Manic Monday Features.... and a quick note on why you may not be getting featured

It's time for this week's Manic Monday features!

This has been an unbelievably busy week- I feel like I've completely neglected my blog!  My little man has become extremely jealous of the computer and will not let me use it while he's awake.  So that's why there was a lack of comments to your blogs and virtually no linky party link ups- I did steal a couple of hours to come by and check out all of your fantastic projects.  But, that's okay because we did get to spend some fun Mommy/Son time together and play. :)

There were 152 fantastic link ups last week! 

On a side note: Make sure when you link up to Manic Monday that you have a backlink in your post or at least on your party page so you can be featured! If you have one of the old buttons (dark purple) I’d appreciate it if you’d update it with a new one (light lilac) so that it has my correct url.

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Now, on to the  features:

With the Most Views:

 Creative Passage's

Butterfly Eggs

I love butterflies - these are awesome!

With the 2nd Most Views for the 2nd week in a row: 

Eat Cake for Dinner's

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

These are perfect for wrapping in some aluminum foil and carrying for lunch!

With the 3nd Most Views: 

Decorate with a Little Bit's

Lightening up a Living Room

Such a great little tip to brighten things up!

Now, My picks:
 

Cups by Kim's

Reese's PB Egg Cupcakes

Yes there is a Reese's cup inside! I gave up Reese's for Lent so I can't wait to make these for Easter!

Housepitality Design's

Burlap Chalkboard

I love that it's dual purpose.  And isn't it just BEAUTIFUL!

A Mother and A Daughter's

Sun Yellow Lamps

I am sooooo loving bright yellow this season!

Embracing Change's

Buffet Redo

I have this EXACT same dresser but in a highboy! I'm still trying to decide how to paint it-- but don't worry, I'll be posting about it when I do!  Stacey's turned out gorgeous!

DK's Craft Cafe's

Crochet Baskets

You know me.... I just can't pass up sweater inspired decor!

The Life and Times'

Hanging Pots

This is fabulous! What a fantastic way to garden with limited space!

The Project Queen's

Refurbished Baby Dresser

How stinkin cute!

Atlas Findings'

Scotcheroos

This looks like an incredibly delish dessert!!

Life at 2810's

Red Table

You have to go read her "inspiration" for this piece... it's just too precious!

White Lights on Wednesday's

Jack Daniel's Cupcakes

Yes, I did just feature Julie's Guinness Gingerbread.... but now I have to feature her Jack Daniel's Cupcakes.... HELLO.... how freaking awesome!

Blue Star Antique's

Ooooo, La la Hutch

I'm loving all of the beautiful furniture pieces!  Maybe that's because I'm DYING to paint some furniture myself!

Applestone Drive's

Yellow Desk

I love how she added contrast by painting the drawers and chair white!

You guys ROCK!

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Please make sure you have a link back or button displayed, there were sooooo many more projects that I wanted to feature but didn't have the backlink.  Many party hosts won't feature you if you don't have a backlink.  If you're unsure of how to make a backlink go here or if you want to find out why it helps both you and the host then check out my new blogger series post on SEO here.  Or if you're just unsure of the etiquette surrounding Linky Parties go here.  I don't want to be a Debbie Downer- I just want to make sure you understand why you may not be featured by many party hosts.