a wonderful idea to give money to charity! Such a selfless and loving act! Thank you for hosting this wonderful blog hop weekly throughout the year. You are truly appreciated!
Wishing you a magical Christmas.
xx
Lysa
Thank you for joining us Lysa.
I’m happy to donate to my favourite charities and to host some prizes… my blog has blessed me this year. I want to share those blessings.
Wishing you and your lovely family a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.
PS – Tell Kenny to watch out for the applesauce (it looks a lot like gravy).
Thank you Jennifer and the same to you and your family as well sweetie! I will warn Kenny when he wakes up from his nap. tee hee ;-)
xoxo
LSA
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Joyful season to EVERYONE!
Thanks for bringing the festive spirit Echo! Now what carols shall we belt out?!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the year to come.
What a lovely and generous idea- both the giving to local charities and the giveaway (especially for bloggers <3). Also, I really love the design of your Christmas party logo- it's very pretty. Have a nice few weeks off <3 See you in the new year! ~Ren
Well, my blog has blessed me greatly – so I want to bless others too.
So glad you liked the logo (I made it on PicMonkey – gee I love that site)!
Thanks for joining us Ren.
Merry Christmas and wishing you blessings in the year to come.
Wow – this is amazing, Jennifer! Thank you for thinking of others during this holiday season and using your blog to support the spirit of giving.
Merry Christmas, friend. I am so fortunate to have met you this year.
Thank you for coming back to the party Sarah – I’m delighted to have you participating.
My blog and the bloggers I’ve met have blessed me greatly this year… I just wish to pass along the blessings.
I can’t take credit for the idea of donating for newsletter subscribers. Heather from My Overflowing Cup did that last month and I thought it would be lovely to incorporate into this Christmas party.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sarah. Thank you for being such a kind, loving, and supportive friend. I’m so glad we met too! <3
Aw, so fun! That video, haha! I’m assuming that you’ll continue to post next week, just not do the blog hop?
Happy Thursday my dear!
xoxo
My oldest daughter LOVES that video.
I have a couple posts planned for next week but then starting on the 26th I’m having a blog pause (a daily sharing of snippets of my favourite posts of the year).
Thank you for joining the party Tiffany!
Merry Christmas! Thank you for hosting these blog hops all year long : ) I’ve had fun getting to know you and other bloggers here! I also love your pictures on Facebook and Instagram!
Thank you Lyssa – the feeling is mutual. It’s been lovely getting to know you… and to do NaNoWriMo with you.
Merry Christmas and wishing you all the best in the coming year.
I will tell you anything! Des loves the video of the pets! So do I!
And with a Starbucks gift card, I’d get a snowman cookie and a caramel brulee latte. Oh, and a chestnut praline latte.
I’m so delighted that Des liked the video! My girls loved it too.
Mmmmm, a caramel brulee latte… yumminess! I loved their cranberry bliss bars but I haven’t bought one yet this season!
Thanks for stopping by the party!
Thanks for hosting the party and giveaway! Merry Christmas to you and your family. :)
Thank you so much for joining the festivities Aubrey! I can’t wait to see what you “brought” to the party!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Another fun party as usual! Thanks for featuring my post! Hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas!
Thank you so much for joining us! Your post was wonderful and many readers enjoyed it!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year.
I need a little festivity, so I’m looking forward to browsing these links. A very Merry Christmas to you in advance, Jennifer!
I’m so glad you joined us Robin. Praying you have quick healing.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well.
I love the Christmas Party Link Up! It’s as if we all are actually attending a Christmas Party together. In fact, I’ve opened up some tabs for posts to read after the kids are sleeping so I can read with wine in hand! I may even dress up (in pjs!).
That’s the idea… a Christmas Party/Open House! I can’t wait to see what you brought to the party.
Thanks for joining the fun.
xoxo
What an awesome giveaway! Not only a Starbucks card, but ad space. Super cool. Thanks so much!
Thanks for joining the festivities Heather. I hope you enjoy the Christmas blog hop!
I love the idea of a link-up that is Christmas themed. There is a lot of inspiration here!
Blessings,
I’m so glad you joined our Christmas party! Yes, there’s lots of inspiration here. Enjoy… and Merry Christmas!
I think it is a lovely idea to donate to a charity as you are and you have selected 3 wonderful charities. I am looking forward to receiving your newsletter as it will remind me to link up more! I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year xx
Thank you so much for signing up for my weekly newsletter Kirsty! Your support for this blog and for charities is truly appreciated.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!
xoxo
Thanks so much for hosting this party, and I hope you have a very merry Christmas! <3
Thank you so much for joining us! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the time off.
Thank you so much Katie! Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well.
Great idea to donate! We think a lot alike, because earlier this year I thought I might do a giveaway for Christmas where the winner would choose a charity to donate a certain amount of money. It didn’t happen, but next year I think I’ll do it! {P.S. I subscribed!!} Have a wonderful Christmas and don’t drink too much eggnog. You know, Grandma did get run over by a reindeer thanks to the stuff ;)
I hosted a giveaway similar to that around my 1 year blogging anniversary. Such fun to give back.
Thank you for subscribing and don’t worry about the egg nog… now wine on the other hand….
Merry Christmas my friend!
xoxo