October 31, 2013
Crafty Christmas Cash Giveaway!
October 27, 2013
Our $100 “just because” giveaway!
Do you know what I like to do? I like to give away things for no reason at all, just because I feel like it! I don’t need a blogiversary, holiday, birthday, or even 1000 social media followers to celebrate! My readers , yeah YOU, are reason enough to make me want to celebrate and give something special away! Sort of a “thank you” for all the times you’ve read my posts, left comments, shared my content, provided me with blogger opportunities, supported my ideas, sponsored me, contributed to my website, but, most importantly, were there when I needed a friend!
With that said, a group of us decided to contribute some of our hard earned money to fund this monthly giveaway so we could present the eGIFT CARD by American Express to all of you today!
September 25, 2013
Co-hosting, sponsoring, and guest blogging; oh my!
If you’ve been tuning in daily, you know the blogger opportunities keep on coming! Today I have an additional 2 for you!
I’m currently looking for cohosts and sponsors for a giveaway I’d like to run once a month. The minimum prize being a $100 virtual gift card!
CO-HOST OR SPONSOR MY MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
Why a virtual gift card?
Being that they are electronic, they can be emailed to the recipient and retrieved almost instantly! They can also be used for online and over the phone purchases anywhere VISA or American Express is accepted within the U.S.! Also, with virtual gift cards, funds do not expire and there are no hidden inactivity or other post-purchase fees.
August 14, 2013
Stay connected with these must have apps!
When a blogger goes on vacation, their smartphone gets some serious use! While Cropped Stories is away, I volunteered to guest post for her. I, too, was away on vacation. I blog over at Krystal’s Kitsch, and I am happy to share some iPhone apps for those well-connected bloggers.
We hit up a beautiful beach on the Atlantic coast of Florida, and enjoyed the very HOT weather! Bloggers love to share photos, document their trips, and stay connected to their readers. I have compiled a list of must have Blogger iPhone Apps for those writers on the go!
August 9, 2013
MIA? Maybe a little.
If you’re a dedicated reader of Cropped Stories, I’m sure you’ve noticed the amount of times I’ve been posting has been getting fewer and fewer. Don’t worry I may be “Missing” (so to speak), but definitely not “In Action” in that I’ve been working behind the scenes over here on a very BIG project for all of my lovely readers! As promised per my ADVERTISE page, a short term goal of mine was to roll out a Blog Hop by the end of Summer! If you missed my BIG Blog Hop announcement, feel free to catch up (just click on the button below). Trust me, you will NOT want to miss out! My Blog Hop comes with a HUGE incentive for participating including the opportunity to get your content pinned a minimum of 31 times, drive more traffic to your website, and increase your page views and rank with the added benefit of meeting new people and making some friends!
July 30, 2013
The Grab a Friend Blog Hop!
July 26, 2013
The Happy Aloha Friday Blog Hop is Live!
First and foremost, HAPPY FRIDAY!
Before I can let you go off and party, have you entered my July Sponsor Giveaway? It just went live yesterday! I’d hate for you to miss out on the chance to win some amazing prizes such as FREE ad space, gift cards, and more!
And if you like to win free stuff (who doesn’t right), you can also head over to Aree with Umbrella where I’m offering a FREE medium size ad spot on my website!
Interested in advertising on Cropped Stories, feel free to check out my ADVERTISE page for details. I hope you’ll take advantage and use the 30% of promo code CELEBRATING (in all CAPS)! It’s good for any size ad space!
If you missed my previous posts from the past several days, here’s a little recap of what I’ve been blogging about over here:
- Vacationing in Cape Cod, MA (includes a FREE photography checklist printable)
- 7 Educational Mobile Applications for Kids
- Blog tools you should definitely consider
July 24, 2013
Do you miss them being babies & my July sponsor giveaway!
When Alivia was born, I asked my sister who has two children (one was 15 at the time and other was 13) if she missed them being babies. She answered without hesitance “no”. In disbelief I asked “really”? I was both surprised and enlightened by her answer! After briefly explaining the things she was enjoying about my niece and nephew’s current ages, she went on to say that she thought of childhood as a temporary place for the child to become their true selves, the adult person they always had been just hadn’t grown into yet. I had to think about it for a few minutes to really grasp the concept, but I was intrigued by the idea. Could it possibly be true?
July 17, 2013
A sponsor spotlight and the dog days of Summer giveaway!
I have some exciting things for you today including a sponsor spotlight and giveaway! First, I’ve got a serious question for you. Have you guys met Ann and LaShawn? If not, here’s your chance to meet two lovely ladies who just happen to be my July sponsors! And not just any sponsors, but my first ever! That’s right! With the publish of this post, Ad space finally available, Ann and LaShawn were quick to jump on board and I couldn’t have been more thrilled! These two ladies really put a smile on my face and helped me to achieve a HUGE blog milestone! So for that, I am extremely grateful! Now, before I go getting all emotional on you, I’m going to stop right here and start with the introductions already.
July 5, 2013
Happy Aloha Friday Blog Hop!




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If you missed my previous post, Ad space finally available, feel free to check it! There’s still time left to snag a spot! Just don’t forget to use the promotion code CELEBRATING (in all CAPS) to receive 30% off! For more information you can visit my Advertise page!
July 3, 2013
Ad space finally available!
It’s official, Ad space on Cropped Stories is finally available! And I’m super EXCITED to be able to offer them to you today! I have a total of 13 spots available! Since I’m so happy, I felt the need to do a little celebrating. With that said, I’m running a 30% off promotion when you use the word CELEBRATING (in all CAPS) to the first 13 people who purchase ad space! So go ahead and take advantage! For more information, feel free to check out my Advertise page.
