I had spent a lot of time over the past few months trying to think of something I could do as a feature on this site. Something to encourage reader participation as well as give back to readers. I thought long and hard and it wasn’t until I realized that there was something that I needed too; and that’s what brought this idea to life.
I need opportunity and, more importantly, reason to get out of the house. Now, with two children, I have been facing slight anxiety with leaving the comfort of my house while toting a newborn and dealing with somewhat irreverant toddler.
I gave you a little teaser, a glimpse into the new weekly feature for temporarily me, and today? The cat’s outta the bag! This my friends, is day one!
Now, for those thinking this challenge is just for new parents, you’re wrong. Though the book was designed specficially for first time parents to carry them throughout the first year, this challenge is for ALL parents. It’s meant to encourage us to try new activities with our child(ren) and more importantly – to do something that may fall outside our comfort zones and even get out of the house!
No matter the age – well, unless they’re no longer living at home or are teenagers who are embarrassed to even be in the car with their parents – there is something for everyone! Some things may be modified so we can do them together or so they can include a broader range of ages, but the core ideas are coming straight from the book. Even if the activites are something that you normally do that’s GREAT it will be an easy way for you to have a chance to win! Just make sure to take a picture!
The best part?
There will be winners selected weekly. Each week I will draw a winner by random and they will receive a prize! Rookie Moms have been gratious enough to supply books for each week and I will also switch it up once and a while to provide something else – gift certificates, other books, or something I haven’t quite figured out.
But! There is really no reason to not wanna get in on this action!
Now, you’re wondering what you have to do, right? Well, I’ll tell you.
Each Monday morning I will post three activites, or versions of activities, from the book.
Your job is:
- Choose an activity
- Complete the activity within the week. (Monday – Sunday)
- Take pictures while doing said activity
- Write a post
- Include the button provided within your post
- Sign Mr. Linky so people can come see what you’ve done!
- Deadline is Sunday afternoon – 12pm EST
Sunday evening I will randomly pick a winner who will be revealed on Monday, along with the new set of activities!
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This week’s challenges are:
Activity #224: Record your children laughing, babbling or telling a story
Carter has become obsessed with telling stories to the camera and then watching them back, try it out and see how chatty your child can be! (or get the baby cooing, the toddler chatting to themselves, the preteen performing something…it’s up to you!)
Activity #159: Introduce your baby to the tupperware
Let them play with tupperware or pots and pans. Bang, sing songs and jump around the kitchen!
Activity #7: Get your calcium the fun way
Translation: Go to the local ice cream shop and get a cone! You can share one or have one each!
Prize for this week!? A copy of The Rookie Mom’s Handbook!
Go on! Have fun, then come back here and sign Mr. Linky when you’re done!
Buttons:
**Â UPDATE! **
There was additional coding that got its way into the text box somehow. They should all be working now, but please let me know if there’s anymore troubles! Sorry about that!
heather... says:
I love this idea. I can’t wait to participate!
heather…’s last blog post..Rock The Boat
August 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Rise to the challenge » Rookie Moms says:
[...] our book, Sam, who lives North of the border and blogs at temporarilyme.com, is hosting a weekly challenge on her [...]
August 25th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Brenda says:
Very cool Sam!
Brenda’s last blog post..My Road trip!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Taryn says:
Okay – so I didn’t capture this during the required time frame, but this is one of my favorite posts. Anyone with two kids (under two also!) knows that trying to get the funny moments caught on tape requires having the camera in hand at all times – which is simply not possible while changing two separate diapered bottoms, cleaning spit-up off my shirt and/or consoling a bumped head at any given moment. So even if this doesn’t “qualify” – I still wanted to share it. To me, it’s priceless!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Hannah says:
Oooh – yay! I love Rookie Mums, and so love this idea!!! (Love a challenge) Count me in…
Bub is only eight weeks, so it is tricky enough to catch a smile on camera, but will try to record some chatting… (does taking myself out for an icecream count?!?)
Thanks for kicking this off
Hannah’s last blog post..my did do list…
August 27th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Claire says:
What a fabulous idea! I’m completely in. I can’t wait to get started.
Claire
Claire’s last blog post..Rookie Homemaker
August 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts says:
This sounds great. I can’t wait to join the challenge. I’m having trouble with buttons. Can I get some tech advice? Thanks.
Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts’s last blog post..See what I won and a contest for YOU!
August 27th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
The Mommy Project says:
Well, I have number 3 on the way…but I’m still feeling like a rookie some days. I’d love to play along – sounds like fun.
I could not get any of the buttons to work, though!
The Mommy Project’s last blog post..Widney Wednesday – Canada Style, eh?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Sheena says:
After baths last night we both sat down and had ice cream together, but I make sure to try the activities tonight
Sheena’s last blog post..4 Things
August 28th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
RookieMom Whitney says:
I posted a video of my daughter babbling!
RookieMom Whitney’s last blog post..The Rookie Mom’s Challenge
August 29th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Temporarily Me in Toronto at Canada Blog Friends says:
[...] innovation and started her own club! She now uses her design skills to weave her own network called Being a Rookie Mom Ain’t So Bad. This is styled as a photo challenge, but Samantha will be the first to tell you its really just [...]
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm