Blogging tip: Taking photos in public places and featuring local businesses

Before I dive into day two of the Blog Every Day In May challenge, can I just say HOLY CRAP ON A STICK?!! I had no clue this little idea I hatched would blow up like it has. The entries into yesterday's linkup shot through the roof, and I literally couldn't believe my eyes as I watched the participation grow and grow. Apparently so many of you, like me, are craving good content and fun blog topics and real writing! It's a revolution! 

Thanks to all of you who've stopped by here lately, both old readers and new, and left me such kind notes - I am beyond thrilled to hear you're enjoying the challenge. 

Ok, now that those pleasantries are out of the way, let's dive into day TWO! Only 29 more to go... we got this. 

Today's topic prompts you to "educate us on something you know alot about or are good at," and for this one I decided to appease the masses and talk a little about taking photos in public places and featuring local businesses on your blog, which I am quite good at if I do say so myself (and by "masses," I mean the small handful of people who have asked me about this).

Recently I've taken to this idea of featuring local restaurants, businesses, and other popular spots around Austin (see posts here!), and I do it for multiple reasons. One, because I truly love trying cool new places, and the need for blogging material keeps me motivated to get out and do so. Two, because many of my readers are local and I'd like to attract even more local readers (I have a photography biz, you know!), and three, because reviewing local businesses is actually a really savvy way to market your blog! I'll explain that in a minute, but the more pressing question is "how do you not melt into a puddle of embarrassment and shame when you're lugging around your DSLR and snapping lots of pictures within inches of bustling employees or curious patrons?" 

People are naturally inclined to watch when they see something a little out of the norm (read: a tiny person [me] toting a large camera and taking photos of strange things like the salt and pepper shakers or the light fixture or the loaf of bread or every item of food on the table). Nevermind when said person actually stands on a chair to get that "above the plate" shot. Now that's just asking for attention. (And it happens, my friends, it happens.) 

Personally, I don't feel a lot of embarrassment during this process, and you shouldn't either. People are probably not judging you if they watch - they're just curious.  However, sometimes I do suddenly feel a wave of awkwardness wash over me, especially if I notice people staring, and then it's important to just not make eye contact and continue doing what you're doing as quickly and efficiently as possible and then get out of the way. If you notice an employee or manager/owner-looking person is watching you, seems curious, or asks you questions, this is a fantastic time to give them your business card if you have one (and I recommend having one!) and let them know you plan to feature their fine establishment on your blog. This is when everyone gets giddy, because FREE ADVERTISING! Awesome! You just made a new friend, and possibly a new blog reader. Now all the awkwardness was worth it! But it gets better.

Once you take those pretty photos that feature the business in the best possible light, you create your lovely little post, publish it, and then go leave the link on that business's Facebook page and mention them on your tweet on Twitter (include link to your post). Half the time or more when I do this, the link gets reposted on their Facebook and/or Twitter page, sometimes to thousands of fans. Now you're growing yourself a local audience, folks! Neat, huh? (one time I even got two free dinners out of it!)

So bottom line: Don't be afraid to take your camera to local coffee shops, restaurants, and businesses. They typically love any extra exposure you can give them. When you're taking photos of actual merchandise, it's a good rule of thumb to ask first, but I've never encountered any problems photographing the inside of a restaurant or coffee shop type place. Usually people just cheerfully ask me something along the lines of "what publication are you from?" and then I share a bit about the blog.

A couple more quick tips: 
Sit down first and scope out what you want to photograph before you get up, 
try not to get in the way or bother anyone, and 
be friendly and cheerful to the staff, explaining your purpose if you'd like. 
It really is a win-win for everyone.

Check out my around-Austin posts here. 

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Looking forward to learning something new from the rest of YOU! Get ready, get set, EDUCATE US! 

