Blogmania: January Event - Make that Blog Beautiful! 1/1

Have you hit the gym yet?! Well there is NO NEED! Besides who really cares about shedding 5 pounds or even 10 pounds? What we all really care about is looking good and feeling better in general! Well BlogMania and Infusion Design Studios wants to help you do just that! We Want to Beautify your Blog for the New Year! Consider it a gift from me to you. This gift requires a little challenge thought, and I'm pretty sure it's the PERFECT challenge for YOU! Yes, YOU!

Here is what we are asking YOU to do!

Starting TODAY, January 1st, at 9 am EST - January 14th at 11:59 am EST

YOU get to nominate a blog that you believe deserves and needs a makeover!

Maybe that blog is YOURS or MAYBE it isn't! We will have to wait and find out!

NOMINATE A BLOG HERE!

Please take the time to submit this form for your nomination.

What's up for grabs you might ask?

3 Ultimate Custom Blog Makeovers (WP or Blogger)

(Disclaimer: This does not include istock images/design kits.)

Who can Win?

1 Dream Team Winner

2 Winners from ANYWHERE

and there may be more, but you will just have to wait and see!

NOMINATE A BLOG HERE!

You are allowed to vote once per day!

On January 17th thru the 28th you can cast your votes for the Top 10 Finalist with Winners being announced on the 31st! There are several promotions going on throughout the entire month of January (view calendars for details), and to get you name on the list you better act quick!

Any Questions or Concerns? Want to know more about BlogMania or about Joining the Team for 2011?! Email me at Jes.InfusionDesign@gmail.com (preferred contact)

2011

Wishing each of you a bounty of blessings, a plethora of happiness and increase of goodness in 2011!  

Thanks to Jessica Ford of Infusion Design Studio for the banner! Looking for blog design work?...check her out!

Blogmania: January Event - Make that Blog Beautiful!

Who cares about shedding 5 pounds what about just looking better in general! Want to Beautify your Blog, but don't have the time or money to spend?! Well I have the PERFECT challenge for YOU! Yes, YOU!

What's up for grabs you might ask?

3 Ultimate Custom Blog Makeovers (WP or Blogger)

(Disclaimer: This does not include istock images/design kits.)

Who can Win?

1 Dream Team Winner

2 Winners from ANYWHERE

and there may be more, but you will just have to wait and see!

From January 1st thru January 14th:
Fill out a form (provided January 1st) to nominate YOUR blog or someone else's blog for a complete Makeover! You are allowed to vote once per day!

On January 17th thru January 28th :
Cast Your Votes for the Top 10 Finalist. You are allowed to vote once per day!

On January 31st:
The Winner's will be announced!
There are also many promotions going on throughout the month. (see calendar below)

Promotion is ONLY for the date listed on the Calendar!

Agloves Winner

Sorry for the delay folks! Been spending time with the family...

The winner of the Agloves giveaway is:

Diane52 said... 85

I learned that you don't have to take them off for texting and I'll use them for cold Michigan winters
December 21, 2010 10:44 AM

The winner has 48 hours to respond to her email or someone else will be selected!

Thanks to all those who entered!

Secret Santa Gift Exchange

It was such a blessing to be able to be involved in the Surprise Me: Secret Santa Gift Exchange for bloggers.  My Secret Santa was Kim over at Crazy Life with 4 Girls (and one on the way).  Kim sent me wonderful goodie box from the Terry's Village .  My kids loved the Christmas tree lollipops and the candy cane wall hanging. 

Thanks Kim for being a wonderful Secret Santa!

Book Praise: Little Star

Several years ago, when my son was learning about Christmas in preschool, he became obsessed with having a star on top of our tree. We searched store after store to find the perfect star. When I had the opportunity to review this new children’s book, “The Little Star” by Anthony DeStefano, I was certain that my son was going to love it.

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The story begins with a young boy looking into the dark sky asking his father about the Christmas star. His dad begins to tell a fictional story about a tiny little star way out in the universe. The story is similar to Rudolph in which the little star is small, dim and different. He is made fun of because he does not shine as brightly as the other stars. My son was very sad upset that the stars treated the little star in this manner. It gave us a wonderful opportunity to talk about accepting people regardless of their weaknesses or differences.

As the story progresses we are introduced to God’s plan for a King to be born. The big popular stars are not interested in this tiny baby, they are disappointed, but The Little Star, realizes that it is the King he is just tiny like himself. So, he begins to shine as bright as possible ultimately giving his all for Jesus.


My son and I both were very sad about the Little Star burning out but it was the perfect opportunity to discuss about how we should give our all to Jesus. The story also allows for a deeper discussion about how even though our Saviour died, he is still ALIVE in each of our hearts just as The Little Star is still remembered.





Overall we really enjoyed this book. The writing is very clever and the story is engaging to both the young and old. The illustrations are beautiful and truly add to the depth of the story. I definitely recommend this book be added to your favorite Christmas stories. Perfect for reading on the night you decorate your tree.

You can purchase Little Star by Anthony DeStefano (isbn:9780307458056) for $12.99.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.