I haz pumpkins, you haz time?
Sassy Homemaker — ... perception is not his strength.  So I’m calling in my decorator friends and blog friends to give me some advice as to what to do with these pumpkins…I know I can set them around the house, etc.  I just had my hopes up for a pumpkin topiary.  Is there any hope? Anybody on a road trip through Iowa?  Ladies….ladies….{{Bueller}} Confessions of a Happy HouseFrau Mrs. B Nester Rue’s Peanut Butter Life ...

Link Love :: the Hostess With the Mostest edition
Simple Mom — ... edition, which I myself read as a used book. I had a post this week on Digital Bliss about how to keep your blog running strong if you need to take a break.  I’ll be implementing these very things here in the next few weeks! And here are Simple Mom’s top 10 referrers for September: Rocks in My Dryer Biblical Womanhood Small Notebook Soule Mama Nesting Place Frugal Dad Blissfully Domestic ...

Grace-Based Parenting Q & A
We Are THAT Family — ... An Apron A Day Beautiful Craziness Becoming Me Big Mama Blah Blah Blog Boo Mama Bring the Rain Bringing Home Ava Domestic Accident From the Rubber Room Happy Mommy Life in Jirkaville Mommypie Owlhaven Robin's Knitting Family Blog Rocks In My Dryer She Just Had to Say It Situationally Single Southern Hospitality The Barn Bums The Eck Life The Nesting Place The Pioneer Woman The Preacher's Wife Today's Creative ...

BlissDom- Let's Pretend I know what I am Doing! ;)
Mrs. FussyPants — ... I wanted a small group {75 women} so we can have meaningful time together. Sharing our knowledge, building relationships and strengthening this amazing community we are developing. Barbara, being the well connected woman she is, arranged for Jessie Baylin to give us a private concert, { faints } Here is our amazing day- 9-10: Branding, Monetizing, Personal Blogs as Platform (the who, why and what for) Nester, Tsh, Alli, Megan, ...

Amy's Notebook 10.16.08
The Mother Load — ... skip the notebook experiment for this week, but we will be to our regular schedule next week! I need to look through this Halloween round-up over here (@ Parent Hacks ) Have you ever heard of a dog poop composter ? Very interesting! (@ shelterrific ) These chalkboard doors would be so nice in a guest room (@ Daily Danny ) This post on your life's passions really got me thinking (@ my happy little life ) I love this secret reading room (@ Nesting Place ) These ...

PENSIEVE — ... ) and Nester (Nesting Place)--I had NO idea how much MORE special y'all would make the weekend; I'm missing you already!  To Megan ( ...

Girls Gone Wild
We Are THAT Family — ... An Apron A Day Beautiful Craziness Becoming Me Big Mama Blah Blah Blog Boo Mama Bring the Rain Bringing Home Ava Domestic Accident From the Rubber Room Happy Mommy Life in Jirkaville Mommypie Owlhaven Robin's Knitting Family Blog Rocks In My Dryer She Just Had to Say It Situationally Single Southern Hospitality The Barn Bums The Eck Life The Nesting Place The Pioneer Woman The Preacher's Wife Today's Creative ...

It's Coming....
We Are THAT Family — ... Blogroll 5 Minutes for Mom An Apron A Day Beautiful Craziness Becoming Me Big Mama Blah Blah Blog Boo Mama Bring the Rain Bringing Home Ava Domestic Accident From the Rubber Room Happy Mommy Life in Jirkaville Owlhaven Robin's Knitting Family Blog Rocks In My Dryer She Just Had to Say It Situationally Single Southern Hospitality The Eck Life The Nesting Place The Pioneer Woman The Preacher's Wife Today's Creative Blog ...

BlissDom 08: A Recap
To Think Is To Create — ... help but speak like them whenever I talked to them.  Apparently a southern belle lives inside me somewhere.  Who knew?!  I think she rarely gets out on a account of the hippy in me always stealing the spotlight. I had the pleasure of seeing my darling Velveteen Mind again, this time having some real bonding, brainstorming, how-we-are-going-to-take-over-the-world talks.  I sat in her room with Mrs Fussypants, Looking Towards Heaven, Pensieve, Nester, Simple Mom, Emily and we dished about all things blogging.  Ya’ll they are ...

Dishes - They’re Not Just For Kitchens
Simple Mom — ... The Nester shares decor tips at The Nesting Place, where the theme is “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” She encourages women to feather their nest and make their home inviting with creativity on the cheap. ...

