FREE Download – Genesis For Absolute Beginners

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For the past year I've been using the Genesis Framework plus the Lifestyle Child Theme, and now I'm excited to share that StudioPress has released a FREE PDF guide called Genesis For Absolute Beginners that explains exactly how to install and set up the Genesis framework for WordPress, plus child themes to make your blog or website look amazing, run smoothly, get found in search results, and more! Here's an excerpt from Genesis For Absolute Beginners: Think of Genesis (the framework) as your car, including the engine, the transmission and the thousands of parts that make it run. The dozens of child theme designs from Studiopress are the paint job that make your car so damn hot. You pick the color, the stripes, and an airbrushed coyote howling at the desert moon (if that’s your thing). Here’s where the car analogy breaks down a bit: the really cool thing about using child themes is the ability to change the “paint job” of your site in minutes, without trashing the … [Read more...]

Nathan’s 13th birthday cake

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Nathan turned 13 on Wednesday. We celebrated by letting him invite his friend Cole to come to dinner with us and spend the night. Which is why I have no photos from the entire night except for one of the cake, because Nathan and Cole never stopped moving once the entire night. Or talking. Or picking on each other.  Or talking. Dinner at Logan's Roadhouse was really good, then we came home and had the cake, which I bought at Meijer. Chocolate cake with whipped chocolate frosting, YUM. Plus I bought Breyer's natural vanilla to go on the side. So, yeah. That happened. … [Read more...]

Guest Article – 5 Fun Birthday Invitation Cards for Girls

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When planning a birthday party for a girl—whether for your niece, your daughter, or a friend—one of the most important first steps you should take is selecting invitations. The right birthday invitation cards can be used to create the perfect party theme before you even start putting up decorations. They can also be used to give your guests special instructions about presents, dress, or directions and serve as a visible reminder of the upcoming event. If you need some a kick start to your birthday invitation creativity, here are some awesome ideas that you can customize and adapt to your party. 1. Princess – What girl doesn’t love being treated like a princess? If you are holding a princess- themed or dress up party, a princess design for the invitations can make a big impression. Crowns, tiaras, dragons, and knights in shining armor are all appropriate for this type of party. Your guests will be overjoyed to receive one of these cards. 2. Slumber party – If you are … [Read more...]