Does RookieMoms.com look a little fresher? A little younger? Maybe a little bit happier?
We did a little nip and tuck and we hope it helps people find content that inspires them.
We have a super deluxe prize bag to give away in celebration of our new design, so add a comment here to be entered to win. Comment on what you like best about RookieMoms.com: a favorite post, an aspect of the design, or the way the site is organized. Or give us constructive feedback suggestions (like the time Heather’s mom gave her a scale during her first week post-partum!). What would you’d like to see changed?
On October 12 — our three-year blogiversary — we’ll pick one winner to receive the Rookie Moms Redesign prize bag, worth over $200 :
- A copy of The Rookie Mom’s Handbook
- Baby Bjorn Synergy carrier with bib accessory
- Scout Organic onesie
- Miracle Blanket swaddler
- Cooking with Trader Joe’s cookbook
- Ratzerfratzer burp cloth
[photo credit: r. currier
location: berkeley, ca]
I love how convenient it is to browse activities by the age of the baby. This is very useful!
Wow! I just discovered your site and already I LOVE it!!! I browsed through the activities you have for the 4-6 months age. I’ve already been inspired by some of them. Can’t wait to read the rest of your site. I love that you have the activities separated into age categories as well as the type of activity.
Very cool site! I love the new clean look!
I LOVE the activity blocks. im going to go now and see what I should do with my 7 month old today!
One of the first things I noticed about your site was the blocks on the right with activities for little ones by age group. I am always looking for new things to do with my toddler and enjoy reading the ideas you guys post on this blog. So, I think you are doing a fine job, keep it up! Thanks for the chance on such a fabulous giveaway and congrats on 3 years!
I like that things are seperated by age groups. Plus everything just looks great in general! Great job!!! Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Blessings,
Kathrine
thewehrungs@yahoo.com
I love the age appropriate activities you provide. Being a stay at home mom I tend to get a little ummm…antsy! And we run out of activites and sometimes there aren’t a lot of things for the younger babies to do. Your site gives so many great ideas!!
ladeebug224 at hotmail dot com
I DO love the new site. Congrats.. I love your book too. I’f love to win one of my very own because I’ve just been borrowing. EDD two weeks and counting! wahoo. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel, but your blog is also a light for me and other mommies (rookie or otherwise). Keep up the awesome stuff you do!
I love the activities by age boxes that are so easy to find and use.
Always love the ability to search by age
gkstratos@yahoo.com
I LOVE the baby activities lists! I’m planning on using these for my toddler, preschooler, and baby-on-the-way!
In addition to your tags, I like they way you have divided activities up in the age blocks at the top of the page. It makes it easy to navigate and find what you need. Thanks for the giveaway.
The site is very well organized. You have so much great information, it can be overwhelming, but I can easily navigate to find what I am looking for. The colors are relaxing as well and nice to look at.
Favorite post: You know, just last night I made the easy kids pants. It was so easy and it worked just like y’all said it would. Loved it, and I’m making another pair tonight from another piece of fabric.
I just found your site so I can’t say anything about the old layout but I love this layout! Grouping activities by age is great – especially how you’ve broken it up so much. I’ve seen other sites that break things down 6 months at a time but 6 months is a long time especially in the first year. Thanks for this! You’re definitely going into my bookmarks.
I really like the browse by age boxes but I am not crazy about the big brown band at the top of the blog (needs a little something there still). There a compliment and a suggestion!
I love that it’s organized by age. Great idea. Thanks
I love how you have activities by age! I’m always looking for new things to do with my little ones. I really like Activity #329: Play hide and seek. We love to do this and even my 2 year old has a great time!
I love the new look! Too cute, it’s nice to go to our age range if we want to look up where we are and things we can do, see and try.
Can’t wait to see more. We link to you all the time! 
I like the look of the site. It looks clean and is easy to navigate. I like the age blocks and that you can also choose an activity by type. I really related to Activity #574: Survive breastfeeding. I had similar feelings and questions regarding my 1 year old too.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
I’m new to the blog, but I really like the Toddler activities–I’m anxious to try some of them and tell my sister-in-law about them. Thanks!
I love your site! Keep it up!
