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June 18th, 2008

The latest contests on the Lifestyles channel

There are some fun contests running on the Lifestyles channel on b5 media right now…
You can win…

A custom coin purse from the Weary Parent.
 Tree Hugging Family has not one, but two contests running!  You can win a copy of “Think Green!”
As well as a set of natural grooming products from Manor Hall Soap Company.
Declutter It […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

June 9th, 2008

The View from my window- June 2008

 
The Lifestyles Channel of b5media is having a challenge to post entries about ‘the view from my window’.

That inspired me to post a tutorial for  little spool knitted ‘fairy’ windows that I designed ……Spool knitted fairy window
And, I thought that I would also play fair and post a pic from my studio window….

I took […]

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May 26th, 2008

3 Doors Down - Kettle and Cup

The month of May has been a fun one for the Lifestyles channel at b5. It’s been all about meeting our neighbours. Our intrepid editor, Gayla, suggested that we get to know our fellow Lifestyle bloggers by talking to each other and blogging about one another. She suggested that we write about the bloggers who […]

By Noreen -- 1 comment

May 23rd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 23-2008

Be gone foul wasp!
This week, I designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from our home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction bewteen a blog and […]

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May 22nd, 2008

3 Doors Down - Keeping the Castle

Each week in May, the members of the Lifestyles channel on b5 media are having a carnival that introduces our fellow bloggers to our readers.
This week, I am spotlighting Maricar over at Keeping the Castle, the blog that is all about taking good care of home and hearth.
I asked Maricar a few questions about Keeping […]

By Noreen -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2008

Good old summertime links from Lifestyles at b5

Last weekend, here in Canada, we enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer: Victoria Day. Our neighbours to the south, in the U.S.  are preparing for the official launch of summertime with their Memorial Day Holiday coming up this next weekend.
To welcome the most beloved season, b5media Lifestyles Channel decided to usher Summertime in […]

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May 12th, 2008

3 Doors Down - Junk Creation

 

This week, Junk Creation is the blog that I’ll be spotlighting for the ‘Three Doors Down’ series.
 
I sent Peggy Rowland, the host of  Junk Creations a few questions,  and she got back to me quick like a bunny. Thanks, Peggy!

1]      What is your main focus on Junk Creation? (are you mostly  tutorial based […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

May 7th, 2008

Three doors down - And three up!

The Three Doors Down project on b5 is so neat! It’s giving me a great excuse to enjoy some of  ‘blogging neighbours’ on b5.
Here’s a link that explains what the ‘3 doors down’ project is.
This morning, one of my neighbours UP the b5 blog list (Jennifer at De Clutter It) wrote a posting about hankering […]

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May 7th, 2008

Three doors down - 1- Jewelry and Beading

The Three Doors Down project on the Lifestyles Channel is under way! I am really enjoying this! (click on the link for an explanation)
My first ‘neighbour’, three doors down on the list of fellow Lifestyles bloggers at b5 is Cyndi at Jewelry & Beading.
Cyndi does a great job of finding really useful info […]

By Noreen -- 1 comment

April 30th, 2008

b5 bloggers at home

Getting Personal with b5media Lifestyles Bloggers
By Gayla

Today the Lifestyles Channel is inviting readers into their homes by sharing a glimpse of where they blog from.
The blogging locations are just as unique and varied as our bloggers - but one things for sure, in every single post, you find a sense of comfort that whispers softly […]

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