My dishwasher's possessed

one mom's attempt to find humor in the chaos

When the Dishwasher’s Happy, I’m Happy

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Wow was I lucky!!! 

Last Friday the fabulous and fabulously talented Ro Little of “Mommy Blog Designs” http://www.mommyblogdesigns.com/ was offering a “Friday Blog Giveaway”! Being a big fan of Ro’s and seeing some of my blogger friends get wonderful makeovers by her I was happy for a chance to win!


As I left my comment on her blog, I thought good, happy thoughts and then went on my merry way.


Well, with the excitement of hurricane Irene here in New York and loosing our power for three days I really hadn’t given the great giveaway much thought. So imagine my surprise when I was finally able to go on my computer and found a very happy message from Ro telling me that I WON!!!


Look at my gorgeous web site!! My dishwasher has been so happy it hasn’t acted out once all week!!!!! I’m thrilled!!


Being very curious, I wanted to learn a little bit more about this great lady, who I first met a few months ago on voiceBoks http://www.voiceboks.com/  when she had her first website “Mommy MindSpa” http://www.mommymindspa.com/  


Some might say it’s not fair that Ro has been able to come up with not one, but two great ideas to make moms feel great!MommyMindSpa is Ro’s site that helps moms take just a little time out of our day to remember ourselves!  And now with her new site, Mommy Blog Designs, Ro is helping our blogs look great as well.


On Mommy Blog Designs Ro showcases her Pretty Pre-Made Designs (they are really great) as well as giving some examples of the beautiful work she has done for others. Her slogan, Every mom deserves a pretty blog  sums up her philosophy perfectly.


It is in this vein of helping moms that Ro has also been working with Lexie Lane the founder of voiceBoks. This month Ro has been the first teacher in voiceBoks Blogger Ed series of events to help moms learn about the technical aspects of blogging.

Her two week series Crackin’ the Blogger Code has been wonderful. She has answered some of our most pressing questions from how to make your blogger site look more like a wordpress site to how install specialty tabs. She makes it so sound so easy that even I have thought of attempting a trick or two. 


To make her work accessible Ro offers a few price points, starting with her Pretty Pre-made Designs for 39.00 and moving all the way up the ladder to the Classy Custom Design Total Site Make-Over.

She also offers an Al-a-Carte Menu for those who are looking for something specific such as a header or button. Her web site does an excellent and clear job of spelling out all that is included in each package and service.


I found myself very curious about how this happily married mom of three came up with these great ideas.

Ro is quick to admit she is not a professionally trained web designer. She describes herself as a cookie baking, soccer mom, who decided to start having some fun blogging.

Once she was hooked with her Mommy MindSpa site she started learning how to crack the codes and found that she could do anything she wanted on her own site. The progression to start to offer her services for a fee was natural.

If you are looking to pretty up your site go visit her at Mommy Blog Designs!! If you are looking for a minute to yourself and some great ideas, do yourself a favor and head over to Ro’s wonderful Mommy Mindspa! You will not be disappointed!!

*Just a note: The giveaway I won on Ro’s site had no strings attached. Ro did not require or even ask me to do a profile on her. I just really love her two sites and think she is a really great lady! Many thanks to her!! I love my new design!! 

Comments

  4. Michael Ann says

    Holy dishwashers!!! This looks FABULOUS!!! Ro’s site is one of the first sites I saw (Mommy Mind Spa) and then I found her design site and was very impressed. I’m so excited for you Kathy, that you got a make over and it looks great. The post you did, sharing this info about Ro, is so nicely done too!!!

  7. Between Babies says

    Hi Kathy! The website looks GREAT! Seeing as you’re dealing with a possessed dishwasher on a regular occurrence, it was only right that you win something as cool as this blog redesign.

    My “dishwasher” is Daddy, and I guess you could say mine is possessed too. ha.

    Thanks for all your support on VB. I’m your newest follower!
    -Nicole

  9. Rosann says

    Very nice! I really like the new look. I’ve actually been checking out MommyRo’s site and design packages. There has been much discussion in my home between the hubby and I on the topic of changing my header graphics and having my own logo. She did a very nice job on your site. 🙂

    Blessings,
    Rosann
    http://www.christiansupermom.com/

  10. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

    I LOVE IT!!! I thought your site was adorable before, but this totally fits your personality! It “completes you.” Pardon my cheesy line. I couldn’t help myself. And I’ve seen Ro’s work before. She’s fabulous! 🙂

  13. Jenn says

    Kathy, thanks so much for your feedback on my site design! I popped over to yours and was astounded at how gorgeous it is!!! Ro really outdid herself on this one! It’s colorful and eye-catching, and your new logo rocks!!

    Go Ro!!! She is on talented lady!!! Have a great weekend!

    Smiles, Jenn @Misadventures in Motherhood

  16. Maria says

    as soon as your site popped up, i thought, “Ohhh la la! i love it!!”
    she did an amazing job! how stinkin’ cute is your header!!
    isn’t it great what a little change can do for the soul!
    hope you’re doing well! and i hope that this weekend is nice and relaxing for you!
    xoxo
    maria <3

  20. Amy says

    LOVE the new look Kathy!!!! It’s awesome! It’s fresh, I Love the colors, love the pop, everything! It looks fabulous!!!! I’m headed to check out Ro now! Very cool.

  23. Kathy says

    Thank you so much for all the wonderful feedback!! I’m so excited about the new luck! I hope you all do check Ro out, her sites are great and she is also a great lady!! Much thanks for the wonderful and ongoing support I get here my dear friends!! Much love to you!!

  29. Lisa says

    Oh so YOU’RE the one who beat me out for the new site! LOL Congrats!! She really did a beautiful job! I love it! 🙂

  30. MommyRo says

    I’m so glad you all love the new site!!! And thanks for all the really sweet comments!! Kathy is a super chickie and she deserves a really cool blog!! Happy Blogging everyone!!
    xoxo
    Ro 🙂

  33. Kathy says

    Thank’s guys, I’m so glad you got a chance to see my new digs!!! Thanks too for all your support, I really appreciate it! Much love to you both!!

  41. Kelly says

    Your site looks great!!! Ro did a fantastic job, but from what I’ve seen, I’m not surprised. Congrats on the receiving the makeover!

  44. Susie B. Homemaker says

    Oh my gosh, the site looks great!! I’ve been so busy lately (kitchen remodel, vacation, back to school) that I haven’t been by in awhile. What a nice surprise to see a new look… I love it! 🙂

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