Well, hi there! I can’t tell you how happy I am to have you all see my new design and to welcome you to the new home of Dine & Dish. This has been such a long time coming and it feels so good to have something clean and fresh. I know it’s quite the change, but I think it’s for the good. I hope you agree!
Besides the actual look of the blog, not a lot has changed. Like I mentioned in my previous blog post, my goal was to simplify and that’s exactly what I’ve done!
Read on for a little tour of the blog, this fantastic Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix recipe, and a very special giveaway I wanted to share with you!
On the left hand side you will see two sliding drawers. Hover over them and they will open. In the Blog of the Week drawer I’ll be linking to a favorite blog each week. I stress about blogrolls because I’m always worried about forgetting people, so hopefully this will be a way I can share some great blogs with you, without the guilt. In the Currently Reading drawer, you’ll find the books I’m currently reading. Don’t worry… I’ll still have my Connect Through Reading posts, but this way, you can have a sneak peak of what’s coming up in those while you wait.
At the bottom of the blog you will find links to some favorite Dine & Dish posts as well as my current happenings on Twitter.
The top menu bars include the normal stuff…. a tab to find out more about me and Dine & Dish, a category tab which, once clicked, will give you a visual menu of posts within that category, a cute little form to contact me through and some fabulous recipe tools for shopping and menu planning from Ziplist.
The biggest new feature I have is an easier way for you to stay updated with what’s going on at Dine & Dish. I’d love to have you subscribe to my occasional updates via email so you can get the most current and up to date news! It’s an easy, 2-step process. The “Stay Up to Date” form in the top, right hand sidebar will get you started. Or you can click HERE to subscribe as well.
A special thanks to Jane Johnson for the design elements and to Robin Bennett for all of the technical help with pulling it all together.
A Special Giveaway!
I mentioned at the beginning of this post that I had a giveaway for you all. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to thank those of you who keep coming back to Dine & Dish and to celebrate Dine & Dish turning 6! Yes! In November this sweet little blog of mine turns 6 years old!
I know that this giveaway won’t apply to everyone, but I’ve decided to give away 6 months worth of blog mentoring plus $200 worth of resources to help you with your blog. The 6 months includes 2 hours a month with me of either phone conversation, Skype conversations, or however works best. Those 2 hours a month can be broken up in whatever way is most convenient for the winner. We can focus on any aspects of blogging you feel I could help you the most with (Writing, social media, working with brands, blogging tools, photography, etc). I’m no expert by any means, but I’ve learned a lot over the past 6 years and would love to share some of that with you. The winner and I will figure out where to allocate the $200… hosting, design, photography equipment, etc.
If you aren’t a blogger and have something else you think I can help you with, definitley still enter. Or if you enter and win you can transfer the prize over to someone you think would appreciate it… kind of a pay it forward kind of gift! This is open to new bloggers, established bloggers, etc. Anyone who wants to chat blogging, cooking, photography, or more!
I’m going to use trusty old Rafflecopter to run the giveaway and the winner will be chosen via Random.org. I’m excited to see who I’ll be working with!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Now, for the recipe… I had my first taste of Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix at the Big Kansas Barn Sale last weekend and I couldn’t wait to get home and make some of my own. This recipe is partially adapted from the Chex website and is highly versatile! Enjoy (and thanks again for being here. It means so much to me!)
Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
- 1 cup Corn Chex® cereal
- 6 honey graham crackers broken into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla.
- In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals, graham cracker pieces and walnuts. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring every minute. Spread on wax paper or a cookie sheet to cool. Store in airtight container.
I’d love to know more about working with brands.
I would like to learn how to make a new custom header and how to get more traffic to my site.
I love the new look, it’s beautiful!
There are so many things I would love to learn from you–working with brands, social media, etc.
Looks great, I am proud of you. I love you!
Kristen, love the new look. Honestly, I’m envious. It’s arguably the nicest one I’ve seen out there. Colours, style, etc. I also love the pumpkin chex recipe (and I’m glad we are now into pumpkin season) I would be thrilled to win this.
I would love photography tips and tips about getting more readers 🙂
I love the new design- it’s gorgeous!
I’d love to learn much more about photography, writing, and gaining blog readers.
Okay, I got confused with the new commenting thing. If you we’re my mentor, I would love to pick your brain more on partnering with brands! Love you new site!
affiliate marketing and utilizing word press more
I have lots of ideas, very little time, and need help focusing to get things moving effectively and efficiently.
