Contest is now closed.As a new blogger, I'd be delighted if you'd peek through my posts and leave a comment or suggestion for improvement!
The giveaway (for residents of the continental U.S. only) from this site is ...*drum roll*...
A brand name car seat for children 22-80 pounds and 34" to 52" in height. Purchased on July 4, 2008, the item will be shipped in its original wrapper ... was used about four times during a grandchild's visit.
Looking forward to your comments and suggestions!
Note: Deadline for giveaway entries will be midnight (12:00 a.m.) ET on Friday, August 1, 2008.
97 comments:
I don't know what I'd mention for improvements. I like your header. A few pictures (one or two) would be fun so that people can see who is writing the blog. Otherwise, just keep posting and it's great! (I thought the preserved peas and carrots post was funny.)
We could sure use that car seat so I hope I win!
readingtoknow (at) gmail (dot) com
I have to say my favorite post of yours is the OOM as I am in the same boat also! With my third baby on the way as an at home mom there never seems to be enough money to go around! But we wouldn't change it!! Thanks for the opportunity!!
stbaisch at yahoo dot com
Glad you realized that your initial expectations for each post were not realistic and so allowed yourself more freedom
The only thing I can think of is pictures. If you talk about something show it. I'm weird like that and it really helps people visualize you.
Great giveaway!
I agree with the person above...pictures help...even if they are just graphics. I have a hard time staying focused otherwise. :D
Your header is cute! As far as improvements go, I'd love to see some links to websites you enjoy! I like checking out what other people are checking out!
Thanks for the giveaway! We have our first baby due in November, and we sure could use a free car seat for him!
Thanks again!
saharagreen at gmail dot com
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Be sure to check out my giveaways, too:
http://birth2remember.blogspot.com
AND
http://couponqueenconfessions.blogspot.com
wow this is realy some thing i could use for my little one the car seat she's in now shes to big for thanks
I agree with the above poster. Pictures are always what I look for in a great post. Clip art is ok on some occasions, but pictures are great!
With a new baby on the way another carseat will be a necessity! I hope I win! :)
i would lvoe to see more pictures.
mckenziesmother@hotmail.com
pictures. i'm with everyone else on that. :) i liked reading your thoughts.
andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com
i think your blog looks great! i love the header!
Pictures would be great! I agree with the other ladies! :)Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm with everyone else and think adding some pictures would be nice! Great giveaway, we could really use a car seat for our other car!
shaynasterling12@yahoo.com
I'd like to see links to other websites/blogs that you enjoy and more pictures. OOM was great.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
Your posts are wonderful!! I'm still laughing at the Preservation of Peas and Carrots! Funny, I'm finding that those things I did as a child are coming back to bite me in the butt with my own kiddies! I would have loved to see a picture of your grandson...and his veggies! :)
seeryusfam@msn.com
I don't need a carseat (Thank GOD! lol), but I wanted to leave you a comment anyway!
I'm beyond thrilled that you're blogging again (and I love everything about your blog!)... and I'm also thrilled that you're playing along with the Carnival.
Are we having fun yet?!?!
XOXO.
I really love t see pictures on blogs. I think it brings a stronger connection with those reading. I also am in need of a carseat for my husbands truck! Poor baby is still being squeezed into the bucket, lol. Thanks for the entry :)
I think pictures of yourself, the grandkids or whatever. A picture of the carseat giveaway would be great too.
Maybe more links to things of your interest and or pictures on your sidebar! =) Thanks - I could use a different car seat - the one we have is horrible.
You could try to upload a free template into blogger for some variety. Thanks for the car seat giveaway!!
*grin*
Sure was good to see you show up, Erin. But, I will NOT send you that car seat. No, No! *LOL* If your number comes up, we'll have to make a deal.
Yep, it's fun alright!
*hugs back*
You need pictures,lots of pictures.That is what attracts me to other peoples blogs and if you ask questions on your page you will get answers.I sure hope I win this,I need it.
Pictures are always good. Put things that interest you on your sidebar. Make your blog a peice of you.
