Link Love :: the Hooray for Freedom! edition

by Tsh on July 4, 2008

I’ve always loved the 4th of July (that’s my hometown’s celebration, above), and it has become even more special to me as an American expat living overseas. I’ve grown tenfold in my appreciation for other countries and cultures, which was expected – but I never expected to grow more in love with my country of origin.

America doesn’t have the greatest reputation outside its borders right now – and yes, some of it is deserved – but overall, we have a pretty stinking great country. Enjoy your freedom, and celebrate today, fellow Americans.

I normally show some Link Love on Saturdays, but I’m taking the weekend off for the holiday. So if you’ve got a day of relaxation ahead of you, grab some iced tea and enjoy some good reading…

Life Hacks

Who is Responsible for Your Misery Index? :: Frugal Dad
30 Articles That Will Help Simplify Your Life :: Marc & Angel Hack Life
12 Things I Learned by 42 That I Wish I Knew at 22 :: The Wisdom Journal
7 Great Ways to Rekindle Your Creativity :: My Super-Charged Life
How To Save Money on Laundry :: SquawkFox
5 Tricks to Simplifying Laundry :: LivSimpl
Simplify Your Cleaning Routine :: On Simplicity
13 Reasons to Switch Back to Paper :: Putting Things Off

Money & Frugal Living Hacks

Vacation, Housing Projects, Saving Up To Buy a Car, & More! :: My Dollar Plan
Saving Money While Keeping Your Cool in the Dog Days of Summer :: Being Frugal
Walmart: There is a Price for Cheap (I agree!) :: Gather Little By Little
Are You Financially Healthy? The 5 Stages :: Moolanomy
Four Strategies to Fight the Takeout Urge :: Paid Twice

… and Just For Fun

It’s another Lisa Leonard Giveaway! :: Make and Takes
9 Warm Weather Activities for Preschoolers :: Preschool Mama
Oat Couture: Peanut Butter Granola (can’t wait to try this!):: Everybody Loves Sandwiches

Also, here are Simple Mom’s top referrals in June – thanks for linking to me here!

And finally, here are Simple Mom’s most popular posts for June:

Written by Tsh Oxenreider

Tsh is the editor and writer of this place, and is the founder of Simple Living Media, a little company with the mission to help people live simply. While she waits for her first book to show up in stores late 2010, she spends time drinking coffee, being mama to her two little ones, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of number 3, due this summer.

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1 PreSchool Mama July 4, 2008 at 11:04 am: Have a great weekend!

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2 happyathome July 4, 2008 at 12:49 pm: Amen sista! We are very fortunate in many ways to have the feedoms we have and able to voice what we do not like! We are not perfect, but at least we have the oppotunity to try! Great blog site and hope you stop by sometime.

happyathomes last blog post..Happy 4th of July!

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3 Frugal Dad July 4, 2008 at 1:51 pm: Loved the roundup – thanks for including me! Enjoy the weekend off. I plan to enjoy the day, myself, although my “honey do” list will keep me pretty busy!

Frugal Dads last blog post..Ask the Readers: Why Do You Visit Frugal Dad?

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4 simplemom July 4, 2008 at 2:49 pm: @Frugal Dad – Saw on Twitter that your AC broke today. Hopefully that won’t add tons more to your honey-do list! Either way, enjoy your day.

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5 squawkfox July 4, 2008 at 3:17 pm: Hi Simplemom! Thank you so muchly for the mention! I can guarantee I won’t be doing any laundry this weekend! Have an awesome weekend!

squawkfoxs last blog post..Video: How to Use the Gas Mileage Calculator

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6 Jeff@MySuperChargedLife July 4, 2008 at 4:30 pm: I agree that we have an awesome country! I’m still proud of America and I think we should all count our blessings for living here. I love celebrating the birth of our great nation every 4th of July. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for the link!

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7 Sara July 4, 2008 at 4:42 pm: That photo is beautiful! Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for the mention!

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8 ~Carla~ July 4, 2008 at 5:25 pm: I just recently found your blog and *LOVE* it… you’re my #1 blog to check out now!

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