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The Great Blog Train

A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!

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The Great Blog Train has 7 Engineers

plus a "Destination Co-host"!!

If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 8 different blogs!!!

Please meet our Destination Co-host:

Susan from "Little Shack on the Hill"

This month we will be travelling to:
Campbell River, BRITISH COLUMBIA (Canada)

Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

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The Great Blog Train's Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

- $10 Paypal Cash from Angie

- 1 pair of Hand-Knitted Kitchen Cloths from Kaitlyn

- 1 bar of cold processed Soap by Laura

- 1 Sidebar Ad Space from Angie

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late.  The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature! 

February's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:
"Sweet Pea Petite" Congratulations!

EricaRae's blog is a wonderfully inspiring mom blog!  This is how she describes herself & her blog: "I am a full time working mommy of two living in the gorgeous state of Georgia. I love graphic design....crafting and all things BABY! I would love to design something special for your little SWEET PEAS!"
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Linking up to the Train is as easy as

1, 2, 3!

After the Great Blog Train has arrived to it's destination we will be featuring 3 boxcars with the most "clicks".  By linking up you agree to allow us to promote your blog through Twitter, Google+, facebook & Pinterest

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All Aboard!!!

The Great Blog Train

A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!

The Great Blog Train HOP & GIVEAWAY!!

It's hard for me to even think another month has passed by. Yet slightly excited in hopes for the weather to warm up around here. And of course we have to be excited for the Great Blog Train Hop! Don't forget about the giveaway going on below too. Make sure you enter to win my personal handmade dishcloths.

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All Aboard!!!

The Great Blog Train

A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!

This month it is a bitter-sweet ride - we will be saying farewell to Lynn from Turnips2Tangerines and welcoming Angel from Sew Crafty Angel.
 
We will miss you Lynn and wish you the best!
&
Welcome to the Conductor Crew Angel!

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The Great Blog Train has 5 Engineers

plus a "Destination Co-host"!!

If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 6 different blogs!!! (7 blogs this month!)

Please meet our Destination Co-host:

Debbie from Heartbeats~Soul Stains 

This month we will be travelling to HAWAII.
Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

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The Great Blog Train's tenth Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

-2 Handmade Crocheted DishCloths from Kaitlyn

-  1 Sidebar Ad Space from Angie 

- "One Summer in Arkansas" a novel by Marcia Kemp Sterling from Marci (this book has only been read once!)

(source)

There are many ways to enter & then don't forget to link up to the train below!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late.  The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature! 

March's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

 "True Blue Baking" Congratulations!

"Raven" is the owner and writer of this wonderful blog.  She loves to bake and blog and is the mother of the cutest little fur-baby named "Coco".  Checkout this delicious "Passover Honey Almond Cake" Recipe!

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Linking up to the Train is as easy as

1, 2, 3!

After the Great Blog Train has arrived to it's destination we will be featuring 3 boxcars with the most "clicks".  By linking up you agree to allow us to promote your blog through Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest

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The Great Blog Train HOP: Dinning Car & GIVEAWAY!!

Appetizer: French Bread dipped in Olive oil. 

Soup: Tomato Basil

 Salad:  Organic Garden Salad with Homemade Dairy Free Italian Dressing (click here for recipe)

Main Dish:  Lemon Pepper Crock Pot Chicken (click HERE for recipe)

Sides: Roasted Asparagus

Dessert: Dutch Apple Pie

Beverage: Coffee, Green Tea or Fresh Lemon Water

Grab your meal, take a seat and enjoy the train ride!
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Thank you for visiting the Dining Car - now onto the regular Blog Hop & Giveaway:

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The Great Blog Train has 5 Engineers

plus a "Destination Co-host"!!

If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 6 different blogs!!!

Please meet our Destination Co-host:
 Robin from "Redo It Yourself Inspirations". 
This month we will be travelling to the Adirondacks.

Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

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The Great Blog Train's ninth Great Giveaway!!!

1 Lucky winner will win the following:

-$15 Gift Card to Subway from Lynn

- 2 Lovely Handmade bars of Soap by Laura




There are many ways to enter & then don't forget to link up to the train below!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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 Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late.  The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature! 

March's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

 "Easy Life" Congratulations!

"Meal & Party Planning Services LLC" - This mouthwatering blog is written by two sisters Terri & Shawna who love food, gardening and healthy living.  Their delicious recipes will make your mouth water I guarantee it!  They also have a fun blog hop every Thursday called "Four Seasons Blog Hop".

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Linking up to the Train is as easy as

1, 2, 3!

After the Great Blog Train has arrived to it's destination we will be featuring 3 boxcars with the most "clicks".  By linking up you agree to allow us to promote your blog through Twitter, Google+ & Pinterest

Sign up to receive emails about The Great Blog Train

The Great Blog Train Features & Winner!!

March Great Blog Train results with features and winner.

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The fifteenth GREAT BLOG TRAIN was a blast! - We all safely reached WINDSOR, Ontario CANADA - our destination. It was a wonderful trip with 54 boxcars!! We (the Engineers) would like to thank all of you for travelling with us and we hope that you all had a wonderful time!

The Giveaway Winner is: H.F.
(I have contacted the winner by email)
Congrats!!!

W   A   N   T   E   D  :

(Being a "Destination Cohost" means that you get to pick our next destination!!  It also means that you will post The Great Blog Train on your blog on the first Wednesday of whatever month you will be cohosting (1 different cohost per month).  We (the engineers or hosts) will provide you with the html code for the blog hop & for the Giveaway - all you will have to do is add into that post some information on the destination that you picked (like population, known for, location etc - basic family friendly facts) and add a few pictures.  Also, if you cohost we ask that you promote it on your social media sites).

If you are interested in being a Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

We are now featuring the top 3 Boxcars!  (These are the links that received the most clicks)

#1 "Almost Spring & Sour Cream Biscuits" by Jenn's Random Scraps

#2  "Nella's Story" by Sounds of My Pitter-Patter

#3  "Potting Table for the New Greenhouse" by Penny's Vintage Home

We will be promoting these wonderful featured posts on Twitter & google+ (use hashtag GreatBlogTrain to follow along) #GreatBlogTrain

and these features have also been Pinned to the "Great Blog Train" Pinterest Board

And don't forget - next month the March "Caboose" will be featured on all 5 of the Hostesses blogs!

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