
"FRIENDSHIP IS BORN AT THAT MOMENT WHEN ONE PERSON SAYS TO ANOTHER: 'WHAT! YOU TOO? I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE.'"
I think we can all agree that the blogging community is amazing. Although, when I first started blogging, I didn't think that at all. I thought I was alone and just a little fish in a big blogworld. But now that I know how amazing this blogworld is (no worries, I'm still a little fish), I want others to know and have a slice of this blogging community, too. Hence, The Circle. Because as we all know, a circle is round, it has no end, and that's how long I want to be your friend.
But before I get ahead of myself and get a children's song stuck in your head, here are the deets on The Circle. A play on a knitting circle, this monthly link-up is going to be a place for bloggers to share and write on a fun, light-hearted (or possibly heavy-hearted) topic. Except, instead of knitting together, we'll just be sharing our lives with each other and pretending to share our cookies and yarn, too (is that what knitters do?).
On the THIRD Wednesday of each month, I'll partner up with a different blogger who will act as my co-host and we'll create a topic to write on and for you to write on as well. Then, you'll link up your post, share your blog with others, and get to know other bloggers, too--new and old ones alike!
So if you'd like to join in, grab a button and then leave me a comment/send me an email letting me know you'd like to be added to the email list. I try to send out an email with the month's topic at the beginning of each month!
p.s. The Circle is also a great chance for bloggers to take a break from coming up with posts on their own--I mean, I'm not the only one who gets writer's block, am I?
Past Topics + Co-Hosts:
- June 2013: Summer Bucket Lists with Angela from Harrells on Hood
- July 2013: Creativity with Bailey Jean of Anchored in Love Divine
- August 2013: Summer Recaps with Julie of An Anchor for the Soul
- September 2013: Favorite Recipes with Susannah of Simple Moments Stick
- October 2013: Two Truths and a Lie with Elizabeth of Oak & Oats
- November 2013: All About Travel with Susanne of The Musing Blonde
- December 2013: Christmas Decorations with Megan of Megan Elizabeth Photography
- January 2014: Coffee Date with Amy of Taking Steps Home
- February 2014: Who's Your Valentine? with Britney of The Quiet Place
- March 2014: Spring Favorites with Meg with Me with the Three
- April 2014: Thank You Notes with Jess of Polished Arrow
- May 2014: Goals, Goals, Goals with Samantha of Elah Tree
- June 2014: Throwback Thursday + 1 Year Anniversary of The Circle
- July 2014: What's in My Bag? with Meg of Rivers and Roads
- August 2014: Closet Confidential with Jenna of Dearest Love
- September 2014: Fall Faves with Amber of Under the Oklahoma Sky
- October 2014: Book Report with Anne of In Residence
- November 2014: 5-10 Essentials on Victoria of Through * For * By
- December 2014: Christmas Wishlists with Danica of Dust Particles
- January 2015: Never Have I Ever with Amanda of The Lady Okie
- February 2015: Letters to your Past Self with Robyn of Robyn's Nest
- March 2015: Blog Name Stories with Katie from Hot Tea and the Empty Seat
- April 2015: Reverse Bucket Lists with Aubrey of Found Life
- May 2015: Spring15 Moodboard with Jenny of Coffee & Honeycomb
- June 2015: Summer Staples with Cassie of Living on Cloud Nine
- July 2015: Blogger Introductions with Kelly of Primarily Inspired
- August 2015: Summer Highlights with Leelee of Leelee Finds Herself
- September 2015: No Place Like Home with Beka of Sunshine to the Square Inch
- October 2015: Self-Care and Me Time with Sarah of Sometimes Photojenik
- November 2015: THANKFUL acrostic poems with Elena of Beautiful Hope
- December 2015: Christmas traditions and tours with Katie of Refining the Wild Grapes
- January 2016: Goals and Inspirations Moodboard with Shea of Shea Lennon
- February 2016: Blogger Valentines with Tawni of The Life In Between
- March 2016: Spring Break Plans and Goals with Diana of Diana Elle
- April 2016: Letter to Your Future Self with Leah of My Favorite Adventure
Do you know who is hosting The Circle this month and what the theme is? I am excited to join again since I wasnt able to in August and September with my chaotic schedules and traveling!
ReplyDeletethis is such a beautiful idea! It's very true that blogging can seem like a big world, but it's just a wonderful way to bond with others and be inspired every day. :)
ReplyDeleteFun! First time visiting, popped over from Moons and Junes. Excited to participate this month! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah! I'm excited for you to join in with us! The more the merrier. :)
DeleteHow have I missed this? :) What a sweet and wonderful idea! Plus, I wish we could actually share cookies. That'd be the best! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know, but there's no time like the present to join in! I'd loooove to co-host with you sometime if you're up to it!
DeleteAlso, let's share cookies sometime and swap teacher stories, okay? :)
This is such a great idea! Would love to be a part of something like this someday :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine! I would love to have you join in with us either this month or next! I plan to have each link-up in the middle of the month, so look for it around then! :)
DeleteThanks Kiki, and thanks for the reply.