Oh Holy Crap. I just found the website. Mr. Man is 7 weeks old and I needed it big time. Minutes ago, I read the “Did Do” list to the husband and he likes it too. Thank you. For a while. before he headed off to work, he was asking what my plans were for the the day. I tried to be nice but inside I thought, “Dude, if you only knew…” I think he’s starting to get it but he’s still, you know, a man.
wow i love to try and win this not so much for my self but for my friend who’s haveing her frist i think this would make a grate gift for her thanks
VERY NICE! I can’t believe I haven’t seen this site before now. Will definitely be visiting again.
Feedback:
Something a little lighter or maybe just a dark purple taken from the hue on the background?
Definitely the big blocks of activity-by-age are a big win!
Would only suggest changing maybe the color of the header area – it reminds me of poop – at least on my screen…
Good job overall!
Love your “Only Kind of Know What I’m Doing” T shirt.
Your redesign is FABULOUS, ladies! Congratulations and much continued success to you!
First time here and I LOVE your site!! I completely appreciate the activities section that is organized by age. I found so many useful tips and am going to try tip #359 (egg hunt) this weekend. I’m always racking my brain to find new activities for my toddler that gets her outside and active. This site is now added as one of my favorites!! Oh, and thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
You two helped convince me to get out of the house and tackle the big firsts — first trip to the grocery store with baby, first big errand day with baby, first lunch out with baby, etc. You two perfectly capture the anxiety that you must face and conquer as a rookie mom. Thanks! And I love the blog entries. They make me happy.
baby halloween ideas was really cute
jceko77@yahoo.com
I just found your site, and love the way you have the “months” seperated on what kiddos should be doing…I have an eight month old, so this is handy. Thanks for the chance to win.
mommykoala (at) live (dot) com
I LOVE the browse by age feature!!! Love it!!!
I just plain love this site.
I would love to refer friends to it if you would put up a “necessity list” for first time moms?!
thanks for all you do!!!!
abbey
I love the search by age feature. I also love the new mom advice you give. I’m expecting my first child (due in March ’09) and am DEVOURING your site! Thanks for all of the fantastic suggestions!
I love the bright bold “Activities by Age” Calendar. I’d love to see a question and answer spot on the front, you could andwer a new question each week.
I am new to your blog but as soon as I saw the age buttons with activities i wanted to explore more! Perfect for busy mums! I’ll be back many times I’m sure!
Thanks
I love your site because it helps me realize that I am not alone! It also makes me laugh, and that’s a good thing.
i love how everything is organized by baby’s age…so many sites make it hard to find what i need, or i just have to google a specific topic.
I love the month-by-month activities!
Just discovered your site today, and I’m so excited! Still waiting for baby, but we’re starting to freak out about what’s to come, and it’s great to have both the practical advice and the virtual cameraderie. Congrats on your milestone!
I really like your website. Very cool name too! This is my first time on it so I’m exploring it and finding some interesting things!
This is my first time to the site, and the baby age categories caught my eye. Don’t think I could say anything to change since I haven’t really explored yet. Great giveaway, thanks!
I love the site design! Simple but chic! You guys have so much information for everyone at different stages. Love it!
I agree that the baby age categories are great! I read every day–or nearly.
What a nicely revamped site, love the new look and love to read all the entries. Love the baby age categories! So helpful!
I like how clear and well-organized your site is, not too cluttered but still plenty of information. The best part is, of course, the Browse Activities by Age of Baby blocks because it’s so handy for any parent to be able to find specific groupings like that. Keep up the great work!
I hadn’t made it here before, but I noticed and loved the “browse activities by age of baby” buttons right away! What a great way to ensure that you’re always seeing new (and age-appropriate) content! I’ll definitely be hanging out around your site!
I love your site its perfect how it is. I love how you guys keep it humorous
I like the new look, and the browse-by-age function. Useful!
This is my first time coming across your site, but it’s lovely and I think it’s great. I’d totally hang out with you ladies IRL-anyone up for a playdate?
I loved the article about finding a Halloween costume, I have been searching for a costume for my 14 month old that won’t become overheated in. I liked the idea of the jailbird pajamas that he can wear again. Thanks for the help.