I’ve dropped a few hints over the past few weeks about a collaboration with Susie from This Is Me Now. In last week’s Happy Days post I promised all would be revealed today. So, without further ado, I bring you our new instagram community:
Instagram was a slow burner for me initially, but over the past couple of months I have become obsessed. I love seeing everyone’s amazing photos and getting a little glimpse into all your lives. What can I say, I’m a nosy parker at times. The one thing that really helped me with getting more involved in Instagram as a social platform, rather than just a place to put my favourite pictures, was finding some amazing Instagram communities through the hashtags.
When Susie got in touch asking if I would like to collaborate on something, possibly setting up our own Instagram community, I was over the moon and jumped at the chance.
After several emails and brainstorming sessions between us and a number of polls (thank you to anyone who took part) we have settled on the name of this new community:
https://miestenapteekki.com/#funseekingkids
What Is It?
A place to share all your pictures of your kids having fun. This can be running around/exploring outside, getting messy, playing, being a little bit mischievous, basically anything where they are having fun.
Every Thursday Susie and I will pick four favourites each from the previous week to showcase on Instagram and our blogs (with backlinks of course).
How Can You Get Involved?
Follow myself (burnishedchaos) and Susie (susiehawes) on Instagram, then simply add #funseekingkids to all your pictures that fit the theme. You’ll gain greater exposure and the chance to be featured, bringing even more exposure. You can also visit the hashtag to find other great Instagram accounts to follow and share the love. You don’t need to have a blog to join in, just an Instagram account.
Hope to see you over there, I can’t wait to see all your gorgeous pictures x






Well done for setting it up. I’m a big instagram fan too, love seeing other people’s pictures. Will take a look and include in my hashtag.
#coolmumclub
I’m a massive fan of instagram and will check out your hashtag.
#coolmumclub
Thank you, hope to see you over there x
Ooh I love a new insta-hashtag…
Will be adding this one!
Thanks for linking to #coolmumclub
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Eeeew this is very exciting lovely! Cant wait to start tagging… always looking for new hashtag communities to join in! <3 #coolmumclub
I have been using Instagram for years! Before I even started blogging. It is only this past year that I have started utilising hashtags and starting one with Su (ethannevelyn) was the best thing ever, Good luck I will join in. Sarah #FabFridayPost
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This sounds right up my alley! Can’t wait to join in. 🙂
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Sounds sweet #KALCOLS
awesome ladies! I definitely need to up my instagram game.
I am a big Instagram fan too. For me, it’s the best platform to showcase all your photos..
Happy #KCACOLS Sunday, Alana.
Ohhhh I have a couple of #funseekingkids, I’ll definitely be joining in! What a great idea for a community!
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ooo love a new hashtag. I’l have to add this to my list.
forgot to add #kcacols
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Another fantastic Instagram community! Will be sure to add it to my list of hashtags. Looking forward to seeing your featured posts.
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Yay I love a new insta community! Will make sure to add this to my list of hashtags 🙂 xx #kcacols
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Love IG, will add and use this tag #KCACOLS xx
Sounds great! I’ll make a note of it and try to join in sometime. I’m still not totally in love with Instagram but I’m slowly learning what aspects of it I do like. #kcacols
What a fab idea – I’ll definitely be using #funseekingkids in future on my instagram pics. #kcacols
This sounds great! I’m fairly new to Instagram and have been looking for more communities to join in with so I will definitely be taking part! #KCACOLS
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Oh, I’m going to do that now! What a great idea! Thanks for starting this! *Heads over to Instagram* #KCACOLS
Sounds like a lovely theme for a insta community!
Intagram has been a slow burner for me too, and you’re definitely right, the a focus of a community or a challenge definitely makes it all make more sense!
We love to (try) to have lots of fun so I’ll definitely try to join in!
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What a lovely idea. I love seeing everyones pictures on Instagram.