***In the "Name" box of the linkup you have 50 characters, and I encourage you to write the name of your post, your blog, or something extra instead of just your actual name - that will make things more interesting on this list! :)

Blog Every Day In May - Day 2

1.	Caramel Popcorn	228.	MrsCourtneyP @ Notably Neurptic	455.	Coffee, Yoga and Life's Other Necessities
2.	Danielle @ My Crazy Family Circus	229.	Cristy S @ My Own Personal Stage	456.	Paula's Place
3.	How To Avoid Lifting a Finger to Move	230.	WAKING UP IN VEGAS: how to love	457.	HeyLouWrites
4.	Bella @ Fireflies and Sunsets	231.	Karm at Love+Football blog	458.	Master of Long Distance
5.	Samantha @ 3-Oh-1	232.	Cooking with Garlic Jessi @ Life the Epic Journey	459.	A Day in A Joyful Life-How to be Allie
6.	Jenn @ Hello Gutentag	233.	Holly @ between here and there	460.	Kathyrn @ The Adventures of Kathryn
7.	Paying Off Your House in 33 Months	234.	Kym @ Homeschool Coffee Break	461.	Hanna @ Living a Different Fairytale
8.	Rebeccah Writes - Making Mince Pies	235.	Alana- Oh it's the homeschooler in me!	462.	Amy @ Purely Awesome Living
9.	The Speeding Turtle Gets Fit	236.	Stefanie - I can teach you to KNIT, yo	463.	The Kidwell's: Our Life as Airmen
10.	Jacqueline Frey - "My Fortes" - The Sweetness	237.	Lindsay @ Typically Late	464.	Nikki@AngelsofHeart-How to Get Free Books
11.	wonderfully unkempt	238.	Coordinated Kate	465.	On PARENTING... these 20 + years
12.	jen	239.	Chelsea @ Party of 3	466.	Taylor @ Anchored
13.	Kirsty at MummytoFive	240.	How to Have a Camp Wedding @ AileenBarker	467.	Elena's Lockets
14.	Miranda @ Aimless Translation - football	241.	Molly - The dreaded LDR	468.	MyReply- How to Annoy Your Husband =)
15.	Amanda M. @ a Maddox family	242.	If I Can, Anyone Can @ Places I Will Go	469.	Steph Said What? - disappeared again
16.	Tasha at Love, Tasha	243.	making cake pops @ Cupcake & Whiskey	470.	Jessica @ Vodka Sprinkles
17.	Tina @ Like Ordinary Life	244.	Cara @ In Search of Sunshine	471.	Amanda @ A Beautiful Mess
18.	Celebrity baby names & Babysitters' Club books	245.	Jenn Borjeson	472.	Lauren @ Little Lion Gal with Group Project Tips
19.	The Truth about the First Trimester	246.	Sara @ Running From the Law	473.	Faye @ Faye'sbook
20.	Eva @ Snappee Turtle - Balance as a Mom	247.	Kristin @ Adoption Adventures and More	474.	Donna @ Grace & Galoshes
21.	Liane@ForThoseLittleMoments	248.	Misty @ Handbags & Handguns	475.	Kodi Lea @ Leaving My Mark
22.	Rachel @ tryingforsighs.com	249.	Alice H - being bossy and cooking	476.	Gabrielle @ Mrs Reececup!!!
23.	Tina Gray {dot} Me	250.	A piano lesson	477.	Jess @ be there
24.	kate	251.	{2} Devon @ One, Two, Joy	478.	Willpower - Anna @ Adventures of a Type-A
25.	My Little Drummer Boys	252.	Katie @ Time of your Life	479.	Niquelle @ Paper Plane
26.	Dianna Auton @Aspiring to Be...	253.	Nicola @ Our little balham life	480.	How to Speak Australian
27.	how to make REAL mexican rice	254.	Katy @ ONLY IN VEGAS	481.	Mrs BC's House of Chaos
28.	Something About Curly Hair	255.	Moving 101 from BossNurse Speaks	482.	Brittany @ Chronicles of a Mrs.
29.	sandy	256.	Simply Rebekah ....yes that;s the name of my blog!	483.	Teh Megan @ can I decide another day?
30.	Rebecca @ Puddle of Grace	257.	Jac @ Nora & Jac {Cooking? Maybe?}	484.	Life as Jane Doe
31.	Pinky Teaches Pushups @pinkPersistnece	258.	How To Teach English Abroad @ Nectar Collective	485.	Jasmine @ Jasmine and Sean
