Articles by Heather

I am a writer, web/graphic designer, web host, domain registrar, retail/wholesale business owner, and mother of five. (But NEVER in that order!)

Time for Another Give Away

July 30, 2008 in Contests, Give Aways by Heather | 32 comments

Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival Button

I found a fun new that I just had to be a part of. Yes, I know. It seems I mostly post when I find a new part, but come on, who doesn’t LOVE a ?

To celebrate, I am offering The Bloggers Guide to Profits to one lucky reader.

Bloggers Guide to Profits

Bloggers Guide to Profits

How to enter: Leave a comment and your e-mail address so I can contact you.

Want extra entries? You can earn an extra entry for each of the following: sign up on this site as a subscriber, sign up for our Feedburner feed (either feed or e-mail delivery), about this , and micro- on this post on social networks (twitter, plurk, etc.). Make sure to comment about any extra entries you have earned so that I know about them. :lol: (Hint: You get one extra enter for each thing you do.)

Good luck everyone!

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What is this blog about, anyway?

July 30, 2008 in Blog, General Announcements, Personal Reflections, Update, Writing by Heather | No comments

Just recently I began submitting my to various related listing sites, and found I had a small problem. All of them ask me to classify what this is about. Uh-oh. For some reason they all seemed to lack the proper category. The neglected to add the “whatever strikes my fancy” category.

That led me to sit down and really think about what this is about.

I’ve been told it’s a “mommy ” since I have posted relating things, or it’s a “ ” because I post giveaways. Ok, I can get with that, sort-of. Those are parts of me, but I have a problem with classifying an entire based on a few entries. What about the posts that don’t fit? Another question - who was it that demanded that all blogs have to be categorized to be promoted?

I understand the need for organization on listing sites, I really do. Without organization there would be no way to find blogs that may interest you. What bothers me is that many of the offered are just too limiting for some blogs. I think the need to be expanded to include blogs that can’t be defined in one or two . I’d even be happy with a generic “other” category, but many sites don’t even have that.

After careful consideration, I came to a conclusion. It’s about me. It’s just that simple. I personally need a space that has all the little bits and pieces that make up who I am. If that means this is an “other” , so be it, but at least give me that option.

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5 Minutes for Special Needs

July 17, 2008 in Recommended Resources by Heather | 1 comment

Many of you don’t know that I have both a sister and a niece with . My sister suffered as a result of her climbing to record heights as an infant. Her functioning level was put at that of a six year old, even though she is 30 years old. She is the sweetest person, but has had a very rough life due to this and other unrelated problems. My niece has been diagnosed with ’s Syndrome, and I have been learning all I can about this very common Spectrum Disorder.

As a result, I am a of sites and causes that promote information and fund raising for different related information. In my travels I have found a great resource for those people that deal on a more first hand basis with individuals that is called 5 Minutes for .

Please take a minute to visit this great site, as well as pass it along to everyone you know that may be interested.

Special Needs Blog

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Happy Fourth of July!

July 3, 2008 in Personal Reflections, Update by Heather | No comments

I just wanted to take a few quick minutes to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. (For those of you not in the US, have a happy weekend.)

We will be seeing fireworks in our town tonight, and in the neighboring town tomorrow night. We’ll see what the baby thinks about fireworks. His next oldest brother would cry hysterically when they went off and I spent the night in the van where it was just a touch quieter. We will also be going to a carnival tomorrow. The kids can barely stand the wait for any of it. Personally all the running around has me tired before we’ve even started.

I’ve been keeping busy with several related projects, both my own and clients as well as working on getting my gift business programs up and running. I will admit that my writing has taken a back-seat again, but I do have it scheduled for next week if not sooner. (Yes, I’m not above using my sister-in-law being in town as an excuse….)

What are you all doing for the holiday (or weekend, for those that don’t celebrate)? Feel free to leave me a comment. I’d love to have some new ideas for things to do or ways to celebrate.

I hope everyone is doing well.
Have a great day!
Heather

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