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This looks great. I’ll see you on Instagram #KCACOLS
Such a fun idea! I just followed both of you 🙂 Now I have to remember to use the hashtag #KCACOLS
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I love instagram, it’s my favourite social media platform. Looking forward to seeing all the photos under this new hashtag #KCACOLS
Brilliant! I love Instagram, but just have to get my head around all the communities! #KCACOLS
I love an Instagram hashtag so count me in! Thanks for sharing for #marvmondays x
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Fab, I’ve added it to my favourites list! #kcacols
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Off to have a look now 🙂 see you over on instagram! #kcacols
ah i’ll have to remember to add the hashtag! I always share a lot of our fun pics #KCACOLS
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Sounds great! I’m terrible at remembering to join Insta communities so I have made a note of this one. I don’t share many photos of my little one, and none with her face, but when I do then I’ll be sure to share. Best of luck! #MarvMondays
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I’ve been linking up this week – love this hashtag already! #fabfridaypost
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What a fab idea i will definately join in 🙂 xx #kcacols
Nice idea. I haven’t got into the whole Insta thing yet. Soon. Pen x #KCACOLS
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I’m always looking for ways to increase my social media presence. I’ll certainly be visiting this in the future. #KCACOLS
Oooh how exciting. Congratulations to you both for setting up. I’ve never really joined in with an Instagram community, as such, so I’m looking forward to joining in with this. Good luck to you both ☺ #MarvMondays
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This looks great – I try not to post pictures of my little ones face – not sure if pictures would still qualify? #KCACOLS
Thank you. They would definitely still qualify. A lot of people feel uncomfortable showing their children’s faces on social media and we have quite a few linked up already that don’t show their faces but you can tell they are engaged in something fun x
Fab idea! I love the IG communities 🙂 #KCACOLS
These instagram communities sound lovely. Sadly I don’t own a phone so can’t take part. #KCACOLS
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Great idea, I love Instagram and joining in with other communities 🙂 #kcacols
I seem to fall in and out of love with Instagram all the time!I will join in though, great idea x #kcacols
Just added my first to the #funseekingkids on Instagram. I’m a bit private about their faces on the internet but I’m sure you can make them out in the shadows.
#dreamteam
Ooh Instagram is my favourite platform so I’ll be dure to check this out. #KCACOLS
Sound like a great idea. I haven’t dabbled much on Instagram myself. One day. #KCACOLS
Thank you, maybe we’ll see you there in the future x
I am always on the look out for new IG communities, I will add this to my list x #coolmumclub
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popping back in from #KCACOLS 🙂 xx
Thank you x
Oh I am obsessed with Instagram so I will definitely start using this hashtag. #kcacols
Thank you x
I’ll be sure to add it to the communities I take part in – I love finding new little groups on Instagram, it’s a great way to find new accounts to stalk!! #kcacols
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Ha ha, I’m the same x
i must try and remember to use this one! im always looking for ways to build up my instagram, feels like one step forwards and two steps back at the moment #kcacols
I know that feeling x
Love the sound of this! I have followed and will start using #funseekingkids right away! #KCACOLS
Thank you x
I had a look at the feed and you already have some cute pics! I should join in. I must try to remember #KCACOLS
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this is a great idea. I don’t spend as much time on IG as I should, but I’ll try and remember! #KCACOLS
Oh I love an Instagram community – I’ll be tagging you in! Thanks so much for linking up with #DreamTeam and I’ll look forward to joining in with you both. x
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Ooh I love an Instagram community! Will definitely get involved 🙂 thanks for sharing on #FabFridayPost
This is wonderful! Congratulations! How exciting! I will be joining in for sure! Thank you for letting us know. #FabFridayPost xx
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Instagram is one of my favourites too! Looking forward to joining in with #funseekingkids 🙂 #MarvMondays
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I’m so excited for your both, I love to see bloggers collaborating together and you are two of my favourites. I’ve been joining in already, it’s on my hashtag list x #KCACOLS
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This sounds great! It’s always nice to see pics of the kids having fun. Good luck with it. 😊
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Sounds a great idea for a community – wishing you both all the success with it. Thanks for sharing with #PoColo