You know how it goes when you're flipping through a cooking magazine: You think, "I should make that sometime!" And then you never do. The writers at The Bitten Word actually do try out those tempting-sounding recipes, and then...
How About Orange is a non-intimidating decorating-and-crafts DIY blog. You do not need to be Martha Stewart to create the projects here: Anyone with a little bit of patience and time really can make these 5 things with...
Green Baby Guide is a blog focused on down-to-earth ways parents can save time, money, and the planet. The blog is written by two friends who got pregnant at the same time; they write that they had questions...
Design*Sponge is a blog dedicated to modern home and product design, run by a former Domino editor. The constantly updated site has been around since 2004 and is a veritable treasure trove of stylish tips for your abode...
Simple Mom's tagline: "Live simply, stay sane. Life hacks for home managers." Editor Tsh writes, "Moms are busy, and we don't have time for heavy-duty blog reading. I hope you find a nugget of encouragement, apply it to...
Today is Fun! promises to "keep your kids entertained (and keep your sanity)." The blog focuses on "the four f's: "free, fun, family, and...creativity!" and is written by two dads, who explain, "The suggestions on this site might...
Think of Dabbled as a fun, crafty online community center packed with "artwork, craft projects & designs, tips & tutorials--both original, and links to other great stuff from the vast internets." The site is packed with cute, quirky...
describes itself as "a gallery where food bloggers can showcase their food and photography skills. It's a place for you to discover new sites, dishes, recipes and ingredients to inspire your own cooking." We think of it as...
Uncrate calls itself a blog "for guys who love stuff," and each day its editors feature the coolest new products--everything from clothing to food. While some of the stuff featured is clearly for boys only (the ongoing "Garb"...
Your coworker spends most of her time talking about her sex life, your mother-in-law wants to wear white to your wedding, your best friend keeps skipping out on the check at dinner...what to do? Vent about it on...
You don't have to stop traveling just because you have kids--instead, share your love of jetsetting with them. Ciao Bambino, written by "a group of Moms who are avid travelers and love exploring and experiencing the world with...
RebelDad is a blog written by Brian Reid, a stay-at-home dad who couldn't find a lot of resources for other men in his position, so he started his own: "This site is an effort to catalog what is...
Life in a Venti Cup and Life in a Sippy Cup are sister blogs for, as you might have guessed, the stylish adult and kid set. Blogger Franki Durban finds bits of style and inspiration around the web...
Need a little pickup? It's hard not to get bogged down by endless depressing headlines, but even this blog's title gives a small lift. Things Are Good aims "to make positive news easy to find," and while the...
Here's what "frugan" means, according to the author of this blog: "of or relating to a frugal lifestyle, therein sparing with regard to the detriment of the wallet, the environment, the climate, society, and one's general sense of well...
Since we're major animal lovers, we love Dolittler, "a veterinary blog for pet lovers, pet voyeurs, and the medically curious," written by real-live vet Dr. Patty Khuly. Some posts answer curious pet owners' questions ("Why do dogs eat...
Describing itself as a "minimalist home cooking" site, stonesoup is "about reducing the number of ingredients, the amount of equipment, the number of steps involved and the time we spend in the kitchen to a minimum so we...
A great children's books and reading blog, The Diamond in the Window is written by a mom with help and suggestions from her daughters. In the ongoing "We Recommend" feature, readers can write in to ask about reading...
Alice.com, the useful household product shopping website, now has a very useful blog focusing on "easy home management through interesting finds and practical advice for your life." Posts cover how-tos (Food: Waste Not, Want Not; How to clean...
SuperCook is a recipe search engine that helps you decide what to cook based on the ingredients you already have at home. To start, just enter the ingredients you've got in stock, and get back your results, divided...
Books on the Nightstand suggests great reading recommendations (in blog and podcast form) from two publishing colleagues. Recent podcasts covered anthologies and buying books for people you don't know well. Books on the Nightstand also features book clubs...
So your mother-in-law gave you a tropical bath-and-body set--the trouble is, you hate the smell of coconut. Can you pass it on to your beach babe best friend? Find out at Regiftable.com, which is the ultimate holiday re-gifting...
At Cool Mom Picks, real-life moms "track down cool stuff so you can stay busy being fabulous. We know cool stuff doesn't make the mom, but it certainly helps make life a little better." The moms aren't compensated...
Talk about magic bullets: Gift Hero is a website, shop, and blog founded by two moms who've "spent too much time staring at the overwhelming, yet unsatisfying selection of toys in our local stores and at big online...
Casual Kitchen isn't one of those rapturous food blogs with misty photos of fancy desserts - it's a great day-to-day resource for practical home cooks. If focuses on "food philosophy, money-saving ideas and easy and inexpensive recipes," and...
A blog about the intersection of design and family, Design Mom is written by a designer/art director and mother of five, so she knows what she's talking about. Not surprisingly, her kids' Halloween costumes were amazing. Her recent Ask-Design-Mom-Week...
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