Carrots āĖN’ Cake has had quite a few different looks over the years!
February 2008
September 2008
August 2010
September 2011
And now CNC has a new look! Did you see it?
The current layout isn’t all that different, but I think it’s a little easier on the eyes. I thought it was a tad overwhelming before. I hope you guys like it! I’ll be updating the pages in the coming weeksāāsome of them haven’t been updated in more than a year!
Breakfast
This morning’s breakfast was a Sweet Breakfast Scramble with a scoop of sunflower butter in the mix. I also added cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ground flaxseed meal to this batch. Best breakfast ever.
I also drank a glass of iced Dandy Blend with organic half & half.
Question of the Day
How long have you been reading CNC? Which of these layouts do you remember?
P.S. Gina is hosting a bake sale to raise money for the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Please head on over and check it out. My Paleo Morning Glory Muffins are up for grabs!
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Looks great, Tina! I’ve seen all the changes over the years…amazing to think of all you’ve done! very cool! š
CNC was my very first blog, and I started reading it in June of 2011… lol Sooooo long ago. Haha and my blog has changed 3 times, in just over 1 year! But I’ve also moved it 3 times, so that’s why. Hopefully it’s staying how it is for a bit!
I love the 2010 little pug cartoon…you should find a way to hide it around the site!
Oh gosh, I think I’ve been reading since 2010. I definitely love your look now. š Happy Friday Tina!
Since late 2011 but I’ve gotta say I love the pug header, too cute!
Looks wonderful! I found your blog last summer or fall I think? Have truly enjoyed it and can’t wait to continue reading š
Apparently, I’ve been reading for a while because I remember all of them!
I’ve been reading since early 2010. Your blog was actually the first I came across. š
I like how you changed the location of the menu. Very subtle changes. But everything looks cleaner and more organized. Can’t wait to see your updated pages! Is it weird that I like seeing all that had changed with bloggers? š
I’ve only been reading since 2011 but LOVE your blog. It gets my butt moving! My husband just started Crossfit and now he’s a reader too :). You rock, Tina!
Just a funny observation….what’s with the Porn ads in the Sept 2011 screen shot? Bow chicka bow wow…:)…
Whoa, I dunno! Haha!
@Tina: Lol I remember when those Equinox ads came out and it was such a scandal!
I love seeing posts with old blog layouts!! I’ve only been around for the last two, but have loved them both. My own blog has seen some crazy changes in the past too!!
I love the latest look. Wow the progress is really an inspiration for new bloggers too š
The new layout looks great! Although I don’t comment often, I have been reading your blog since September 2008. It’s my favorite blog out there! I really appreciate your honesty, humor, and reading about all of your exciting endeavors!
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I’ve been reading your blog for about a year and a half. It’s the first blog I started following and I love it so much! I check it once in the morning and again in the evening. I have to say, I am a huge pumpkin fan too and have enjoyed all the pumpkin recipes you have posted. The Sweet Breakfast Scramble with pumpkin is my favorite! Keep them coming!
Before your blog, I had no idea the HLB even existed!!
Looks great, tina!
I’ve been reading for 3.5 years! I LOVE your blog!
I like it a lot Tina!!
Hey Tina! I LOVE that you like to switch things up. Sometimes my hubby makes fun of me because I’m always rearranging things. When it comes to makeovers, it’s the journey that’s the most fun! š
I’ve been reading Carrots N Cake for about a year and a half. It was the first blog I started reading, and the only blog that’s stuck with me for so long. You were also the motivation to start my own blog! (As well as my motivation to train for runs longer than 5Ks, start CrossFit, the list goes on and on…) You are very much appreciated in my life, Tina! (Isn’t it weird that someone I’ve never met has had that big of an impact on my life??)
THANK YOU!
Aww, thanks for the sweet comment! š
This is such a cool post. I’m happy to say I’ve been around for most of these changes!
as a 2-ingredient pancake lover…..which do you prefer? The pancake or sweet breakfast scramble?
love the new layout!!!
