Happy Blogiversary

Happy Blogiversary to 3595!!

Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary!
It is both!
I started this blog of mine on February 27, 2013 with this first post.
Ro-Tel Cheese Dip.

My blog has come a long way since this first post... and it is because of you all my faithful friends and followers. 

I am grateful to each one of you who have viewed my blog this past year. It means so much to me!

I do this because I love to try new recipes, make crafts, etc. I do this because it is fun. 

Now... I had no idea when I started this blog what it would take to have a blog. In fact... I am still learning so much. 

Bloggers put so much time, energy, effort, skill, and craftiness into their blogs. It isn't easy... and so to all my fellow bloggers... thanks so much for all you have inspired me to a be and to become! I truly admire your work, your creativity, your awesomeness!!

This last year has brought many new adventures, new recipes, and new friends. I have loved meeting all the crafty people out there.
I have not pushed my blog. I rarely join the link parties. I do this because I hope that my friends and family will follow along and come to my blog as a resource for their needs and maybe some inspiration for them and their families. I hope this will be the case for you too!

I want to share with you My top 5 posts of this past year they are...

5. How to treat lice- Home Remedies..

4. Bandana Wreath

3. Mother's Day Mod Podge Canvas Photos

2. How to Boil Corn on the Cob.

And my number one post of all time...

1. Chick-fil-A CopyCat Peach Milkshake with over 5000 pageviews!

I think back about each one of these posts... and I still can picture the idea or creativity coming to me and me blogging about it and sharing it.

A few other things about blogging...

I am not a professional baker or cook.
I am not a professional writer or speller for that matter.
I am not a professional photographer.
I am not a professional website designer.
I am not a professional graphic designer.
I am not a professional blogger.

BUT... I am a blogger who loves what I do. I am learning new skills. I am learning soooo many things.
I really hope to keep it up. I hope to grow. I hope to meet new friends. I hope to try and share several new recipes, crafts, and home projects.

I just wanted to share some statistics with you as well...

I have had over 71,000 pageviews. 

208 -the total number of posts as of today.

412- followers on Pinterest

77- followers of Facebook

230- followers on Instagram

187- followers on Google+

For my first year... I couldn't be more happier.  It is not all about the numbers right?? Right!!

I really do hope that you come follow along this blogging journey of mine.


In honor of this blogiversary or birthday... I am doing my second ever giveaway!

A $100 dollar gift card to Chick-fil-A.

Isn't that only appropriate since... that is my number one post!
I think so!!

** The gift cards are donated by me personally and not Chick-fil-A. That means they may come in several increments... such as a $25 dollar gift card or a $50 dollar gift card or whatever I deem necessary for this giveaway.***

The rules are simple..

• you must be 18 years and older
• I reserve the rights to disqualify any entries. 
• The Winner will be contacted by email and will have only 12 hours to respond. If no response is given, another winner will be chosen. 
• I reserve the right to end, extend, change, this giveaway without any reason and without any prior notice. 

For your entry you must enter the Rafflecopter giveaway. You have a little over one week. I will close this giveaway on March 15, 2014 at 12 am.


Good Luck!
Carrie



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