Next Stop!

Today I've been featured over at Stonewash and Bloom. Head on over to see my post under her Tuesday Company. Then hang out and visit Stacey for a while. She has a very lovely Etsy Shop too!

Out Of the Office!

Hello all! I'm currently away from Love is Everywhere for the day. However, you'll find me over at Living Aloha. Angie's blog is one of my favorite bloggy friends. Stop bye to see my Guest Post and all the other women filling in while she's on vacation. Also, you'll just fall head over heels for her writing :)

Click on the pretty picture below to take you to her blog!

Green Eats Blog

Today I introduce to you one of my longest and genuine friends, Matt. 

He is the writer and creator behind Green Eats Blog!

Let’s start with this - I love food. I know most people say that they “love” food, but I love food. I think about it pretty much constantly, I dream about it, and I can pontificate for hours on topics such as the proper way to roast a chicken and vinegar v. tomato based barbecue sauces.

Green Eats Blog originally started as a class project. I was enrolled in the Sustainable Agriculture program at Central Carolina Community College here in North Carolina (after finding my liberal arts degree oh-so-useful in this economy) and we had to do a final presentation for my Intro to Sustainable Agriculture class. I chose a blog, and the rest, as they say, is history.

But not really. Writing a blog, and being consistent, is hard work. I am employed full-time as the manager for a local cheesemaking company here in North Carolina, and on top of that I am involved in organizing events and doing social media outreach for the local food community. I use Green Eats Blog as an outlet for my obsession, as a repository for my inner food nerd. I post recipes, list local food events, and track my journey through the world of sustainable agriculture.

The basic premise behind Green Eats Blog is simple - that food should be delicious, easy, and above all nourishing, both for you and your community. I support local farms and businesses, fight against the interests of corporate agriculture, industrial food, and the politicians who have sold our health and environment to the highest bidder. I believe that everyone should have access to whole, healthy food. I think that the Big Mac is the epitome of everything that is wrong with the American food system. I want a simple homemade meal to be accessible and enjoyable to everyone.

I’ve known Katie my entire life, we met in pre-school and have been friends ever since. I’ve grown and moved away, and still I know that she is there for me if I need her. I like to think that my blog is like hers in many ways; about love. She expresses a simple, infectious love for life, family, and friends. I hope to capture that love and express it through food. If nothing else, I want Green Eats Blog to be a gathering place for people who love to eat.

You can visit my wonderful friend, Matt at:

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Fabulous Updates ♥

#1: If you haven't had a chance already there is a wonderful Giveaway by Lap of Luxury! It ends this Friday so be sure to fill up all of those entries for more chances to win something cute and that you absolutely love from Melody's shop! 

Click on the button below to bring you directly to the Giveaway!

#2: There is another fabulous Giveaway going on over at My Adventures in Mommyland. You have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Melting Pot. There are 5 Gift Cards so more chances for you to win! Go here to enter ♥

#3. If you haven't visited Love is Photography lately, you'll be happy to find new photos! I've been working really hard on adding more photos that you all will love!

Click on the button below to bring you to my Etsy Shop!

#4. One of my best friends who I've known since I was 2 is going to be my Guest tomorrow at Love is Everywhere. Be sure to come back and visit to meet Matt from Green Eats Blog.

Guest Blogger: Brooklyn @ The Frog Princess

Hey guys! My name is Brooklyn McKenna and I’m super-duper excited to be visiting Katie's blog today!

You can visit ME at thefrogprincess16.blogspot.com

Since Katie's blog is all about romance and love, I thought I'd start out by sharing with you the story of how I got asked to my Senior Cotillion. (aka Senior Prom)

So I live in Utah, and in Utah we don't just walk up to someone and ask if they would like to go to the dance with us. It has to be creative. This usually means something being delivered to your classroom or door-bell ditching your house and leaving something on the porch. So here is how my best friend asked me to our Senior Cotillion...

He set it up like a puzzle. There were 4 pieces with cute things written on them that fit together at the end to ask me to the dance. Check it out below!

This one I got in my locker before Statistics.

 This one was hidden across the street from my house. (How he ever expected me to find that I don’t know haha)

This one was on my kitchen table. (Yes, he snuck in my back door while I was out front.)

This one was by the mailbox.

On the back of all the pieces were some partial words that I had to put together. 

Here’s the final outcome with a quote from The Little Mermaid on Broadway!

I absolutely loved the way he asked me, and of course I said yes :)

Isn't he the sweetest? <3

So now that we've had some romance let's learn about the blogger that is Brooklyn McKenna (that's me!)

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I started my blog as a way for me to share my thoughts and feelings as well as spread the news that LIFE IS WONDERFUL! I’ve always loved to write and blogging gives me a chance to do that without having to worry so much about the technicalities of writing. I love to spread hope and sunshine through my blog and through the way I live my life. I’m not perfect, but I’m perfectly me!