Under Construction
We Are THAT Family — ... Blogroll 5 Minutes for Mom An Apron A Day Beautiful Craziness Becoming Me Big Mama Blah Blah Blog Boo Mama Bring the Rain Bringing Home Ava Domestic Accident From the Rubber Room Happy Mommy Life in Jirkaville Owlhaven Robin's Knitting Family Blog Rocks In My Dryer She Just Had to Say It Situationally Single Southern Hospitality The Eck Life The Nesting Place The Pioneer Woman The Preacher's Wife Today's Creative Blog ...

A Crazy Past Few Weeks, With Exciting Things in Store
Simple Mom — ... two weeks. Our motto when traveling with our small children is “expect the worst; hope for the best,” and we weren’t disappointed. They hardly slept during our 18-hour journey, but overall, the kiddos did well. Jet lag is over, and we’re creeping our way slowly back into some semblance of routine. 2. I Spoke at Blissdom ‘08. From left to right: Megan, Alli, yours truly, and Nester. Photo by Mishi. Less than a week in the States, I flew to ...

Link Love :: the 72 Months and Many More edition
Simple Mom — ... on Clutter :: Creative Organizing Productivity How to Make Work Feel Effortless :: Zen Habits Make a Time Budget :: At Home Mom Blog Taking Care of Yourself 10 Things Your Husband Wishes You Wouldn’t Do, #7 :: Blissfully Wed 28 Ways to Unwind :: Parents Simple Mom’s Top 10 Referrers in October Nesting Place Baby Cheapskate Money Saving Mom ...

Keeping up with the Slowsky’s
Playgroups are No Place For Children — About three weeks ago I got an email from a fellow blogger asking for my address because she was already WORKING ON HER CHRISTMAS CARDS.  What the heck?????? To be honest, I’m not sure I remembered to send thank you notes from last years’ Christmas gifts, let alone started thinking about sending Christmas cards THIS year. Recently I’ve become obsessed with several home management and decorating blogs, like Nesting Place and Simple Mom.  I’m completely in awe of their creative ideas and hope that ...

I can see the floor again
Laundry for Six — ... Anyway, I found a great new home design blog today. Nesting Place. It's very cozy. And inspiring. I want to sit down with a cup of coffee and read all day. Except my own nest is in need of some attention. ...

Amy's Notebook 12.04.08
The Mother Load — ... or these yarn filled ornaments to get rid of the yarny leftovers in your stash (@ DIY Maven ) These shortbread cookies look delicious (@ jane's apron ) This little bird advent calendar is so lovely and unique (@ Skip to My Lou ) I love this eco-friendly gift topper (@ Creature Comforts ) These thrifted holiday trees would be a wonderful decoration (@ the long thread ) I love this tutorial on how to hang that holiday wreath (@ Nesting Place ) These ...

Amy's Notebook: The Happy New Year Edition
The Mother Load — [image] I love these tips for transforming a holiday tin (@ Craftstylish ) This a great tip for storing your garland (@ Nesting Place ) I want to try these mix in the pan cakes (@ Organizing Connection ) This little knitted baby sweater would be great for a spring baby (@ f. pea ) I am loving this knitted scarflet (@ Crafster via Crafzine ) I love this post on inspiring creativity in your children with things already on hand (@ Camp ...

'Til the clock struck midnight...
PENSIEVE — ... Forget Martha Stewart, I would've made the Nester proud!  Heck, if I had been blogging back then, I might have been the Nester! ...

A Glimpse into My Homeschool Life
Heart of the Matter Online - bridging the gap between child and parent — ... Michaelyn Smith, aka The Nester, is a home stager and redesigner who firmly believes that when it comes to home design, it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. She offers fun, easy and inexpensive projects for the lazy perfectionist on her blog Nesting Place . When she’s not rearranging her furniture or making tassels, she and her husband stay busy homeshooling their three boys. Technorati Tags: ...

Addict
Laundry for Six — ... the availability of online shelter blogs (see what I mean? pretentious!) is cutting into their market. All this has done nothing to help my addiction. I was planning a decluttering post on recycling magazines, even ones I haven't read, if they are more than 3 months old. But for now, I'm stockpiling. I'm also bulking up my Favorites list of home design blogs. I thought I'd share of few of my favorites. The Nesting Place The Inspired Room (My favorites are her daring ...

