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Blog Makeover - Complete!

I am very happy to unveil my adorable new blog design courtesy of the lovely Jennifer Gilbert over at Trendy Girl Designs!! Thanks to my beautiful new blog design, I feel like I am officially ready to get this baking thing started!

I am still trying to complete all of the links on my page, but in the meantime, go visit my facebook page and twitter (links in the sidebar), or grab a button!

Please feel free to browse the new site, and look forward to some great updates coming soon; including a post on my first official order!!

I am also hoping to get some portfolio pictures up soon under my "Cupcakes, Cookies, Cakeballs, and more!"

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Check out the new website!

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Please go checkout the new site over at www.thecookiecounter.com

Thanks for all of the support!
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