Things to Write Home About – 5/30/10

by Tara Ziegmont

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

My friend, Amy, from Teach Mama wrote about the fun things you should look for at yard sales and about playing with letters at 5 Minutes for Mom
Marie at Make and Takes posted 3 ways to promote independent play
Christie, the Frugal Novice, posted 10 frugal kids’ activities
Allie at No Time for Flashcards posted a beach-themed sensory tub. I’m going to look for things to put in it while we’re at the beach this year.
Big Binder Blog has a long list of summer reading programs for kids in Michigan, but some are nationwide, too (Thanks to Allie for this link; Allie is sponsoring a summer reading program of her own.)

Cindy at Skip to My Lou posted red, white, and blue cupcakes that would be perfect for tomorrow’s picnics
Nicole at Baking Bites posted pineapple muffins
Ree, The Pioneer Woman, posted restaurant-style smashed potatoes
11th Heaven’s Homemaking Haven posted root beer float popsicles
Amanda at Slow Like Honey posted banana cream tart

Amy at Super Healthy Kids posted a simplified meal plan that is flexible but easy to use
Trent from The Simple Dollar highlighted 12 uses for baking soda
Trent at The Simple Dollar also posted how maintenance saves money (including concrete suggestions for doing it)
Hallee the Homemaker posted 3 chores we should all do every morning

Anna at Noodlehead posted a wonderful diaper pouch tutorial
Christie at A Lemon Squeezy Home posted a wetbag tutorial. I love wetbags, and I spend too much money on them.
Pink and Green Mama posted a seashell mobile project
Julie at Angry Julie Monday posted an adorable photo gift for Father’s Day
Megan at The Undomestic Diva posted a tutorial for a brown paper lunchbag book. She says it would be good for a teacher gift, but I think it would be nice for a Father’s Day gift, too. (Thanks to Adrienne for sharing the link with me.)
Brenda at Deck the Halls of Home with Joy posted a stashbusting homemade fishing game for toddlers

Alisa at Project Happily Ever After wrote list called I don’t suck, and she thinks we should all do the same
Coach Jenn at Personal Fit Coach posted common fitness mistakes

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{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Jen @ BigBinder May 31, 2010 at 12:57 am: You must follow a whole bunch of people – lots of good stuff there! Thanks for the link; I love summer reading programs and there are so many out there!

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2 Christi May 31, 2010 at 1:56 am: Thanks for linking to my list! That made my day.

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3 Amy (Super Healthy Kids) May 31, 2010 at 2:26 am: Thanks for the link to my blog! I'm excited to check out all your ideas here.

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4 hallee June 4, 2010 at 2:36 am: Thank you so much for the mention and the link!

Hallee

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5 FeelsLikeHomeBlog June 4, 2010 at 10:00 pm: Oh, I do. Honestly, I can't keep up with my feed reader. I allow myself a
few hours on Saturday evening or Sunday morning to read as much as I can,
but I never clear it out. I'm okay with it.

I have peace with the fact that it is going to say 1000+ forever.

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6 FeelsLikeHomeBlog June 4, 2010 at 10:00 pm: You are very welcome. It was a great post!

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