Let's...Not Have a Chat?

Soooooo I guess y'all don't like link-ups?

Because exactly 0 people added a post to my link-up this weekend.

It's cool!  No big deal!  Just...no more link-ups around here.  Or at least not for now.

So...what would you like to see around here?  I really want to interact with you, my readers (both of you, as the third one is my mom.  Hi, Mom!) so please, let me know in the comments- how can we communicate better?

I'll lift the curtain here a little bit and give you a peak at my plans for this year on the blog.  I wanted to start with the link-up, then later in the year, do a giveaway, then start advertising on other blogs...

...maybe I'll have to re-evaluate that plan a little bit?

Seriously, let me know your thoughts!

Much love,
The Geeks

Let's Have a Chat #1: Answers

It's Friday- and not only is it Friday, it's link-up Friday!

Here are my answers for this month's link-up questions:

1. What are your goals for the year?  Do you have a plan to accomplish them?

Ah yes, the cliche resolutions post- but at the end of the month instead of the beginning!

This year, I want to do more from-scratch cooking again.  I love cooking and baking, but nowadays I have so little time, so frozen and pre-made meals are just so tempting- as are the takeout menus strewn across the counter.  My little toddler is slowly growing out of her clingy phase and learning to entertain herself while Mommy cooks, but still, after an entire day apart from each other, we both would rather cuddle than work and play separately when we get home at night.  She's too active for the Ergo- and besides, I feel like a front-carry position is a little dangerous when working near a hot stove or oven, and she is NOT a fan of the back-carry.  But, as I said, she's getting better at playing on her own and allowing me to spend more time working on dinner, so that, combined with more Sunday meal prep for the week, are how I plan to get more real meals on the table during the week.

Another goal is, like I said, to blog more, but that's a goal I have every year.  But I really do have great plans for this little blog this year...I hope you like it!

2. What's your favorite snow day activity?

Well, we have yet to have a snow day this year, which disappoints no one more than Mr. Geek.  In his opinion, the only benefit of living up north- as this is as far north as either of us has ever lived, here in Northern Virginia- is that from time to time, it snows enough to cancel work.  The entire month of January has now gone by with no days off!  When we do get the opportunity to be snowed in, my needs are simple- I good movie, a warm blanket, and some hot chocolate.  I've never particularly been a fan of sledding or snowmen, though I'd love the chance to really play in the snow with Miss Chief- though she seems to take after her Mommy when it comes to preferred snow day activities...

3. What is used more often in your kitchen this time of year- the oven or the slow cooker?

As much as I love to bake, I definitely find myself relying on my slow cooker more than my oven when it's cold outside.  I make this chili so much that I'm surprised Mr Geek continues to eat it, but I do sprinkle in this soup every now and then (although let's be honest, those recipes are super similar).  New goal- find some more soups to try!

Okay folks, it's your turn- answer any or all of these questions in a post on your blog and link up below!  The link-up is open all weekend.  I'm interested to read your posts!  Don't forget to include a link on your blog to this post!!!

Much love,
The Geeks

An InLinkz Link-up

Let's Have a Chat #1: Questions

This happens every year.  The holidays roll around and BAM- my blog dies.  It's shot in the heart by the giant meals to be prepared, the presents to be wrapped, the family to visit with, the house to be cleaned.  In the month of December, especially- but sometimes November as well- I'm much too busy living my life to write about it.

So once again, the beginning of January has me resolving to "grow my blog."  Yes, this year I once again promise that I will blog more- or at least more regularly.  By the time December rolls around, my life will probably be too busy to stick to any sort of blogging schedule, but I've come up with a way to guarantee one (well, technically two) posts every month, no matter how busy it gets.

I want to have a link-up with you!

At the beginning of every month, I'm going to post 3 questions, and at the end of the month, I'm going to post my answers.  Then, I want to invite anyone reading who has a blog to also answer those questions, and link up on the designated day, right here.  Sound good?

The Questions for January 2015:

1. What are your goals for the year?  Do you have a plan to accomplish them?

2. What's your favorite snow day activity?

3. What is used more often in your kitchen this time of year: the oven or the slow cooker?

You have a whole month to blog your answers!  Write your post whenever you want, but come back here to link up your post on Friday 30 January.

I can't wait to read all your posts!

Much love,
The Geeks