I could so use this!! I keep my niece a lot and we are constantly having to take the car seat in and out of cars. It would be great to have one of my own for her to use!!! As far as your blog, the only thing I can think of right now is to use more pics and graphics to make it really eye-catching. Good luck!!!
sherri419 at gmail
Maybe add a picture to your profile? This is a great giveaway and I can really use it!! Thanks!
You need a rocking blogroll!
Some things down the side to look at while you're scrolling down...picture, search engine, calendar, those sorts of things would be a nice touch! I like the color a lot though.
mariettaseller(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like your blog, I'd just add some photos (unless you want to remain completely annonymous. But pictures are always great. I loved the OOM post. We've got two boys (20 months and 2 weeks) so far, and OOM is our life. We live with my family to save money, which means the 4 of us live in one room...not a one-room apartment, but one room. We make it work though and are grateful for the generosity we've felt.
Fabulous giveaway by the way!
spondah[at]aol[dot]com
I think a little more color would be good...
Thanks for the chance, we need a new carseat.
I think I would add a nice header and background w/more color. There is a lot you can do really fast ;) by adding graphics. I would to win. Thanks
The car seat would be great to have. We are needing a new one.
A blog tip...don't force yourself to blog often, but when you want to. It's a hobby, not a job.
If you go to my page, there is a little box at the top, on the left hand site that says something like Cutest Blog on the Block. If you click on that, you can view their templates and use one of those if you like :)
Welcome to blogland, you will love it here :)
Thanks for the very generous contest!
Bella
I peeked around and the one suggestion I would give is to use your own photos with your posts, instead of clip art....but that may be a matter of personal preference! ;)
Keepin' my fingers crossed for that car seat! Thanks for the way awesome giveaway!
katiellloyd at yahoo.com
I like your header, but the background color doesn't match too well. You might try to find a brighter blue or green. Of course, I'm none to criticize... I have a generic background on mine!
teamdickens at yahoo dot com
I love looking at pictures. You can never have enough for me.
We are so needing a new car seat!
thanks for the chance to win!
JamiC61(at)aol(dot)com
I really like your header...Maybe just add some pictures and color! But I think your blog is great!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
My favorite tips -- break up long posts into a lot of paragraphs and add pictures whenever possible! Great job so far, though!
You should add a cute background to you blog! There are lots out there but I like onecuteblog.blogspot.com! I'd love a carseat!
I liked your try try again post....Just remember on your blog everything does not have to be perfect. Just blog as you have time.
I like the more lax attitude you have in this new attempt at blogging. I think it'll make it more fun. Set a goal, like 1 post per week, and adjust your expectations from there. And add a picture! :)
I agree with the other posters, pictures always make a blog more interesting. Anything that declares this post is yours, be it links to your favorite sites, designs that are all your own style, would be great. So far everything looks great though! Thanks for the chance to win!
I really need a new one my is over 8 years old and now I'm picking up my grandson everyday, and being on a fixed income I can't afford a new one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed
I would definitely say add some pics in the sidebar. Some of you, your kids, grandkids, pets, hubby, vacations, whatever.
I just like to see a lot of color and "meet" the blogger, so to speak!
I would love a car seat. It would be great for when my nephew comes to visit.
I now have a second child and one of them is moving into a new carseat soon here...
I agree on the pictures thign. you definitely need a picture of at least yourself. Also, more blogs you like...get out there and explore!!
I think you need more pictures as well. Some people are very visual and too many words scares them away. Good luck! thanks for the chance to win!
Ok.. my advice.
#1) Make a goal to write everyday for a year, even if it's just the words "I feel blah". It is a wonderful goal to keep up with.
#2) I commented on OOM, you must write more... I promise to visit 6 days a week! Know that you will have a captive audience
#3) I have a post here that will tell you where to go to get a free blog makeover. She does amazing work! All for free, she is a great artist. http://crunchygreenmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/thank-you-to-modern-mamas.html
#4) I would love this carseat. My littlest one is 7 months, and I have a car seat that my 19 month old is using, however she will need her own carseat if I give it to the little one. This would come in handy since I live in a perpetual OOM state. All of my bills are paid, but that is the last of it.