32.	Franish: how to date someone in med school	259.	Hollie Ann @ hello indigo	486.	Regan @ Charmed Stamping
33.	Let's Model! How to take Self-Portraits	260.	Mindy May - ADHD alternatives & diagnosis	487.	Seasons and Stories
34.	Alyssa @ Sugar, Spice, and a Dash of Advice	261.	Callie @ The Good Life	488.	Mere : How not to visit the Getty Center
35.	Sarah @ The Quixotic Chica	262.	Sarah @ Life As Always	489.	STITCHING PROJECT: To My Other Mother @SameliasMum
36.	Sweet Tea! The house wine of the south	263.	Whitchick @ The Middle of the Street	490.	it's time to educate about ag
37.	Etsy Shop - Laura @ My green Pen	264.	desperate english teachers	491.	Mean Grilled Cheese @ Lady Morgan [la fey]
38.	sarah @ midwest pillowtalk - LOL to this topic!	265.	Abducted by Aliens	492.	Lovely Life
39.	Vanisha: Dance Like No One is Watching	266.	My guide to knowing a little about a lot	493.	Melinda
40.	An American Making the Perfect English Breakfast!	267.	Her Southern Charm- Day 2. Sort of	494.	Jacquie @ Tides and Tows // Know It All
41.	Ten "Good Listener" Tips @ Shoot the Breeze	268.	Holly @ Little Miss Holls	495.	Debbie @ Life as I Know It / Blog challenge
42.	My Life in Scotland	269.	Amanda @ Simple Girl, Simple Pleasures	496.	kim @ slice of life - tootin' my own horn ovah her
43.	Making Time to Make it Matter	270.	Lil Ms Paws	497.	The Brayn of Chalayn // Art of Not Public Speaking
44.	KC Saling - crafting a recipe	271.	alonzo + ashley	498.	Ashlee @ My Sweet Nomsa
45.	jessica lynn writes	272.	How To: Plan Your Own European Vacation	499.	Karissa- Not Your Typical Work Outfit
46.	Allison@The Bauble Dept- A LITTLE SUGAR	273.	Caroline @ See Cat Run	500.	Jess @ Adventures in Ginger Mommyhood
47.	Rachael A @ Girl in the Kentish Kitchen	274.	Melissa - Day 2: Freezer Meals!	501.	Sunny with a side of: Understanding your elders
48.	Jerika @ Everyday Bay	275.	jump and twirl: how to lose time	502.	Political Junkie
49.	Procrastinators Unite @TeaberryTrails	276.	Erin @ erin elizabeth...what do i know?	503.	Alyx
50.	The Crafty Side Of Sarcasm	277.	Janessa: ZUMBA/Green Smoothie	504.	Being Mrs. Beer: March/May Goals
51.	Allison @ Texas Mrs.	278.	Ashley @ A Fox & A Wolf	505.	Diane @ My Own Little Corner of the World
52.	Malo @ The Daily Frenchie	279.	How your water meter can save you money!!	506.	kayleigh @ thewayiwanderlust
53.	Stephanie @ Confessions of a Jezebel	280.	Writing in a Journal	507.	laura @ the keyo chronicles
54.	Doing laundry in Sweden with The Hemborg Wife	281.	Baby's Guide to Universe @ The Murrayed Life	508.	Lindsay @ BarefootandNostalgic
55.	Beth @ E. Lizard Breath Speaks	282.	The Dream Tree (:	509.	Running @ Saturated Canary
56.	Heather Ann @ Every Girl Like Me	283.	Jennifer @ Living the Creative Life	510.	Krista @ Life Somewhere in the Middle
57.	Getting Published: What I didn't Know	284.	A Different Kind of ART	511.	Heather @ LIFE: by trial & error
58.	Bonnie Rose @ A Compass Rose - VLO on TCKs	285.	Leanne - Event Planning from A to Z	512.	Amber@ Shauchunas Times-Educating You, the Public
59.	Eat chocolate like a connoisseur (Vivienne)	286.	Laura @ The Life We've Imagined	513.	Sew Snappy Mandy Kalins
60.	Allot, "alot", a lot for day 2 @JLenniDorner	287.	I know nothing! @ Lau's Rambling Corner	514.	Jennifer
61.	Sarah @ One Sweet Tuesday	288.	Sydney	515.	That Time I Laid Down the Law
62.	Sasha D's staying organized :)	289.	Free Typography to Love!	516.	Yessi
