Turn it up Tuesday 94 - The Mom Maven

Did you have a great 4th of July weekend? We had a relatively relaxed weekend but I am still exhausted. Friday night we went with my dad to the Marauders vs Stone Crabs minor league baseball game. The Marauders won with a walk off wild pitch! That was a crazy way to end a tight ball game. There were fireworks after the game that were pretty nice. Saturday we went to mom & dad’s house played cards, swam in the pool and grilled burgers. We were home by 7pm and watched Independence Day specials on TV all evening. Sunday was church, nap, TV, waited for the NASCAR race to start. Due to weather the race started at 11:42pm! We listened to it in bed and we both woke up just as the race was ending, at 2:41am. There was a crazy crash at the end of the race, thankfully, miraculously, Austin Dillon was able to walk away from his demolished car.

Welcome to the 94th week of Turn It Up Tuesday! We’d like to thank each and every one of you for making every week so amazing! Keep stopping by, linking up, and sharing your amazing posts with us here on Turn It Up Tuesday!

Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!

Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this link party the best that it could be!

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Our sponsor for July is DIVAtude.

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Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

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And welcome our awesome guest hosts for July!

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Sarah from Living Intentionally Simple | Karren from Oh My Heartsie Girl | Chantale from Unbothered, Unabashed

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

Dawn chose Easy DIY hair accessories organizer from Keeping It Real. “Everyone who has a little princess knows the problems that come with bobbles and hairbands. I am forever rooting through the drawers to find matching bobbles. I think if my daughter had this she would actually want to put her bobbles away – and they would be in PAIRS lol”

Dawn chose Cream Cheese Strawberry Shortcake from Bombshell Bling. “I’m not usually one for recipes, but this one looked far too tasty to pass by. The recipe looks simple and the ingredients are readily available. Will definitely be making this in the next few weeks.”

Cindy chose 6 Things I Include on Every Blog Post from My Snippets of Inspiration. “I am in desperate need for upping my pageviews. I do most of these things on most posts but I’m creating a checklist to make sure I do them every time. I also joined her Christian Blogger share group on Facebook to try and meet new people.”

Free also chose this post. “Great tips to implement when writing a blog post. I do most of these but need to work on doing them all.”

Kimberly (Being a Wordsmith) also chose this post. “Danielle’s blog is chock-full of informative posts for bloggers. This latest one is no exception. Be sure to check out her tips on making your post images Pinterest worthy.”

This post also received the most clicks.

Cindy chose Carcassonne Review from Gray Cat Games. “We love to play Carcassone. My sons learned how to play at a friend’s house and they would have a weekly game night of 8-10 young adults. I bought the boys a set with a few expansion packs for Christmas and the addiction has spread. Now that the boys are on their own, we often have games going on the Carcassone mobile app for iOS, this way we can still play together without having to be in the same room!”

Beverly chose Pineapple Mango Rum Punch from Lipgloss and Crayons. “This is such a refreshing drink for the summer. I love mangoes and pineapple these must be made for me. I can imagine sipping this by the pool.”

Beverly chose Patriotic Book Page Mason Jar Vases from View From the Fridge. “Mason jars are always popular and these are great for the 4th. Using simple supplies, take ordinary mason jars and give them new life. What could be better!”

Stacey chose How You Can Make $500 on Fiverr from Being a Wordsmith. “I think that I have an account, but haven’t really had the time to get fully involved into it. This definitely causes me to find some time to get more involved! Thank you so much for sharing!”

Stacey chose 4th of July Snacks! Patriotic Snack Mix Recipe from The Jenny Evolution. “This looks wonderful! I love to have these types of snacks to munch on, especially during the summer time. Anything that is quick and easy, without the use of ovens or much time in the kitchen it is a winner! Thank you so much for sharing!”

Amy chose Rice Krispy Berry Yogurt Cups from A Sprinkle of This and That. “I absolutely love this twist on a classic rice crispy treat recipe. So easy and and versatile. Perfect for a snack or a party pleaser!”

Mari also chose this post. “I loved Christine’s use of Rice Krispies they are great snack size and healthy opinion must try!”

Amy chose No Mudroom – No Problem – Turn An Old Hutch Into a Dropzone from Worthing Court. “We don’t have a mud room in our current house so I love the idea of turning an old hutch in to a beautiful wall mount to help organize umbrellas, backpacks and jackets. The project turned out so beautifully!”

Free chose Free Daily Planner Printable {5 Minutes to a Better, More Organized, and Happier Tomorrow} from View from the Fridge. “Planning and setting goals for the day always sets the tone of the day for me. It also helps me stay focused and on track.”

Mari chose Strawberry Brownie Skewers from One Little Project at a Time. “Debbie combined all things I enjoy in one! No hassle very little mess and looks so tasty, can’t wait to make.”

Kimberly (Being a Wordsmith) chose 10 Ways To Keep Readers Scrolling… from MrsTeeLovelifeLaughter. “Tiffany’s tips are right on target. You are sure to learn some valuable information. Be sure to check out her advice on broken links.”

Elaine also chose this post. “I am always looking for ways to keep readers engaged and am working on implementing some of the ones on this list.”

Ginger chose Orange Creamsicle Cookies from Budget Girl. “I have never seen a cookie recipe quite like this. I love creamsicles and these sound amazing.”

Ginger chose Fabulous Fashion Friday… Namaste in An Aztec Paradise from Live Well…Be Fabulous. “I love this whole look from the hair to the shoes. Comfortable, casual and cute the perfect relaxed outfit.”

Elaine chose Peach Ice Cream from Growing Up Gabel. “Someone gave us a ½ bushel of peaches and I need all the peach recipes I can get :)”

Tina chose 50+ Best Raspberry Recipes from One Little Project at a Time… “What a beautiful and delicious selection of raspberry recipes! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!”

Tina chose Bring the Magic! DIY Fairy Door from The Jenny Evolution. “I love fairies and I certainly love these cute doors! Such a wonderful idea for the children! Definitely inspired me to make something for the fairies! Thanks!”

Natasha chose Tips on Naming Your Blog or Business and Choosing a Unique Domain from A Chicago Mom. “Ce Ce has mentioned some great tips on naming your blog or business, and after going through my own analysis, I realize that my blog name is perfect for me!”

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Natasha chose Why I Read Mommy Blogs (Even Though I’m Not a Mommy) from The Young Hopeful. “I just love this post! Some of the reasons mentioned are the same reasons why I started my own blog. Great post!”

Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I’m sure they’d all appreciate it!

If you were featured above, feel free to share the badge below with pride on your blog or website!

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And the Best of the Best is…

6 Things I Include on Every Blog Post from My Snippets of Inspiration

Strawberry Brownie Skewers from One Little Project at a Time

Show some love to our Best of the Best bloggers this week!!!!

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We’re still celebrating the 4th blogiversary of Angie from God’s Growing Garden. Join us in celebration by entering to win the Fun with Four Blogiversary Giveaway!

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Four winners will be chosen to win one of the four prize packs!

So now that you’ve met our Sponsor for the month, our hosts and guest hosts, our Featured, and the Best of the Best, and our special giveaway,

let’s get started!

– Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back.

– Link up as many posts as you’d like! The more, the merrier!

– Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends!

– Grab the button below and showcase on your sidebar! Invite your fellow bloggers to join the fun!

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