Things to write home about 1/11/09

January 11, 2009

Well, Dear Reader, it’s January. Are you feeling the January blahs yet? I sure am. Every now and then, I’ll think, I can’t wait for Christmas vacation.

And then I realize that Christmas vacation has come and gone, and I’m really bummed. I need a vacation. A long one to a warm place with a beach. Know anyone who wants to send a family of 3?

Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families

Amy at Resourceful Mommy has a great tip for getting rid of the word okay
Genna Cockerman posted suggestions for low cost Valentine’s Day gifts for your spouse at Suite 101
PhD in Parenting shared her best anti-spanking resources
Kristen at We Are THAT Family posted an ode to her 9-year-old daughter
Amy at Let’s Explore talked about her New Year’s Day interviews with her kids

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Sweet Pea at Newlyweds! posted a recipe for Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas that I hear is divine
Heather at Maternal Spark posted a recipe and tutorial for Pretty Butterfly Cupcakes
Jo at The Adventures of Kitchen Girl had a pesto contest
Amy at Angry Chicken posted a recipe for mushroom toast

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

I thought about putting this article about how to manage post-Christmas toy clutter from Small Notebook in the Parenting & Family section, but thought it would make more sense here.
I love how these Christmas cards are displayed. I wonder if I could get away with leaving them up year-round.
Pearl at A Storybook Life talks about decorating for winter

Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects

Lisa at Blessed with Grace posted her latest crocheted creation
Jen Duncan posted a tutorial for making Roman blinds
Diane Gilleland at CraftStylish posted a tutorial for hand-warming gloves

Have you post something this week that was worth writing Home about? Send me the link, and maybe you’ll see it here next Sunday!

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RobynsOnlineWorld said:

Thanks as always for such a great list of finds for us! I always find several great things on your lists.

# 11 January 2009 at 8:22 pm

Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said:

Hey girl. What a surprise, to come an see your great Sunday links, and I found my name. How awesome. I appreciate the linky love!! I am actually making another crocheted hat. I had to do something while I sat in the waiting room at the doctor’s, on Saturday. I have bronchitis. Starting to feel better, now that I have two days worth of antibiotics on board. Anyway, thanks again. It was a nice surprise.

# 11 January 2009 at 10:32 pm

Betty said:

These are some great links thanks for sharing.