Friday Favorites- April

Sometimes you improvise @ steady mom

Top 10 party tips @ ReMarkable Home

Family Binders @ I heart organizing and clean and scentsible

Easter basket fillers @ simply modern mom

Start your day by eating a frog @ simple mom

Simple Elements for Backyard fun @ Simple Kids

Earth Day @ The Jernigan Wagon

13 things parent do to inhibit real play @ Having fun at home

Treasure Baskets @ The Imagination Tree

Friday Favorites- March

Guilt free disorganization @ baby-center

10 ways to simplify without becoming a minimalist @ small notebook

How to take a mini-vacation @ frugal family fun

How to really love your kids @ we are that family

Talking to your children about death @ Not just cute

Meaningful lent @ Karen Edmisten (this post is really long, I especially like her ideas for lent

Menu planning @ Little birdie secrets

Developing a new routine 15 minutes at a time @ simple kids

Weekly routines @ simple kids

Draw your story- the illustrated journal @ alpha mom

Early birds and night owls @ simple kids

How to break up with old hobbies @ small notebook

Giving up the pacifier @ parenting magazine

Fond Farwell @ Not ever still

Friday Favorites- February

How to really give @ We are That family

12 Ideas to keep the kids busy on a snowy day @ The mother huddle

The emergency hug @ simple kids

uh- oh's and no- no's @ babbling brook

keep the spark hot @ how does she

planning for long plane trips with kids @ Kind birds

ideas for back to school photos @ I heart faces

10 special valentines day ideas @ Zen family habits

50 things to do with your kids when it's -50 @ serene journey

Cooking for others a guide to giving sympathy meals @ simple bites

Creative pretend play props and ideas @ simple kids

Tips for dinning out with children @ simply modern mom

Friday Favorites- January

Establish Routines @ simple mom

Frugal Family Fun @ Simple Kids

Snowman Building Kit @ Simple Kids

What every organized household should have @ how does she

Raising Self-Reliant kids by Michele Borb

How to become a more intentional parent @ sorta crunchy

31 days to a better photo @ life with my 3 boybarians

healing @ weird-bird

ideas to keep your kids entertained during the winter @ I never grew up

5 ways to lose your stuff @ Zen habits

Building the Legacy your children will remember @ steady mom

Play vs. Academics @ Not just cute

Decisions- Decisions @ weird bird

Everyday ways to foster independence in kids @ Simple Mom

Friday Favorites- December

how to take an adorable holiday photo at any age @ baby center

De-cluttering and organizing children's toys @ Blissfully domestic

35 gifts your children will never forget @ becoming minimalist

Appliques for beginners @ lemon tree creations

101 things that can physically be reduced in your home

A guide to creating a minimalist home @ zen family

Newborn dress turned toddler apron @ 2 little hooligans

Curing the December Gimmes

Motherhood and Identity @ Inspired to Action

Friday Favorites- July

Another list of blogs I have enjoyed reading over the past month. You may enjoy some of these opinions and articles too. Just click on the titles that interest you. Happy exploring :)

on downs syndrome- enjoying the small things

Photography tips part 2- I am momma hear me roar.

How to crochet a butterfly- little birdie secrets

Calling all party planners- kuzak's closet

Hanging storage baskets from the mother huddle- U create

Make your own obstacle course- simple kids

Nursing cover up tutorial- TaDa Creations

The benefits of fantasy play for children- Not Just Cute\

Babymooning- Progressive Pioneer

Helpful Hints for bedtime- Not just cute

Getting kids to actually play with their toys - life time moms

Children's bedrooms- sharing space - The inspired room

5 simple ways to create amazing memorable traditions- steady mom

101 things to do this summer- love and be loved

four fun ways to practice playful parenting - simple mom

be secure. period @ little bit funky

perfectionism- the thief of "good enough" - simple mom

Hosting overnight guests: 10 tips to help your visitors feel welcome - simple mom

homemade sidewalk paint- hip mountain mama

enjoying nature and learning too- the adventures of motherhood

Speak up! Why we should use big words with little kids @ not just cute

10 ways to get the most out of storytime with your preschooler @ not just cute

Friday Favorites

I have not had a lot of time to browse blogs lately, but of the ones I have browsed, here are a few favorite posts.

So much to do so little time: identifying your pressure points @ organizing your way

skinny dipping @ shifting life

roadblocks to decluttering @ simple mom

taking care of me @ small notebook

from this day forward @ Glamorous life of a house wife

Friday Favorite's

Would you fire you? @ Zen family habits

The Lie Many Parents Believe @ Simple Mom

Things I Want to Achieve in Motherhood @ The Glamourous Life of a Housewife

On Being a Sexy Mama Instead of Just a Mama & Wear Sexy Jeans @ Rookie Moms

The Bullet List (11 best gifts) @ The Mother Huddle

Also, this week a group of bloggers went to Kenya with compassion. You can follow some of their journeys at My Charming Kids and We Are THAT Family

Friday Favorite's

Her are some of my favorite posts that I have been reading lately. Enjoy!

Tips for Raising Strong-Willed Children @ We Are THAT Family

The Things you Don't Need (But they say you do) for a new baby @ simple mom

Slowing Down: Taking the time to make some time @ simple kids

I don't want my children to be happy @ It's Almost Nap Time

Holding on the Sentimental Things @ Small notebook ( this is an old post, but oh how I need it)

Crafting Rich Experiences @ Simple Mom

Turn off the TV @ Zen family habits

Get your chore on @ the creative mama