Category: Holidays
1000 Twitter Followers Giveaway From NighLon Solutions
| December 5, 2012 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Blogging Tips, Branding, Fabulously Geeky, Facebook, Geek Out, Holidays, Other, Social Networks, Twitter |
I finally reached that huge milestone on Twitter and I want to give my followers the chance to win a Social Media Package from NighLon Solutions. (When the giveaway ends, there will be something special for everyone!)
This is a $150 value that includes everything you need to revamp or begin your social media presence. As an added bonus, you will receive hints and tips from me as we go through the process of developing your design. I will even incorporate your existing images if you choose.
You can view my complete portfolio here.
There are 3 easy ways to enter and one lucky person with get the loot!
Best of The Web: Bloggers Edition & Valentine's Day
| February 12, 2012 | Posted by nighlon under ----- Day, Fabulously Geeky, Holidays, The Best of the Web, Uncategorized |
Welcome to another Edition of
After the Post, there will be a place for you to add your URL. After you add it, simply post about your favorite bloggers, snag the button below, and add the code for the linky! Easy Peasy!
[Please be sure to comment below if you are participating]
For this week’s Best of the Web, I am sharing with you someone who is not only fabulous, creative, stylish, and a great blogger; but she is also a dear friend of mine.
Trashy Betty
Trashy Betty shares with her readers stories, lists, experiences, and photos from her life. This may seem like “just another blog,” but I assure you it is not. Trashy Betty is one of the most unique people I have the pleasure of knowing. She has an Etsy store, does makeup for pinup shoots, works in a motorcycle shop, and has two beautiful little girls.
(Isn’t she beautiful)
One of my favorite things about this fabulous blogger is that not only is she proud of her curves, but she also wants to help other curvaceous ladies find the courage to flaunt their own. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
I got to get the nitty gritty on Trashy Betty! Here goes:
1. what is your favorite pic of yourself?
It would have to be a photo that my friend Courtney, of CourtneyR Photography took of me! I do believe eyes are the windows to the soul.
2. ______ geek (what do you geek)
I love loot!
(Please ignore that this is a very sleepy shot of me, and focus on how amazing the mug is)
This last card is for my dear husband who puts up with all of my fabulous geekiness.
#SOPABLACKOUT
| January 18, 2012 | Posted by nighlon under ----- Day, Fabulously Geeky, Facebook, Holidays, Other, Social Networks, Twitter |
2012: Off to an AMAZING Start!
| January 5, 2012 | Posted by nighlon under ----- Day, Fabulously Geeky, Holidays |
This week I am singing the “happy birthday” song to non other than:
COMMODORE
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY
Bring it On 2012
| January 2, 2012 | Posted by nighlon under ----- Day, Branding, Fabulously Geeky, Facebook, Holidays, Other, Social Networks, Twitter |
2011 was never dull.
I had joy and disappointment.
There were so many happy moments and at the same time, it was a rough year.
NighLon said hello in 2011, and at just three months old, growing by leaps and bounds.
Remembering this, I am so ready for 2012 and all the things it will bring.
I sat down and came up with some goals for NighLon in 2012.
Highlights from Christmas & A Gift
| December 29, 2011 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Christmas, Fabulously Geeky, Holidays, The Best of the Web |
Christmas 2011 was extremely exciting for me.
This was the first year that my son had any clue what was going on, so that was extremely exciting.
He is only 15 months old and received a guitar collection, and MEGA BLOCKS, of course!
My husband rocks and I got a new camera, computer, and other awesome gadget!
Yes, readers of Nighlon will benefit from this.
you can get a blank copy of this Christmas memory frame here
have fun with it, but please be sure to read my terms of use.
Today, I am giving you a recap of the
here are the blogs Nighlon linked to for the 25 days of Christmas
I hope you enjoyed these blogs and got some goodies from them.
If there are other blogs you would like to see NighLon feature, let me know.
I’m always looking for new blogs, I’m a junkie.
Coming up: a recap of 2011; NighLon goals for 2012; and amazing featured blog; and some great tips and tutorials.
I have some huge plans for NighLon in 2012.
Happy New Year!
Wishing for a White Christmas?
| December 24, 2011 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Christmas, Fabulously Geeky, Holidays, Tech Tips |
Last year, we had a white Christmas…
This year, not so much!
It feels like October here!
However, if you blog on WordPress.com, you can have a white Christmas
Here’s how:
1. Go to your dashboard
2. Click on Settings
3. Select General
4. Scroll to the bottom
5. Check “ Show falling snow on my blog until January 4th”
6. Enjoy the snow falling on your blog, even if its not in your yard!
Happiness Day is TODAY!
| December 23, 2011 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Christmas, Holidays, The Best of the Web |
Today was very frustrating to me.
I won’t go into many details.
All I will say is this: People should be more thankful!
No matter your situation, there is always something to be thankful for.
It saddens me to see that this is the world my son will grow up in.
In light of this, I have decided to start a new project.
I want to make a difference and make the world a happier place!
Enter: BEAUTIFUL IMPERFECTION: life is perfect, even when its not!
As I’m sure you have read before, Beautiful Imperfection is my mommy blog.
Its kind of cute too (I’m proud of it)
Here, I am going to start a challenge. A challenge to be a positive inspiration to people.
To encourage others to be happier.
To encourage others to look around them and see what they have to be thankful for.
I will share with you when the details are complete.
Now for some fun!
I have decided to follow in an old family tradition with NighLon.
In my family, my family left the Christmas Tree up until January 2, every year.
This was to bring something good from the old year into the new year.
Following in this tradition, I am going to keep the blog kit giveaway going until January 3rd.
Just follow the requirements HERE by January 3rd, and you will receive a free custom blog kit!
