Why working out is working for me this time :: The Happiest Mom Why I tell my girls they’re beautiful. Often. :: Motherhood Your Way Make your art :: S. Bryant Humility in parenting :: Gracefull Mama An open-hearted letter to moms of young children :: FIMBY The winner of the Lil’ Soak gift certificate [...]

Why French parents are superior :: Wall Street Journal Making the most of creative time :: Chatting at the Sky I have a hard time liking my son (at night) :: Dazed Dad 12 most compelling reasons to homeschool your children :: 12 Most (written by a public school teacher) 100 ways to make your [...]

I don’t want to raise a good child :: Lysa TerKeurst McDonald’s drops use of gooey ammonia-based “pink slime” in hamburger meat :: MSNBC When you need friends (but have a hard time finding them) :: (in)courage Motherhood, Ambition, Passion, and Purpose :: The M.A.P.P. Gathering (I was interviewed—along with 8 other women—and you can [...]

For today’s weekend links, I thought I’d showcase some of my favorite finds on Pinterest from the week: TONS and tons of free classic children’s audiobooks :: Books Should Be Free (from the public domain) How to make $50 worth of liquid (Mrs. Meyers) hand soap for less than $5 :: The Farmer’s Nest 20 [...]

To the mother with only one child :: NC Register 7 secrets for making real-life friends online :: The Tiny Twig Writing grief :: Hope with Feathers Jake: Math prodigy proud of his autism :: CBS News Lovely Limitations: 12 days a month :: (in)courage The winners of a copy of Money Saving Mom are [...]

The eternal struggle in the artist’s mind :: Chatting at the Sky You never marry the right person :: Relevant How to commit to a spending fast :: Narrow Paths to Higher Places Whatever happened to play? :: Steady Mom Correlation or causation :: Businessweek The winner of the ESP giveaway is “brynnash“—congrats! Look for [...]

Don’t carpe diem :: The Momastery Why a teen who talks back may have a bright future :: NPR Life without a TV :: Family Sponge Trying to eat better? Ask yourself this important question. :: The Happiness Project Growing your blog: photography and styling :: Miss Mustard Seed “The quickest way for a parent [...]