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Entries from September 22nd, 2009

Don’t Miss This Bloggertunity: A Giveaway

September 22nd, 2009 · 46 Comments · giveaways

UPDATE: The winner for this giveaway is #28, Heather! Congratulations. You can still take advantage of the 15% discount. Simply purchase the eBook here and enter the discount code: ‘mamasave15‘ at checkout.
Have you always wondered what “RSS” means, but where too afraid to ask?
Do you want to start approaching companies for product reviews or advertising [...]

Video Tutorial: How To Add A Horizontal Navigation Bar in Blogger – Part II

September 18th, 2009 · 17 Comments · Blogger (Blogspot), how to's

Today I continue the second half of this tutorial…how to add a horizontal navigation bar in Blogger…
How To Add A Horizontal Navigation Bar in Blogger – Video 3

Code needed for this video:
3. Nav Bar Code
<div id=”newnavbar”>
<ul>
<li><a href=’http://www.yourblog.blogspot.com’>Home</a></li>
<li><a href=’http://www.yourblog.blogspot.com/yourpost’>About Me</a></li>
<li><a href=’http://www.yourblog.blogspot.com/yourpost’>Reviews</a></li>
<li><a href=’http://www.yourblog.blogspot.com/yourpost’>Links</a></li>
</ul></div>
(NOTE: If your nav bar displays as bullets, make sure you only have one set [...]

Video Tutorial: How To Add A Horizontal Navigation Bar in Blogger – Part I

September 17th, 2009 · 10 Comments · Blogger (Blogspot), how to's

After many requests by clients to add a horizontal navigation bar to their Blogger (Blogspot) blog, I decided to create some video tutorials illustrating step by step the process. Below I’ve listed the first two videos and tomorrow I will post the last two, for a total of 4 short videos.
If you’re not very comfortable [...]

Take a Stroll With Me: Week 7

September 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Stroll Around the Blogosphere

I’m so excited to share a very special announcement about my dear friend and bloggy mentor, Metropolitan Mama. Her first ebook has just been released and it is goooood!

Stephanie has been blogging since 2007 and shares the wisdom she’s learned over the years. The information in this book is pertinent, practical and extensive.
If you are [...]

To Barter Or Not To Barter…

September 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments · boutique news

One of the benefits of being an independent contractor is the ability to be a bit unconventional. I love having freedom and flexibility when working with clients and making my own business decisions. Its just me…not an entire firm.
One of those freedoms is the ability to barter (you know, trading one service or produce for [...]

Design Focus: Rave & Review

September 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · display case

Way back in April (gosh, I’m behind…), Leanne contacted me and asked me to help her redesign her TypePad blog, Rave & Review. Leanne’s blog offers honest, in-depth reviews for the stuff familes use. The goal of Rave & Review is to help moms and dads find products they can use to enrich theirs and their [...]

Take a Stroll With Me: Week 6

September 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Stroll Around the Blogosphere

The Basics of Blogging

Why Did You Start Blogging – by ProBlogger
5 Rules for Better Web Writing

Every Blogger Should Know

Blissdom Conference ‘10
Blog With Integrity

For The Working Mother

Celebrate National Coupon Month

Work It Mom

So You Say You’re Not Creative

WFMW – Homework Center
Quick & Creative Quizzes – Journaling Questions – e-Book

You Name It

Banana Stuffed French Toast
Threadless

Another Chance to Win… {tweet, tweet}

September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

So you know that great giveaway I have going on right now? Well. Guess who’s throwing a Twitter party tomorrow night at 10 p.m. (EST)? Yep. HP is. At 11:00 p.m. they will be giving away another HP Photosmart with TouchSmart web. Aaand to make it even better, there will be some fantastic prizes from [...]

Take a Stroll With Me – Week 5

September 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Stroll Around the Blogosphere

The Basics of Blogging

Tiled Backgrounds Designer
W3Schools

Every Blogger Should Know

Why the Flip Camera Should Be in Your PR Toolkit
Wpazo | The Best WordPress Stuff

For The Working Mother

Screen Door – Through their blogs, mothers garner sponsorships along with ads and freebies

WAHM Online

So You Say You’re Not Creative

Craftzine Blog
HP Creative Studio

You Name It

HP Photosmart Premium Printer Twitter Party
How [...]

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