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A to Z Theme Reveal!

Last year, I participated in the A to Z Challenge for the first time.  I was pleasantly surprised at how easily it fit into my schedule.  (I think that planning ahead was definitely key!)  I wondered, though, if I would be able to participate this year.  I didn't have a theme idea, I was struggling to post much of anything on my blog, and I knew April was going to be busy.  
Blogging friends to the rescue!  Ivy, from Uncharted, gave me an idea for a theme that would definitely work for me.  I am nearing my 1000th post on my blog, and Ivy suggested republishing some of my earlier posts for the A to Z Challenge, thus celebrating my milestone and participating in the challenge at the same time.  

 I looked at the labels I've given my last 995+ posts, and found that there are labels that start with every letter of the alphabet--except for "X". (I obviously didn't label last year's X post with "xylophone.")

 I have a friend, who instead of serving her family "leftovers," serves them "buffet!"  Borrowing her terminology, my A to Z theme for 2016 will be "Blogging Buffet." It is all-you-can-read, and I do hope you'll stick around for all the offerings.  With a variety of topics, there's bound to be something that appeals to you, though.  And if not, you're always welcome to make yourself a PB&J!  

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Thanks for good friends, with good ideas!

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  1. Rozy LassMarch 21, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    Sounds wonderful - A Blogging Buffet! Looking forward to it.

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  2. bettyMarch 21, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    So cute with the theme! Never thought of a Blogging Buffet before, but I bet it will be a great A/Z challenge with it!

    betty
    http://viewsfrombenches.blogspot.com/

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  3. coach-daddyMarch 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    I can get behind the idea of a blog buffet, for sure - although it'll make me hungry. Reading makes me hungry, anyway. Look forward to what you're serving up! (Eli@CoachDaddy, #1267.)

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    1. KristiMarch 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM

      I often get hungry while reading blog posts, too! I promise the buffet will include lots of non-food posts. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Dyanne @ I Want BacksiesMarch 21, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    This is awesome! I love buffets!

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    1. KristiMarch 22, 2016 at 11:51 AM

      Thanks! And you can return again and again and again. . . :-)

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  5. Guilie CastilloMarch 21, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    "Blogging Buffet" — love it. Great, great idea. (I totally might borrow it for a future April challenge ;) ) It's a fabulous way for people to get to know you, too — I, for one, will be taking full advantage of that... I'm so curious about your involvement with Guide Dogs. So... you'll be seeing a lot of me this April :)

    Thanks for coming by at Life In Dogs earlier, and for your lovely comment. Really made my day :)
    Guilie

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    1. KristiMarch 22, 2016 at 11:53 AM

      Borrow away! :-) Guide Dogs for the Blind is a wonderful organization; I'm really happy to be part of it.

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  6. Timothy S. BrannanMarch 21, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    Sounds fun. I'll have to come by to check this out.

    Tim Brannan
    The Other Side: The A to Z of Adventure!
    http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/

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  7. UnknownMarch 21, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    Very cool.... I always wish I could find a way to use more posts that I've written before cuz they feel like such a waste once they're gone past. You know like you'll never see them again? I like the buffet !

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  8. ParulMarch 23, 2016 at 2:05 AM

    Very interesting! Congratulations on hitting a 1000 soon and I will see your around in April :)

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  9. ChristineMarch 24, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    Fabulous idea! Wish I would have talked to Ivy about it before you did! :)

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    1. KristiMarch 29, 2016 at 7:04 PM

      You are welcome to borrow the idea--I'm sure Ivy wouldn't mind!

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  10. Nilanjana BoseMarch 27, 2016 at 2:03 AM

    That's a seriously neat take on the theme. Buffets are great, one can pick and choose. Congratulations on your 1000th! Wow!

    Here from the theme reveal and wish you all the best for the challenge,
    Nilanjana.
    Ninja Minion, A-Z 2016
    Madly-in-Verse

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  11. UnknownMarch 28, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    What fun! I look forward to seeing which ones you post!

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