For the past week, I have been working on getting everything blog related organized for the new year. It is amazing how much there is...I am not completely yet done, but it feels good to get my all of my ducks in a row (so to speak). Since this is a quiet time in blogging, for most of us, now is a great time to do a few things that will make your … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! Well it is almost a new year, so I thought I would go ahead and post this now. First of all, I hope you enjoyed the holidays! We had a pretty low-key Christmas. It was the first year without my dad, so it was a bit sad, but I know he was here with us in spirit. Here are a few changes for 2012: Giveaway linky (new for … [Read more...]
Back when I started my blog, I looked everywhere for blogging tutorials. I became a sponge really {not in a bad way}...I mean that I scoured Google for articles and how-to's in search of answers. I joined forums and communities, and eventually I found my way. Believe me when I say, there was lots of trial and error. There is a wealth of … [Read more...]
I am just over the moon with my new blog design! I have to give a big, huge THANK YOU to Angela Vinez Designs. She did a super job, don't you think? I highly, highly recommend Angie if you are looking for a blog makeover. She is reliable, really nice and the communication throughout the whole transition was great. She kept me posted every step … [Read more...]
Exiting news! Eighty MPH Mom is undergoing a makeover! I wanted to let you know that it might load a little "wonky" starting around 4:30 a.m. (PST) for a a few hours. Hopefully when you come back Friday afternoon you will be able to see the new look! I'm sure I will have to tweak a few things, so please bear with me for the next few … [Read more...]
BLOGGERS BEWARE! I am sickened by something that has happened to a dear friend of mine. Erin from Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven had something awful happen to her computer, all because of putting a button on her blog. She has written a blog post on this, but I also wanted to share here, as the same thing could easily happen to one of us. Her … [Read more...]
Well, since I am not in Chicago at BlogHer, I looked around and found a couple of places to hang out with others that did not go to BlogHer. Blog Hop '09 is put on by Jo-Lynne from Musings of a Housewife and Robin from Pensieve (thanks ladies!). If you want to participate in the fun and giveaways and also meet new friends, head over to the above … [Read more...]
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