Hopefully you have all heard of the Bloggy Giveaways. If not, this is your chance–go on over and check out what they have going on. Usually, a particular company/individual is spotlighted on a daily basis, with various random commenters able to win a prize. Additionally, once a quarter, there is the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival where all kinds of blogs enter with various prizes and neato things you can win.
Why am I telling you all this? Well, it’s simple really–I’m giving away prizes too! I’m giving away two (2) blog customizations (this includes customization of your existing blog design with new banner, up to 5 sidebar title customizations, code clean up, color scheming, and favicon) which are valued at $90/each. Don’t have a blog? If that’s the case, I’ll set up your basic blog configuration at Blogger (free) or if you pay to host your own blog (like with Wordpress or Typepad) set up your blog there, and a customization of your current blog theme as described above-a value of $130.
What do you have to do to have a shot at winning one of these fabulous prizes?
All you need to do is to leave a comment here telling me why you need a spruce up at your blog (or if you don’t have a blog, why you need to have a blog 
).
You have until 12 Noon EST (Eastern Standard Time) August 1st, with winners to be announced later that afternoon.
So–get to commenting!
Amanda Daybyday says:
Oh, I’m still using the stock blog and while I don’t hate it…I sure would love something that reflects me and looks cool…ya know?
July 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Dana White says:
I’m dragging my feet starting a blog. I have three pages of ideas of things to write about. It’s the design that intimidates me, and I’d love the jumpstart of having someone design it!
July 28th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Tiffany says:
I have my blog set to private b/c it is embarrassingly plain and empty! Please help me make it something I would be willing to share with the world!!!
July 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Randi says:
I would love, love, LOVE a customized blog! I’m horrible with HTML, and have just managed to fudge with a free design enough to make it look not generic – I’d love something a bit more custom! Thanks! Great giveaway!
July 28th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Dana says:
I started blogging a few months ago, and it’s turned out to be a great hobby. Now, I am looking to go a bit farther with it, and turn it into a part time income. But I’m still using a stock blog. I would love something unique!
July 28th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Bev Brandon says:
My blog is functional which means I can put words up and that’s it. No bloggity savviness over here. I need a do-over much less a make-over. I’m also wanting to start another blog.
July 28th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
faith marandola says:
I need a blog, everyone tells me so. I always have these unreal and crazy stories about how our family has been blessed. I love to share, well ok, I love to talk! I always have too much to say. So, why not say it in a blog!
July 28th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Heidi says:
I am just using one of the blogger templates and I am sick of not having any individuality.
July 28th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Amanda Moore says:
My blog is absolutely BORING! I am constantly visiting blogs with beautiful backgrounds and headers and when i try to customize one of my own it simply doesn’t work. I would love to win so my blog can get a facelift.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Awesome Mom says:
I would love to make my blog more me. My current template is nice but it was free so I am sure that I am not the only person using it.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Sarah says:
I have had a blog for a little over a year, but it’s not much more than pictures of my kids for family and friends. I would like to make it more than that and begin to reach out to other bloggers or people out there, and maybe make some money doing it…who knows. Your help with design would be priceless!
Thanks for the giveaway, I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
July 28th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Patti says:
This is the one thing I am totally crossing my fingers for this time around! I am using a pre-made template that I have seen a few times now during the carnival…I’ve got to get my own! Even just a header would work!
July 28th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Amy says:
I’m overdue for a blog face lift. I love blogging, but I’m not very tech savy. I need a new look to keep things fresh, so I’m hoping I win! Thanks!
July 28th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Kristen B says:
Oh my goodness. I have been trying to get my blog to look nice and inviting for three months. For the life of me I cannot create a decent banner graphic and my page looks so amateur. I am dreaming of big things, but think that the currently blah site design is holding me back. HELP!
July 28th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Cristina says:
I’ve been wanting to clean up my blog. I’ve pieced my blog together by pieces. Seriously. It needs a face lift. I want to concentrate more on uploading and displaying my photos.
July 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories says:
My blog is plain and boring! And I do not have the know-how to do anything about it. So, help! Please!
July 28th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
millicent says:
I am anxious to start a general public blog–would love someone to give me a great start!
July 28th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Ellen says:
My poor blog is very generic and in need of a makeover. I am not very good with webpage design stuff and really could use an experts overhaul. Plus I am broke so I can’t pay to have it done! PLEASE PICK ME!
July 28th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Boo says:
I have a brand new baby blog and it sure needs a neat design! I have a regular ole Wordpress background. I’m still learning and a little clueless!!
