Some New Things

March 9, 2009 in This & That  

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I love a good makeover, and it was time to freshen things up here at Small Notebook. (If you’re reading this in your RSS or email, click through to see the new design.)

A few changes to note

  • The Daily Tip features a new idea every day to make things easier.
  • See what people are talking about in the Comments. The comments link is now after the post. It’s also easier to reply to specific comments.
  • Good Reads have their own place so I can share interesting article links without waiting until the weekend. The most recent are highlighted on the front page at the bottom right, and you can browse all of them on the Good Reads page.
  • Small Notebook is opening up for advertisements. Contact me for details.

Take a look around. I hope you like the changes!

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Comments

46 Responses to “Some New Things”
  1. Nicki at Domestic Cents says:
    March 9, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I love the changes! It looks great Rachel :)

    Nicki at Domestic Cents´s last blog post..More Than A ‘Boring Prelude’

  2. Ivy says:
    March 9, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Love the new look!! :)

    Ivy´s last blog post..Pimp This Bum?!?

  3. Elizabeth says:
    March 9, 2009 at 6:48 am

    I think it looks fantastic!

    Elizabeth´s last blog post..Menu Plan Monday: March 9-15

  4. Emily@remodelingthislife says:
    March 9, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Love the new look!

    Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog post..Link Love: Baby, It’s Cold Outside Edition

  5. Ashley, with CWDkids says:
    March 9, 2009 at 7:34 am

    I love your new look!

    I thought your readers may like to know that today on CWDkids blog, http:\\kidbits.cwdkids.com, we are giving away a $50 CWDkids gift certificate. You only have to go to our blog and leave us a comment This is a great way to start your week:)

    Ashley, with CWDkids´s last blog post..Tell Us What You Think!

  6. Maxine says:
    March 9, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Love it , very fresh and spring-like!!!

    Maxine´s last blog post..Vegetable plantings ……

  7. Minnesotamom says:
    March 9, 2009 at 7:57 am

    I think it looks great!

    Minnesotamom´s last blog post..Sunday Sunshine 03.08.09

  8. Shannon says:
    March 9, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Love the new look. I’m also glad to see that you are going to start advertising. I know some readers go bonkers on other blogs when ads start popping up. I am glad for those who can make some money to support their ambitions. I have been contemplating it myself for some time now, though you have many, many more readers than I :) .

    Shannon´s last blog post..Mexican Chicken Soup with Greens

  9. renee @ FIMBY says:
    March 9, 2009 at 8:09 am

    Very, very nice. Although I’m restructuring my blog a little (it’s a long process, started at Christmas break) I’m always inspired by “the look” that others create. I love your clean, classic and simple layout. It reflects your blog content very well.

    renee @ FIMBY´s last blog post..Winter Bliss

  10. Amy says:
    March 9, 2009 at 8:23 am

    LOVE your changes you have made! It feels very clean and true to your other format, but offers bonus material :) Great job, Rachel!!

    Amy´s last blog post..Huge Twilight Giveaway & Interview Tonight!

  11. Amanda says:
    March 9, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Very nice changes! I really love the “Daily Tip” idea.

    Amanda´s last blog post..Harold and the Purple Crayon

  12. Brianna @ Heart(h) Management says:
    March 9, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I love it! The tip today was great, too–something that I really need to do, since we’ve just decided to switch to an all cash system. The unexpected always happens. Good job on the redesign!

    Brianna @ Heart(h) Management´s last blog post..Menu Plan Monday

  13. Robin in NC says:
    March 9, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Love your new look. Congrats!

  14. Taylor at Household Management 101 says:
    March 9, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I love the new look!

    Taylor at Household Management 101´s last blog post..Mar 6, Subscribe To My Site For Free Through Email Of With Feedburner

  15. SoBella Creations says:
    March 9, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Love the new look! Your blog is always so refreshing.

    SoBella Creations´s last blog post..Autumn Leah Designs

  16. Denise says:
    March 9, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Rachel,
    *LOVE* the new look! So clean, simple and refreshing! Congrats!

  17. Erin says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:12 am

    It looks beautiful!

    I also love the daily tip section! Fantastic!

    Erin´s last blog post..Country Girl: A follow-up

  18. Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Love it. It’s definitely spring cleaning – many blogs are getting fresh new looks, and I am just getting started. Can’t quite decide what to do yet. Too many choices. :)

    Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam´s last blog post..Savery soups with delicous dumplings

  19. Sharon says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:39 am

    It looks beautiful — really peaceful and very classy!

    Nice work!