Congratulations on the new look Kristen. It is beautiful and warm. Loved the newsletter in the weekend too. To New Adventures!!
I would love how to best manage my time to be effective with blogging, marketing, etc. I absolutely love the new look!
Love your new design. I am vert proud of you!
Would love your help and insights into helping me move my blog forward and how to keep it growing and not plateauing.
What an absolutely wonderful giveaway! And I love your new look – beautiful, organized, calming. 🙂
Great new look! I would love some blog mentoring. Great idea for a giveaway
Need direction on photography & design. Pretty site.
It looks absolutely beautiful!!! Congrats!
I LOVE the new design so fresh and clean! I would love to learn more about everything there is to food blogging. I redid my blog, new name, new design etc and am going to try to make it a source of supplemental income for my family. So I would love to learn most about that. Congrats again!
Beautiful redesign! 🙂 Man, there are so many things I’d love to learn about blogging – writing and storytelling is top of my list! Also, just love the idea of connecting with other bloggers – sometimes the internet can make you feel kind of isolated.
You have done a beautiful job on your site! Love the new look!
What a sweet, sweet new design, Kristen! Your Blog of the Week is such a fabulous idea, and I always like checking in on what you are reading, so am loving your reading tab, too. And…what a cool giveaway. I’d like to learn more about working with brands, from someone like you. I respect your work very much. Have so much fun with your new site!
Love this! I’d like to learn how to build an audience and faithful readership.
What a beautiful new design! I love it.
I want to learn more about working with brands.
What a fantastic new look, my friend! The giveaway you are offering speaks volumes about who you are as a person…always willing to share information and help someone else become better at what they want to do. Love it!
I would like to learn more about building my audience… and whatever else you think could use improvement!
First of all love the new look.
Second of all congrats on turning 6. Time flies.
Third I would pass out cold to win help from you. Seriously, this is the coolest giveaway I’ve ever seen.
Love the new look! Congrats! I’m sure I could learn a ton from you – great giveaway idea!
What I need help with…the list is endless. Design, photography, social media. How does one pick just one?
I would love to learn more about increasing traffic to my blog! Any help you could give would be great!
The new design is gorgeous Kristen! 🙂 I would love to learn how to stay organized with my blog! Fun giveaway.
Congratulations on building such an amazing site. LUV the refreshed look!!
I really want to learn more about how to design a unique blog! I never seem to be satisfied with the way mine looks because I use pretty standard templates … I want to stand out just a bit more!
I would love to bend your ear with all my blogging questions! What a great idea for launching your new design – it looks lovely, by the way 🙂
I think what I need to learn most is how to balance blogging with everyday life!
Love the new look!!!
Love the new look & would love the blog help.
I’d love to learn more about increasing my readership.
The pumpkin spice Chen looks delish!
I would love to learn more about design and sponsorships for blogs.
I’d love to know more about finding inspiration when you are constantly bombarded with beautiful pictures and idea all over the internet.
The site is beautiful, I love the new tabs on the side, such a creative way to share! I admire you so much and know that the person that wins will be very lucky to learn a little of what you know.
Love the new design! So beautiful.
I could use all the help I can get!
I want to start a blog and would like to have you helping me!
It looks great Kristen! Would love a chance to learn more from you!
How to accomplish my postings quickly and efficiently.
What an amazing giveaway, I would love to learn from you! The new site looks fantastic, what a gorgeous header!
I like the new design! I did notice (at least for me) that the semi-see through background on the blog of the week makes it harder to read the blurb about it.
What a great give away – I love how much you encourage other bloggers!
Thanks for catching that, Crystal! I had changed it on the test site but it must not have transferred over 🙂 All changed now!
Congratulations. It looks crisp and clean. You are such a beautiful person at heart that you have decided to share the abundant knowledge you have learnt. Kudos to you.
I have been working up the courage to start a food blog for quite some time. I just don’t know where to or how to start but I feel like this is something I need to do for myself. If I could get some help getting started, I would be so thankful. Congrats on the new blog style! I love it!
Oh Kristen, I LOVE it. Love, love, love it. So “you”, and so beautiful.
I’m so proud of you. Congratulations! 🙂
Hi pretty lady! Love your new site. It’s so clean and refreshing. I love it!