Come enter my giveaway too!
July 28th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Wendy says:
My blog needs not just a makeover but a do-over! I am hoping to get my own domain and change my focus a bit. Pick me!
July 28th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Rebecca says:
I’d love to win this!
July 29th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Jane says:
I’m just using what’s there. Help!
Jane
July 29th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Rachel L says:
Why do I need a blog re-design? Because I’m barely computer literate and unable to do all the fancy, beautiful stuff myself! I’ve tried, but it still looks amaturish and sloppy. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE for a professional to help me out!
July 29th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Jenny says:
I tried once to give my blog a makeover and ended up deleting a bunch of stuff. Had a little freakout because I had it just the way I wanted except not the right color, design, etc. I could SO use some help, and I’m starting a new, better blog on Wordpress but I am having a hard time getting it off the ground by myself. I’d love to win this!
the_other_alice_ (at) yahoo.com
July 29th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Alina says:
I’m using a boring old pre-made Wordpress template. Need I say more? It could really use a personality…
July 29th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Kimberly V. says:
I have two blogs and they are both pretty boring looking. I would love to jazz them up a bit.
Thanks!
July 29th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Nydia says:
Hi, Trena! Thaks for this wonderful chance! I’d love to have a makeover in my blog. Although I love it the way it is now, I believe it could look better with more to do with my life style!
I’m crossing fingers!
Kisses from Nydia.
July 29th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Leah says:
My blog needs a make over because 1) It doesn’t show who I am. It’s pretty boring and well, very white. 2) Because the layout has technical issues I do not know how to fix! The pictures will not align correctly within posts unless it’s centered with no text around it. Very, truly, annoying.
Thanks for the opportunity
-Leah
July 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am
ToilingAnt says:
Just look at my blog and you will see why I need help. Visually booooring… bleh.
July 29th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Heather says:
I’ve longed for a cute, unique blog, but have no bloggy budget, alas. I’ve been messing about with different free sites and have some garbled, icky code going on now, so I’ve sworn off messing with the code any further as I know juuuuust enough to be very dangerous to my poor, little blog!
So, the chance for a blog makeover and code clean-up? Heavenly! Thanks for the chance to win!
Cheers!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:44 am
CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) says:
I just purchased my domain and I need help moving my blogger stuff to wordpress so it will show up on my domain, and I need to put a layout over there and I don’t know how to do any of this! Please help!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
July 29th, 2008 at 10:55 am
hazel says:
I need to get a blog because I enjoy writing and think blogging is pretty cool
July 29th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Nicol says:
I am horrible at changing my background every few weeks because I can’t find anything that I like. I want something that fits my blog and I haven’t found anything that does. I would love a blog makeover!
July 29th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Qtpies7 says:
My blog design is cute and fits me well, but I do need a new header and I need to be updating to new blogger, I hate using old blogger!
July 29th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
kristen says:
i need a blog! my friends and fam are wanting me to get one started so they can keep up with us! thanks for your generous giveaway! kristen
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
July 29th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Terry says:
I read somewhere that if you’re interested in blogging, just to jump in and do it! After all, no one will actually see it:( Well, I did and while some people see it, it does need a lot of attention! Thanks for your giveaway!
July 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
scatteredmom says:
I have a blog that has 3 sections to it-recipes, travel, and regular writing. Right now it’s set up as three different blogs, because each has a lot of content. I’d like to spruce up the travel section with a really good rotating banner of my photos, and just give it more “oomph”.
notesfromthecookiejar@yahoo.ca
July 29th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Donielle @ Raising Peanuts says:
Hmmm, why my blog needs a lift? It’s just so boring! I’m fun, my blog is not.
Thanks for the giveaway!
July 29th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Amber S. says:
I don’t have a blog, but would love to have one! Blogging seems like a lot of fun and there are so many interesting folks out there to meet. Oh and I’d be able to have a giveaway during the next Bloggy Carnival!
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
July 29th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Marin says:
Well, you could see for yourself if you click my link, but I don’t know how to spruce up my sidebar titles! They are SO boring…
July 29th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Brianna @ Heart(h) Management says:
I’m wanting to set up a new site and would love some help!
July 29th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
CB says:
I want to spruce up my blog because it is so dull. I want to give it some unique character.
July 29th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Nicole RJ says:
You know the story about the plumber with the leaky faucet? Not that I’m a graphic designer, but I am realitvely code-savy, but my poor blog doesn’t get any love beyond my daily posts. It’s white and bland and desperately needs some love! It would love a makeover!
designedbyrj [at] gmail [dot] com
July 29th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Charlotte says:
I’d love to win this. Count me in!
