How to Manage Billing and Invoicing with WordPress

WordPress has been evolving at an incredible rate these last few years, changing from a straight forward blogging platform into a powerful content management system. As a business owner, there may come a time when you will want to be able to handle your billing and invoicing from within WordPress, well, it's a lot easier than you might think.Enter WP-Invoice.…

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Afternoon Tea At The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Afternoon tea at the Fairmont has been on my bucket list forever. It was all I wanted it to be and more!The post Afternoon Tea At The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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My Travel Bucket List

My Travel Bucket List, finally written down.The post My Travel Bucket List appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Mint Brownies with Peppermint Buttercream Icing

Mint Brownies with Peppermint Buttercream Icing,, these chewy, decadent brownies take mint to a all new chocolate bliss level! The post Mint Brownies with Peppermint Buttercream Icing appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – A Hotel Room Tour

My hotel room tour of the amazing Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Talk about rustic luxury!The post The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge A Hotel Room Tour appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Sitecore Buys Commerce Server, Aims to bring ECommerce to their Platform

Sitecore, winner of both our People's Choice and Critic's Choice awards for Best Enterprise CMS , have recently acquired .NET Ecommerce solution, Commerce Server . This new purchase, shows how quickly Sitecore has been able to respond to calls within the industry to offer fully integrated all-in-one solutions to customers.Commerceserver.net offers a powerful platform that is sure to integrate nicely with the Sitecore family of products, namely their Customer Experience Platform.…

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Pappadums & A Curry

Who knew Pappadums were so darn easy to make at home? Not me!The post Pappadums & A Curry appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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2013 Critics Choice for Best eCommerce Solution

There are several strong competitors in the eCommerce market but only one can be the winner of the 2013 Critic's Choice Award for Best eCommerce Solution.

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Organic Themes Release New Business WordPress Theme: Collective

Organic Themes have recently released their latest theme into the world of WordPress, the Collective Theme. Built using Organic Theme's trusty Seed Theme Framework, Collective is a WordPress theme for showcasing the groups of people behind business projects, associations, partnerships, clubs and more. 

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Organic Themes Release New Business WordPress Theme: Collective

Organic Themes have recently released their latest theme into the world of WordPress, the Collective Theme. Built using Organic Theme's trusty Seed Theme Framework, Collective is a WordPress theme for showcasing the groups of people behind business projects, associations, partnerships, clubs and more. The wide, responsive design is perfectly complemented by the full-width homepage slider, and even further so by the sleek nature of the pages, layouts and typography displayed throughout the Collective theme.…

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Crispy,Buttery Candy Cane Cookies

Crispy,Buttery Candy Cane Cookies. They manage to be chewy & crispy at the same time. it must be Christmas cookie magic! The post Crispy,Buttery Candy Cane Cookies appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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10 Free WordPress Themes You Would Think Were Premium

There are thousands upon thousands of WordPress themes out there, with new ones emerging all the time. Usually, it takes just a simple glance at the design quality to distinguish which themes are free, and which themes are premium. Although, there are some exceptions to that rule. 

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Moving from WordPress to Cascade Server for Better Content Governance and Compliance

For over a year, HCC Medical Insurance Services utilized WordPress for their content management needs. Recently, however, it became evident that using a number of plugins and an outside vendor was ineffective and prevented the company from efficiently updating their corporate website.

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Announcing CMS Critic Editions

As part of our efforts to offer as many resources as possible to our readers, we are pleased to announce that we now offer unique editions of CMS Critic for specific topics.

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Eggnog Funfetti Martini

"Tis the season for eggnog! I love this Funfetti Eggnog martini, it's so dang happy!The post Eggnog Funfetti Martini appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Gifts Of Hope

Give a meaningful gift this year, give a Gifts of Hope!The post Gifts Of Hope appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Portlets are Dead, Long Live Portals

You may have already heard the terms 'Portlets' & 'Portals' on various occasions, yet you may also still wonder what the differences are. A Portal is a generally a web page which aggregates information from diverse sources, presenting them in an organized, manageable way, on one screen or page.

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Peppermint Patty Cupcakes

Peppermint Patty Cupcakes? Why, they are cupcakes with a York Peppermint patty baked right inside. Deeelish!The post Peppermint Patty Cupcakes appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Peppermint Patty Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream Icing

Peppermint Patty Cupcakes? Why, they are cupcakes with a York Peppermint patty baked right inside. Deeelish!The post Peppermint Patty Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream Icing appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Candy Bar Buttercream Icing

Just when I thought my chocolate buttercream icing couldn't get better..it totally did.The post Candy Bar Buttercream Icing appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Review

Mike and I both have "chew toys" and sensitive teeth. This toothpaste actually DID help.The post Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Review appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Christmas Fruitcake Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Christmas Fruitcake Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, only four ingredients baked up in a skillet. Can you just imagine this on Christmas morning? Wonderful!The post Christmas Fruitcake Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Always Promote Your Online Image

Your reputation as a company is important to ensure your success. This is why branding has become an essential aspect of marketing for every business, particularly smaller businesses. Unfortunately, when you open up the lines of communication on the Internet, you create the opportunity for individuals to give negative opinions about your business as well. Learning how to balance the negativity will help you protect your overall branding online.