I feel like I desperately need to learn how to grow my readership. You already helped me more than you know with the emails we exchanged and I would DIE to get 2 hours a month to pick your brain. You are just so wonderfully generous. This is a PERFECT giveaway! If I don’t win (which probably won’t happen, I’m one of those people who really never win things) please do it again. I love this idea!!! It’s genius! 😀
I can’t think of a single aspect of blogging in which I could not benefit from some sage advice. Driving traffic to my site would be nice, and I’d love to know how to get people to comment, for heaven’s sake!
what a great give-away! all blog topics would be great but just some ideas on getting traffic started to my blog would be a great start.
Love the new design, it’s stunning, and a great way to celebrate six years – congratulations!!
I’m curious about working with brands my writing. I want to make my content good, but hopefully ‘great’ someday.
The new design is lovely, Kristen! Beautiful.
Simply beautiful! Congrats, Kristen!!
I LOVE the new blog design so much Kristen!
So pretty!!! I love that we both got to reveal our new blog designs in the same week! Congrats!!!
Love it! Looks fabulous!
I am a new reader and am considering blogging. any help you could give would be welcome.
fabulous girl!
Love the new look. I would LOVE to win this. I am very computer illerate and NEED help with alot of things on my blog! 1 Going to FB now. Thanks for the chance.
Great new design. Very classy!
I LOVE the new design so fresh and clean! I would love to learn more about everything there is to food blogging. I redid my blog, new name, new design etc and am going to try to make it a source of supplemental income for my family. So I would love to learn most about that. Congrats again!
This is the best giveaway ever! I know my humble little blog could use your help!
This is the best giveaway ever! I know my humble little blog could use your help!
This is the best giveaway ever! I know my humble little blog could use your help!
Love it! So fun to find a blog design that works. Your photos always amaze me too;)
Love it! So fun to find a blog design that works. Your photos always amaze me too;)
Oh, sorry, the thing I need to learn about blogging is to how to set it up without using the blogger template because I don’t really like any of them.
Oh, sorry, the thing I need to learn about blogging is to how to set it up without using the blogger template because I don’t really like any of them.
I am loving your new look. The fonts and little icons are my favorite part. I have been blogging for a while now but there is so much to learn. I would love to win this and be mentored by you!
Love the new look! I’d really love to learn more about writing and working with brands.
I so want to be you when I decide what to do with my big girl life! I have been pondering what my post kids career should be and I am confident that blogging is my thing but I really would love for you to show me the ropes!
LOVE both the beautiful photo AND the heavenly recipe that I can’t wait to try! Big, big congratulations on 6 years of amazing blogs! Keep up the great work!
What a great idea! I just bought a jar of pumpkin pie spice yesterday! The new look is great, BTW. Happy anniversary!
Love the new look AND this Chex Mix!
It’s gorgeous – I love the fonts! – but for some reason the “Continue Reading” link just brought me to the comments but didn’t include the “more” of the post! Obviously other people are not having this same issue since they’re responding to things I never saw.
I would really, really like to learn the ins and outs of blogging!
Stunningly sharp look, Kristen. And the Mix looks ridiculously addictive.
Thanks for such a priceless opportunity with this giveaway! Unique and useful. Thanks for paying it forward to one lucky guy/gal.
Stunningly sharp look, Kristen. And the Mix looks ridiculously addictive.
Thanks for such a priceless opportunity with this giveaway! Unique and useful. Thanks for paying it forward to one lucky guy/gal.
Kristen I LOOOOOVE the new look and I know how much blood sweat and tears you’ve put into it!!!
What a fun giveaway too! and yummy fall recipe!
LOVE the re-design Kristen!! Best I have seen in a long time ~ now I feel the push to do the same! Love the chex mix too 🙂
The new design looks great!
Kristen I LOOOOOVE the new look and I know how much blood sweat and tears you’ve put into it!!! What a fun giveaway too! and yummy fall recipe!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new design!!! Congratulations…it is really beautiful! 🙂
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new design!!! Congratulations…it is really beautiful! 🙂
Would love to learn about working with food brands.
Love, love, love the new design, Kristen! Congrats!!!
It’s official: this is the best giveaway I’ve ever seen offered from a fellow blogger!! I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed but in the mean time..congrats!!
