If you’re reading this via the RSS feed, you’ll want to click through and see the bee-yoo-ti-ful new design of what used to be Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy. It’s now Authentic Simplicity, which is pretty much the same thing, only it looks and sounds a lot better.
There’s more to come; it’s definitely not finished quite yet. I have a couple more pages to add, and I need to organize and fill up the sidebar still (sorry, there’s no search bar at the moment!). But do you see those pretty little social media icons up in the corner? It took me at least 2 hours to figure out how to get them in the right place without cutting off parts of the header or icons or eliminating the content wrap altogether. (I’m totally NOT a geek!) Henceforth and therefore, I had no more time to finish the rest of my blog transformation to-do list, so all that stuff will have to wait.
Speaking of those social media icons, all of them have been updated with the new name (although not necessarily the new design yet), except for Facebook, which is going to require me to jump through a few hoops. I don’t know how long that will take, and I do apologize for the confusion it might cause while the Facebook page is in limbo between Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy and Authentic Simplicity. I’m hoping that Facebook will grant my request to change the name rather than forcing you all to like a brand new page, so that you don’t have to jump through any hoops.
So … have fun and explore a little! Some pages that might interest you:
I have a brand spanking new About Authentic Simplicity page, as well as a new About Me page (with pictures!).
My four main categories (with multiple sub-categories) are:
At Home (all things related to housekeeping, child-rearing, and the like)
In the Budget (money-saving ideas mostly)
On My Mind (anything I feel like sharing!)
On the Table (recipes and tutorials)
I am so excited about this new look and new bend in the road! I hope you’ll stick around for the rest of the journey!
OH! I can NOT forget to say a huge “THANK YOU!” to my awesome husband, who designed the header and helped me with the rest of the design and some minor - and major - coding issues. It’s kind of nice, being a blogger, to be married to a graphic designer and electronic publishing coordinator (his day-job title). A providential match, to be sure!
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I do like the new name and the new look! Although, I’m glad I googled “cheap and healthy” before you made the switch, because that is how I found your blog! Love what you share!
LOL, Brandi, I’m glad, too! I guess I should keep “quick easy cheap and healthy” in the meta tags!
Looks great, Anne!
Thanks, Jenni!
Hi Anne,
Lovely!! Can’t wait to see what you do with your blog. I love the new look. I’m also working on a redesign. It’s fun and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Congrats to you!
Thanks, Michelle! I can’t wait to see your update either!
I love the new look Anne! You have done a great job with it so far. I am looking forward to your money saving ideas and of course more of your great recipes.
Thanks, Jennifer! There will definitely be plenty of those; that’s what I know best
The new name and design is perfect for your site, Anne! I love it.
Thanks, Mary!
Hi Anne! I love what ya’ll have done here! I especially love the new name! The header looks so nice! Your hubs is a good designer! Keep bringing those delicious recipes and helpful tips! Blessings from Bama!
Thank you!
Everything looks wonderful, Anne! Good for you and your husband for trying a DIY blog change!
Thanks, Jenn. We’re big DIY-ers! Which gets us in trouble sometimes, lol.
Looks great, Anne!!
Thanks, Heather!
CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting. And big kudos (or however that phrase goes) to your husband. I agree. A match made in heaven.
Thanks! Yes, he’s awesome
I am excited about this! It really looks awesome… GREAT job!
Looks wonderful!
LOVE the new name and look! Congratulations!!!
Yes! It looks gorgeous! Can’t wait to explore the new stuff.
Clicked over from WFMW and who do I find - my future Allume road trip buddy. I’ve had fun poking around to get to know you better before October. I will definitely be spending more time here. This site is beautiful!!
Yay! Glad you found me
And thanks!