Things to Write Home About – 1/31/10

by Tara Ziegmont

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Here are some gems I discovered found in my feed reader today:

Amy, the Crunchy Domestic Goddess, wrote a very thorough post about potty learning
Rachel at Small Notebook considers the best use of her time
I was totally moved by Heather’s post about weaning her daughter at Not a DIY Life
I didn’t know where to put this, but I loved Allie’s pretend cupcakes on No Time for Flashcards. They’re perfect for those of us who are trying to become healthier.
Gretchen at The Happiness Project posted twelve tips for reading more
Amy at Simple. Messy. Fun. posted a fun idea for helping little people learn to count and another for investigating ice

Christy at Superheros and Princesses posted Groundhog’s Day Pancakes
Trent at The Simple Dollar posted the frugal magic of the 5 ingredient Crock Pot meal, complete with six simple recipes
Phoebe at Getting Freedom posted Cheddar Bay Biscuits and Easy Meatballs
Jenn at Frugal Upstate posted suggestions for using the leftover juice from a can of fruit

The Nester at Nesting Place posted simple solutions to common household problems
Dustin at Engaged Marriage debates whether married couples should have joint or separate bank accounts
Heidi of Budget Wise Home posted suggestions for organizing and displaying children’s artwork in our homes (at Make & Takes)
Parent Hacks posted a warning about compact fluorescent light bulbs in lamps that children can reach

Marta posted beautiful Pom Pom Lights on The Creative Mama
I love the non-food Valentines that Jen posted at Paint, Cut, Paste
Jessica at Zakka Life posted recycled heart-shaped clips
I’ve been making a lot of envelopes this week (You’ll see why soon.), and I love the fabric envelope at Sew, Mama, Sew
Pink and Green Mama posted pretend sugar cookies made from felt

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1 Blessedwithgrace January 31, 2010 at 9:24 am: Can't wait to visit these links!! Especially Heather's post at Not a DYI Life, and the thorough potty learning post! Thanks Tara for all the good info.

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2 GettingFreedom January 31, 2010 at 12:34 pm: What a great list! Can't wait to read some of these posts…

Thanks for including me.

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3 Louise January 31, 2010 at 8:23 pm: What a great list, there are a lot of great writers out there.

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4 GettingFreedom January 31, 2010 at 8:34 pm: What a great list! Can't wait to read some of these posts…

Thanks for including me.

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5 Dustin | Engaged Marriage February 1, 2010 at 4:02 am: Thanks for including Engaged Marriage on this awesome list!

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6 Louise February 1, 2010 at 4:23 am: What a great list, there are a lot of great writers out there.

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