Your hard work on the new design has paid off beautifully – congrats! You’re inspiring me to improve….
I love simple ideas that make me ask “why didn’t I think of that.” Brilliant!
Great new look. Celebrate!
I’m in love with you new clean and uncluttered design Kristin. Congratulations and much success with the next 6+ years of happy, successful blogging!!! I’d love to win the giveaway prize. My blog is about 3 years old and is ready for a change. I get a fair amount of followers but nowhere near your number (not that I ever could). I’ve been thinking my site needs a revamp and some focus and I know you’d be just the person to help me.
In any case, the recipe you’ve posted for pumpkin spice Chex mix seems like a good one to serve before the big turkey dinner coming up soon 🙂
On a totally unrelated note, your new header design would look fantastic on a wine glass or tile, maybe we can work something out and if you’re ever interested in doing a giveaway with one or more of my items, I’d be all ears 🙂
This chex snack mix looks awesome! What a lovely treat for the fall!
This redo is SO gorgeous. I love everything about it!! I think what I’d most like to learn about blogging is how to style my food shots better (with and without a pro camera). 🙂
I would love to learn more about how to create better personal branding and the ‘elevator speech’ to describe my blog and what I do better.
Oh, and I would love to learn more about turning my blog into a business and working with brands to gain exposure.
Oh, and I would love to learn more about the business side of blogging and working with brands to build exposure.
So beautiful, Kristen! I love it!!!!
Wow! Your site design is beautiful!! I absolutely love the “currently reading” section. I’m actually new to your blog and I don’t know what it looked like before. I’m incredibly happy to be here though. I have had my blog for almost 3 years and I feel as though I still don’t know much about what I’m doing. I would love to have the knowledge of someone like you to help me figure things out. I don’t know what I’m doing “wrong” but it just hasn’t grown the way I would like it to. Thanks for the opportunity to win such an amazing giveaway!
What do I want to learn about blogging? I’d love to learn more about photography with my little Nikon point and shoot. And I’d like to learn about how to plan blog posts and actually stick to that plan. Right now it’s been about 2 weeks since I’ve posted, and I haven’t got anything in my brain to write about. I need to learn how to stockpile ideas AND keep the relevant to whenever they get posted.
Your site is totally adorable! I love the new look, it fits you to a t! I would love to be able to pick your brain for 2 hours a month! Such a great giveaway!!
Congrats on the new design, it’s gorgeous!! And congrats on 6 yrs! Even though I’m not exactly a “new” blogger I’d love to pick your brain for some advice & tips…
Oh, I love this new site!!! It’s completely gorgeous!!!! I’m so jealous!! I wish I would have thought of doing the pictures on either side. It just looks wonderful. SOOOOO happy for you! I better go spread the word!
I’m so very much loving your new design here Kristen!!! Came out beautifully. Love your recipe & your giveaway. I would love to learn more about putting together collaborations with other bloggers & making those successful.
Absolutely stunning, Kristen, I can’t say it enough. I love the colors, they layout and I think it just simply describes you so well! Can’t wait for more! PS – love the chex mix!!
IT IS GORGEOUS! Congrats! I knew it was going to be a stunner and I love how it showcases your photos! So happy for you to have it completed and something you love. What a great spot to showcase your talents and a real reflection of you.
I love the new look! It is so elegant and simple! Plus this recipe is blowing up on Pinterest!
Your new design is beautiful! I’d love to learn how to encourage and cultivate comments on my blog.
I love the new look! It’s gorgeous! And that Chex Mix looks awfully tasty! 🙂
Love the new design! You are such an inspiration to me.
Love the new design Kristin -very classy looking!
I love Chex mix & will be giving this one a try soon!
The chex mix looks super yummy! I really want to improve my photography as well as my engagement with my readers. I find it hard to get a conversation going.
Oh sweetheart this has been a long time dream of yours and it has been well worth the wait!! It is so reflective of you and the calm that you exude. Every detail so far is utterly charming, and what a thoughtful giveaway to celebrate. All my love and heartfelt wishes to you as you enjoy your baby growing up. ((hugs)) PS: Love the recipe as well {wink}
This is an incredibly giveaway and love the new look! I’d love to learn more about increasing readership and working with brands.