DeletePerhaps I'll stretch out of my comfort zone and have a go :D
Yay, I'm so glad you did! :)
DeleteThis was nice - I am glad I found it and joined in
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you joined in! Welcome to the Circle, Angela! :)
DeleteSuch a wonderful idea!!! I love this, defintiely going to join in this month! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cassie! I can't wait to read your post! :)
DeleteI just did my first circle post. I love this whole concept. I just posted mine for July.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us, Tessita! I can't wait to check out your post. :)
DeleteJoining ASAP!
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm glad you're joining in! :)
DeleteExcited to finally join in this month! Love this idea & concept.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I'm so excited to see your post! :)
DeleteHello from Vienna! I just found The Circle through another blogger's button, and I'm super excited to join the party. :) What a brilliant idea, by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Tawni! I'm so glad you stopped by because if you ask me, the more participants the better. I can't wait to read your post! :)
DeleteI can't believe it's already been over a year since you began the circle — congrats! :) That is truly amazing and all of your monthly topics are so refreshing and interesting!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely tuning in for September.
Thank you! I can't believe it either, Jenny! I honestly have a hard time believing it's been over a year now and I'm still enjoying it as much as I did in the beginning, too. My biggest worry when starting it was that it would be a flop but it's been awesome to see it grow and change as time goes on. I'd love to co-host with you sometime AND I'm so excited to see your post for this month! :)
DeleteIt definitely takes some bravery and love to get a good series like this going. You were the woman for the job! ;) And oh my gosh, you know I would LOVE to co-host with you anytime. It would by my honor! Let's connect on that soon. <3
DeleteGirl, thank you! That is one of the sweetest compliments I've heard in a long time and it came at just the right time for me. You have no idea how much those words mean to me! :)
DeleteAnd I'll email you about co-hosting! :) Yay!
Yay! I'm in. (: I think you said in another comment that you're booked for awhile, but put me on that wait list!!! I'd love to join in on the fun.
DeleteI will, I will! Thanks again, Jenny! :)
DeleteI just found out about this linkup right after last month! Of course. ;) Do you send out an e-mail prior to the date it goes live with the full prompt? If so, my email is leah@myfavoriteadventure.com. I would love to be added!
ReplyDeleteHi Leah! Yes, I do try and send out an email with the month's theme at the beginning of each month. I've been a little crazy lately (schedule wise!) so I haven't had a chance to yet for this month so I'll add you to the list. You actually commented with perfect timing because I've been meaning to send out the reminder email! :)
DeleteThanks again! I can't wait to have you join in on The Circle!
Hi Kiki! I am another newbie to linking up with The Circle. I'm so excited for your book prompt next week! Could you send me an email with the full prompt, too? (deliabkearney@gmail) I'm always happy to babble on about books....but maybe sticking to a structure is better for the readers ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Delia! Welcome and I'm so glad you're excited for the link-up next week (still can't believe October's halfway over!). I'll send you the info asap! :)
DeleteI'm a newbie, too! Can I piggy-back on Leah and Delia's requests to be added to the link-up email list? My email is schmadison (at) gmail.com. I'm loving your blog, by the way! I just found it through Anne's and I'm glad I did!
ReplyDeleteHi Madison! I just added you to the link-up email list and am hoping to send out November's email later next week. :) I can't wait to check out your blog and read your post! Thanks for joining!!
DeleteHi~ I am am so in love with your blog (I've been following for a few weeks- you have a new follower) and this concept- and would love to added to the email list if possible? My email is nellamonaco5@gmail.com … I also launched a project yesterday that you might be interested in- it's a gratitude project where we share the daily simple moments each month where we took a step back and felt gratitude/reflected {link up is on the 29th of each month) I would love to have you :) I think it will be powerful - if you are interested, here is more info: http://vintagesimplylove.blogspot.com/2014/11/simply-loves-gratitude-project.html - have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHi Nelle! So nice to meet you AND have you as a reader (and now friend!). :) I am so glad to hear that you're interested in joining the email list! I've already sent out this month's topic prompt but can forward it to you and will also add you to the list for the future.
DeleteOh, and thanks for letting me know about your link-up! I'm going to check it out--it sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate, practice gratitude, AND just reflect on the everyday moments in life. You were right that it sounds like me! :)
Hi Kiki, I'd love to participate in this link up every month! I already have a post drafted for the 14th- I can't wait (: I'd appreciate if you could add me to the e-mail list too please! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWill do! I have yet to send out my email for this month so you'll likely get the email sometime this weekend. :) I can't wait to see/read your post!
DeleteI'm kind of late to the party but would love to start joining in and get added to the email list! I've read other peoples posts linking up with you and now I get to join in on the fun! Also- great C.S. Lewis quote!
ReplyDeleteI've added you to the list! I actually haven't sent out my email for this month so you'll likely get the email sometime this weekend! :) I can't wait to read your post!
DeleteI just joined up for the first time this month. I'd love to be on your email list too!
ReplyDeleteHi Ali! I'm so sorry I didn't see your comment earlier. I'll send you an email confirming your address AND will also add you to the list. :) Thanks!
