I’m beginning something new on the blog: a weekly Wednesday blog hop, which I’m calling Come to the Table.
Why call it Come to the Table? Because one of my favorite things is to gather around a cozy kitchen table with a group of friends–with a mug of coffee in hand, of course–and share whatever is on our hearts.
What is a blog hop? An event where bloggers link up their posts and share with readers whatever is on their hearts.
What kind of posts will bloggers link here? I invite bloggers to link . . .
- A popular old post that we haven’t gotten to read yet
- Your favorite post of the past week or month
- Thoughts on how God has been working in your life
- A post about your family
- A review of a great book you’ve read
- A giveaway we’d be interested in
- A word about something wonderful that just happened to you
- A post about a disappointment or heartache
- Thoughts on Scripture
- A list of what you’re thankful for
So with all those choices, readers will find a little bit of everything at this blog hop. Bloggers, link what you will—as long as it is Inspirational or Family Friendly.
Did I mention there’s a PRIZE? To get us started, I’m giving away a $10 Amazon Email Gift Card to one commenter. So stop on by for the next few days and see what posts have been linked. You can comment on any post here. Bloggers, that goes for you, too. As I hop around and visit each post, I’ll collect names of those who’ve been reading and leaving comments. One random commenter will win the prize!
The more posts you comment on, the more times you’ll be entered in the drawing! (You have until next Tuesday to come back and read and comment.)
As the weeks progress, I may add a featured post or featured blogger. I may change the prize to a monthly event. I’ll also invite other bloggers to share in prize-giving—maybe they can give away a favorite book or book they wrote themselves!
The hop will go live every Wednesday (or late Tuesday night). Link up a post below or let’s chat in the comments! Soon I’ll have the button working. For now, please make sure you link back to reneeannsmith.com! This helps promote the community and allows these great posts to be shared. I’ll wait until a group of posts are linked before I try to drive some traffic over–so thanks for your patience!
All you have to do to join up is to click on the words click here to enter and follow the directions.
What a great idea Renee! It will be fun getting to know even more bloggers! And I think that we should do our list of what we are thankful for during November
Just thought I’d put my two cents in! 
Great idea for November, Julie! Thanks!
Because my blog is more reviews than personal I’ll probably mostly be linking to great Christian books I have had the opportunity to read.
I love blog hops! Thanks for the opportunity to link-up. I’ll post your link on my side bar.
I’m so glad you linked up, Cathy! If my button doesn’t work, don’t worry about it. I’ll keep playing with it
Your link didn’t work, but I posted the picture and added the link to it instead! That seems to work.
oh this looks like fun. Feel free to kick me under the table if I mess up, Renee.
I’m so glad you linked up, Debra! I’m hoping to drive some traffic over here during the next few days.
I’m so happy to have some new visitors and to find some great new blogs! Thanks Renee!
I smell the coffee brewing already!
So glad you can enjoy the coffee with me, Hope!
Renee, so thrilled to be a part of such a neat idea!
Thanks for linking up, Leigh!
what a nice blog hop sounds so warm and relaxing need to take a cup of coffee to my computer and not the kitchen table though. or maybe take my laptop (what laptop) to the kitchen table. ;P
Laptop + coffee = wonderful way to start the morning . . . so just do whatever works
What fun! And a neat way to get to know other bloggers.
So glad you came by to join in
Thank you, Renee! Great idea.
I’m glad you linked up, Mary! Hopefully we can entice some readers to join us
Thank you Renee. This is not only a good idea but it will help each of us to spread the news about our blogs. This sounds like a lot of fun.
So glad you came by to join in, Pam!
This sounds like an awesome community! Thanks for inviting us all to share.
I’m glad you could join in today, Alene
I’m not a blogger, but I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the posts. This is a really unique idea, Renee.
Beth
Thanks, Beth! I hope you find a post that is a true encouragement for you. Blessings!
I am not a blogger but I do have a group on facebook
onhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171374716321096/
this is where I write reviews on books that I read!
Thanks for sharing, Debbie. I’ll check out your group!
This does sound fun! Thanks!
~Amada
Glad you came by, Amada!
Love this idea! I’m a part of the Everything launch team, so found you through there:)
I’m glad you found the link up, Lindsey! The more the merrier
I love the idea of this link up being like a gathering around the table, where we all share what’s happening in our lives. Great idea Renee!
I guess it’s the next best thing to being able to chat in person, Emily. So glad you joined in!
Here’s hoping I did it right. This will be my first blog hop.
Your link looks good, Heather. Thanks for joining in today!
This looks great, Renee. Thank you for the invitation.
So glad you found my comment and joined in, Pamela! Hope some others discover your lovely blog
What a great name for the blog. I love to talk around the table!
Thanks for “pulling up a chair,” Melody
I love lounging around the table. The sign of a good meal and good company is lingering with one another after the food is gone.
So true, Melissa! Thanks for lingering here with us. Blessings!
What a great idea! =) I just linked my latest post =)
Yay–I’m always happy to see you here, Viviene! Blessings!
so fun that you’ve started a blog hop!
Jesse is beautiful–congrats, Melanie! Thanks for linking your lovely prayer here. Blessings!
it’d be great to have the gc for christmas. thanks for the chance!
This is great Renee!! Thanks for the Blog Hop!!
You have a great masthead on your blog – first time here. I’ll have to caome back later and check out your hop
Visiting from today’s hop – Please stop by if you get the time and follow if you’d like – http://www.shaunanosler.blogspot.com. BTW, I am always looking for blogs to review my book – if the concept strikes you at all let me know!
Thanks for this blog hop. It is a wonderful way to visit a favorite post of other bloggers and share our lives. I’ve come to the table with a post about God’s amazing Grace toward three characters in Scripture. These stories touch my heart and help me believe in His amazing grace toward a sinner like me. Thank you Renee. This is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Sorry It’s taken me a while to get here and say thank you xo