I make Jo-Lynne‘s Chicken Enchiladas about every 2 weeks.
I might start drying my curly hair with a t-shirt, thanks to Gabrielle.
Whenever I see the Nestle label, I stop before I make a purchase because of Annie.
I know that Steph and Love have had an effect on my desire to have a big(ger) family.
When I had morning sickness, Donita brought me a Trader Joe’s bag of goodies.
When I had my second daughter, Vanessa sent me an embroidered dress with my daughter’s name across the chest.
When the going gets tough, I remember that Joy prays for me every day.
Social Media is a marvel, isn’t it?
Know this. YOU influence me – the products I buy, the recipes I cook, the books I read, and the parent I am.
Do you recognize anyone in the collage above? (I know I’ve forgotten quite a few of you).
Who influences/affects YOU in the blogosphere?
PICTURED ABOVE: Alysa, Amy, Arianne, Carrington, Darcie, Donita, Nell, Annie, Emily, Erin, Gabrielle, Jennifer, Jenny, Jes, Erin, Chelsea, Jo-Lynne, Kimberly, Kristen, Leigh, Love, Mandi, Michelle, Abby, Nini, Ruthy Ann, Sarah, Steph, Susan & Janice, Tsh, Vanessa, Jennifer, Dayna, Nicole, Madeline, Joy, Marcela, Becca, Caryn, Ann, Margie
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Mel's Box of Chocolates says
January 13, 2011 at 7:14 pmIt looks like a lot of those who affect you affect me too…such a small world, the blogosphere. What a great way to say thank you to some of your faves. I always enjoy how you find different ways to appreciate those in your lives. Thank you for affecting me!!
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Dayna says
January 13, 2011 at 1:42 amWow Stephanie. What a beautiful post and a beautiful bunch of ladies. I am pretty sure that you know how much you have affected me. Still nice to hear it I hope… You have inspired and encouraged me as a mother, wife, friend, & Christian. Most recently you have helped me start to find a new voice. A true voice. You have set me on the path to finding my soul voice. Thank you.
You also have affected me in that I am now blessed to recognize so many of those lovely ladies- and they affect me too :)
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To Think Is To Create says
January 12, 2011 at 8:53 pmOh you are so special. Thank you for this honor. So humbled. xoxo
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Jenny @ mamanash.com says
January 12, 2011 at 10:31 amStephanie! You are the sweetest. And I totally understand what you are saying here. I’m a different, better and more inquiring person because of other bloggers. I re-think everything I do and value because of blogs I read. And a lot of that has to do with YOU!
PS…I make Jo-Lynne’s Enchiladas at least once every couple of weeks too. My family ALWAYS requests them!
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Erin says
January 11, 2011 at 6:46 pmyou are such a sweetheart steph. thank you for letting me into your life. i think of you (and things you’ve written) often too!
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Anne says
January 11, 2011 at 3:30 pmStephanie, you affect me! I love reading your posts that are always so thoughtful and without judgement. I strive to write like you Everyone in the collage above should be honored!
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 2:32 pmThank you for your kind words, Anne. I am humbled.
P.S. I just popped over to your blog again and saw your sweet Katie’s face. Her smile made ME smile. :)
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Amy @ Finer Things says
January 11, 2011 at 1:23 pmBlogging has made my world smaller and my life richer. LOVE IT. Such an honor to make your photo collage. ;)
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erin says
January 11, 2011 at 10:17 amStephanie! This is so special. You are way too sweet to include me in your collage. Thank you!!!
You affect me! I have rethought a lot of things & just been plan ole encouraged by you so, so many times.
And, your commenters affect me, too. Arbonne was so highly spoken of in the beauty routine post that I have contacted a consultant to learn more.
I have some friends in that collage, too. Nini, of course. And, I have become a faithful reader of Lovely’s blog. I love that lady.
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Carrington says
January 11, 2011 at 9:51 amAw, such a sweet post! I love how you took the time to include the photos- such hard work, and such a sweet tribute! I feel honored to be up there because YOU inspire ME so much. Seriously, I think my husband thinks we are best friends with how much I talk to him about you. Your posts challenge me to THINK, and the freedom to be DIFFERENT, and inspire me to LIVE life fully and completely.
You are one of a kind Stephanie, and I’m so happy we have blogging- and so glad you blog so I can learn from you each day. :) xoxo
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 2:12 pmThat collage did take FOREVER (like an entire morning), but I am really proud of the finished product. So many beautiful faces of women that I admire…including YOU!
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DesignHER Momma says
January 11, 2011 at 8:58 amlove ya right back! And blogging has made such a tremendous positive impact on my life. I don’t know what I would do without it (and you all).
~emily
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Jes says
January 11, 2011 at 8:07 amwhat a great post – I like this…and I’m FLATTERED that my lil mug is on there too.
there are only three of four blogs that I read everyday (I know…I’m such a slacker these days) and you and Gabby’s are two of them ;-)
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 11:03 amWhat is the other one? I’m curious. :)
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shafeena says
January 11, 2011 at 7:28 amWow… see posts like this encourage me to keep blogging.. i want somebody to write about me this way some day !!
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Jennifer James says
January 11, 2011 at 5:24 amThis is the nicest thing I’ve seen all year. Thank you! Thank you!