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eZ Publish Platform 5.2 Released

Since its founding way back in 1999, eZ Publish has been providing an open source content management system which has only ever grown in stature. Now, with eZ Publish 5.2, the globally recognized company will be hoping to build upon their solid reputation even further.

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How To Make Homemade Hot Cocoa / Hot Chocolate

Have you ever had a recipe that you are kicking yourself for not making all these past years? Well, homemade hot cocoa is exactly that recipe for me. I ve had all the ingredients in my pantry. I drink hot chocolate every morning instead of coffee. It takes you literally 5 minutes to make. It s healthier...The post How To Make Homemade Hot Cocoa / Hot Chocolate appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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How To Make Peppermint Buttercream Icing

How To Make Peppermint Buttercream Icing, salted butter and heavy cream are my secret ingredients! Trust me, this is the best mint buttercream icing ever!The post How To Make Peppermint Buttercream Icing appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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WebStarts Shopping Cart Review

As the Internet continues to reach more and more people everyday, so do merchants begin to explore ways in which their business' can benefit. Many will have found what they were looking for in the WebStarts Shopping Cart, which is a free platform built to help streamline the process of building and marketing an online store.

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Edmonton Food Blogger

My wife is a popular Edmonton Food blogger, Check out her website http://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/

The Beauty and Potential of Ghost

If you've never heard of Ghost , you should do yourself a favor and take a look at their website. Ghost is a very interesting and unique new tool for blogging that has recently completed a very successful Kickstarter campaign . Initially requesting only £25,000 to help fund their creation, they ended up raising almost £196,362.When I first heard about Ghost, I was excited about the prospect of a new blogging platform coming online that might be able to serve a new set of future bloggers with an interface designed purely for blogging.…

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Interview with Shmulik Grizim, Webydo CEO and Co-founder

Webydo is a powerful website builder that's recently begun to really gain traction for themselves in the industry. Today, we bring you our interview with Webydo CEO and co-founder Shmulik Grizim. Read on to find out more about this unique and interesting website builder.

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The Food Blogger Confessions #2- Food is the New Four Letter F Word

Food. It's the newest four letter F word. Even food bloggers get tired of it!The post The Food Blogger Confessions #2- Food is the New Four Letter F Word appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Cheesy Cream of Cauliflower Soup

So. I guess by now you re fully aware that I love soup. It s kind of hard to keep any sort of secret around here when you tend to blog everything you eat, do, buy, think ..the list goes on and on. I have made this soup before, eaten it and loved it, but totally lost the...The post Cheesy Cream of Cauliflower Soup appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Improving Websites Through User Experience Design – 8 UI Design Tips for DIY Websites

Good websites are able to provide consistently enjoyable experiences for the end user. In addition, they’re able to provide benefits for the website manager, like increasing company sales. The best websites take into consideration the lifestyle, beliefs, and abilities of their target audience, utilizing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design to further the ultimate purpose of the site. If you’re interested in improving the experience on your website, start by following the 8 UI design tips described below.

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The Liferay Portal Solutions Forum UK, 2013 - #LPSF2013UK

On November 7th 2013, Liferay held their first ever UK Portal Solutions Forum. The event promised an overview of the newly released Liferay Portal 6.2 along with a full day of presentations, workshops, and much more. Liferay are a world-renowned provider of a leading enterprise-class portal solution, which is used as a digital platform by a number of Fortune 500 companies.…

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Buffalo Hot Sauce,Bacon & Jalapeno Mac N’ Cheese

The best mac n'cheese I have ever eaten. Bacon, hot sauce, jalapenos, what's not to love?The post Buffalo Hot Sauce,Bacon & Jalapeno Mac N Cheese appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Jimmy Robinson’s Duck Lodge: A Family Legacy

The astounding family legacy that is the backbone of Jimmy Robinson's famous duck lodge.The post Jimmy Robinson s Duck Lodge: A Family Legacy appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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2013 Critic's Choice Winner for Best Small to Midsize Business CMS

The SMB market is a hot one right now and while some former SMB CMS solutions are focusing on the Enterprise space, this has opened up a ton of opportunity for some other players to gain market share.Today, I'm going to announce which Small to Midsize Business CMS was selected by the judges to win the Critics Choice award Best Small to Midsize Business CMS for 2013.

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Braised Wild Duck With Orange Sauce

Braised wild duck with orange sauce recipe straight from the Jimmy Robinson Duck Lodge kitchen!The post Braised Wild Duck With Orange Sauce appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Five Ways to Grow Your Design Business

If you're like many creative professionals in a design business, you're probably not as focused as you should be on growing your company. You'd rather work on your next great design than call former customers to ask for a referral. But without those calls and referrals, the business won't last long. Here are five simple, but often ignored, tactics for expanding a design business.