I love to dress up in big, gorgeous dresses and go out dancing but I also love to wear comfy sweats and a t-shirt and stay in and cuddle up with a good book or watch a movie. 

I’m not too crafty or sporty, and I’m coming to terms with the fact that those are not my talents. I love Disney movies and I love music! I mostly lean toward country and pop music but I’ll pretty much listen to anything. I’m very emotional and sensitive but I’m passionate.


I'm a hopeless romantic who loves to watch chick-flicks or read romance novels in my spare time. I dream of being a mommy and wife when I "grow up" :)

I love to sing, dance, and cook! I teach piano lessons to the children in my neighborhood and I have recently taken up tutoring. I love my job!

I love blogging!

I blog about things from my perfect wedding, to quotes and stories that have inspired me. I share the things I’m learning in my life and the books I’m reading. Feel free to drop on by and explore my blog, you won't be disappointed :)

Invite a Guest, Be a Guest, We love Guests!

Today I am over at Texas is for Lovers! I did a Guest Post and am truly honored that Momma Kana wanted to share about Love is Everywhere! Stop over to visit and say hello ♥

It's all about Colors!

One of my lovely friends that we all know and adore, Brooke at Bright Wishes has a cute feature in which others put together Color Inspiration Boards. I created one to share and it's being featured on her blog today. Head over, visit, say hello, check out all of the other inspiring boards that so many wonderful people have created. ♥

She explains why she created this feature and how it works. You can visit here: http://brightwishes.blogspot.com/p/color-boards.html

We All Need Some Love in Our Lives!

Hello and Happy Thursday to you all!

I did a fun Guest Post over at Priya's My Reflections and it's all about LOVE! Please head on over to her blog to read the other Guest Posts in this Love Series. ♥

http://priyasingh82.blogspot.com/2011/02/love-byte-3-open-your-eyes-to-love.html

Have a beautiful day and be sure to link up on the Hug & Love Thursday Hop!

With all my love,

Katie

I'm a Tuesday Traveler

Happy February 1st!

I had a fabulous time with this Guest Post and wanted to share it with all of you. Carrie over at Carrie With Children started a new feature called 'Tuesday Traveler'. She looks for anyone who would like, to share their favorite vacation spot,  their hometown or just a place that they feel others would enjoy reading about. I happened to choose our family vacation spot in Old Orchard Beach, ME. If you have a few moments please swing bye Carrie's page to read the post and see the pictures I included. While you're there, take a  peak around because you'll like what you see on her lovely blog.. I promise! ♥

I would also like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who had voted for 'Love is Everywhere' at For The Love of Blogs. We have made Blog of the Month. This is truly an amazing honor and I could not be happier! 
Love you all & I will be writing out my 29 Days of Gifts: Day 1 in a bit.♥Katie

I did another Guest Post!

If you enjoy stories about the love we have for our kids (or pets, wink wink) then I hope you enjoy my guest post at one of my best friend's blog. Stop bye and visit My Adventures in Mommyland and you'll be able to read my story. Also, while you're there be sure to spread the love and check out all of her lovely posts and pictures!

The Love we have for our Kittos!

http://myadventures-in-mommyland.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-guest-poster.html

Love you all and thanks Tania for giving me this opportunity!

xoxo

Kate

Another fun Guest Post!

Happy Sunday to you all! I hope that you 'Try Something New Today' my cute little chocolate dove wrapper reminded me of.

I had a fabulous opportunity to write 2 guest posts on such inspirational blogs this past week. You can read them both here and while you visit be sure to check out all of the other fun posts by the creator and her guests! Donna is such a fun and super lovable person. She's become one of my great friends here in what I consider blog life and I'm truly thankful for her. I hope you'll visit her and spread the love ♥

Refusing to Age Gracefully: http://rtagracefully.blogspot.com/2011/01/whos-that-in-mirror-guest-post.html

Write now, Write Later: http://djpr2001.blogspot.com/2011/01/it-was-always-there-guest-blog.html

Have fun today, love you all and I'll be writing more later!

Love,
Kate

Ooh lala, a guest post!

I was given an extraordinary opportunity to be a guest on Donna's page at Write Now Write Later while she is spending the week with her best friend. My post is up as well, you will be able to read the other lovely people who also contributed to guest posts on her page. You can read more posts on her other blog, Refusing to Age Gracefully where I was invited to guest post on the 9th!

A little peak at my post...."I love to observe everything around me, no matter where I am. Perhaps, it's to be safe with my surroundings or suppose I'm nosy? I've always been a dreamer in the car when I'm riding shotgun. Trying so hard to look at all the details as everything is passing bye so fast in the opposite direction in which I'm going....."

To read the rest please visit Donna's blog: http://djpr2001.blogspot.com/2011/01/it-was-always-there-guest-blog.html

Thank you and tomorrow I will be sharing a Love Story that I received from a very special someone ♥

Love you all and goodnight,
Kate