For me there's no better way to get motivated than cleaning out the clutter. When it comes to my blog, I find that I need to do a little sprucing up once a year or so... and that includes switching up the look. It's never anything drastic but it's a good chance to clear out old links and and new info while making some subtle changes to the overall vibe just to keep things interesting.

If you're feeling like you need some blog inspiration OR you're launching a new blog, you're in luck. I've rounded up some of my favorite blog tools for a pretty epic blogger giveaway.

Let's start with a few of my favorite tools:

• Blog templates: Blog Milk Shop. I'm in love with her clean, modern layouts. I've pretty much always had one of her themes and always love seeing her new collections. Not only that, but Ana's Pinterest and blog are crazy inspirational too!

• Photos: Death To Stock. For those of us who are still figuring out how to use our fancy cameras and don't always have access to a professional, there's Death To The Stock Photo. I can honestly say that discovering DTTSP has changed the way I blog. If I'm struggling to find a photo to use for a post, I scroll through my DTTSP premium account and almost always find something I can use. I even use it for freelance projects! It's the best $10 a month you can spend as a blogger.

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