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The blog looks different. In fact, I think it looks awesome. I’m pleased with the overhaul which is really the first in nearly two years. I had changed the header here and there but hadn’t changed how things worked for quite some time. As Cabin Fever has caused us to do things like remodel our kitchen and go somewhat insane, I thought I’d use some of that insanity and work on the blog.
Dee of Life in Our Shoes messaged me shortly after I pressed the activate button and said, “I love your header! The characters look so much like you guys!” Then she proceeded to ask where I found a family that looked so much like me, FireDad, BigBrother and LittleBrother. I then explained that I found an amazing artist, Adina of Adina Illustrations. She hand draws her images. Let me reiterate that, folks: that’s a hand-drawn caricature of my family up there, you guys. It’s us. But cooler. And maybe less noisy. Awesome.
Working with Adina was a wonderful experience. I followed her on twitter, sent her an email of my many (many) desires for a header and crossed my fingers that she would be able to do it all. And she did it all. And more. I mean, we look like us. I’m even wearing green! FireDad’s turnout gear is yellow. My eyes even look like my eyes. It took about two weeks. She sent me the file. I paid her. And then I went about remodeling the blog using the new (and popular) WordPress theme Suffusion. By the way, Adina only charges $55 for her header work. You might want to get in on that before she realizes she’s under-charging and hikes that price.
I’m glad to have a new look to the blog, especially one that so fits us as a family. If you see any kinks in the next few days, please either let me know (via the contact form or Twitter) or ignore them. As an example, my No-Ad pages (for compensated reviews or giveaways per the BlogHer Ad Network agreement) are currently without a sidebar at all. I’m using the Single Post Template plugin but it’s giving me fits with this WordPress theme. I also need to do a little work on my sidebars. If you also have any functionality ideas (move the RSS button, remove/add/change something), please feel free to let me know!
Let me know what you think of the new look. Unless you hate it. Then take it up with the designers of the header or theme. Okay? Swell!
25 Responses to “A New Look for Stop, Drop & Blog”
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My name is Jenna, aka FireMom. I blog here, 
I love it! The drawing of y’all as a family is dead on. I just might have to check out Adina for own pitiful looking blog now.
Twitter: firemom
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She did a great job. I’m totally pleased with it. Amazed and pleased!
I like it too! Coorful, cheerful and nicely done! Hmmmm….I’ll remember Adina if I ever want to get mine “did”!
Twitter: firemom
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I whole-heartedly recommend her! And thanks!
Love the new look! @adina_c did a great job with the drawing, and the colors just pop!
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The colors are just perfect. I’m so pleased. Thanks for your comment!
The place looks great!
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Twitter: firemom
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Thanks! It feels great!
Looks awesome! I love the banner
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Twitter: firemom
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Thank you very much!
LOVE the look! The plugin gave me fits, too, but this one is working:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-post-template/
The last Suffusion update (the one before the one that came out today) totally ganked my install and I had to dial back down. Haven’t tried the latest.
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I’ll check it out tonight. My brain is done for the evening even though my sidebars are uneven and things are kind of wonky here and there. But I’m enjoying it. It makes me smile.
I love it!!!
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Thanks! I feel super awesome right now!
I love this! It looks like a sticker….you should totally make stickers for people to put around! Loves it!
LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big Sister & I love it. She wants to be a firefighter driver when she grows up!
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Omg, I love your new look! I’ve been meaning to change up my blog but since I’m useless when it comes to that kind of stuff, I’ve been putting it off.
And I LOOOOVE the header. Sooo freaking perfect! I want one! But $55 is out of my range, sigh.
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So love your new look! It’s so cheery!
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It looks great!
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It looks super cute! And I noticed you were wearing green right away! Very cool and nicely done!
Looks good and at a good price too.
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It’s just adorable, Jenna. C.U.T.E.!!!!
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I swear I left a comment here and it must not have “taken.” Anyways, I like it, I like it!!!
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OH. Duh, never mind, LOL!!!
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