July 29th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Marlena says:
I’ve been discovering the world of blogging all summer and would love to have one but I’m a little…okay…more than a little intimidated! This would be a huge help to me! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
July 29th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Jodi says:
I would love to have a blog, but I just don’t have a clue how to even start. It would be great to keep in touch with friends and family and make new friends. Thanks for the give-a-way.
July 29th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Shannon says:
I would love to spruce up my scrapbooking mommy blog.
Thanks
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
July 29th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Peggie says:
I desperately need a new something with this blog. I have been trying this and trying that and can’t get anything that is me or that I like. When you do not have something you like it is hard to stay motivated to write.
peggie dot loden at gmail dot com
July 29th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
tonya says:
My intentions of creating a blog was primarley for my grandparents. So they could read and see pictures of the kids. We have alot of family country wide and honestly a blog would be a great way to kkep them all updated in a cool freshlooking way. It will also, hopefully, reduce the number of “can you resend me those pics I accidently deleted them” messages in my inbox, lol
July 29th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Trisha says:
Why do I need a blog makeover? Well, I have been trying my hand at creating my own backgrounds, etc, but I really don’t know html and it would be great to not have to stress about getting something to work like I want it to! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
July 29th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
reeva says:
i have the basic blog you get by default. I’m uneducated about webpage stuff. It’s not my thing and i need all the help i can get
Great giveaway! I hope i’m the lucky winner
July 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Teri says:
My blog needs some sprucing up but I don’t know enough about html code to do anything about it. My blog is so heart-felt that I really need something to represent that! Thanks
July 29th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Natalie says:
Such a great giveaway! My blog is very new. It’s pretty plain. I have it in pink but I find the background is too pink and I have no idea how to change it to a lighter pink. I’m just afraid that it turns people off from reading my blog.
Adore By Nat
July 29th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
amber says:
I need a blog makeover because mine is standard, generic, and boring. There are so many cute ones, I am jealous!
July 29th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Carlie faulk says:
I need a makeover. I can’t figure out what’s up with my header. I’m obviously blogger stupid ~ lol! Thanks!
carliefaulk@cox.net
July 30th, 2008 at 12:33 am
bunny says:
I’m thinking of setting up a new blog and this would be great to help me get started! Thank you so much!!
bunnybx at gmail . com
July 30th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Mommie Daze says:
I’ve got a WP blog that I want to move to self-hosting. I could use some help with that.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:14 am
MC says:
My blog looks so boring that it became a chore to even keep posting to it when it looked so uninspiring. Would love a fresh update to help keep me motivated!
July 30th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Toni says:
Well my blog just received a makeover but I am entering this in hopes that I win to give to a friend as a surprise, she is fairly new to the blogging world and I would love more than anything to let her have a custom design, darn me for not learning how to do this.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Caryn B says:
I just switched over to wordpress and I need some help working out the kinks in my design/layout
July 30th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Christina says:
I need help setting up a blog! i just don’t know where to start! I figure everyone else has one so why not me?
July 30th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Becky@BoysRuleMyLife says:
I’ve been blogging for almost 1 year now and I want to give myself an anniversary gift!
I’ve piddled around with my blog a little bit, but haven’t figured out how to do everything I want to do and frankly, I don’t think I’ll ever find the time with 3 little boys underfoot! 
Help!
Plus, I want to get that “happy” feeling when I log in… not a boring same-old feeling.
Thanks for a spectacular giveaway and for the chance to win! I’m crossing my fingers big-time on this one!
July 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Molly Capel says:
I need this!!!
July 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Charlotte says:
My blog is fairly new, so I just found a template that I could live with and dressed it up a little. It’s not bad, but it’s not exactly what I want. I’d be so much happier with something custom!
July 30th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Alison says:
I need a blog makeover–I changed templates, but it’s still not totally me.
July 30th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Jenn of The Roof says:
I totally need a blog makeover, because my template is not NEARLY as cool as I am…and HTML makes me want to poke out my eyeballs with sharp things!
Please help!
July 30th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Debbie says:
My blog could use a makeover. It’s having a bad hair day:(
July 30th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Christina says:
My blog template has been up for a year and a half now. The header doesn’t even reflect my life as much anymore.
Thanks for this contest!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Lisa says:
Have you seen my blog? LOL It’s just – well, lacking pizzazz. I’m good with the words most days, not so good with the sprucing up. So winning this would help me make it look a bit more inviting.
