I love my new logo…I am so proud to have something other than my pitiful attempt as the crown for my site!  I want to tell you how this logo became reality as I really feel very strongly about the means in which I was able to obtain this excellent work for my site.
I got it for FREE–well sorta…I am using the barter system.  No money will exchange hands, yet both individuals will benefit. Through an email exchange on another topic, I learned that one of my readers was a graphic designer. I asked Kerry if she was interested in side work–she agreed to do my logo and offered to accept coupons as a means of barter or trade.  Being frugal minded and all–I was  absolutely thrilled! 
Kerry and her sister have a super site Digital Scraps Etc on Etsy and you can see more of Kerry’s work in that site’s logo. After seeing her work –I knew that I would get something great.  I really gave Kerry no instruction beyond a color and a few thoughts.  I was blown away by what she sent me–not only was it fantastic…she had it to me in within hours!  Now–it is my turn to “work” for Kerry via one of my specialties–coupons!
Everyone has a talent or something that makes them special.  You can be an expert at organization, have superb sewing skills, be a fantastic cook, a wonderful graphic designer or even be a super coupon collector 🙂  I bet if everyone thought about it –they could list several potential skills that could be useful to someone else.  I think the hardest part is finding that person in need of your special talent!  Next time you are looking for a service or an item–keep the barter system in mind as it may make for a great opportunity!
Let me know what you think of the new look!