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Tag: Bloggiesta

A Personal Bloggiesta

September 13, 2020 ~ Brona's Books ~ 35 Comments

About 5-6 years ago, I participated in a few Bloggiesta events to help me redesign and rethink my blog. The idea was to share information about useful tools and blogging tips, visit each others sites to offer suggestions on design and template issues and generally, spend time thinking about how your blog looks and works … Continue reading A Personal Bloggiesta

Stories & Shout Outs #3

October 5, 2015June 30, 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 4 Comments

Due to visitors, a Yr 12 Graduation, Mr Books birthday and a neighbourly farewell party, Bloggiesta was a bust for me this time around. The last Bloggiesta gave me Feedly. I love it. It's a great way to keep track of my favourite blogs...although it does need a tidy up of categories already....! I had … Continue reading Stories & Shout Outs #3

Bloggiesta Wrap Up

March 28, 2015 ~ Brona's Books ~ 3 Comments

I only planned to dip into Bloggiesta this week as I had a very busy week without adding anything extra to it...but there you go....I went and did it anyway!And what a gem of a week it turned out to be.For anyone wanting to update/refresh their blog this is the place for you.The wonderful folk … Continue reading Bloggiesta Wrap Up

Bloggiesta Feedback

March 27, 2015 ~ Brona's Books ~ 5 Comments

Part of the Bloggiesta week long experience is the oppportunity to ask for feedback about the style & design of your blog.Obviously the aesthetics of your blog should appeal to you. It should reflect who you are and make you feel a little flutter of pride everytime you log on.But there are some elements of … Continue reading Bloggiesta Feedback

It’s Monday

March 22, 2015 ~ Brona's Books ~ 22 Comments

Another It's Monday; another week begins.The weather has now taken a definite turn towards the cooler side of things on the east coast of Australia.It's nice not to be so hot & sweaty all the time, but I do not like the long, dark, cold winters (& Sydney doesn't even get that cold!!)I dislike wearing … Continue reading It’s Monday

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