365
Laundry for Six — ... appointments. Sleepless nights and more sleepless nights. Rants and raves. Tragedies and celebrations. And lets not forget laundry, cleaning and potty training. Along the way, I have found a whole new world, of people who make me laugh and cry, who inspire me and motivate me. Who make me write better, dress better, cook better, take better pictures, decorate and be a better mom. People who I feel like I've known ...

Weekend Link Love, One Day Early :: Blissdom, a Great Giveaway, & a Debt-Free Business That ROCKS
Simple Mom — ... - you just can’t beat hearing it from another person, right in front of you. Nester, Melissa, and myself prepping for our panel, while Jen of Balancing Beauty and Bedlam works nearby. I was privileged to speak alongside some amazing women. I shared the panel floor with Amy of Mom Advice, Meredith of Like Merchant Ships, Tanis of Attack of the Redneck Mommy, Nester of Nesting Place, and Melissa of The Inspired Room - and that was ...

Amy's Notebook 03.11.09
The Mother Load — ... woven button coaster is so chic (@ Craftstylish ) I love this post on breaking the frugal rules (@ The Small Notebook ) I want to knit up some of these candy-striped washcloths for the holidays (@ Knit With KT ) On the flip side, I love this post on discovering the necessities in your home (@ Money Saving Mom ) I want to make this Amish Friendship Bread starter sometime (@ Skip To My Lou ) I love this kitchen island makeover (@ Nesting Place ) I ...

Amy's Notebook 04.08.09
The Mother Load — ... another fun egg-dying technique to try (@ The Barefoot Kitchen Witch ) These Rice Krispie Easter Eggs look like a fun treat (@ ohdeedoh ) This ottoman made from a coffee table would definitely cover up the gashes on my table (@ Little Green Notebook ) These free bunny embroidery pattern is so sweet (@ orange you lucky! ) I love this little take-along placemat (@ Patchwork ) I really love this post on crafting and deciding if it is for you (@ Nesting ...

Linky Interwebby Awesomeness 04.13.09
BooMama — I’m a little focused on house and home today, so here are some house-y and home-y links. - I LURVE this post on the importance of family rituals. Such great ideas. (via Nester) - I’m always fascinated by how other people seem to find all sorts of wonderful treasures at yard sales, and Rhoda is the champ. All of her finds are great-looking, and I’m well-aware that I could have gone to the same exact sales and come home with, I don’t know, a broken wooden spoon. (You ever feel like you’ve lost your ...

Sofa Tables
Sassy Homemaker — ... to bring.it.on! I couldn’t figure out why I didn’t like my couch in front of the window the last time it was there and I think it has to do with the fact that there was no sofa table behind it. ...

Mother's Day Gift Guide
We Are THAT Family — ... Engraved Euniques Say It With Style The Nesting Place Well of Words Personalized ...

MomAdvice Monthly Recap: April '09
The Mother Load — ... see on here, please contact me (amy@momadvice.com) and let me know what you would like to see in the upcoming year. Don't forget, you can subscribe to my feeds and never miss another thing on our site again! We have a landing page where it makes it easy to subscribe to our blogs and you can even subscribe to my article feed . This month's top referrers were: 1. Freebies 4 Mom 2. Craftzine Blog 3. Deal Seeking Mom 4. Money Saving Mom 5. Nesting Place 6. Facebook 7. Twitter 8. Simple Mom 9. A Soft Place ...

A Lovely {HUGE} DaySpring Giveaway!
We Are THAT Family — ... P.S. My friend, The Nester, has a very important announcement on Monday. You won't want to miss it!  ...

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. Eudora Welty
Laundry for Six — ... the other day (she is The Nester's sister, by the way - what a talented family!). She had a post about taking pictures of herself, because she is always the one behind the camera and there is no photographic evidence of her role in her childrens' lives. (And there is a REALLY cool photograph of her which I tried to replicate, but I so totally could not!) ...

Amy's Notebook 05.13.09
The Mother Load — ... Eats ) This tutorial for flower collars is absolutely adorable (@ katie did ) This leftovers log would be great for tracking what is in the fridge (@ The Kitchn ) I want to make some of these easy cinnamon bites (@ 4 Reluctant Entertainers ) This spinach & ricotta frittata would be a delicious brunch dish (@ Food Blogga ) I have been inspired to paint my garage door (@ The Southern Family via Nesting Place ) I adore these glass tiled pendants (@ The Idea Room ) I love ...