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Nini Lettner says
January 10, 2011 at 11:17 pmSocial media is quite something. I am so thankful to know you and so looking forward to your new adventure…when is your take of day…soon!??! And…looking forward to when you hit the west coast! Thanks for including me on this…you are amazing, on so many levels and I think I can speak for many of us when I say that YOU are affecting others by being real, vulnerable, available and so encouraging!
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 10:43 amYes, hopefully soon. We are SO READY to be out of here. ;)
The production company is supposed to give us some news on Tuesday and we’ll probably leave shortly thereafter.
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Vanessa says
January 10, 2011 at 10:37 pmWhat a great post! I recognize many of the ladies and I bookmarked the recipe. :) For what it’s worth, you affect me and I think/pray for you often! :)
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 10:33 amIt’s worth a lot. Thank you so much for your prayers/thoughts/words. You affect me too. :)
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abby says
January 10, 2011 at 9:48 pmThank you! I do recognize some of the ladies…Jenn Miller and Becca! I love how blogging makes our world smaller and smaller. Thank you for the way you continue to inspire me and our family!
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Chelsea says
January 10, 2011 at 8:17 pmAwww what a great post! I am absolutely honored to be a part of that group. When I started blogging, you were one of my first “regular” reads. You still are one of the first blogs I click on when I see a new post. In other words… you affect me.
Thanks for this :)
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Madeline says
January 10, 2011 at 8:13 pmP.S. I am now craving chicken enchiladas. Those look yum!
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 10:21 amThey ARE. You should try the recipe (it is so easy!).
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Madeline says
January 10, 2011 at 8:13 pmThank you! I am so honored.
I’ve had people tell me that they don’t like reading blogs because they compare themselves too much and end up feeling bad. I don’t get this. Sure there are blogs that I don’t like, but I don’t read those. The ones that I do like, though, (yours for instance) inspire me to be a better wife, mama, and all round person. I am really grateful for the way the internet has connected me to you and so many others. It’s just such a cool thing!!
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vanessa says
January 10, 2011 at 8:02 pmThat made my day Stephanie, thank you. And now I am adding those enchiladas to my list! If you make them that often it has to be a keeper recipe.
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 10:15 amDefinitely a keeper (and so healthy too)! I actually just made them again last night.
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Jan says
January 10, 2011 at 7:30 pmp.s. The recipe that you asked for, for the chocolate-covered peanuts, is:
1/2 pkg. almond bark
1 bag chocolate chips
handful butterscotch chips
Melt together, then mix w/ a jar of peanuts and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Yum!
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Jan says
January 10, 2011 at 7:28 pmI am a short-time follower of your blog, but I really love it. Your positive attitude is so inspirational, and the way you spend so much quality time with your kids actually playing with them and interacting with them pushes me to do the same (or as close as I can). So you inspire me! :)
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ruthy says
January 10, 2011 at 6:49 pmomg!! you totally made my day. I feel famous because my face is on YOUR blog! I love this post…you’ve got me thinking of who I’m going to name!
You’re amazing Stephanie…your life is an inspiration!
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 10:02 amAre you going to write a post about who affects you too? I hope so. I’d love to see where you “wander” in the blogosphere. :)
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ruthy says
January 15, 2011 at 6:31 pmyep…working on it right now!
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Marcela says
January 10, 2011 at 6:45 pmYou just made my evening and made me feel loved ( :
So thankful I have been able to read your lovely blog and can’t wait to read more and learn and be inspired by you through your new adventure!
Thank you for being my friend and visiting my blog and leaving the sweetest comments!
You are special….very very special!
(all these women are INCREDIBLE)
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Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
January 10, 2011 at 6:38 pmThis is a fantastic post! I love that you included everyone’s pictures in the photo collage! So creative! There are SO many bloggers that have affected me too!
I just did a post on those that impacted me last year!
http://www.momendeavors.com/2011/01/impacted-in-2010.html
The world of social media truly is amazing!
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JulieK says
January 10, 2011 at 5:48 pmawww that is so sweet! :) I am definitely affected by the bloggers I have met and grown to love… have to say I have not “met” many of those in your photo but hope to someday! :)
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Jenn says
January 10, 2011 at 5:40 pmHopefully this comment works – for some reason my comments haven’t been working on anything except blogger blogs :(
You do influence me too – I loves the connections I’ve made through social media!
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Musings of a Housewife says
January 10, 2011 at 5:33 pmI know and love many of those women. I absolutely believe in the power of social media. And I love who I have become because of it. And because of them. And because of you. :-)
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Nicole says
January 10, 2011 at 4:40 pmWhat a great post, Steph…thanks for including me in that great bunch of gals. You, my friend, have affected…and continually inspire me and so many!
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darcie-such the spot says
January 10, 2011 at 3:52 pmI recognize lots of those beautiful bloggers.
And…I think this was an amazing post. You affect me, too. For the record.
XO
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Jennifer Miller says
January 10, 2011 at 3:38 pmLove, love LOVE it… I know you because of Abby, on the right hand end of the third row… small world!
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Stephanie says
January 15, 2011 at 9:35 amI’m so glad Abby introduced us! You are an inspiration to me.
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Adventures In Babywearing says
January 10, 2011 at 3:33 pmWow. I am better and smarter and more giving and loving because of so many I’ve met through blogging. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Thank you for including me in your life!
Steph