63.	jeny @ jenypenny.com	290.	Danielle @ Taking Notes...	517.	Baking @ Little Smiles
64.	How to Make Awesome Spaghetti	291.	Sarah @ Life, Love & Dinner	518.	Deanne @Three Peas in a Pod - "My Husband's Wife"
65.	Stevie @ Colorful Commotion	292.	A Quick Guide to Binge Watching TV	519.	Frances @ Keynotes
66.	How to Select a Dining Room Chandelier	293.	Kaylee @ Oh Pearl!	520.	Katie @ Confessions of a Southern Fashionista
67.	The Funky Junkie: Make Your Man Love Pinterest	294.	Chalk Paint:What I am Good At / What I am Learning	521.	Let them bake bread
68.	SEO Basics for Lifestyle Bloggers | All Things E	295.	How to travel not like a tourist @ samnhal	522.	pgbyPaige >> What's metalsmithing!
69.	She Works Hard For Her Money	296.	Maria @ livesouthern.	523.	Ashley// Just keep Swimming!
70.	Joey @ Hodgespodges	297.	Yoga w/ Bitzy @ Enthusiastic Bitz of Life	524.	Jennifer @ Between the Chapters
71.	Jazz @ The Petite Life	298.	Katie @ Katers Potaters	525.	Winning Giveaways on Blogs!
72.	Two Point Five Kids	299.	My Mom's a Whack Job	526.	Christine
73.	Jennifer @ Part of That World	300.	I know something you don't know	527.	hannahsoup// talented at not being talented.
74.	carly @ raspberry bunny :)	301.	the ramblings of miss aimymichelle	528.	Krystal @ Pressing Pause
75.	Antonia @ tinyJoys	302.	how to: host a memorable shower, by lori	529.	Jill Will Run
76.	Sue // As It Seems	303.	Scrabble! @ Uttley's Take {linky}	530.	2 Easy Things To Make You Feel Accomplished
77.	The Yuppie Files- Learn About Introverts!	304.	Amy from Many the Miles	531.	Elizabeth@PineConesandAcorns
78.	A whole different ballgame	305.	Rowena @ designsbyrow	532.	Emily
79.	Android Apps for Traveling	306.	Thursday Thoughts on HOW TO BE DOMESTIC + stuff	533.	Cynthia @ Smiling on the Sand ~ CUHATUH!
80.	The Kat Almanac	307.	Brittany- Need a book, I'm your girl	534.	Kimberly @ Inspirefly with a 2 for 1 :)
81.	Tennille @ live.laugh.love.	308.	MErcedes @ Young Twenties	535.	Liz @ i couldn't help but wonder...
82.	much love, illy: on journal writing	309.	weight watcher survival skills	536.	The Perfect Martini @ This Heart Of Mine...
83.	Caley @ Ellie Love	310.	Courtney on Lessons Learned Renovating a Bathroom	537.	Melody - How To Be a Farmer in an Apartment ;)
84.	Ruby @ Me, You and Zu	311.	Jenn @ West Sac Honey	538.	Kelli @Life in Focus (iPhoneography Tutorial)
85.	Life as we know it...	312.	Cari @ Sweet Sweet Nothings	539.	Robin @ House of Wiegand
86.	Meredith @ Belle in Boots	313.	Mexican Lasagna Recipe // StoicTia.com	540.	Tomissa @ She Loved Life
87.	How to: Restore your faith in humanity	314.	Little Daily Miraclesa	541.	10 Baking Tips @ A Modern Hippie
88.	Gemma @ My Big Nutshell	315.	Sarah @ Margarita Rambles	542.	Eleanor @ Choose Joy: Being an Encourager
89.	Sarah	316.	Megan @ Mama Heart	543.	Pencil Wings
90.	how I get to nyc @ andiamo	317.	Laura @ Farm Girl in MD	544.	Mandy Jean Chic
91.	Lizette @ Sweet & Merry	318.	Callie {FirstComesLove} - my techy job	545.	Rachel Nicole @ Rachel Nicole
92.	Writing is my passion	319.	Clarissa @ Counting Our Blessings	546.	Kristen's Web Dev Tools
93.	Chels @ Red Velvet Rooster	320.	Hilary @ Pearls & Hoses: Insurance	547.	Easy! Retouch a Photo with iPhoto by Craftbaby
94.	Brooke @ Who Moved My Cheesecake?	321.	Justine @ I'm a Lily bit Different	548.	Alynne // Designed to Love
95.	Renee Sendelbach	322.	Jessica @ Undefined Role	549.	Procrastination @ X O Love