Questions
John Deere Mom — ... *that I got new glasses? *that I used the "gritty" effect on this picture with Picnik? *that I always take a self-portrait in front of my Nester-like plate wall? *that I have 12 days of school left? *that I couldn't handle 13 more days of school because the kids are driving.me.crazy? *that I have a giveaway for John Deere lawn toys going on right here? *that I cringe every time I see another wedding, graduation, and shower invitation in the mail? *that I do not plan on spending even ...

Amy's Notebook 05.27.09
The Mother Load — ... sour cream scones with brown sugar crumble (@ The Kitchn ) Another scone recipe I would like to try- snickerdoodle scones (@ Baking Bites ) This is a great list of family traditions you could start (@ Simple Mom ) We will have to try this recipe for homemade Gatorade this summer (@ The Homespun Heart ) I love this post on keeping accessories in the home simple (@ The Inspired Room ) I like these easy tips for painting your kitchen cabinets (@ Nesting ...

Mom Bloggers Rock Week. Day 4: Moms who make homes a haven
Mrs. FussyPants — ... Some women have a gift. Me? Not so much. I am mostly blissful and definitely not domestic. Hee hee. I mistreat, but not as beautifully as my sweet friend does. ...

Budgety Kitchen Refresher, Part One
BooMama — ... job so much easier. I bought Sherwin Williams’ Pro Classic semi-gloss, and it was a DREAM to work with. Worth every penny. 2) Don’t assume that you have to run out and buy all new kitchen cabinet hardware. I used Rustoleum Hammered spray paint in brown, and it transformed my hardware for about $5. Seriously. I started with this: And ended with this: FIVE DOLLARS, PEOPLE. 3) Read The Nester’s cabinet painting tutorial. Okay ...

Amy's Notebook 06.10.09
The Mother Load — ... my little guy (@ GoodyBlog ) This is a great tutorial for making pie crust (@ Home Ec 101 ) I love these sweet little flower pots with the house numbers on them (@ Evangeline's Vine ) This little spray painting craft would be a fun way to keep my kids entertained this summer (@ No Time for Flash Cards ) This graduation cap clock is a genius way to to showcase that graduation cap (@ Craftzine ) These tips for how to yard sale are so great (@ Nesting Place ) I am ...

MomAdvice Monthly Recap: June '09
The Mother Load — ... and cared for. If there is anything you would like to see on here, please contact me (amy@momadvice.com) and let me know what you would like to see in the upcoming year. Don't forget, you can subscribe to my feeds and never miss another thing on our site again! We have a landing page where it makes it easy to subscribe to our blogs and you can even subscribe to my article feed . This month's top referrers were: 1. Freebies 4 Mom 2. Baby Cheapskate 3. Nesting Place 4. I'm An Organizing Junkie 5. Facebook 6. Twitter 7. ...

Amy's Notebook 08.19.09
The Mother Load — ... (@ CRAFT ) I love this sweet little letter satchel (@ Soule Mama ) I want to make this Scrabble clock for our family room (@ Cut Out & Keep ) I love these four daily routines to keep your house clean enough (@ The Inspired Room ) I love this tutorial on how to prepare dried beans (@ Feels Like Home ) This parmesan caper potato salad looks so yummy (@ Coconut & Lime ) I love these tips on how to have a swap meet (@ Nesting Place ) These ...

Share the Love: Great Blogs That Moms Should Read
The Mother Load — ... Nesting Place - The Nester is a legend, in my book. When I saw her at a conference, I think I gasped a little because I was seeing her in person. She was so famous in my eyes- hundreds of comments and the most fantastic home decor I had ever seen. I never said anything to her and I felt a little sick about it when I got home...to which she apologized to me later and said she was afraid to talk to me because she thought I was big time. Seriously? Which is exactly why we all should talk to the people we think are big time because they may think you are big time...which is a ...

Amy's Notebook 09.23.09
The Mother Load — Amy's Notebook 09.23.09 POSTED BY Amy at 7:30 AM [image] I love this little recycled bat mobile (@ the long thread ) I really like these simple ideas for fall decorating (@ Nesting Place ) I am in love with this 3D knitter's gift tag (@ Craft ) These toilet paper pumpkin decorations are adorable (@ Chocolate on My Cranium ) I want to try these caramel apple cookies (@ Craft ) I love these ruffled cupcake t-shirts (@ Grace Violet ) This is a great ...

DIYP-A Mirror on a Mirror
We Are THAT Family — ... I have this plane jane (no offense jane) large standard mirror in my master bathroom. Ever since I saw The Nester hang a mirror over a mirror, I've been hunting for a large round one to hang over the mirror I have. ...