#WordPress Tricks and Trips

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L!VE~ Cheap Trip

Tribute bands are super amazing and fun. The music is super awesome and cover isn’t as much as a concert ticket! The persona is really fun also. Cheap Trip really killed it at the Opera House. What a great place to see a band and have a good time. Be sure to follow the musicians, venues and photographers and show your support by Follows, Likes, Shares and Comments. If you saw my post through a…

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How to Begin Your Web Design Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide in Simple Terms

Understanding the Basics:

Learn about HTML, which is like a web page’s skeleton.

Understand CSS, which is like makeup for web pages.

Know how to make websites look good on different screens.

2. Choose your tools:

Start with simple text editors like Notepad (for Windows) or TextEdit (for Mac).

Later, try fancier editors like Visual Studio Code.

For making pictures, try Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

3. Learn HTML and CSS:

Use websites like W3Schools or Codecademy.

If you want to learn more about web design with certification and placement, ACTE Institute offers comprehensive machine learning training courses that can give you the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. Consider the infinite possibilities for data analysis, automation, and decision-making that machine learning may create.

YouTube: There are many video tutorials covering HTML and CSS for beginners.

They teach you how to make web pages and make them look nice.

You can also learn from courses on Coursera or edX.

4. Practice your skills.

Besides learning, make simple web pages to get better.

Try harder projects as you get more confident.

Make your own website to practice lots.

5. Responsive Web Design:

Make sure your websites work well on phones and computers.

Learn about media queries (they help your design fit different screens).

6. Master CSS Layouts:

Get really good at arranging web stuff using CSS (like making boxes and arranging them nicely).

7. Web Design Frameworks:

Think about using ready-made kits like Bootstrap.

They have pre-made pieces to help you design faster.

8. UI/UX Design:

Learn to make websites easy to use and nice to look at.

Think about how people will use your site.

9. Web Hosting and Domain:

To show your website to people, you need a place to put it (hosting) and a name for it (domain).

Lots of companies can help with this, like Bluehost or HostGator.

10. Content Management Systems (CMS):

Consider using tools like WordPress to manage your website easily.

11. Keep Learning:

Web design keeps changing, so keep learning new stuff.

Read blogs, watch webinars, and take more advanced classes.

12. Build a portfolio.

Make a collection of your best work to show others.

People who might hire you want to see what you can do.

13. Freelancing or employment:

Decide if you want to work alone or with a company.

Both ways have good things and not-so-good things, so pick what you like.

14. Networking:

Join groups of web designers to meet others like you.

Learning from others can help you become better.

15. Feedback and criticism:

Don’t be shy to ask for advice on your work.

When people give you tips, it helps you improve.

16. Launch your projects:

When you’re good enough, work on real websites.

Offer to make websites for friends or local businesses.

17. Stay Inspired:

Be creative and get ideas from different places.

Nature, art, and other designers can help you think of cool stuff.

18. Never Stop Learning:

Web design always changes, so keep learning new things.

Stay curious and open to learning more tricks and tools.

The secret to success in web design is to start with the fundamentals and gradually advance your abilities. Keep in mind that on this trip, patience and practice are the keys to success. As your skills advance, you’ll have the imagination needed to realise your ideas for websites. So put your hands in your pockets, launch your preferred coding editor, and start your web design experience!

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A Haunted Ghost Tour in Vermont: Review

We review the latest Kid book, A Haunted Ghost Tour In... Vermont.

Little Ghost is going on a spooky Halloween tour around Vermont, and you’re invited to ride along! Take a trip with the Ghost family as they travel from Bennington to Burlington and visit favorite landmarks such as UVM Old Mill and Shelburne Museum. Along the way, Little Ghost loves tricking everyone . . . until Little Ghost hears the biggest BOO ever! Make this Halloween season spook-tacular…

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A Black Girl's Guide to Solo Travel: Tips for Your Next Adventure!

As a Black woman who loves to travel, I understand that solo traveling can be daunting, especially for those who struggle with confidence and anxiety. It’s a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and independence. Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the most of your 2023 solo travel experience. Research, Research, Research! Research is vital to any successful trip. Start by…

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Celebs like Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid Pack like Pro: here's how you can

Crash / Imagepace / Mega Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage flawless, the organized and breeze through airport like professionals remain? It turns out, these are not just first-class tickets and a glam determine because these stars have some seriously smart trips with tricks on their sleeves. From skipping checked baggage for packing mini fashion exhibitions, here are some celebrities…

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Earth Island Books To Release "Bag Of Tricks" By Ruby Dee Philippa On March 14th

BAG OF TRICKS is a compilation of short stories about San Francisco punks in the early 80’s.These vignettes stand alone yet bleed into one another. Meet the band The Shits, their groupies The Clits, and an array of colourful characters who populate these streets, squats and punk shows. With them, we cop drugs, shoot up, dumpster dive, trip around The City, go to punk shows and slip between the…

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Southampton vs Newcastle: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

After Bournemouth emphatically ended their unbeaten run last weekend, Newcastle United make the long trip to Southampton in a bid to get back to winning ways. The Magpies were stunned by Andoni Iraola's Cherries early on as Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 away win. Before that, Eddie Howe's men had won eight in a row in all competitions. Despite falling to sixth place in Premier…

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Southampton vs Newcastle: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

After Bournemouth emphatically ended their unbeaten run last weekend, Newcastle United make the long trip to Southampton in a bid to get back to winning ways. The Magpies were stunned by Andoni Iraola's Cherries early on as Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 away win. Before that, Eddie Howe's men had won eight in a row in all competitions. Despite falling to sixth place in Premier…