    (I’m giving away 10 weeks of coupon inserts at
    http://tinyurl.com/bmo2nx if anyone is interested)

  20. Kelli says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Love it! So fresh and springy!!!

    Kelli´s last blog post..C. S. Lewis

  21. jill says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:47 am

    LOVE it, Rachel. I KNEW you were up to something.

  22. melissa @ the inspired room says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:54 am

    I love a spring blog makeover! It looks GREAT!

    melissa @ the inspired room´s last blog post..3 Tips for Finding Your Decorating Style

  23. Andrea says:
    March 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Wonderful! Small Notebook is growing up!

    Andrea´s last blog post..Kids with no toys…

  24. Katie at makingthishome.com says:
    March 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Super! I’m already poking around all the upgrades.
    Katie

    Katie at makingthishome.com´s last blog post..Small Space Storage: Inspiration from the Homeland

  25. Christina Taylor says:
    March 9, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    This looks great, I like the bottom cattergories. Many times I skim through quickly and hope to come back to make notes. This makes it easy to find the post I needed, great job.

  26. marissa says:
    March 9, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Very Pretty!

  27. corinne says:
    March 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I love the changes…it looks great!
    ~Corinne

  28. Denise says:
    March 9, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    nicely done

    Denise´s last blog post..who could ask for anything more

  29. Beth @ Smart Family Tips says:
    March 9, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    Wow! The site looks great. I found you only a short while ago, but am really enjoying the posts so far. Great work.

    Beth @ Smart Family Tips´s last blog post..Featured Do-Gooder: Free Rice

  30. Stephanie says:
    March 9, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I like the new look! Very fresh and nice on the eyes!

    Stephanie´s last blog post..Homemakers Haven Challenge March 9, 2009

  31. Laurel Plum says:
    March 9, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    It looks wonderful! Even more fresh and simple. It looks like you have been working very hard. I love all of the new features. Very clever!

    Laurel Plum´s last blog post..Grocery Shopping Beyond the Spare

  32. Jenni at My Web of Life says:
    March 9, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Rachael- Love the new look! It is inspiring me to want to declutter both my house and my blog!

    I always look forward to your posts in my inbox! Thanks!

    Jenni at My Web of Life´s last blog post..The Edge of Spring

  33. Julie Marr says:
    March 9, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    What a delightful fresh look and even more encouraging, inspiring content. It’s always a pleasure to visit your site. Thank you!

    Julie Marr´s last blog post..daffodil daze

  34. Rebecca says:
    March 9, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    Looks great….really clean and simple. I think the Daily Tip feature is a great addition too. Going to have to remember to click through from the email updates every day so I can read them :-)

    Rebecca´s last blog post..Feb 23, Disney Cars Room Theme – Decorating a Room With Disney Pixar Cars

  35. Laura @ move to portugal says:
    March 10, 2009 at 2:28 am

    It looks nice and bright Rachel – lovely.

    Hope you are ok :)

  36. Camilla says:
    March 10, 2009 at 3:53 am

    It looks awesome! Definitely loving all the extras and the layout changes, and that we can reply to specific comments too. Yay! :D

  37. Sarah H. says:
    March 10, 2009 at 8:13 am

    Great new look!

    By the way, thanks for the mention in your Good Reads! :)

    Sarah H.´s last blog post..Meal Plan Mondays: 3-9-09

  38. Kirwin says:
    March 10, 2009 at 10:47 am

    I love the fresh look! Having recently started a blog, I now know how layout changes can make a huge difference (and be a HUGE p.i.a. when technology isn’t cooperating!)

    And I love the Tip of the Day!

    Kirwin´s last blog post..Edit, Add, Appreciate (a day late)

  39. Kate says:
    March 10, 2009 at 11:23 am

    I love it!!

    Kate´s last blog post..Upcycled Eyeglass Holder

  40. V. Higgins says:
    March 10, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Very cute! I like how clean and pretty it looks.

  41. WhenIGrowUpCoach says:
    March 10, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Ooh, love it! Very fancy schmancy but clean and pretty :)
    Michelle

    WhenIGrowUpCoach´s last blog post..Tough (Question) Tuesday: Installment 18

  42. Amy says:
    March 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Looks great!

  43. kristen says:
    March 10, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    loving the new look! fabulous :)

    kristen´s last blog post..custom invitation design

  44. Karisa says:
    March 11, 2009 at 10:47 am

    I **love** the new, fresh, slick look!
    Thanks for your encouraging and practical words!

    Karisa´s last blog post..¿Pueden las madres trabajar fuera del hogar?

  45. Suzy :) says:
    March 12, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Sweet! :)

  46. Sharon says:
    March 16, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Very high tech! I didn’t know where I was at first!

    Sharon´s last blog post..Suze Orman’s Expense Sheet