Great giveaway! Thank you for the wonderful reading and great giveaway!
Just be yourself!
How about some more links to your favorite reads. Thanks for a chance.
actsm@hotmail.com
I agree, a few pictures. Love your header. could really use the seat so fingers crossed.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Your blog seems well-organized. I would suggest a brighter header.
Sheila
chiliburger@icehouse.net
i would just add more color and change up the back round a lil. maybe add some pictures. would make the place look a lil more festive.
Sarah
Sxechc013@aol.com
Thanks for a great giveaway! please count me in.
I think the background is good plain and soothing. pictures would add a lot. i like having a playlist. www.playlist.com
kathy
eller@ilovejesus.net
www.handfulofellers.blogspot.com
If you're comfortable I think a picture or two would be nice. It's a little more personal than clipart. Also, I think you should get some banners and buttons for your side bar. It seems so empty.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway. I enjoyed reading your posts so far.
A few pics would spruce it up and maybe some music? THanks for the contest, Ibadly need a bigger carseat for the baby!
Sorry to read about your X-files movie night! I never really got into the series, but others have mentioned they were quite disappointed in the movie as well.
learningmama at yahoo dot com
A few more links! The ones you have are wonderful, I'd like to see more...And a photo too!
Very sweet blog. I loved your post about peas and carrots! You could change up your color scheme, that's the only advice I would give. Thanks for the giveaway!
I could really use this to put in my dad's car. Every time he takes us somewhere it's musical car seats, LOL. Off to check out your blog.
Maybe a profile picture would help, it's always nice to see the face of the writer. I always use pictures of my babies! I'm enjoying your blog so far. I'm so not a writer so I haven't tried a blog just yet. :)
The car seat would be awesome since we have a 14 month old growing out of her baby one. The weight limit is 20lbs and she IS 20lbs. So we are saving for a new one. Thanks for a generous giveaway.
faithfulmommy03(at)gmail(dot)com
Michigan just passed a new booster law and we haven't bought a new one yet. We are constantly transferring it from one car to the other. this would a helpful prize.
My little one is ready for a big seat soon so this would be great.
Pictures are great! Some of my most postive feedbacks on my own posts have been when I post pics.
We could most definitely use this! Welcome to blogger land! I love being a part of it!
alainamj (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
You like you are at a great start with the blog. I like that you put a picture in most posts, seems easier to read that way.
I don't have any advice on the actual blog since that is a personal thing in my opinion. Just comment on other blogs, that is how friendships start to build.
The only thing i can think of to change is to add a picture or two to the header, to make it more personal maybe?
purehrt555(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Wonderful giveaway. We're expecting baby #3 so will need a carseat soon after he/she outgrows the infant carrier. I'm a bit bemused at the idea of looking in the rear-view mirror and seeing 3 carseats... :-)
Oh, I love pictures in blogs, just to personalize it a bit more?
I agree with prvious posters, pictures would be awesome! Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway! ~ countrygirl1823@aol.com
wow . . . what a generous giveaway! i think pictures would really make your blog stand out . . .we all like to see what we've been working on, pics. of yourself, family, etc. thanks! kristen
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
Pictures are always a must! Especially before and after shots of any projects and such!
nicolmontero at gmail dot com
I would also definitely add some pictures- otherwise it is great!Thank you for the giveaway!
I like the title of your blog with the header. Here's a suggestion: whenever I go to a new blog, I like to look on the sidebar for a list of categories so that I can go directly to posts that are related to my interests. You could organize it by your children's families or any other topics that you frequently write about. Hope the new blogging works out! Thanks for the giveaway. claireroach81(at)hotmail(dot)com
At your age, you should not just be daring, but wear purple all the time. I liked your first post, and all I can suggest is good writing. No matter how snazzy a blog looks, it will be the writing that will keep people coming back. Thanks for participating!