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Most Common Tourist Scams in 2024 (And How to Avoid Them)

Whether you’re gearing up for your next trip or have already packed your bags, let’s discuss something that every traveller should be aware of, and that’s tourist scams. With tourism booming again in 2024 and everyone eager to check off their bucket lists, it’s more important than ever to stay sharp and aware of the sneaky tricks scammers might use. That’s why I’ve put together this guide for the…

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The Best Packing Light Tips and Tricks for Budget

Embarking on a 90-day European adventure as a budget slow nomad in retirement is an exciting prospect! But packing for such a long trip with only carry-on luggage can feel daunting. However, with the right strategy and a few savvy packing hacks, you can fit everything you need into your backpack and still have space for souvenirs. Essential Packing List for Slow Nomads: Clothing: 3-4 pairs of…

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Unlocking the Potential of Auto2Rental: Tips and Tricks for a Seamless Experience

Unlocking the Potential of Auto2Rental: Tips and Tricks for a Seamless Experience When it comes to renting a car for your next trip or vacation, there’s one name that stands out above the rest: Auto2Rental. With a wide range of car types to choose from and top-notch customer service, Auto2Rental is the best choice for all your rental needs. One of the key features that sets Auto2Rental apart from…

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Blog Tour: Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

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Publication Date: May 14, 2024

Welcome to the Love at First Book Blog Tour with Berkley Publishing Group. (This Blog Tour post is also posted on my Wordpress book blog Whimsical Dragonette.)

Synopsis:

When a librarian moves to a quaint Irish village where her favorite novelist lives, the last thing she expects is to fall for the author’s prickly son… until their story becomes one for the books, from the New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading . Emily Allen, a librarian on Martha’s Vineyard, has always dreamed of a life of travel and adventure. So when her favorite author, Siobhan Riordan, offers her a job in the Emerald Isle, Emily jumps at the opportunity. After all, Siobhan’s novels got Em through some of the darkest days of her existence. Helping Siobhan write the final book in her acclaimed series—after a ten-year hiatus due to a scorching case of writer’s block—is a dream come true for Emily. If only she didn’t have to deal with Siobhan’s son, Kieran Murphy. He manages Siobhan’s bookstore, and the grouchy bookworm clearly doesn’t want Em around. When Siobhan’s health takes a bad turn, she’s more determined than ever to finish her novel, while Kieran tries every trick in the book to get his mother to rest. Thrown into the role of peacemaker, Emily begins to see that Kieran's heart is in the right place. Torn between helping Siobhan find closure with her series and her own growing feelings for the mercurial Irishman, Emily will have to decide if she’s truly ready to turn a new page and figure out what lies in the next chapter.

About the Author

Author photo from author's website here.

Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. Her work has been translated into multiple languages in countries all over the world. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband’s guitars.

My Rating: ★★★★

*My Review Below the Cut.

My Review:

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would at first. For the first quarter or so I thought it was cute but kept getting pulled out of the story because the language felt clunky and kept tripping me up. I kept running into phrases like "she threw off the throw" which are grammatically fine, but sound really weird. And the language in general felt a little bit simple or juvenile.

But then, around a third of the way through, the story hooked me. I fell in love with the characters and the language stopped tripping me up. I don't know if the story found its groove and flowed more smoothly, or if I just stopped noticing it because I was too focused on what was happening in the story. Either way, from that point I loved it.

And that ending! I cried, like a lot. More than I've cried at a book in quite a while. I wasn't crying at the romance for a change, but for the story as a whole and the relationships between all the characters.

I think I would place this more in the category of 'character discovers herself' rather than strict 'romance.' It's a romance, sure, but that's not all it is and it's not always even the driving force. The romance is just a piece of what drives Emily to reinvent herself into the person she was always meant to be.

I would also recommend reading with a box of tissues beside you.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing an early copy for review.

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Nomad Know How 🤗

Just a reminder- I offer #nomadknowhow!Individual chats or by monthly subscription through Patreon. $20 Happy to send links with details. Whether you’re planning a trip, or considering long term travel, I’m eager and ready to share what we’ve learned, tips and tricks, possibilities to consider. Life is for living with zeal. It’s a beautiful world out there 🤗 Rambling Rhonda…

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Catch Up With The Adventures of Robinhood, MSTDA Children's Theatre!

Calling all adventure seekers! All Photos: Irina Hage, Irina Island Images Ever fancied a trip to Sherwood Forest? Get ready to ROFL with the MSTDA Children’s Theatre! We’re whisking you off to ye olde England, where the legendary Robin Hood and his Merry Men are up to their usual tricks! They’ll be rescuing the fair Maid Marian from the clutches of the bumbling Sheriff of Nottingham…

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20 Essential Tips and Tricks for Visiting Keukenhof Gardens from an Insider

Discover insider tips and tricks for visiting Keukenhof Gardens. Make your trip unforgettable with our guide to the world's largest flower garden.

Introduction “Kickstart your floral adventure with our guide, unveiling essential tips and tricks for visiting Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse Netherlands.” Welcome to my comprehensive guide to visiting Keukenhof, the world-renowned flower garden in the Netherlands. With about 20 visits to this floral paradise under my belt, I’ve gathered a wealth of tips and insights that I’m eager to share with you.…

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Unwrap the Magic: Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Shopping

Discover the secrets to stress-free holiday shopping and make this season truly magical with these game-changing tips and tricks. Image courtesy of via DALL-E 3 Table of Contents Research Destinations Plan Activities Pack Essentials Share Jokes and Fun Facts Reflect and Share Memories Are you ready to add a touch of adventure and wonder to your family holiday this year? Planning a trip that…