I’ve been really good and waited (and if you know me, the whole waiting thing isn’t something I’m always especially good at… not when I’m excited anyway. Procrastinating is another topic and one that we just aren’t going to discuss right now. We’ll do that tomorrow. 
) Anyhoo… back to me holding in my excitement… And now not having to… (I was free to gush previously but was afraid I’d slip up and say something before it was ready, so that’s why I waited)….
I’ve gotten a lot of really nice compliments about my blog design. Personally, I love, love, love it. I don’t really have to gush, but I am since I can’t help myself. Shera is very talented and oh so patient (she dealt with me, y’all, so I promise she’s patient!).
It was a long road getting from the light bulb moment where I wanted a new blog and a great design to go with it, to searching for the right person (and an affordable price tag!) to create the blog design, to the one step forward, two steps back dance actually getting the domain & hosting and all the other misc stuff, to finally launching the site. Thank you, Shera, for creating exactly what was in my head (oh, and for that let me apologize, cause in my head in a very dangerous place to be – should have told ya to double check your hazard insurance!).
Many of you already know Shera. Possibly as the mom of all the little froggies at A Frog In My Soup or at Froggy Reviews or at her blog design biz Sweet-N-Simple Design or possibly from The Sampler feature at 5 Minutes For Mom or maybe even as one of the admin at Faith Lifts. Gosh, if you haven’t met Shera yet, you might oughta get out more.
Shera is simply amazing and has created two more wonderful things for the bloggy world. One is an of-shoot of Sweet-N-Simple Design, SNS Blog Design: pre-made blog templates for Wordpress (self-hosted) and Blogspot. (If you have Typepad, she can work with that too.) If you are looking to get a blog makeover, but not yet ready for a complete custom job, then I would suggest checking out the great designs at SNS Blog Design.
The other great thing Shera has been up to is creating a blogging center if you will – including hosting and design. Think of it as the new cul-de-sac on the internet. However, the property isn’t ready to build homes upon it yet. THAT announcement will come later. (And in case I’ve already given too much info, just tell Shera you don’t know nothin’ if she asks!) In the process, Shera has also created the Mom Blog Central community on the Ning platform. You are invited to join in the fun!
NOW… for the really great part…..
Shera is going to present one lucky Shake The Salt reader with the winner’s choice of designs at SNS Blog Design! To enter, check out the designs and come back and let us know your favorite(s).
For an additional entry, sign up at Mom Blog Central and let them know Shake The Salt sent you scurrying over. It is completely free and you may already be familiar with the Ning platform.
And of course, signing up for my RSS Feed gets you another entry too, so that this giveaway gives you three chances to win (because the prize is really that great!).
Deadline to enter: 11:59 PM EST August 25, 2008
Open to everyone!
For more giveaways, check out the left sidebar or the Launch Party hub.
Click HERE to get bonus entries!!
1 August 9th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I know that I have already told you before that I love your blog design, so I am super excited about this contest! I love all the designs, but I think I like the Queen Blogger the best. I really hope I win this one!!!
2 August 9th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I’m already signed up for your RSS feed too.
3 August 9th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I like A Little Tropical best. So cute!!
4 August 9th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I’m a subscriber, too!
5 August 9th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I’m all for the A Little Tropical best. So sweet!!
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6 August 9th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I’m a subscriber, too!
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7 August 9th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I am having a hard time just picking one. I really like the orange birdie and the Queen Blogger.
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8 August 9th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
I signed up at Mom Blog Central and let them know you sent me.
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9 August 9th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I subscribed to your feed.
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10 August 9th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Queen blogger design is myfav
11 August 9th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I love the adventure and queen blogger designs!
12 August 9th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I am subscribed to your rss feed!
13 August 9th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I signed up at momblogcentral and let them know you referred me!
14 August 10th, 2008 at 3:07 am
Well Geez you didn’t say it was for a blog redesign! Yo! Just once could I win this! (Please).
I choose…..
Queen blogger…
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15 August 10th, 2008 at 6:05 am
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16 August 10th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
It was hard to pick just one….they’re all so cute! I think I like the Extreme Chocolate Dots best though.
I’m new to the blogging world, but would love to have a nice, new design!
Thanks!
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
17 August 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I’m subscribed to your feed!
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
18 August 10th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I also just signed up for Mom Blog Central and listed Shake the Salt as my referrer!
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
19 August 10th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I love the Queen Blogger Design!
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20 August 10th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I like the Orange Birdie the best.
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21 August 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I love the colors in the Orange Birdie design! I also like the Teacher design. Thanks!
Megret
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22 August 11th, 2008 at 12:45 am
I kinda like her Queen Blogger Design best.
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23 August 11th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I like the Adventure Design the best! They are all very pretty and not overdone, not under done: I like.
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24 August 11th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Signed up at mom blog central and listed you as the referrer.
Thanks for that link also!
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25 August 11th, 2008 at 7:57 am
I love the Queen blogger design! Very cool!
26 August 11th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I signed up at Mom Blog Central and put that you referred me.
27 August 11th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I subscribed to your blog’s feed.
28 August 11th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I love the Dotty Dots design, but it was hard to choose just one!
29 August 11th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I’ve been trying to edit my template and I never succeded. I’m hoping to win this giveaway so that my blog will get a new look. Browsing through your designs make me super jealous. All of them are great like for example the Lavendar Flowers Design . It’s lovely.