A. I just love the new look. It’s bright and and beautiful.
B. Blog of the Week!!!!!!! What a FABULOUS idea! I so stress over my silly blogroll, too! Brilliant!
C. Currently Reading: love. I always enjoy hearing about your book ideas (currently reading Gone Girl, thank you)…clicked over and saw a book very near to my heart. 🙂
D. I’m going to say it again…..LOVE the new look! It’s perfect!
I desperately need to update my blog with a header and a new modern look and need advice on a design overhaul, as well as some tips on how to make my blog stand out and how to stay on task with posting more regularly. Great giveaway!
I Love your new design! You started with your blog just a month before I did, I didn’t realize that! I really need to take some time to clean mine up and make it crisp and bright. You know, a happy place to go to! 🙂 Congratulations!
I Love your new design! You started with your blog just a month before I did, I didn’t realize that! I really need to take some time to clean mine up and make it crisp and bright. You know, a happy place to go to! 🙂 Congratulations!
I Love your new design! You started with your blog just a month before I did, I didn’t realize that! I really need to take some time to clean mine up and make it crisp and bright. You know, a happy place to go to! 🙂 Congratulations!
Wow, I love the new look! And the sidebar to share books and blogs- brilliant! I have a new site now as well, and I’m trying to break free of my old one (LaDue & Crew). I haven’t even posted a new (1st blog entry) yet, because I’m in just a such a funk as to which recipe content direction I want to go in- should I stick to recipes/ stories, or should I discuss local, relevant topics? I have SO many questions, and would adore chatting with you!
I need to learn how to navigate myself around my blog. Add print buttons and such. Also improve my delivery email so that it looks attractive and inviting. Feel like my questions would be endless. Your blog looks great. Has a nice freshness to it I would love to add to mine.
I love the new look! It’s so fresh and clean 🙂 I’d love to learn how to be better at reader interaction. I know people read my blog, but I’d like to get to know my readers better.
Looks great – Nice work Kristen!
Your new design is completely perfect. I am so excited you finally got it finished!
I love this giveaway so much you’re really going to be sick to death of me when this is over from all the comments and tweeting!
WHOA….I am LOVING the new design. So different and visual. Beautiful!! Love the chex mix too…YUM.
I adore your new design. It’s so simple and yet gorgeous! Congrats on six (soon) to be years. Wow!!
I love your blog! Very classy and entertaining. Congrats on your upcoming anniversary. 6 years is not a short journey. I just started mine this year and definitely need your expertise.
While I am not necessarily brand new to blogging, I’m recently making it a much higher priority (out of grad school, etc). I definitely need help on the technical side of publishing (“printable recipes”, jumps, and layouts!)
Speaking of… LOVING your new design!!
I love your new design. It’s clean and easy to navigate. I’m a new blogger and would love to win this giveaway. I’m a bit unsure of myself and would love you as a mentor. Congrats on the new look!
I LOVE the new design! It’s so warm and inviting! Great job!
I LOVE the new design! It’s so warm and inviting! Great job!
loved this new design. looks amazing.
Honey! It’s amazing! Congratulations, you did a terrific job.
xoxo
allison
Love the new look! So light and bright. Of course, I loved your old look as well. Congratulations on the update and on SIX YEARS of fantastic blogging!
I’d love to learn more about branding myself and the blog.
Kris, quick question–with all you are doing are you using the same 24 hour day I use as well as a 365 day calendar or are you able to stretch an hour to be longer than 60 minutes. The new look is great, clean as well as appealing. Keep up the super effort. Proud of you as always. Mike and Ginger Williams.
I would love to win this giveaway! I started a Food Blog and I have no idea what I am doing or where to go from here. I’m getting ready to just go buy the Blogging Book for DUMMIES! I really need some HELP! Congrats for a truly wonderful Blog. cjbrick@ymail.com
I would love to win this giveaway! I started a Food Blog and I have no idea what I am doing or where to go from here. I’m getting ready to just go buy the Blogging Book for DUMMIES! I really need some HELP! Congrats for a truly wonderful Blog. cjbrick@ymail.com
I would love to win this giveaway! I started a Food Blog and I have no idea what I am doing or where to go from here. I’m getting ready to just go buy the Blogging Book for DUMMIES! I really need some HELP! Congrats for a truly wonderful Blog. cjbrick@ymail.com
I would love to win this giveaway! I started a Food Blog and I have no idea what I am doing or where to go from here. I’m getting ready to just go buy the Blogging Book for DUMMIES! I really need some HELP! Congrats for a truly wonderful Blog. cjbrick@ymail.com
I would love to win this giveaway! I started a Food Blog and I have no idea what I am doing or where to go from here. I’m getting ready to just go buy the Blogging Book for DUMMIES! I really need some HELP! Congrats for a truly wonderful Blog. cjbrick@ymail.com
Your new design is just beautiful!! Congratulations.