96.	Rhiannon - All about Japan!	323.	Suze @ straight on the ground	550.	Wendy @ Our Happily Ever After
97.	How Not to Become Crazy Stressed Out Mom	324.	Salipa Mwelwa @ wheredacoolaid	551.	how to be a pro procrastinator
98.	Teresa @ The Adventures of Teresa and Luna	325.	Erika @ CHiMERiKAL.com	552.	Rachel @ tossing the script
99.	Katie from Don't Call Me Kate	326.	Stephanie @ fitfashionista	553.	Dream Wedding+Budget (anchors.away)
100.	Kim @ Six Bougies - based in Senegal	327.	Nicole in Oregon	554.	Tiffany @ Girl Gone Coastal // Educate Us
101.	Pink pixie dust	328.	Scattered Seashells	555.	In Defense of Draco Malfoy
102.	Jane - Day 2	329.	Katie @ Tickmarks and Tailwags on Bridesmaids	556.	Diana Fernandez:: 911 operator
103.	Alyx @ Every Day is a New Adventure	330.	Jenna - Pinterest How-To	557.	how to cut your own hair @ mama boss
104.	Ashley @ Monograms and Margaritas	331.	Chealsey	558.	Ashley@Him and Her be happy
105.	How to cope with a 12 year old son	332.	Heidi	559.	Today was a hard one... THE EGG
106.	Pamela's Place	333.	Joan @ Expecting the Unknown	560.	Joelynn @ BRIGHTLIGHTS
107.	Megan @ The Sun House: Good at gardening	334.	Kate @ Daily discovery	561.	Unintentional Drunkard.
108.	Jordon	335.	Dani @ Inspired Love Blog	562.	Consent: A How-To Guide by Belle
109.	Common Chaos Chronicle	336.	Jessica @ Daddy's On Call	563.	Me and My "new" life
110.	Mosby @ Simplicity is Key	337.	Erica @ Southern California Belle serving tables	564.	How to make your mornings better
111.	Rachel @ {simple.little.joys}	338.	What Guys Think About How You Look	565.	Jen @ Boone+Owl
112.	Mel's Corner: The enthusiastic baker	339.	Kim @ Olive Juice On A Whim With Kim	566.	Brianna @ Heart of Life
113.	Melissa @ 53Blonde	340.	JAZ@S.L.L Drinks WHAT?!	567.	Elisabeth - 10 Truths About Pregnancy
114.	Jen @ Life, Love & Puppy Paws	341.	Victoria @ Felicitous Fruition	568.	Kelsea @ Overwhelmed by Grace
115.	Life on the hill - Turn on your creativity.	342.	Getting my Husband to Help Do Projects	569.	Taking Risks
116.	I'm Headed Back To The Future	343.	Brynn @ The Original Brynn	570.	Mo@New on U
117.	TOI	344.	How To Live Without Someone You Love	571.	Jessica creates. DIY bow jeans & peterpan collars
118.	Mama Nic @ Travelling On	345.	Corianne: I know a little about a lot of things...	572.	Jenna @ jennaslovelylife.blogspot.com
119.	kirtleymichelle:this or that	346.	A real life 22-year-old	573.	Rebecca - pointed toes, sandy toes, tartan toes
120.	The Nomadic Swede - Back to Fabric Basics	347.	Kathi	574.	Angie @ Proudmamawolff
121.	Letting go of the mind to let go of the weight!	348.	Monica @ BlessedMama of 2	575.	Elle// How to Make...
122.	TheVintageApple educates you on cool iPhone apps	349.	Lisa	576.	Achoo You - Get Your Craft On
123.	kelsey @ life of an introverted extrovert	350.	The Lane // From Scratch	577.	Hayley @ Middle Class Mamas - Educate the Masses
124.	How To Get Your Man To Listen To You	351.	Yara's tips for sleepy heads in the morning!	578.	Em
125.	Tales Of The Reborn Crafter	352.	Becky - The Shutterbug Blog - A Tea Education	579.	Dunne with Style - Crafting DIY tips
126.	Kelly / let's have a good laugh	353.	Why I get out of my pajama's each day	580.	Elise @ Three B's.
127.	Kathryn @Married Filing Joint	354.	Home is with You ≫≫ Low Light Photography	581.	casey at the leaflet blog
128.	C Mae @ My oh My	355.	Ashlee	582.	Mae - the "perfect" bridesmaid/MOH
129.	Stacey, Improvised Intentions	356.	Beth @ Shenanigans of a Southern Redhead	583.	Becky @ Confusion Girl