July 30th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Chrysa says:
My blog really needs some redesign. I finally got a new header, which helps, but the rest really needs some pizazz! Thanks for the giveaway!
July 30th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Shay says:
This is great! I need to get discovered so I need a makeover to get my site noticed. Your just the Girl for the job. Thanks! Make sure you stop by my blog for a chance to win a Princess Bracelet by yours truely.
July 31st, 2008 at 12:29 am
KJ says:
I would love some help with digital banners and what software to use and how to make changes. I am learning slowly but surely. I could use your expertise!
Please include me and THANKS!
KJ
kjmt42[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
July 31st, 2008 at 1:18 am
misty says:
I need a sprucing because I would like a tagline added, a favicon, a button, and switched to 2 columns, and a font change and I have no idea how to do any of it. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:22 am
Storm says:
Go look at my bloggy – it needs help! LOL It’s stuck on the pink basic set up from when I first started it last year! I want a pretty blog! (help me! help me!)
July 31st, 2008 at 2:36 am
Adena says:
I just started this newest blog of mine and have no idea what I am doing. I really want a blog design that reflects what the blog is about and after spending literally months trying to find the right design, I settled. I want a custom blog that i can move around in and feel like i’m at home.
July 31st, 2008 at 5:54 am
Julie says:
Oh wow, what an awesome giveaway. I’d like to win this more than anything else. My blog needs to better reflect who I am and what I do.
July 31st, 2008 at 6:16 am
Jacquie says:
My blog needs it as I just started and haven’t finished it due to I’m not sure how to lay it all out! Thanks!
July 31st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Tara Hill says:
I’ve tried three different blogs, but I don’t get how it all works…I really need some help! Thanks!
July 31st, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Audrey says:
I’m chuckling as I’m about to write my “story”.
I was very fortunate to have someone design my recipe blog for me. I love her work and think she did an awesome job.
My other two blogs are Blogger templates.
So, I actually had someone email me and tell me that my parenting blog is ugly. Yes, ugly and why can’t I make it pretty like my recipe one.
I laughed so hard. Here I worked so hard to customize the template blogger to best of my limited skills and I was told it’s ugly.
So, I need to win so that I prevent future “it’s ugly” comments LOL.
July 31st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Ilissa H. says:
I need to win this because I don’t feel I am a cookie cutter like my blog template. It is blah and boring and just isn’t me. Really, it isn’t the prettiest blog to look at. Thanks!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Kysha says:
I need a bloggy 911!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Dddiva @ My Loonyverse says:
OMG I so need a blog makeover. My techie genius children don’t blog so left me to figure it on my own and I am stuck with not only a template but a BORING template.
The head dictator of the loonyverse should NOT be boring in any way shape or form but seeing as no one is beating down my messengers or inbox with pleas for computer help, a blog makeover is not going to happen anytime soon if left to my own devices.
Please please please consider my blog. I’ll make you one of my royal subjects and everything.
Hehe oh, and if you get a chance to see what I mean about the pathetic boringness of my blog make sure to check out the $50 Amazon GC and Back to School giveaways.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Tiffany Rosson says:
I currently have no blog but really should set one up since my family is spread out across the country and don’t see my girls much.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
July 31st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Tena says:
I need a face lift over at my blog because it is kinda dark, would love more color
July 31st, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Julie says:
My blog just needs some life pumped into it. It’s kind of boring!
July 31st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Jennie says:
I have quite a boring blog as I have no creative ability whatsoever. I’m currently using a standard blogger template. Sad, huh?
July 31st, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Amanda P says:
I am trying to grow my new photography business. I use my blog to advertise and spread the word…so it needs to look professional. It’s boring now.
I love your look!
Thanks for the opprotunity!
July 31st, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Kristie says:
My blog needs a makeover! Pick me!!
July 31st, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Julie at Elisharose says:
My blog has been through almost every template on blogger. I just don’t know what I want it to look like. Guide me!
July 31st, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Lizzie says:
I have tried VALIANTLY (and pathetically) to pretty up my blog on my own, and have FAILED, LOL. At the moment I have an all-white job and a stick figure header! I would love one of those cute customised designs around the place but I just can’t justify spending so much money when at the moment, my blog is actually functional (at least) LOL.
Wonderful idea for a giveaway and thanks for hosting!
Cheers,
Lizzie
lizzies-home(at)hotmail(dot)com
August 1st, 2008 at 9:22 am