On to the
Today, I am featuring The Sweet Life.
I literally just ran across this blog and had to postpone the other blogs I had lined up.
She goes so well with today’s post.
Steph is inspiring!
Her blog is so happy.
I love her bucket list.
Of course, I love lists, and she has a lot of them.
In fact; she shared one today, and I am going to pass it along!
I was 8, my dad’s friend told me.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
With very special ornaments. They all have a story.
12. Can you ice skate?
I am entirely too clumsy for that! I like to watch people ice skate though!
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Being surrounded by those I love, teaching my son the real reason for Christmas, and helping others.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
RED VELVET CAKE
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Special coffee and everyone cooking together.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and A Christmas Story
21. Saddest Christmas song?
Christmas Shoes
Talk to Santa & Do Something Nice
| December 17, 2011 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Christmas, Holidays, The Best of the Web |
source: gmail
Although I occasionally get irritated and threaten to delete it, I absolutely love GMAIL.
I love all the amazing things you can do with it to stay organized (more on that in another post).
I love the pretty backgrounds and the simplicity of it, while still being able to do just about anything from Gmail.
Most of all, I love all the new labs and other projects consistently released.
Its always nice to see companies doing cute Christmas things with kids, like Google/ Gmail does.
Last year, people all over the U.S. recieved special phone calls from Santa Claus.
This year, we can all talk to Santa ourselves!
Just call his Google Voice Number: 855-34-SANTA and leave him a message.
Of course, he is very busy and cannot personally return the messages, but he has a special surprise lined up this year.
Also, this year, you can have Santa send a personalized greeting to a loved one!
Just go to sendacallfromsanta.com and fill out the form.
Just be sure to do it just before you would like the message received!
Not only can you send these to children, but also adults. There are plenty of funny responses to fill in.
I will be sending these to my son, husband, inlaws, grandparents, cousins, niece, nephews, brother, mother…
and probably everyone else I can think of!
This is going to be so much fun, and I will probably be in trouble by the time Christmas is over!
On to the
Today’s blog is Em Jay & ME: THE KIND-HEARTED-BLOGGER-CAMPAIGN
Here, Jo-Annie encourages bloggers, as a community to band together and stop bullying.
When I think of bullying, I automatically think of elementary school bullies stealing lunch money.
However, in my short stint as a blogger, I have had my eyes opened to the bullying that happens in the blogosphere.
I won’t go into any details, because I choose to be better than that, but I have experienced it here.
I however, believe that the world would be happier and we would all be much more successful if we would work together, rather than against each other. Not only that, but why sink to that level. Other people are just going to look negatively at those who are mean.
Enter the Kind Hearted Blogger Campaign. Jo-Annie encourages us to sign the pledge and place a badge on your site.
She promises to link to whomever places the badge on their site.
I encourage all of my readers to go here and sign the pledge.
Its a simple way to do something good.
After all, It is Christmas!
Merry Christmas
I want in Triberr & Another Gift for You!
| December 17, 2011 | Posted by nighlon under Blog Bling, Branding, Christmas, Fabulously Geeky, Holidays, Other, Social Networks |
I discovered something today.
It may just be the best thing since Twitter!
source: Triberr
I had heard of triberr.com before, but really hadn’t given it much thought.
(enter the gets distracted by shiny things side of me)
Earlier today, I was playing on Klout, and ended up on triberr.com.
I have no idea how I got there, just that a lot of clicks were involved!
I start looking into it, and I am totally dumbfounded. It seems absolutely amazing.
Basically, it is a community where bloggers support and encourage eachother.
Triberr in their own words:
“Triberr is a blogging community that solves the number one problem that bloggers have. We do that by allowing small and medium size bloggers to come together and let them tap into each other’s audiences automagically.”
Amazing, right!
Why didn’t I think of this?
OH yeah, I’m distracted by shiny things.
Anyway. I try to sign up and guess what….
I have to have an invite code!
So to sum up this post:
If anyone has an invite for me, please feel free to share!
Here is a Christmas frame for you!
Just right click and save. If you enjoy or need help inserting the pictures, feel free to leave a comment.
Please read my Terms of Use
I have skipped the blog of the day for a few days because I have something special lined up!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
I discovered something today.
It may just be the best thing since Twitter!
source: Triberr
I had heard of triberr.com before, but really hadn’t given it much thought.
(enter the gets distracted by shiny things side of me)
Earlier today, I was playing on Klout, and ended up on triberr.com.
I have no idea how I got there, just that a lot of clicks were involved!
I start looking into it, and I am totally dumbfounded. It seems absolutely amazing.
Basically, it is a community where bloggers support and encourage eachother.
Triberr in their own words:
“Triberr is a blogging community that solves the number one problem that bloggers have. We do that by allowing small and medium size bloggers to come together and let them tap into each other’s audiences automagically.”
Amazing, right!
Why didn’t I think of this?
OH yeah, I’m distracted by shiny things.
Anyway. I try to sign up and guess what….
I have to have an invite code!
So to sum up this post:
If anyone has an invite for me, please feel free to share!
Here is a Christmas frame for you!
Just right click and save. If you enjoy or need help inserting the pictures, feel free to leave a comment.
Please read my Terms of Use
I have skipped the blog of the day for a few days because I have something special lined up!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
My name is Cari and I am the owner of NighLon. I am a marketing consultant specializing in branding and logo design. I pride myself in working closely with clients when designing and assisting with marketing, social media, and branding projects. I have a unique perspective that is based on personal experience, sociology, and past work experiences in promotions, sales, and customer service. Read NighLon.com to get an intimate look into the branding and marketing world. You will like what you see and want me by your side on your next endeavor.