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Joomla 3.2 Released with Record Number of New Features

Joomla is one of the most widely used content management systems on the market – and they've just released a record number of new features via Joomla 3.2, the latest version of their award-winning platform.

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Instart Logic Launches New Web Acceleration Service for SaaS Providers‏

A growing number of content management systems today either are themselves a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), or offer a SaaS in one way, shape or form.Today, Instart Logic – creators of the world’s first Web Application Streaming Network™, have introduced a new vertical product line into the world of SaaS providers, making it easier than ever before to deliver premium, zero-wait web experiences to their customers on any device, and any network.…

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Braised Wild Duck With Orange Sauce

No hunting lodge is complete without a kitchen force that can handle feeding hunters early in the morning and then another two times during the day. You don t feed the hunters well, they get cranky. They get cranky, they don t come back. So the backbone of the lodge part of the duck hunting experience is...The post Braised Wild Duck With Orange Sauce appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Nuxeo Releases a Major Version of the Nuxeo Platform

Nuxeo, the provider of a content management platform for business applications, today announced the availability of Nuxeo Platform 5.8, a major Long Term Support version of the open source content management platform.

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Elcom releases elcomCMS 9, featuring core enhancements and improved integrations

The latest iteration of elcomCMS is now available. elcomCMS 9 features new integration points with leading applications such as Marketo, Salesforce.com, SugarCRM, Box and Google Drive. In addition, new core enhancements have been completed which make it easier for the non-technical users to create better, more engaging content.

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We Have 10 MotoCMS Website Template Licenses to Give Away!

Great news everyone! Today we're starting a giveaway with which you have a chance to get one of 10 MotoCMS website templates (normally priced at $139 each).

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Grow a Thriving Online Community with Oxwall

Whether you're looking to create your very own version of Facebook, a fan site, an education project or even a formal company social network, Oxwall has all the tools you need.

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Jimmy Robinson’s Duck Lodge : Duck Hunting Day Three!

By the time day three of duck hunting  at Jimmy Robinson s Duck Lodge dawned quite literally- my shoulder was black and blue from using my shotgun so much. No amount of clay shooting had prepared me for duck hunting two days in a row, except perhaps to better my aim. I certainly hadn t toughened up...The post Jimmy Robinson s Duck Lodge : Duck Hunting Day Three! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

It s now officially four full days of eating candy after Halloween. The gloss and glitz is over, folks. This is about the time where we are just about sick to death of mini candied everything, so very tired of picking up little candy wrappers all over our house (can t just be my house, right?? Tell...The post Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Jimmy Robinson’s Duck Lodge : Duck Hunting Day Two!

Day two of duck hunting at Jimmy Robinson's Duck Lodge, these ducks were hard earned, let me tell you!The post Jimmy Robinson s Duck Lodge : Duck Hunting Day Two! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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2013 Critic's Choice Winner for Best Website Builder

Today, I'm going to announce which Website Builder was selected by our panel of judges as the winner of the Critic's Choice award for Best Website Builder for 2013.

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Leftover Halloween Candy Brownie Trifle

This trifle kinda blew my mind with it's sugary, chocolate awesomeness. Dudes. It's seriously crazy.The post Leftover Halloween Candy Brownie Trifle appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Redaxscript 2.0.0 Released

Redaxscript, which initially started as a fork of sNews CMS in 2008, has now reached version 2.0.0 of their simple, yet powerful CMS. Let's take a look at some of the new features in this release. PHP 5.0 Now Required Given that some of the functions in Redaxscript have been rewritten into OOP classes, PHP 5.0 is now a requirement in order for the system to run correctly. Redesigned and Responsive Admin Redaxscript's admin interface has been redesigned to work on any device without compromising functionality and usability.…

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Homemade Skim Milk Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Once you try this homemade chocolate pudding recipe, I guarantee you will never use a boxed recipe again.The post Homemade Skim Milk Chocolate Pudding Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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Two Pros and their Blogs

Hi everyone! We are Mike and Karlynn Johnston, a married couple from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We are also two professional bloggers by day and super parents by night. Or maybe just mediocre parents and super bloggers? Take your pick. This website has been years in the making. Like everyone else that blogs, we have searched the internet for blogging advice and like everyone else, we’ve also been overwhelmed at the sheer avalanche of information out there that comes falling down upon you. How can a person even begin to sort it out? Our main frustration when searching for real blogging advice is the lack of “blogging cred”. This is something that we are going to touch on a lot on this website. When searching popular websites for advice we would always look for the authors “real” blog. Where is the authors real blog, the one with content that isn’t about blogging? The website where they learned to work with sponsors, where they fielded emails from people, where they have advertis

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Chickpea & Edamame Pumpkin Soup

Chickpeas, edamame and pumpkin combine together in a lovely healthy and delicious soup! The post Chickpea & Edamame Pumpkin Soup appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.

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