130.	Ashley @ Piloting Life . . : : . . Road Trip!	357.	Traveling tips @ Pieces of Love	584.	Ech & Will: Blogging Ideas
131.	Chloe @ All That Good Stuff	358.	Brittany@Happy Is A Choice	585.	Helen @ Eat.Enjoy.Live. (We are all people right?)
132.	HappySappy: Intern SHMINtern	359.	Jenessa @ Daydreams and Gerber Daisies	586.	Jourdan @ Stand Here by Me
133.	Emma	360.	Cheltee @ Something About You and Me	587.	Ashley @ The Kitchen-Sink Chronicles
134.	Kristen @ Hoosier Hospitality	361.	MICHABELLA - Cupcakes	588.	We are all good at something ~ YES YOU ARE!!
135.	Anna @ Small Dog the Blog: How to Make Stir Fry	362.	ThePreppyRunner - How to Teach 9th grade	589.	A Blog Entry for Science Lovers
136.	Raeven @ Sweet Tea and Sarcasm	363.	Nadine @ Time 2 Shine!	590.	Wildali @ The De Jesus Family
137.	Alana @ Life & Times of the Intelligent Blonde	364.	Marsha @ Splenderosa	591.	Dannie ~ ( A Dose of Dannie)
138.	Sally@Me+Life+Coffee	365.	Leah @ MrsMamaD	592.	Darlene - Queen of getting up
139.	Angie @ Swell Simplified Life	366.	I know what I'm talkin about	593.	The Cryton Chronicles - Day 2
140.	6 Things About Theatre @ Love is the Adventure	367.	Children's Lit	594.	jessica dukes
141.	Cole @ Young Mommy Memoirs	368.	Katy @ add a little spice to life	595.	Insta-Better @ Heathering Heights
142.	Method to my Madness - Grammar Tips!	369.	Jess @ All-American Jess	596.	Raising Quiet and Calm Children
143.	Karissa@A Fresh Start	370.	HOW NOT NOT SMELL LIKE POOP--That's right.	597.	Living & Eating Gluten Free
144.	An Unsweet Word @ Life's Sweet Words	371.	Nina @ Ms. Nina Holland	598.	The best coffee in Sydney
145.	Emma@ My 7 Little Australians	372.	Alison @ Simply A	599.	Francesca @ The Happy One
146.	Heather @ Tickled Yellow	373.	Tiffany in Real Life | Scholarships AKA Free $	600.	Doneida @ SimmplySweet
147.	Samantha @ life is but a stream of thoughts	374.	Musa @ ose ta couleur!	601.	Ashley @ Sweet Tea In Sicily
148.	Tara - day two: an education	375.	Janet@Inherpeace - Try this: Just Breathe	602.	kiwi cottage: chocolate butter cream pie
149.	Single Girl's Guide to Moving Cross Country	376.	Melissa Making french press coffee with daughter	603.	Jessica @ ohsoantsy (foraging)
150.	Erica @ pocket full of chuckles	377.	Morgan Elizabeth @ Wild At Heart	604.	Kerina@ Living on a Latte
151.	Home Updating!	378.	When in doubt---RUN	605.	Disneyland! @ French Vanilla, Extra Extra
152.	Olivia @ Definitely a Gryffindor	379.	Continuity of midwifery care @Sunshine Mumma	606.	CHill Thoughts - PROCRASTINATION
153.	ChrystinaNoel, how to pack for a trip	380.	Val @ The Daily Distraction	607.	mnestorc@onpinehurstplace
154.	A Knotless Knot @ Shakti Dove	381.	Brooke @ bits of Brooke - yo, yo, yogurt	608.	Natosha @ This Southern Girl's Life
155.	LesLeigh J: 4 Easy Steps to Making Friends	382.	Jordan @ Jordan in Pearls	609.	Rachel: Disney World in Cliff Notes
156.	Alex @ Let Life Be Like Music	383.	michelle @ stripes & sprinkles	610.	Molly @MaeLiveFree - What I Can Teach
157.	Aishah-Photography- I'm no Pro though	384.	Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly	611.	The Guy in the Hat ™
158.	Nicole @ Life's a Beach	385.	CoffeeGrounded	612.	Sara December Rose how to make Chemex at home
159.	Jenn@Going the Distance	386.	Denise@Lifelesstraveled	613.	E@Three Years On Blog
160.	Lilybett @ Lilybett and Boy	387.	Fi's Daily Ponderings - share-worthy things	614.	Shannon @ My Beautiful Bay