DeleteI'd like to be on the email list please! :)
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I just sent you an email and added you to the list! Thank you sooo much for joining in! :)
DeletePlease add me to the email list, lady! My email is rachelmcallister (at) gmail.
ReplyDeleteWill do! So sorry I didn't see your comment until now! :)
DeleteHey, I'd love to join in, my email is dianadegzz at Gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I've added you to the list! :)
DeleteI would love to join up! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're more than welcome to join in anytime, but I will add you to the email list so you'll be notified of each month's topic and such! :)
DeleteWe'd love to join please! sweetlittleonesblog@gmail.com :) So glad to have found you through Jenna at Dearest Love! -Jess
ReplyDeleteSweet Little Ones
Added you to the list! :)
DeleteI'd love to be added to the mailing list! :) juliecookies [at] gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've added you to the list! :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Kiki, I have not been getting the emails can you add me to the mailing list. I am not sure why as I thought I used to get them. Thank you alh693 at att dot net
ReplyDeleteAngela! So sorry I didn't get your comment until now! Blogger for some reason doesn't always let me know since I use Disqus. I need to fix that, I think! :)
DeleteAnyway, I've added you to the list and you should get the email sometime tonight!
I'd love to join. Please add me to your mailing list. My email address is serving_theKingofkings@yahoo.com. Is it too late to do the April linkup?
ReplyDelete~Urailak
Hi Urailak! Sorry I didn't get your comment! For some reason, I don't always get the notifications when they're posted here since it's not using Disqus.
DeleteI have just added you to the mailing list and hope you'll be able to join in for this month! I'm sending out the email as soon as I finish replying to comments. :)
I would love to join the party, i'm not too sure how it works though considering I am brand new at this and am definitely feeling like a small little fish.
ReplyDeleteDo I just receive an email, write about the topic and link back to your page? hahaha helpp!!
PS glad I found your blog, absolutely loved it!
Hi there! I'm going to send you an email, but that is most definitely how this link-up works! You'll write your own post, then come back to my blog and add your link (on a pretty easy form!) to my blog post. :)
DeleteI can't wait to read your post and it's great to meet other bloggers, too!
I found this linkup through Gold and Bloom's blog, and I would love to be a part of it! It's so fun meeting new bloggers and it's so helpful to know that I am not alone in feeling like a little fish! Please email me the prompt, because I would love to participate (email: amodestvesselblog (at) gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! I can't wait to get to know you better, too! This month's prompt is all about Blogger Introductions, so this will be a great way to join in! We'll be doing a post all about ourselves and/or our blogs, too. :) I'll go ahead and email you the topic email and will add you to the future email list, too!
DeleteI'd love to participate - whenever you get through all these other requests! :D
ReplyDeleteasongforthebirds.blog (at) gmail (dot) com
Just sent some emails your way! :)
DeleteWhat a fabulous idea! Would love to join and meet fellow bloggies (is that a word?! it is now.) out there! Email is destrada22(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks a bunches!
ReplyDeleteI love that term! I've always used blogger(s), but bloggies sounds cuter, haha. :) I'll add you to the list--the next email should come out at the end of this month (or the beginning of August). Thank YOU!
DeleteHi, I'd love to join in the fun of this link up.:)
ReplyDeleteEmail is pinayflyinghigh gmail com :)
Just added you to the list! :)
DeleteI would love to be added to the email list! runge91@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah Emily! I've added you to the list--you should get September's topic email sometime this weekend!
DeleteI'd like to be added too :)
ReplyDeleteiammrskblog at gmail.com
I will add you to the list! I've already sent out the prompt reminder for this month, but I'll go ahead and forward it to you and you should receive November's prompt at the end of the month. :)
DeleteI'd love to join. I saw some lovely posts from a few friends on the THANKFUL poem for November. Would you please add me?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to add you--do you have an email for me to put on the list? If you don't want to share it here, feel free to send an email my way at kiki.initstimeblog (at) gmail (dot) com
DeleteHi Kiki! I'd like to join the circle. And hopefully get to co-host with you soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3
Hi Melai! I would love to add you to the email list, but don't have your email--could you send me an email or leave it in another comment? :)
DeleteOooo I would love to be a part of this link up! You said it best... I have no doubt the blogging community is wonderful but as a newbie it's pretty terrifying! Excited to be a part of this :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alexandra! I can't wait to read your post--just be sure to send me an email so I can add you to the list! :)
DeleteHey Kiki!
ReplyDeleteI ended up taking a summer break (I guess moving and all the beautiful sunlight outside will do that to ya!) But came to find that you had closed the linkup.
I am sad; but completely understand the motivation behind it.
Question however; have you considered passing the reins to someone else? Or were you wanting it to die as yours?
Best of luck!
Hey! Summer breaks are GOOD. :) I'm all for that! I hope it was a great one!
DeleteAnd yes, I did decide to end the link-up. I haven't put too much thought into passing the reins onto someone else, but if I do, I'll be sure to let everyone know and reach out to bloggers like you! Thanks for asking!
I wish you the best of luck in your new ventures <3
DeleteAw, thanks! Happy blogging to you!
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