Well done! It looks beautiful 🙂 xo
I want to (need to) learn how to market myself in a care-free way that doesn’t require me chaining myself to my computer. Thanks SO much for the chance to win. XO
Ok so let me first start off by saying that the site is beautiful just like its owner and absolutely LOVE the new features. I think any fellow blogger would be honored to have you as a mentor!
There is so much to learn! Where to start?
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
I love the new design! It’s very clean and easy to see all that you have to offer here! I would like to learn more about promoting a food blog and the tricks of food photography. I am working towards my food revolution that will help others with food allergies and intolerances, so I’m trying to work my blog up. Great work!
Congrats on six years! Really appreciate you choosing to have Shareaholic on your blog for the ride–we’re so grateful to have you as a publisher. Keep on rocking your blogging adventures!
-Ginny from Shareaholic
Ginny – thanks so much 🙂 Thanks for making sharing content super simple 🙂
6 yrs? Woot! I have yet to even start mine…sigh…. As a writer and mom, artist, cook, fan of my children’s sports, jack of all trades- you know the rest…I wear alot of hats like other wives and moms!:) Anyways, I have yet to get my blog site fully up and running and am kind of hesitant just like submitting to big publishing companies. I get nervous and feel often as if it’s best if my voice is not heard or my thoughts seen but I know I need to do this. I could really use some guidance and maybe some creative processing would jump start my ambitions and with the right tools in hand I could to have my own site and who knows maybe one day I will even get that novel or short story published once I take the plunge. 🙂
6 yrs? Woot! I have yet to even start mine…sigh…. As a writer and mom, artist, cook, fan of my children’s sports, jack of all trades- you know the rest…I wear alot of hats like other wives and moms!:) Anyways, I have yet to get my blog site fully up and running and am kind of hesitant just like submitting to big publishing companies. I get nervous and feel often as if it’s best if my voice is not heard or my thoughts seen but I know I need to do this. I could really use some guidance and maybe some creative processing would jump start my ambitions and with the right tools in hand I could to have my own site and who knows maybe one day I will even get that novel or short story published once I take the plunge. 🙂
Posting comment above did not seem to work so posting down here as well. I guess I really do need to win this since I’m even having trouble figuring out how to enter! 🙂
Just beautiful! Light, bright, and cheerful 🙂 I’ve been at this for just over 1 year now and it is a constant learning process. That is what keeps it fun and interesting! I would love to benefit from the wisdom of someone who has been doing this for 6 years and does it so well!
Thanks Valerie – I think we’re having a few new glitches… will try to figure out what’s going on 🙂 Appreciate your kind words!
I have an idea of what I would like to blog about, but I have no idea where to start and would love help!
looks beautiful and is a great reflection of you! congrats!
I agree with Christy from my invisible crown – the two of us are tweeting fools for this amazing giveaway. I totally agree more top notch bloggers like you should offer mentoring like this. So generous!
This is freaking FANTASTIC, Kristen!! Well done. Weeeeell done.
This is SO lovely! I love everything about it! Ryan and I were just talking last night about going more simple and more clean. I am going to show him your design as ammunition to show him how awesome the site could be 🙂 It is absolutely beautiful and the recipe looks divine too! I am pinning that one for later. So proud of you! xoxo
The new look is FABULOUS! Congrats my friend!
Better photography and staging! What an amazing prize, Kristen! I don’t enter a lot of giveaways, but I would LOVE to win this one! 😉 ps – really love the new look! xo, Kimberly
I LOVE your new home, Kristen. And, I love you for featuring my little blog. You are a princess among women, and I am so incredibly blessed to call you a friend.
i am SO IN LOVE with your new design! fabulous!
Love the new design! And what a great giveaway!
I really need to learn more about code. It scares me 🙁 I love your new look and all your cool new features. So nicely done 🙂
Kristen, I would be thrilled to have your time for photography tips with this NIkon. I am so frustrated and would treasure your input.
