I thought a good way to get my blog off the ground would be to participate in some blogging challenges. One particular challenge that caught my eye was the “Blogging from A to Z Challenge” scheduled for April 2016.
I have always loved A-Z challenges. The first scrapbook I ever made was an A-B-C one. I love the creativity that comes out of working with constraints. I also like that this blogging challenge requires daily posts, other than on Sundays, for the entire month of April which will help me to build a strong foundation for my blog.
While I actually revealed my theme earlier, as I didn’t realize there was a “big reveal” day as part of the challenge, I thought today would be a good day to update and highlight my theme a little further as part of the theme reveal.
Since this site focuses on my love of all things Maine, I plan to keep the challenge posts connected to Maine in some fashion too. While my theme is Maine centered, the posts themselves will take a variety of approaches to highlight different aspects of the state. I am really looking forward to mixing things up and trying out new things.
Please check back to this section in April to see all my official A-Z challenge posts. I’m looking forward to seeing what other people are going to do with their A-Z challenge too.
Weekends in Maine 
Hi, I’m just stopping by from the big reveal on A to Z. I’ve never been to Maine, but it’s on my list of places I really want to visit. I’ve done the A to Z challenge for the last 4 years, and it’s lots of fun. Thanks for joining us.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m excited to do the challenge. I only launched my blog a few months ago so I’m hoping the challenge will help me to build up content as well as connect with other bloggers.
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Interesting! My blog is also just starting. Hopefully a-to-z can generate some interest, and hopefully I can keep posting regularly after April. I know very little about Maine, but my other blog that isn’t participating is a travel blog and I’ve heard good things about Maine. May need to check in to see what you’re posting.
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I love the idea of using the challenge to get to know other bloggers and to check out their sites. It’s really helpful to a newbie like me.
Good luck with your new blog and with the challenge. I’ll be sure to swing by and check it out.
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Though I currently don’t live there, I am originally from Maine. I’ve been homesick for it ever since I left. I’m really looking forward to your posts!
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Thank you for visiting. I have a good friend who moved to the west coast over a decade ago, but she still considers Maine home. It stays with you!
I’ll be sure to check out your posts too. I’m really looking forward to connecting with other bloggers.
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Thanks for visiting my blog. Looking forward to reading more about Maine; its a state I’ve never visited and one I might not make it to.
betty
http://viewsfrombenches.blogspot.com/
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Thanks for visiting mine too! Good luck with the a-z challenge. It’s going to be crazy busy but so much fun.
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I went to Maine once when I was a kid, but don’t remember much. Looking forward to your April posts!
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Maine is a wonderful destination. I hope you’re able to get back here some day. I’m new to the challenge, but definitely working my way through the a-z participants list. I’m excited to visit other bloggers and learn some things. I’m new to this world. Looking forward to seeing which first paragraphs you highlight during the challenge!
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Maine is a beautiful state so it will be cool to see what you feature!
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Thanks! I’m really looking forward to the a-z challenge.
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Welcome to the A to Z Challenge! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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Thank you! I’m having lots of fun getting my posts prepped and am looking forward to visiting other blogs.
I love your site. My youngest is a writer and I’m going to have her checkout your resources for teen writers.
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Welcome to the Challenge and kuddos for wadding in! Through the Challenge a person could, over the years, literally see the world I believe. People have highlighted certain states, certain cities, certain countries. They done libraries around the world and churches. It’s wonderful!
Revisit the Tender Years with me during the #AtoZChallenge at Life & Faith in Caneyhead!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love to travel and it’s so fun to get a feel for a place through other people’s blogs.
I’m excited by the challenge and will be sure to check back to your site during April. I have a section on my site for childhood memories too. It’s always fun to look back on wonderful memories from the past.
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Hello there! I have only heard how beautiful a place Maine is. Looking forward to taking a tour. 🙂 Good luck!
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Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m excited (and a little nervous) for the a-z challenge to start!
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This one more blog on a state of America. Good readers world over will know more. I am thinking of coming and staying in states for six months. Useful to know about USA.
Good to visit your site as a part of my A to Z visits. My theme Blog Promotion
Welcome to A to Z April Blogging Challenge 2016 – Co-Participant – Nrao – NRao Blogs
@knoltweet
NRao Blogs – 2016 A to Z Challenge Blog Posts
Management Theory Review
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There are many amazing places to visit in the states although, of course, I’m partial to Maine! I’m looking forward to your a-z posts and blog ideas.
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I’ve always wanted to visit Maine. I’ve heard great things about Maine’s seafood.
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Maine is a great vacation destination! I’ll definitely have a few seafood related posts during my a-z challenge.
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Welcome to the Challenge! I did a theme on Michigan (where I’m from) last year and its a lot of fun to learn about places in your home state!
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Thank you! Enjoyed that #azchat. It’s fun to meet other challenge participants. Looking forward to everyone’s posts.
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