A Few of My Favorite Things :: Blog Edition

I’m slightly addicted to Google Reader. I may or may not check it a little more frequently than I should. As in multiple times a day. I can’t help it. There’s so much good stuff out there in the blogosphere. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better way to organize all the blogs that I love to read, and today, I’m sharing my top 10 with you {in alphabetical order, of course}.

Baby Cheapskate is my absolute favorite place for scoping out the best diaper deals of the week. Angie does a great job of matching up all the coupons with the sales, and I’ve saved hundreds of dollars by using her blog. Diapers are expensive, you know.

I’m new to Bloom, so let me begin by saying that I fell in love immediately. Bloom is written by Anne & Emily, two moms who have paired up to create an inspiring space for mothers everywhere. I love the tutorials, the discussions, and the tips and tricks they post.

I came across Kelle Hampton’s Enjoying the Small Things haphazardly. Several months ago, I was reading another blog that mentioned Kelle’s story, and I tucked it away to read later. It took me a long time to get around to reading Kelle’s blog, but when I did, my jaw dropped, tears streamed down my face, and I immediately vowed to start living each moment of this precious life as fully as possible. If you’re new to Kelle’s blog, you’ll want to start by reading Nella’s story. Trust me. You need to read it. You must. I insist.

I met Kelly at a “Mommy Marketplace” at Spruce in Brentwood, Tennessee. She came to share her best money-saving tips and tricks with the mommies-to-be, and as soon as I returned home, I looked up her blog and added it to my reader. I love reading Faithful Provisions because Kelly’s faith motivates her to make the most of all of her family’s resources. Faithful Provisions challenges me to be a better steward of the resources that God has given us.

I love How About Orange. I go there to find design inspiration, DIY projects, and fun little freebies. Jessica’s a graphic designer who shares her favorite internet finds with her readers on a daily basis. I’ve never been disappointed to see what she has to offer.

I randomly stumbled across kevin & amanda last year when I was looking for some new handwriting fonts. When I found Amanda, I found one of the best sources of FREE fonts on the internet. Amanda frequently blogs about fun little DIY projects. She recently posted a tutorial on making a ruffled camera strap that I would be all over if I had a sewing machine. I also enjoy reading Amanda’s blog because she’s in North Alabama, which is just a hop over the state line from me. What can I say? I’m loyal to Southern bloggers :)

I’m new to oh my! handmade goodness. Completely new. I just started reading it last week. But when I found it, it became an instant favorite. oh my! is a blog dedicated to “independent children’s retailers and the hip parents that support them,” and it’s filled with all sorts of good stuff. I love reading the stories of other working-from-home-crafters, and I’ve found a treasure trove with oh my! handmade goodness. If you, like me, love all things handmade, stop on by and poke around a bit. You won’t be disappointed.

I’m only one of about 3 million people who enjoy reading Ree Drummond’s blog every day, but y’all, I just can’t help but love The Pioneer Woman. For one thing, we both married country boys. For another thing, we both love photography. And the clincher? She posts amazing recipes and photos every. single. day. It also doesn’t hurt that her running commentary about life on a cattle ranch keeps me laughing out loud, which is always a good thing. Who doesn’t like to laugh??

Southern Savers is another couponing/money-saving blog that I read every day. Like Angie at Baby Cheapskate, Jenny at Southern Savers has saved me oodles of money over the past year. She makes shopping for groceries at Kroger super simple, and I especially like the running list Walgreen’s deals that she posts every week. Southern Savers is my one-stop shop for making a grocery list, and it’s a must-read for anyone looking to save a little cash on their grocery bills.

And finally, Cyd over at The Sweetest Occasion continually offers up design inspiration for me. She features ridiculously beautiful and perfectly polished weddings, parties, and special events on her blog, and I could spend hours sifting through all of the lovely photos she posts. Love the tablescapes. Love the party ideas. Love it in general. You will too.

Well, there you have it. My favorite blogs. This list is continually evolving and shifting, and I’m sure I’ll find more fabulous must-reads soon, but for now, these are at the top of my list. What are your favorite blogs??