I adore the new site. Classy and fun….a reflection of you my friend.
Congrats on the new design and welcome to the wonderful world of ProPhoto. Love the colors and feel … very comfortable!!!!
I am 100% jealous. It is so gorgeous, Kristen! I love it. I love it. I love it. I couldn’t love it more if it were my own site. Perfection.
I love the new look on your site – it’s like stepping into a fresh and beautiful house, with the windows wide open and a cake baking in the oven. 🙂
I would love to pick your brain on how to increase readership and with writing!
I LOVE the new look! So fresh and streamlined. Congrats!
I love to learn how to grow my readership.
I LOOOOVE the new look Kristen! I know all the blood sweat and tears you put into it!
this is SO you!! 😉
I LOOOOVE the new look Kristen! I know all the blood sweat and tears you put into it!
this is SO you!! 😉 great recipe for fall too!
I love the new look and would LOVE to have you as a mentor. One thing I would really love to learn about blogging is . . . (can I pick more than one?); how to reflect my brand in everything I do; get out to a larger audience without spending a lot of money; and, always looking for great photography tips.
Gorgeous new look and I’m loving your Chex mix! Great flavors for the season!
Congrats to you, friend. I always admire what a hard worker you are. The site looks gorgeous and I look forward to more recipes and beautiful photos to come!
Kristen,
I am so happy for you, the site looks amazing. I know how much hard work that goes into six years of blogging and to give your time away is incredibly generous and kind hearted of you. Congratulations on six awesome years, and the new look! I have so much to learn, so to be able to pick your brain would be incredible. I would love to know how to increase readers, how to effectively work with brands, and general tips and tricks.:)
Congratulations on your 6 years of hard work and dedication Kristen! The site looks great, love love it!
Great looking blog and awesome giveaway! I need help with photography and you take awesome, awesome pitures! Love the snack mix, it sounds wonderful and gluten free! yea!
Ooooooo, your new look is so pretty! Nicely done, Kristen!
I could really use this giveaway! thank you!
Your new site design is so pretty! Congrats! I just love it! And this recipe looks amazing, perfect for Halloween.
I wanna know how to get more people to see my blog without advertising $$$$ 🙂
Time management and working more with brands and pr companies
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back later. All the best.pretty valuable stuff, overall I think this is worthy of a bookmark, thanks
Your new design is gorgeous! And I love the idea of your giveaway, so nice!
I want to learn everything! I’ve been wanting to start a blog, but have no clue as how to start. Thanks for the chance.
I love the new look. I would like to learn how to make recipes to print! I could really benefit from a mentor!
I love this giveaway! As a new blogger, I’m always looking for tips in the biz 🙂 I’d love to learn some of the best ways to increase traffic, whether it’s with content, marketing, etc.
What a fantastic idea! And your site looks amazing – very clean & fresh. I especially love the little side menu. Congrats on (almost) 6 years! That’s really something!
What a fun giveaway! I have so many questions, but tops on my list is probably how often you recommend posting and how to better photograph my projects! Fingers crossed!
Beautiful new site and a perfect yummy recipe to start out the new blog!!
This looks delicious! must try it some time!
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It looks beautiful and suits you perfectly Kristen! Congrats on almost 6 years of blogging and this fresh new look!
I love your new look – it is so you!! I have been wanting to do a redesign for some time now, but things keep getting in the way. But it will come!! I can’t believe it’s been almost 6 years – it’s crazy to think of how much the blog world has changed in the last 6 years!
Oh – and if I were to have the honor of your guidance, I’d love to chat about being a product ambassador. And so much more!!
My dear. YOu know how excited I am for your new design. I only apologize that I am just now getting here to say congratulations. Wow! This site is SO YOU! It is a beautiful reflection of your warm, caring, and FUN personality. xoxo! I am so happy for you!!
And what do I want to learn? Too much. 🙂 Whatever you have to say I am sure to listen! ♥
First of all, your blog is AH-MAZING Kristen. You know I’ve been a fan since the first day I found you!
Secondly, I’d love to learn how to connect with brands. You’ve done so much great work with so many companies, I can’t think of anyone better to learn from! 🙂
Love your new site design! Plus, that Chex mix looks wonderful!
I am fairly new to blogging and could use any pointers. I learn more every day.
I love the new look! I would love to learn how to build a community on my blog.