thanks for having this :) im kinda new and dont have many followers so this is great for me!

GREAT idea! My blog is: http://wednesdaywindowshopping.blogspot.com/ Weekly modest and fashionable finds!

Just looked at both of your blogs, they are lovely! Thanks for letting me visit!

You can visit me here:
http://untenured.blogspot.com

Here's mine. I just started it last weekend.

http://seeitloveitwinit.blogspot.com/

Since you have a giveaway blog too, a few questions...

How long did it take for your readership to really take off?

Any tips for me just starting out?

Andrea-
   Your blog looks great! I love the layout and the design, simple and classy! I am now a follower {#60 to be exact!}. Thank you for the questions. As far as readership growth, that is really hard to determine...having a blog takes time and commitment. I try to post something on my blog everyday to make sure my readers always have something new and exciting to read!

Tips for new Bloggers? Hmmm...
I would say blog about what you love. Be honest in your reviews. There have been a few times I have gotten a product that I don't feel comfortable reviewing because either I didn't like it or I didn't feel like it would fit the angle or readership of my blog. I stand behind the products I review/giveaway on my blog 100%. I try to get new and exciting products to review whenever I can. So be fresh and be different...don't try to copy anyone else. Blog the way you want to and people will eventually start to notice! Good Luck to you Andrea and let me know if I can help you any further!

Cheers!
Kiley

I do I do! It's right here
http://tonia-thenotsocraftycrafts.blogspot.com/
I just did a little make over so I would love to hear your thoughts

Tonia,
    Hi! I like your blog but it seems a bit over crowded right now...can you just do one sidebar? That way it would be easier to read. I am not a pro...just my opinion. Your posts seem informative and all the crafts look super fun {wish I was that crafty!}. I hope to get to know you all a bit better through this community and my blog! Thanks for posting and Please keep in touch!

Cheers!
Kiley

I am planning on doing a navigation bar under my header soon. That will take some of the clutter off my sidebars. Do you think that would help?

I do think that would help. It will be easier for your readers to navigate through your blog as well!