161.	Amy Lynn @ Fabulously Ordinary	388.	amber @ amber in the rough	615.	Brook Meadows
162.	Kayla @ Life After... on motherhood	389.	A Lesson in Procrastination	616.	Brittany - Run Forrest, Run!!
163.	Lindsay @ Love In Her Eyes	390.	Tessa @ Ciao, Blogga (Jelly Bellys)	617.	A little truth, A little sarcasm
164.	Kim - Top 5 Health & Fitness Tips	391.	Tamara Michelle	618.	Janice Heck, My Turn to Write
165.	Corinne @ Discovering My Kismet	392.	All Sorts of Ricci: Moving Tips	619.	Betty @ Unscripted Journey
166.	Rachel @ life in the moment	393.	Jillie Side Up	620.	how to help your kid enjoy reading
167.	How to Survive Life with Cats	394.	Ashley @ City Born, Country Bred	621.	Hannah @ Miss Pinches
168.	Rachel @ MyWholesomeHome- THRIFTING	395.	Kathleen @ Don't Stand On That, You'll Break It	622.	Chelsea @ Whipped Moos - I'm Good At...(List)
169.	Valerie @ The Style Files	396.	How To Make Coffee When Coffee Maker Breaks	623.	EJ -My Varsity Letter
170.	Jasmine - Customer Service	397.	A Gayle Force	624.	Life with Emily
171.	Susanne @ susanneisme // Let creativity be	398.	Managing 'Conflict O.C.D.' - [Downtown on Main]	625.	Stephanie @ Violet Lilac Plum
172.	zoe: saving skippy	399.	The Mrs. & the Momma	626.	You know what FACEBOOK needs?
173.	Jamie @ the Blue Hour	400.	Miranda @ The Pebble Pond	627.	Katie @ These Are The Days: how to date my husband
174.	Finding My Sea Legs on Sorority Life	401.	Hot NOT to win at Online Dating	628.	How To Party Like a Rockstar In Your Car
175.	Christine @ ...a day in the life	402.	Living Life and Taking Advantage of Each New Day	629.	Jessica
176.	Caitlin @ Weights and Measure	403.	Outmumbered: What I Know About Raising Boys	630.	Charming. Or Something. @ OverUnder Project
177.	TAXES!!	404.	How to take the PERFECT jumping picture!	631.	Rachel @ tossing the script- the word skinny
178.	SOME FREAKIN SHAY BROAD	405.	Jacque @ Mommy & Me Creations	632.	Rachel @ The flustered baker
179.	Cassie @ Sage-- My Brain to Yours	406.	How to thrift (by Megan @ arrowwaylove)	633.	Emily @ Life in the Fishbowl
180.	simone	407.	Baking It Up @ RCGG	634.	Baubles, Bubbles & Bags
181.	ME	408.	Lucy Mason	635.	Sandy Harvey
182.	Rachell @ Barefoot and Beachfront	409.	How to Enjoy the Rain	636.	Maryiad: Allow me to educate you
183.	Alisha & Brandon	410.	Thrifty décor | Becky @ Apples of Gold	637.	Lynn @ A Damn Good Reading - Coffee Dos/Donts
184.	The Happy Sloths	411.	Rachel is Elsewhere	638.	Jac@ Tips to be Organized
185.	Zu Plus Two	412.	Molly @ A Midwestern Touch	639.	#2 educate you fools
186.	Get Yo Face On- 5 Minute Make Up Routine	413.	Ashley @ the heart of life	640.	Lex Reviews It
187.	Catherine @ Life in the Big State of Texas	414.	A Wishful Whimsy: Job Search Tips	641.	Brooke @ Magnolia Grace
188.	little lessons in a BIG city + a nail tip.	415.	Inge @ This Ever Evolving Life	642.	Whitley @ A Touch of Whit
189.	Kate @ Something Ivory	416.	Mimi @ Love & Life in Nicosia	643.	Jennifer @ My Own Green Grass
190.	Lianne @ lulabelle {5 simple photography tips}	417.	Lanlettie- South Africa 101	644.	Trinity @Ramsay Grace
191.	Leanne @ Simply Beautiful	418.	Crystal @ Next to Heaven	645.	Jennifer's Deals
192.	Erinn teaches you how to buy beef	419.	Wheelchairmommy knows happy	646.	Learning through Inquiry @ gracious/goodness
193.	Leslyn's Lovely Life	420.	Mistie @mittieme	647.	Deliberate/illiterate
