What is a Blog Hop?

Since starting the Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop I've been getting questions about what a blog hop is and how to participate. So here are answers to those FAQ.

What is a blog hop? 

Blog hops, also known as link parties, are a way to find blog posts related to a theme. For Waste Less Wednesday theme is pretty broad: zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or basically anything having to do with helping out the environment. There are others with themes on homesteading, finance, or even with no limits at all.

I am a blogger, how do I participate?

Great! I love having new participants and discovering new blogs! Go to the most recent Waste Less Wednesday blog hop. At the bottom of the post it will say Link up Below and then you will see thumbnails of posts already submitted. Below that on the left hand side you will see a blue button that says "Add your link." 

Clicking on the button will take you to the InLinkz website. From there copy the URL of your specific blog post not your homepage into the spot for URL. Check the title, put your email address, and add a photo. Click the "Done" button and it should be added to the link up. 

From there please add a link back to the Waste Less Wednesday hop. To do this I copy the blog hop link, edit my post saying "Shared on Waste Less Wednesday" with a link the the hop. Conversely you could post the Waste Less Wednesday button on your blog post. 

Finally, don't forget to visit the sites of your fellow bloggers. Clicking on the thumbnails will open up a new window with the post. Each week I feature the person who has been the most social. To earn this you must leave comments and/or share posts using the hasthag #wastelesswednesday. 

Why should I participate?

It's a great way to get your blog posts in front of a new audience! People visiting this blog hop all have an interest in the environment. Writing the blog post is the hard part. Posting it on the link up is a way get it out in front of people who want to read your kind of posts.

I don't have a blog, how do I participate?

If you are a reader, and not a blogger, you can simply click on the thumbnails of articles that interest you. Clicking on the thumbnails will open up a new window with the post. Feel free to explore all of the links. You may find new blogs you want to follow.

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 12/28/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts relating to environmentally friendly practices. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything else to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

2 Ingredient Lavender Scented Laundry Booster - Taylor Made Homestead

Most social:

Weekly Green Tips: Reducing Your Heating Costs - A Green And Rosie Life

Katy's pick:

How To Make A Birdseed Ornament - Little Green Farmhouse

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 12/21/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts relating to environmentally friendly practices. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything else to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

Homemade Living Series - Maple Hill 101

Most social:

21 Ways To Cook Efficiently - A Green And Rosie Life

Katy's pick:

Gift Guide Infographic - Coming to Zero Waste

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 12/14/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

7 Tips To Reduce Christmas Waste - A Green And Rosie Life

Most social:

Yummy Refried Chips (Fries) With Paprika And Garlic- Second Hand Susie

Katy's pick:

DIY Log Candlesticks - The (mis)Adventures of a Born Again Farm Girl

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday 12/7/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Sorry I'm traveling and not on a computer that I can get pictures. Still check them out!

Most visited: Homemade Christmas Gifts -Taylor Made Ranch

Most social: How To Decorate an Eco-Friendly Xmas Tree - made right (here)

Katy's pick: 10 Tips For Zero Waste College Living -Trashless Scientist

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 11/30/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

Homestead Happenings - Oak Hill Homestead

Katy's pick:

Turkey Pie Cordon Blue (or chicken) - 3 Winks Design

Katy's pick:

Recycled Snowman - Maple Hill Farm

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 11/23/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

Keeping Your Dollars - Taylor Made Ranch

Katy's pick:

Upcycle Your Old T-Shirts Into A Necklace - Vicky Myers Creation

Some Fun Holiday Decorations:

Cute Sweater Ornaments - Pillar Blue Box

Glitter Ornaments - Wesens- Art 

A Picture Perfect Wreath - Curbside Overhaul

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 11/16/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry, all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

Wineglass Lampshade - Wesens Art

Most social:

Frugal Tricks: Using A Heating Pad To Rise Bread Dough - Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

Katy's pick:

World's Largest Crochet Sea Turtle - One Brown Planet

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday 11/9/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• In addition to featuring the most visited blog, the "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track, but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs and sharing posts on social media to qualify.
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

 

How I'm Getting Red Ripe Tomatoes In October- Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

Most social:

Ignorant Things People Say to Environmentalists - And Why It's Bulls*$%- Made Right (Here)

Katy's pick:

Repurposed Denim Baskets - Taylor Made Homestead

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop 11/2/16

A blog party focused on environmentally friendly practices: zero waste, recycling, gardening, homesteading, sustainability, living plastic free and upcycling.  It is live Wednesday at 12:00 am CST through Friday at 11:55 pm CST. 

The Host:

Katy writes at SkipTheBag about her experiences trying to minimize waste, avoiding plastic and homesteading with her garden and chickens. If you love her posts you can follow her here:

Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Flipboard / Pinterest / Google+

SkipTheBag

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;"> <span style="margin:5px;padding:5px;border-radius: 5px;border:1px solid lightgrey;display:inline-block;"><a rel=_nofollow href="http://skipthebag.blogspot.com"> <img style="border: 1px solid gray;width:125px;height:125px;" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vvp04Wn9xAU/V8MmvcW-ZzI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FyfxbGfK3oUAKQk57OJrQt9pbpgaTDdAACLcB/s1600/Waste%2BLess.jpg"> <p style="allign: center;"> SkipTheBag</p> </a></span></div>
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML

Not sure what a blog hop is? Click here

The Rules:

• Link up to 3 original blog posts related to minimizing waste. Posts can be zero waste, living plastic free, sustainability, less waste recipes, homesteading, upcycling or anything to do with helping out the environment.
• Most visited blog and "most social" person will be featured. It's hard to track but use the hashtag #WasteLessWednesday when commenting on people's blogs or sharing the blog post on social media. 
• No links to stores or link parties. Giveaways are OK as long as they are accompanied with a post.
• Please visit your fellow bloggers: they care about the environment just like you!
• Posts will show in a random order.
• By participating you give permission for any part of your post, including pictures, to be used for party promotion. Don't worry all credit will be given to the original source. You will also receive a weekly email reminder for Waste Less Wednesday. 

Features from Last Week:

Most visited:

How To Turn Free Pumpkins Into Pumpkin Puree - Oak Hill Homestead

Most social:

My Frugal Ways This Past Week - Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

Katy's pick:

Host a Scrub Party - The Trash-less Scientist

Link Up Below!

An InLinkz Link-up