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5 Reasons Why I am Loving Windows Live Writer

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I have been hanging out on Darren Rowse’s (author of 31 Days to build a Better Blog) new Problogger.com Community and I read how many people were writing their blog posts on Windows Live Writer. I had heard of Window’s Live Writer but never gave it a second thought, but after hearing some great reviews I decided to give it a try.

Below are 5 things I have loved so far:

I was just shown this links if you do use Live Writer http://gallery.live.com/

1. You type your post on a page that looks like a Microsoft Word Document, but It allows you to manage multiple blogs, preview posts, and posts your post for you. You can even set a publish date for a future date and designate categories all inside Windows Live Writer.

2. Windows Live Writer makes inserting photos into a post easy.  There are also some plugins you can download so you can access photos on Flickr.  Once you insert the picture, Windows Live Writer allows you to modify size, borders and apply graphics. (see example below)

This colorizing and frame was all done inside Windows Live Writer.

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   The rounded corners, the watermark were all completed inside Windows Live Writer.

Ok you can say it…THAT IS COOL!

3. Not that I use this feature that much, but it is still  VERY cool.  It allows you to insert a map very easily.

Map picture

Ok once again…OOOO AHHHH!

4. Windows Live Writer works with other weblogs including Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, WordPress (and many others). Need I say more?

5. Lastly if you are like me, once you sign on to the internet you become distracted easily, Windows Live Writer is easy to start up and allows you to complete your posts without the additional distractions. 

No they did not pay me to write this, but dang they should have! ha!

Find out more or download it free here.

The Testing of a Marshmallow

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This video will crack you up, but the message is strong.

This is a perfect illustration of temptation and the hope in future rewards.

“So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole word.” I Peter 1:7 (NLT)

Would love your thoughts!

10 Reasons Why I Love Fall

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Fall is my favorite time of the year. Even though I do live in Florida and cold weather does not appear until January, it does become cooler. These are 10 reasons why I love this season (in no particular order).

1. I love the colors of Fall.  In fact my house is decorated mostly in fall colors.

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2. Fall Festivals

Ok I want to cry when I look at this picture, because my “little” boy is no longer little and he is now a big middle schooler.

My Scarecrow

3. Cooler weather.

My favorite pastime is to curl up with a book and a cup of something hot.

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4. Two Words: CANDY CORN!

# Serving Size: (22 pieces)
# Fat: 0 (0 FAT, OH BE STILL MY HEART!)

candy corn

5. Soccer Season

My Middle child and my youngest (seen below) are both playing soccer this year.
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6. My Anniversary

This year we celebrated 16 years. Lord knows I could not raise these boys myself and the Lord blessed me with a wonderful husband and a great father to my kids.

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7.  Banana Bread
Sure sometimes we have this during other seasons, but we have it more so during the Fall season.

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8. Cute, Sassy Boots. Love wearing boots.

These are not my boots, but I have some similar (heel not as high). I love wearing boots during the Fall.

Chris Loub Tall Plat Boots $1295

9. Presents for my birthday.

Just wish the presents did not come with adding another year to my life, especially since I only have one more year in my 30′s. But we won’t talk about that, k? This is what my sweet hubby is going to get me.  He forgot the account was in my name, so I received the confirmation email after he ordered it.  But I don’t care I love early birthday presents (my bday is not until the 19th). I am giddy with a capitol “G.”  Any suggestions for Apps?

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10. My Favorite Holiday of the Year: THANKSGIVING

It has not been an easy year, but I have so much to be thankful for.

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So what do YOU love about Fall?  Why don’t you join me in my BlogFrog Community page, feel free to post Fall Photos also.