Haven't posted in a while...

Hello lovelies,

I'm so sorry about the lack of posts on my blog lately. I haven't forgotten about it. I've been sick and getting married soon.

For those of you that don't know, I have scoliosis, which is a curve in my backbone. For some reason my legs get really tight and cramp often. Think this is because the scoliosis makes my hip crooked but I'm not sure what causes the cramps.

I've also been busy with the wedding and planning everything. Only one month left until I marry my best friend and the only guy I've ever loved. I never knew there was so much involved in planning a wedding.  Flowers, dresses, food, decorations, you name it and we've working on it.

After the wedding, I have lots of exciting things planned for my new blog entries so stay tuned!

Meet My Cat Ferby

Ferby:
   After my favorite cat died, my soon to be husband, Chris, brought me a little kitten named Ferby on Easter (2012). He looks just like a ball of fur with a large fuzzy tail. Ferby is brown with black stripes, a white neck, and white paws.

   Soon after moving in, Ferby decided to live in the dollhouse. One day he just didn't fit inside of it anymore. We bought him a "ferby house". It looks like a carpeted dog house with a scratching post and a balcony. Ferby just loves to sit on top of the balcony and eat gold fish crackers.

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Meet My Cat Stuart

  Stuart:      In 2012 my cat Ferby was sitting by the glass front door eating. On the other side of the glass, a very skinny one eyed cat looked inside. He was so sad watching Ferby eat. I took him some food and Chris named him Stuart.

   The vet doesn't know what happened to his eye; but he had surgery to remove a polyp from his ear. Now Stewie has gotten so chubby he's going on a diet! He loves to sleep on the back of the sofa and give Stewie kisses with his wet nose. He enjoys laying in a metal pan that I used to keep potted plants in.

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Retro Cherry Background

Hello lovelies,

Today I've created a free tiling background. Its a retro cherry pattern with a black background. Reminds you of vintage 1950s curtains doesn't it? Feel free to use it on blogs, websites,or wherever. All I ask is please place a link back to my blog on your page. Happy creating! :)

How to Promote Your Blog Part 1

Hello Ladies,

 I've decided to start blogging about business ideas. I believe that everyone only has one chance at life and there is no reason why you can't chase your dreams even when they sound crazy. I've been saving ideas for one day when I open my dream flower shop; but today I've decided to start sharing them on my blog to help inspire other ladies on their journey toward reaching their own dream.

This is the first post in a 3 part series about how to promote your blog. Each post will feature 10 free & low cost ideas to help promote your own blog or website.

1.    Add meta tags and keywords to site for SEO optimization.

2.    Submit our site to search engines like: Google, Yahoo, ect.

3.    Put website link in email signature.

4.    Join social media sites like: Myspace, Twitter, ect. and create an online presence for your blog/business.

5.    Create Facebook business page and invite your friends to join.

6.    Add videos on YouTube about your blog and place your URL on each video.

7.    Add your blog to networked blogs. (http://www.networkedblogs.com)

8.    Create an email newsletter and offer freebies for people that sign up.

9.    Place a few product ads on Craigs List and include your blog link.

10. Submit product feed to Google Merchant Center. (http://www.google.com/merchants)

Blue Jar Giveaway at Sweet Magnolia Farm

Hello ladies,

Did you know that Ball has created a new 100th Anniversary American Heritage Collection blue mason jar? I love the vintage blue jars and I'm excited about this! :)

Each jar features a design on the back reading:

1913 ~ 1915

100 Years of

American

Heritage

 Made in the U.S.A 

Sweet Magnolia Farm is hosting a giveaway in honor of these new jars. To view the prizes and enter for your chance to win an iconic blue jar click on the link below:

http://sweetmagnoliasfarm.blogspot.com/2013/04/sweet-magnolias-farm-free-giveaway.html

A Blog Makeover

Hello ladies,

Did you notice our new look? I bought a template today from Angie Makes on etsy.

I love the linen background and the lace on the sides. It seemed so simple and yet so pretty at the same time. The only thing I didn't like was that the links were the same color as the text; but this was a super easy fix. Now ya'll won't miss a link.

Thank you Angie for such a beautiful template! :)