I love the OOM post. I think OOM happens as soon as you become a parent, I know it has for us. Thanks for the chance to win!
More photos, less clip art.
You should do some "about me" posts, telling stories about what shaped you into the person you are today. That's what I like to read.
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
The only thing I would add is a little more color. The header is great...maybe make the border a deeper color?
I could definitely use a carseat that will go to 80 lbs. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
I think some more color and a few pictures would be nice. But I did enjoy reviewing your posts.
I'd love to win this car seat to give as a baby shower gift to my sister-in-law who is expecting her first baby in November.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I think you should use an exciting text for the header :)
Other than that, I like what you have going on and wish you good luck.
Have you thought about a theme? This was suggested to me and I think it's a fab idea...isn't blogging fun?
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
I am so glad I came across this giveaway. As all of you know carseats are expensive. Especially when you are a novice and you don't buy the right type when you are first starting out. We have learned this the hard way. We are on our third child who we found out is borderline of growing out of her infant carseat. Our two year old is about to reach 40 pounds and his carseat only goes up to 40 and we just bought a booster for our 4 year old. We have carseats coming out of our ears but only still not enough because of the growing demands of our children. I would love this carseat.Thanks.
As for a suggestion on an improvement. The header is great. you may look into putting in a background and changing the colors of your sidebars. Here is a great site for help.
http://tips-for-new-bloggers.blogspot.com/2007/03/background-image-for-blogger-template.html
Hope that helps. I'm not much for help, but good luck and thanks again.
djpeachparty5(at)gmail(at)com
I love your style of writing. You are very talented and funny. Your header is great-maybe just play around with the rest of the appearance. I'm pretty technologically challenged so that's all I can offer. I have two babies at home and could use a new car seat for an anticipated #3 next year! Thanks!
Davina
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lots and lots of pictures! they are worth a thousand words you know. lol.
alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com
Make some pretty backgrounds and use more pictures.
I read the "try, try again" and the "oom" posts and I like that you tell stories for your children to read as a legacy. Pictures always interest me on a blog.
kathy
bigfamily8 (at) yahoo dot) com
Preservation of Carrots and Peas.
I love a blog with a great design, it keeps me coming back.
and my son is ALMOST ready for a new car seat! He finally will be able to move out of the infact seat, see he was born 12 weeks too soon at 1lb and 5.8 ounces and is 15 months old now, and is 18lbs now, lol, we really want to graduate to a new car seat!!!
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palmersf(at)bellsouth.net
I like your header, it's very cute! I like when they are personalized.
I love your Oom post. I haven't had a chance to comment on any other post though. I have a toddler, and trying to enter a giveaway isn't too easy. lol. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
planetmisty at gmail dot com
I think your post about the Peas and Carrots is funny~ LOL!!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway and offering a chance to win! What a generous giveaway!
sharvey(AT)connections-etc(DOT)net
Maybe put family photos on your blog...and grandkid pics.
Pictures are always good.
Thanks for the giveaway, isn't this fun!
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
Maybe a few more pictures. I do love the color of your blog. Very nice when it opens.
How about some pictures of those grandbabies..:)
cjinhb@yahoo.com
My brother could use this.
Kayla
princessesindisguise (at) yahoo (dot) com
LOL at the Peas and Carrots..I have a cousin that used to give all his vegetables to his dog at home. But when at my Grandmas for holidays he would put them under her chair covers..He would come retrieve tham later in a napkin when no one was looking..
nevr.where@verizon.net
Maybe add some pictures and when you have enough entries, you could add subjects on the right, so we can read the entries easily. I liked the peas and carrots! LOL cookiecutter72 AT hotmail dot com
I love your quote! This would be wonderful my mother owns a hybrid it would be nice for her to drive for a change. Thanks! Make sure you stop by my site to enter for a personalized Princess Bracelet entries are accepted through August 9th. http://uniquelyyoursbyshay.wordpress.com
Maybe some pics, or a bit more color.
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