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30 August 11th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I love the lavender flowers layout & it would really make my blog stand out.
Angie
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31 August 12th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Oooh, I love the Black Swirl design!
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32 August 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Hearts and flowers is my favorite. They are all so cute!
33 August 12th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Oh my how I LOVE Queen Blogger!
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34 August 13th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I like Tropical Orange and A Little tropical…maybe I could somehow combine the two?
35 August 13th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I’ve got you on my google reader!
36 August 13th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I like A Little Tropical Blog Design.
Thank you!
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37 August 14th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Her designs are so wonderful. It’s hard to think which one would fit best.
I think that I like the Queen Blogger Design the most. I love that you can personalize it additionally with a photo of your own.
You’re right this prize IS that amazing!
38 August 14th, 2008 at 3:19 am
And I’m a subscriber to you on my google homepage. *leighbra*atgmaildotcom is the subscriber.
39 August 14th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I like the adventure blog design! Thanks!
40 August 14th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I love the A Little Tropical Blog Design and the Orange Birdie design.
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41 August 15th, 2008 at 11:40 am
I like the Extreme Chocolate Dots
42 August 15th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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43 August 15th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
This is the best blog design I’ve seen. Lots of luck
44 August 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Love the Dotty Dot design! Cute!
45 August 15th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I really like the queen design, Youre awesome Sheri!
46 August 15th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
love the dottie dots design
47 August 16th, 2008 at 12:13 am
They are all adorable, but I think Creation is my favorite.
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48 August 16th, 2008 at 12:13 am
You are in my google reader.
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49 August 16th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I signed up for Mom Central. Just waiting to be approved.
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50 August 18th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Oh my! How can I pick?! I like all of these: Hearts ‘n Flowers, Orange Birdie, Tropical Orange, Adventure Design, Creation Design… It might have been shorter to list the ones that were my least favorite.
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51 August 18th, 2008 at 1:04 am
2nd entry - I’m signed up for Mom Central and am awaiting approval.
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52 August 18th, 2008 at 1:05 am
3rd entry - I’m a subscriber! :))
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53 August 18th, 2008 at 8:03 am
I love the Bright Summer Fun design! Thanks!
54 August 18th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Subscriber!!
55 August 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I like the Pink Swish design. It seems like it was made just for me.
56 August 18th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I like the Pink Daisies!! I always wondered how these blogs got mdesigned and yours is so especially nice,all my favorite colors,that I have been spending hours on here just shuffling around! It really is clear,colors are cheerful but not blaring and extremely well organized! I love your witty content and pics too!
57 August 18th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Those are so good — it’s hard to choose. I really like the Adventure Blog AND the Pink Swoosh Blog designs. They’re so cute!
58 August 18th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I just subscribed!
59 August 18th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
And. . I just joined Mom Blog Central and gave you as my referral!
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60 August 19th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Are You Lovin’ My Blog Design As Much As I Am? | Shake The Salt…
Shera is going to present one lucky Shake The Salt reader with the winner’s choice of designs at SNS Blog Design!…
61 August 19th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Adenture Blog
62 August 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Adventure Blog
63 August 19th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
The orange birdie one is cute (into birds lately)
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64 August 19th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
I like the orange birdie.
65 August 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I *DO* love your blog design!
The Sweet Treats blog design would be perfect for me, because I make custom 3-D cakes, and always, always, always post pictures of them!
I love it!
And, I’d *LOVE* to win it!
Thanks for the chance!
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66 August 20th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I subscribed to your feed in my google reader!
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67 August 20th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I also signed up to Mom Blog central, and gave you some props there!
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68 August 20th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
like the Queen Blogger Design best of all - wanting to add a Blog to my Website: http://www.cdrury.com.
69 August 22nd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
lavender flowers layout
70 August 23rd, 2008 at 1:36 am
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71 August 23rd, 2008 at 11:24 am
I like the black swirl!
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72 August 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
I am a subscriber to you!!! YAY
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73 August 23rd, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I also blogged about this giveaway here: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/08/lots-of-contests-from-shake-salt-ends.html
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74 August 23rd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Buzzed ya!
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75 August 23rd, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I buzzed!
76 August 24th, 2008 at 12:22 am
LOVE the Black Swirl!
Love it!
77 August 24th, 2008 at 9:21 am
I really love the Bold Statement!!!!
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78 August 24th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I love th4 black swirl design!
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79 August 24th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
subscribed
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80 August 25th, 2008 at 12:28 am
I like the Black Swirl design.
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81 August 25th, 2008 at 1:36 am
I buzzed you… for yet another entry!
Thank you.
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82 August 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I like the Queen Blogger Design
83 August 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
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84 August 25th, 2008 at 10:57 am
The pink swish because I have all girls!
85 August 25th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I like the Orange Birdie design.
86 August 25th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I really like the Queen Blogger Design. Thanks for the chance. I’d love a blog makeover!
87 August 25th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I also subscribe to your blog feed.
88 August 25th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I like the Pink Swoosh design.
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89 August 25th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I signed up for Mom Blog Central
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90 August 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I subscribe!
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91 August 25th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
i’m a subscriber
92 August 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
i like the adventure design
93 August 26th, 2008 at 12:40 am
The Queen Blogger feels like “me”.
94 August 28th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
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