I love them both! š
I love when people do posts like this. Super cool to see. Makes me scared of technology. š
I’ve been reading for a while now. I definitely remember the September 2008 layout so apparently a while is actually quite a long time! haha
I love your current layout but the header with the pug and cupcake cracks me up – so cute!
I have been a reader since 2008 and yours is definitely my favorite blog!
I have had your sweet breakfast scramble everyday this week- I’m obsessed! My roommates tried it this morning too and are now begging me to make a big batch tomorrow morning!
i have been reading CNC for quite sometime! I remember every layout except the first one. Your blog was actually one of the first ever that I began reading on a regular basis! š
I’ve only been reading your blog for about two months now – but I always love what you have to say! You’re slowly but surely pushing me to try crossfit…
Oh, and I love the cartoon Murphy in August 2010 š
I started reading one day that was a Marathon Monday in 2010. I remember reading that day’s post and thinking, “HUH!? How is it this gal is off work drinking beer on a Monday?” š I’ve been a fan ever since!
(http://carrotsncake.com/2010/04/scenes-from-the-2010-boston-marathon.html)
Haha! My favorite day of the year! š
Since the summer of 2008…..wow! haha. I love your blog! š
I love CNC! I read your book about a year ago and I have been a faithful follower since then. Thank you for updating so frequently, it’s always good to check in and get a little fitness and eating inspiration from you!
I think I started following not too long after you launched – I remember seeing a note about it on the Gamma Phi site, which was kind of funny seeing as I’ve probably only ever logged in once before! I’ve been checking in daily ever since.
Wow- it’s really amazing to see how much a blog can change overtime! I’m hoping that someday I’ll get to that point- I need to create my own domain first, but I’ve only been at it for a month so I think it might still be too early for that š
I love the new layout! I think the simpler the better!:) Beautiful!
I thought I had been reading your blog for a year or so, but I recognize all of those looks! I can’t believe it’s been that long. Thank your for continuing to share your life one bite at a time!
I rarely comment but you have been inspiring me since 2008! Thank you š
You KNOW I have been reading you since the get go so I recognize all the layouts. Keep on doing & hope to see you soon.
I’ve been reading since this summer, but love the workouts, & motivation your blog gives me to get up & get going some days. I’ve started actually planning my workouts, & although life happens with two kids, a husband, running a home daycare, oh & my Daughter’s competitive dance, it helps me to schedule time in for myself.
It may be because I’m fairly new, but I’m not noticing any changes… are they that subtle, or am I not looking in the right place? Feel like I’m playing one of those spot the differences games…
I’ve been reading since fall of 2010 – I think when the Marie Claire scandal happened? š
oooo I like 2008 layout lol I’ve been reading since 2011– I’m a little behind š
I have been reading for about 6 months so I only remember the current format. I do have to say I love the pug/cupcake clip art…that should come back!
I am a fairly new reader, in the past 6-9 months. So I only remember the last layout. Do you do it yourself or work with a designer? Any tips on switching to a self-hosted?
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I have been reading since 2008! Love your blog. I really like your new layout…looks great!
Fun post! I am sure its even more fun for you to see all your progression.
I started reading your post the summer of 2011; my friend had brought your book to the beach to read and told me about your blog!
I don’t say much, but I have been reading since 2008 and remember all those layouts! I really can’t believe it’s been 4 years !?
I guess I started reading you in late 2008…I can’t remember! I know it was back with the two carrot cupcakes headline. Could it have been 4 years ago??! It feels like just yesterday… š
I had to really look to see the differences, but I think it does look great!
I’ve been reading CNC since the 2nd layout! š
I think it was some time in 2008, but I don’t remember that first one. I can’t believe I’ve been reading that long and that you’ve been posting even longer! I really enjoy it, Tina!
I started reading in 2009, maybe November? So 3 years and going strong!