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Hello fellow bloggers,
I’ve just posted this blog post and would be grateful for some love on the blog post itself (or any other posts). This is a great place to find new blogs to follow isn’t it? I blog about health, fitness, wellness plus some gen musings on life…
Best before dates on food… #HealthyMarch
http://wp.me/p57bXV-jW
Feel free to follow too. ☺🙂Thank you very much.
Andy x
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Very interesting post. I have definitely gone past dates on some types of food where you can visibly see their condition!
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I’m definitely going to give your posts a read & you have my follow – looks like we have a number of similar interests. That’s fascinating about the use-by dates, though I have to admit I don’t give them toooo much consideration, either.
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Commented and followed!
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Hello, dear bloggers. Any thoughts on love? https://kollatbooks.wordpress.com/2016/12/26/love-as-paradox/
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simple & straightforward, but speaks so much deep truth. thanks for sharing!
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I love this piece so much! It’s deceptively simple and clean, and makes such an economic use of language!
I focus on writing poetry and I’d love some feedback if you’re willing!
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Thank you so much!
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Hello everyone! I run a “lifestyle” blog called The Unabridged Sass and write about fashion, beauty, life…and everything else in-between! From vegan recipes to fresh fashion I write about it all! I would love it if you checked out my site, or had any feedback! Thanks! unabridgedsass.com
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I really like your blog! It’s fun and engaging
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Thank you so much!
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Hello everyone! I run a “lifestyle” blog called The Unabridged Sass and write about fashion, beauty, life…and everything else in-between! From vegan recipes to fresh fashion I write about it all! I would love it if you checked out my site, or had any feedback! Thanks!
https://unabridgedsass.com/
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Hello all!
Today I wrote about making big decisions about jobs and moving out, because it’s kind of scary.
On Thursday I’ll be reminiscing about all the nerdy computer games I played as a kid. Check it out and see if you played any of them too!
http://Www.missionincomplete95.wordpress.com
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I liked it a lot and left you a comment over there
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Commented on your site! Can’t wait to read your Thursday post. As you can imagine, we love all things nostalgic 😉 You’ll have to check out our Music Monday series – we accept reader submissions – you could reminisce about all the music you loved as a kid, too!
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New post: Staying strong in the face of rejection
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That post was a good read. My favorite sentence was, “Reject rejection.” https://gracelead.co
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Hello fellow bloggers!
https://hirascookshack.wordpress.com/2017/03/13/aalo-ki-bhujia/
Enjoy another delicious recipe of the week! 😀
Cheers,
Hira.
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I love connecting with people in community pool. I’m writing about a journey I’m on to manage my relationship with my parents and deal with the effects their alcoholism has had on my life. http://breakingthealcoholiccycle.wordpress.com
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Followed. Thoughtful writing and interesting perspective.
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Hi everyone and Happy Monday!
Our newest post is on our favorite travel deal. We’ve been active for almost 3 months and are really working hard to grow our traffic but I feel like we’re falling short. We really can’t seem to get any email subscribers. Could you check out our most recent post and give us some constructive feedback please? Anything we need to change, add, etc. would be much appreciated, for this post or any others! Thanks for all your help!
http://www.adventuredawgs.com/our-favorite-travel-deal/
Happy Travels,
Cheryl
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Hello Bloggers!!! 🙂
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On my page Uki’s Kingdom, I recently started a new Story called “JANET AND THE WŪN.” It is science fiction and I would love for everyone to check it out and give me some feedback. I did some experimenting with colors in the story-line and I was ringtone how it worked. 🙂
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I love giving AND receiving feedback so… comment away!!! 🙂
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I read part one of Janet and the Wun. It was interesting and flowed well. What are you trying to achieve with the different-colored words? If they will be key words throughout the story, then I think it’s a good experiment to try. My eyesight is not strong and the gray background was a bit too dark for me to easily read the text. If there’s a way to make it a shade lighter that would help. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks!! I’ll see what I can do.
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Looking for some content feedback on my latest post, any and all commentary is appreciated:
Though I’m not quite aspiring to minimalism, what does it mean to be a woman taking a stand to effectively take up less space – striving to use fewer things, live in smaller homes, have smaller physical footprints – in a society that teaches women to shrink themselves (body, mind, voice)?
Also, I’m looking to follow more similar/likeminded blogs on consumption/consumerism etc, so let me know if your writing is in that vein. I’d love to read what you’re thinking.
