Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy describes what personal information we collect and how we use it. (This privacy policy is applicable to websites falling under the primary holder "Elizabet Mueller, Author" at http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com, and encompasses Elizabeth's tips on writing, Elizabeth's book reviews, Elizabeth's blogfests and Elizabeth's everything writerly, and Helpful Information for Newbies, all under the ownership of Elizabeth Mueller.)

Routine Information Collection

All web servers track basic information about their visitors. This information includes, but is not limited to, IP addresses, browser details, timestamps and referring pages. None of this information can personally identify specific visitors to this site. The information is tracked for routine administration and maintenance purposes, and lets me know what pages and information are useful and helpful to visitors.

Cookies and Web Beacons

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Advertising partners and other third parties may also use cookies, scripts and/or web beacons to track visitors to our site in order to display advertisements and other useful information. Such tracking is done directly by the third parties through their own servers and is subject to their own privacy policies.

Controlling Your Privacy

Note that you can change your browser settings to disable cookies if you have privacy concerns. Disabling cookies for all sites is not recommended as it may interfere with your use of some sites. The best option is to disable or enable cookies on a per-site basis. Consult your browser documentation for instructions on how to block cookies and other tracking mechanisms.

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Any advertisements served by Google, Inc., and affiliated companies may be controlled using cookies. These cookies allow Google to display ads based on your visits to this site and other sites that use Google advertising services. Learn how to opt out of Google's cookie usage. As mentioned above, any tracking done by Google through cookies and other mechanisms is subject to Google's own privacy policies.

About Google advertising: What is the DoubleClick DART cookie? The DoubleClick DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on publisher websites displaying AdSense for content ads. When users visit an AdSense publisher’s website and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be dropped on that end user’s browser. The data gathered from these cookies will be used to help AdSense publishers better serve and manage the ads on their site(s) and across the web. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

Contact Information

Concerns or questions about this privacy policy can be directed to elizabethmueller6 at gmail.com for further clarification.

Contest Closed--winner TBA soon!

We're celebrating Back to School with an awesome new product-- The Paper Tower! This is the perfect storage solution for paper lovers and scrapbookers everywhere and The Original Scrapbox is giving one away!

The Paper Tower was designed as a companion to the Workbox and Craftbox line of brilliant storage solutions from The Original Scrapbox.

There are so many possibilities with the Paper Tower. It can be used for any type of crafting storage from quilting to beading to stamping. Store your material, paper, stamps, accessories, anything your heart desires. The see-through totes make organizing a snap and I love the handy velcro storage bags on the inside of the door!

Enter to win a prize package worth $50.00 and one entry into the grand prize drawing for a Paper Tower of your choice of color. You can win:

Kodak fashion neckstraps/bracelets for cameras or cell phones

Deluxe Kodak canvas camera case, lined, with accessory pockets

If you are selected as a preliminary winner of the prize package, you will be entered into the grand prize drawing held on RachelleWrites on October 18, 2010. On that date, Rachelle will select a winner from all of the finalists to receive one Paper Tower (value up to $545.00) in the winner's choice of color/style of wood*.

*The contest is open to addresses in the 48 contiguous United States only. Announcement of winners may be delayed due to health circumstances out of Rachelle's control.

Giveaway open from October 8, 2010 to October 14, 2010 at 11:59pm MST.

Giveaway Rules:

*You can only enter under one name

* It is possible to win more than one preliminary prize, which means it’s possible to be entered into the grand prize drawing more than once.

*All winner’s addresses must be stateside US addresses

*You must complete the required entry to be eligible to win

Here's how to enter:Please leave details in ONE comment of how you entered with required links. Random.org will be used to select the winner.

*Required entry: You must visit The Original Scrapbox website and leave a comment on my blog telling your favorite item and what you would use it for.

Extra Entries:

• Become a Facebook Fan of The Original Scrapbox

• Tweet the contest with linkback in your comment (copy and paste http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/ right into the text box) and use the hashtag #scrapbox in your tweet.
  

• Facebook the contest with linkback in your comment

• Add the contest button(pictured above) to your sidebar with a link to this contest (codes found under my profile picture)
  

• Follow Elizabeth Mueller (me!)
  

To receive 15 extra entries, you must do the following 2 things together on your blog post and please leave a link back to your blog post with your comment (only one comment required, but you must leave a link so I can check your post.) *Link back to this contest, so that people know where to enter.

1. Blog about the contest WITH a picture of The Paper Tower in your post and link back to this post, so people will know where to enter.
2. In your blog post link the phrase "The Paper Tower " to http://theoriginalscrapbox.com/catalog/products/the-paper-tower

You can enter the preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the grand prize drawing at the following blogs:

Pink Cricut

Rashelle Workman

My EyeQ Sue Neal

Elizabeth Mueller (you are here!)

Marvelously Messy

Nap Time Crafting

Priscilla Styles

Brown Paper Packages

Mod Podge Rocks

Rachelle Writes

*Disclosure: I received free product from The Original Scrapbox to host this giveaway. All rules must be followed and correct contiguous U.S. address given for prize to be awarded.

Do you want to learn the secrets to successful networking and writing?

Being a writer not only requires writing, editing and critiquing, but networking. Very important, wouldn't you say?

It can be a huge--HUGE--distraction if we're in the middle of creating or editing for that matter. Right? I am so guilty of that.

I came across this message, by accident, really. I feel it is rather urgent for us writers to check it out and especially apply it. It'll be hard at first, but worth the time in both learning and application!

I understand that your time is precious. That's exactly why I've posted this. Click on the link below. It will take you to MedicineNet's site. On the upper right of black box ("Culprit: Social Media") is where you read and click away.

Pictures Slideshow: Top Concentration Killers on MedicineNet.com

If you still have time, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on what you think about the message.

I hope that you feel refreshed and ready to handle an uninterrupted bout of pure writing bliss!
:)

Oh No!

I can't believe I've neglected you guys! It just slipped my mind to post today.

Doh!

Here is a cool Site for writers: Gotham Writer's Workshop. Go explore and find what other writers are learning!




What are your favorite writerly links?
C'mon, let's share the LUV!

sunset captured by Levi Mueller

Aloha!

Howdy my bloggie friendz!

Today I'm kicking back at Christine's. Come by and see what I've said!
(My editing secrets revealed--I would LOVE to know your thoughts. Even your methods pweeze.)

See ya there!


Quote:

"People ask for criticism, but the only want praise." William Maugham