Publisher: Oak & Oats

I know you think I am crazy because those are all some pretty bold statements for strangers but let me tell you, I get it! I know what it is like to blog, dream, make, create, and want to share those gifts with others. I did not wake up one day with the influence I have today. It was a journey - a wonderful long journey filled with highs and lows and I would not trade it for the world. Do you want to know what makes the difference? Community. People do. It makes sense really, you want to reach other people (that is why you clicked on ADVERTISE) and part of that is interacting with them, being with them, going where they go, and saying hello. You are my favorite because I know your heart and you will blog or make or create or dream even if no one knows, reads, or watches. But I want something more for you. I want to share your dreams with the world. I want to walk with you as others have walked with me. I want to invite you to be part of this community. Today you are reading Oak + Oats with around four thousand other sets of eyes - that is over 120,000 page views a month! Those page views are real people, with real computers, smart phones, and tablets who are checking in on the Oak + Oats community. They love discovering new small businesses to support, new blogs to read, and new things to try. You know me, I am Elizabeth and I post too much on instagram, wear too much GAP clothing, and spend too much money on cute stationery! I love people, I love community, and I love creating an authentic place here on the internet. I am no expert but I have learned by experience! I may be just a bit farther down this road than you and I want to walk with you - because it is all about people, remember? It may seem overwhelming and hard to do it on your own but we have each other!