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I was thinking of touching on this a bit on my blog. I AM an aspiring minimalist, but I think that goes hand in hand with this. It won’t be all I post, but it’s a part of who I’m trying to be, so hopefully I will get to post on that a bit.
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Do you get annoyed in movie theatres, football stadiums, heck, even at a wedding or a funeral when people just won’t stop a) talking b) checking their phones c) eating noisily d) kicking your seat. I rant about this and more in my latest post on entertainment and etiquette. Would be great if you could check it out and tell me what you think!
https://ofopinions.com/2017/03/09/of-entertainment-and-etiquette/
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Great post! Hate when people kick the back of my seat during a movie.
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Absolutely!
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I thought your rant was appropriate. Your list of bad behaviors are on my list of reasons why I no longer attend movies, concerts, and sporting events. 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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It really is annoying, isn’t it?
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https://yourfinances.blog/2017/03/11/part-2-changing-perspectives-mind-over-money/
Hello Friends! I started a 3 part series about changing perspective on money. The link here is Part 2. This post is ONLY a 5 minute read (something new Im trying) so your feedback on my post as well as my entire blog is greatly appreciated. Much Love
– Matt
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This was a good read. I like how you are addressing attiude and mindset as key factors. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you! It’s really what it all boils down to sometimes!
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Any tech-freaks here?or anyone who is interested in technology?.
I have created a blog on technology and its latest developments.
http://www.technocrazian.wordpress.com
I would love to have some feedbacks regarding my blog.Hope you all like it. 🙂
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Hello fellow bloggers. I love and appreciate you all!!!!
My latest post is about equality; what it means, who it effects and why it is important! Please read, like, re-blog and provide comments; I love constructive criticism and appreciate any feedback!
https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2017/03/13/equalitymeansequality/
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Hello, all you wonderful bloggers and blog followers out there! You know, some people just love to get on the bandwagon…(BONK!!!) But then again, that’s what would happen if you don’t visit my blog; Get on the #KALEIDOSCOPE bandwagon and enjoy the most wonderful posts ever published! It all right here at http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! KALEIDOSCOPE:It’s a Great, Big, COLORFUL World!-JW
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Here’s my thought on the recent happening on the Wall street…
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Enjoy the unpredictable thrill of a psychological crime novel? STEP THIS WAY!
Hello fellow bloggers, I hope you all had a great weekend!
My name is Mark and I am currently cruising along on a literacy cloud looking for all the support I can get. I have recently started work on my second novel, the first in a new crime series. If you have the time it would be great to hear from you so please do stop by, say help and follow if you can. Your support would be very much appreciated.
Take care, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Mark
http://www.markdraycott.com
#DCIMorgan
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This is an advice blog – if you have time let me know what you think x https://advicexblog.wordpress.com/about/
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I like the concept! You’re writing on good topics! You shoukd create a email follower widget so people can follow via email. It also looks like you have a text widget that is in need of some info in it! Looking good though overall!
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Hi Everyone,
I have a ‘long reads’ section for some of my flash fiction. I’d love some feedback on whether the title puts some people off reading the stories and I’d really appreciate some feedback on the stories. They’ve got a fair few likes but not much in the way of feedback.
https://caroljforrester.com/category/short-stories-flash-fiction/long-reads/
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For me, it does. I’m not looking for long stories; however, it may be exactly what others are seeking. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for your thoughts.
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Hello everybody, Simon from To Cut a Short Story Short here. My latest post is a short autobiographical sketch, entitled Scene in a Lincolnshire Churchyard. Just 500 words. I hope you like it!
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/scene-in-a-lincolnshire-churchyard/
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Also, in view of several spurious non-headlines in British newspapers here over the last couple of days I’m re-posting a link to a recent article, The Downfall of British Journalism. It’s my ‘take’ on Madeleine McCann and the way the case is reported in the media here in England. Please check it out if you are interested in the ‘World’s most famous missing child’! It’s just 500 words.
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/the-downfall-of-british-journalism/
Also, I run a fortnightly 300 word writing group, details on my blog if you are interested. New members always welcome!
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For me, it effectively set the scene. I felt as though I was there. https://gracelead.co
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That’s good, I’m pleased I managed to describe it quite well. Thank you!
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Hi!