194.	Linny @ Kangaroos Shoes and I Dos	421.	Aly @ It Ain't Always Pretty	648.	1348... @LondonHeather
195.	Vanessa @ Here Comes the Human	422.	Bri | Mamages | How to Vote!	649.	Hash Tag, Jonathan
196.	Elle @ Elle-oh-v-ee	423.	Bailee @ This Wonderful Life of Mine	650.	Claudz
197.	Darlene @ Young Mamma Tales	424.	A Primer on San Diego Restaurants	651.	Amelia on how to organise a hen's nite
198.	Little Miss MBA: Coconut Oil Q&A	425.	Mandy // Through the Newlywed Lens	652.	Val @ The Daily Distraction
199.	MrsCourtneyP	426.	Happy and Clear	653.	The Foolproof Plan...Late!
200.	Kimberly @ Diary of a Brown Eyed Girl	427.	Myra @ The Little Aslam (Mmm Coconut Macaroons!)	654.	Alex
201.	Brei	428.	Shanda Panda @ Sought After	655.	Ready or Not by Hannah Scott
202.	Nadine at Life by Nadine Lynn	429.	Making Your Business Work Around Family	656.	Dear Saul - My Job
203.	The Aussie Hausfrau teaches you about Karma	430.	Jenna @ Freckled Fashionista	657.	Betty @ Losing My Gut
204.	My Soul is the Sky	431.	Nicole @ Ms Nancy Pants	658.	Jessica @ All Things Ripple
205.	Jennifer	432.	LaShawn @ March to December	659.	Kairen @ Not Perfect
206.	A Recipe For You @ Micael Pariga	433.	How to make the most of your internship	660.	Yolanda Camping Anyone!
207.	Venessa@Unexpected Dreams	434.	Be a VIDEO Goddess - Justine @ Girl on a Mission	661.	Ashley - Tips for American Legion
208.	melis @ mila rose designs	435.	my masterpiece...	662.	ArielleHG - FOODIE : Another Name for Myself...
209.	Gila on efficiently watching TV	436.	Nicole @ Sunkissed with a Twist	663.	ON DEALING WITH CRAZIES Grits, Greens & Kersosene
210.	Sarah // Googleing medical symtoms	437.	How to avoid doing laundry by Amber	664.	Louise @ Polka Spots and Freckle Dots
211.	Staying healthy when it's hard @ Crown Jewell	438.	From Foothills To Fog - It's All In The Details	665.	Oluwatosin Oludare
212.	Stephanie @ Big Mario Life	439.	let me teach you something // paint chip madness	666.	Accidental Wonderland - Scaring Yourself Easily
213.	Amy @ A Glimpse of the Gouglers	440.	All my knowledge on Candy Crush	667.	Holland "quick eats"
214.	Candace Rocks At this ---	441.	Julia @ J- Ziggy	668.	Origami pikachu by Jill
215.	Nina Gray	442.	just denise	669.	Kimberly @ The Simplicity
216.	How To Be Happy!	443.	procrastinate @ simply twentysomething	670.	xoxohannah - time to edu-ma-cate
217.	Ash B (Vlog Every Day In May)	444.	LOOSE WEIGHT. Motivation is my Talent	671.	JoellB@Dreams, Life, and Dreams of Life
218.	Amy @ Sweet Home SB	445.	kelly elizabeth	672.	7 Tips for an AMAZING (Affordable) Las Vegas Trip!
219.	Meagan @ My Wandering Heart	446.	Emily @ Jolie Emily	673.	Danni on travel
220.	Maureen @SheisMoments Performing Legally Blonde!	447.	Cariann aka Unvlmom @Unionvale Home	674.	Tales, stories,and poetry blog
221.	the b's- car seat safety	448.	Kris @ Sissy's Closet on Art History	675.	Educate the great unwashed @ Foppish Drunk
222.	Heidi @ It's a Westbrook Life	449.	The Sock Zone	676.	Nadia @ rue du chat qui peche
223.	>>>> FOOD LABELS: calories from fat	450.	Party Planning Tips	677.	olivia @ olivia irwin
224.	LaTache is Smiling	451.	Colleen @ Dinos & Daydreams	678.	Morgan // Six Years of Long Distance Dating.
225.	Nicole @ Treasure Tromp	452.	Tati	679.	Moustache
226.	Whitney	453.	How to Snag Mr. Right	680.	Debbie @ Deliciously Inspired-Cupcakes
227.	Jenn @ A Country Girl's World	454.	Sleepy Single Girl: The Art of Sleeping In

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