I am hungry for thoughts on what people think! I’ve been writing for about two and a half months seriously and was wondering if anyone had any comments or thoughts :p
https://eternityacts.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/she/
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I enjoyed your post. You gave a good sense of the character and set the scene well. I like where you stopped, making the reader wonder what will happen next. https://gracelead.co
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Wow.. you’re quite the writer. I didnt read the whole story yet just a snip bit. But you’ve got a good story telling ability my friend.
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I love to hear that! Thank you 🙂
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Hello everyone!
I just uploaded another quote post on my blog.
take out few minutes and read these.
Do share your thoughts in the comment section.
thank you❤
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Hey Everyone! I’d love for you to check out my blog and give feedback. Here’s a link to my recent post about achieving your dreams
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We should always have aspirations – no matter how unachievable they may seem at times!
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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars” . That was my senior quote almost 10years ago, and it still comes back to me!
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I followed. Im always trying achieve my dreams need to create the good environment to do so haha 🙂
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I followed you back! I think your financial tips are great, and more importantly easy to understand. This gives you a greater ability to help and teach readers!
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Ahh! That means so much thank you! Thats encouraging to hear!
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I loved his book so I wrote review:
Happy Monday to all!
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Hello Community Pool
James from ‘James Proclaims’ here.
I’m always going on about stuff over on my blog. You might like some of it. Why not visit and find out?
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1. Your post titles cracked me up
2. Bright and colorful design are very welcoming
3. Your daily publishing will be tough to keep up with but definitely a worthwhile cause
4. LOVE the poem on Pedantic Romantic! https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/91201712/posts/4041
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Thanks and don’t worry, I only publish long posts once a week – the rest are usually quite short. Glad you liked Pedantic Romantic – that’s definitely one of my favourites 🙂
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Heya guys…
Just started my new blog http://www.ichbindacian.com and initially I was focusing on books, travelling and others.
But I discovered a great joy in writing my own short stories.
Let me know what you think:
http://www.ichbindacian.com/extraordinary-weekend-short-story-series-3/
I’m so curious of the feedback.
Thanks!
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Hi Dacian! I checked out your short story and I thought it was really unique in format! I like how you put short strings of thoughts. I looked for a “like” button but couldn’t find one. 🙂
I recently wrote a short story, in a more narrative type of format. feel free to check it out! https://placetorememberblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/a-place-to-remember/
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Hey guys! Looking for general feedback on blog layout or post content. Feel free to check any of my posts out! If you comment or like any of my posts, I’ll check your blog out and do the same!
https://placetorememberblog.wordpress.com/
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Your site looks elegant. I like the gray with white print. I was wondering how you got that blue follow button to appear. I like that.
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Thanks! Sorry this response took me so long. I had to go back and actually check because it had been so long. 🙂
If you go to “my site” you can choose the option on the left side bar that says “themes” and click on “customize”. A new window is displayed and on the left hand side bar there is an option called “widgets”. You can place different types of widgets in different locations. Mine is located on the “sidebar” which is one of the options. It is just called the “follower button”. If you still need help, let me know and I’ll try to be more efficient in my explanation. 🙂
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I’ve liked, commented and followed. Beautifully written and the layout is super too. This community is great for finding bloggers that interest you. Feel free to peruse my posts. Thank you. Ax
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Andrea thank you so much! I’ve already checked out one of your posts and loved it, looking at some more now! 🙂
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Beautiful layout! I am going to follow because I like the content!
Beyoubestrongblog.com
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Hi all, hope you’re well. If you’re looking for some new music to discover, head over to my latest post on my monthly music series. If not, check my menus for all sorts of other things to read. Feel free to give some feedback and let me know if you want some on yours. Matt. X
https://mattydwo0d.wordpress.com/
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Hello! I recently celebrated my 1 year WordPress anniversary – haha, hoping to celebrate a lot more in the coming years. So far, I’ve kept up with my promise to post more often – well, I try to do so every other day! These days most of my posts revolve around food reviews, but I do manage to sneak in travel and other stuff once in a while.
Feel free to check out my blog! 😁
https://gonicolec.wordpress.com
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Hey, your blog looks amazing! I definitely shouldn’t have checked it before dinner as it made me even more hungry haha xx
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Thanks for dropping by on my blog! ❤ I'm forever trying to improve my photography skills, so I'm happy to hear that. 😀
I dropped by your blog and your posts are great too! I love your make-up reviews (especially the one about the naked 1 palette dupe haha!). 🙂
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Oh thank you so much, you are so kind!
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Happy one year 😀
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Thanks! 😀
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