31 Blogs to Read

I follow a lot of blogs through Google Reader, which shows which blogs have been updated and when, and it's all in one place. I like to think of it as a very efficient way to waste time, discover projects and products I didn't know I couldn't live without, and/ or catch up with my friends. If you like to read a blog or ten and don't use some kind of reader, I recommend it. Maybe you'll want to add a few of these to your subscriptions.

1. Totally Shrewd (This is Dibs' blog. Cute, huh? He has some great info, too!)
2. Katy's Neverending Story (My BFF making a life in NYC. I heart her and her blog.)
3. Whatever (Lots of crafty, photog, inspiring goodies. Color, color, and more color. Love it.)
4. The Pioneer Woman (If you don't know who she is, just click over and check it out for yourself.)
5. Under the Sycamore (Lots of photog tips, beautiful images, and parenting perspective.)
6. Top of the Page (Thoughtful, spiritual, and well-written. Leslie has a great writing voice and I think she's going places.)
7. Year of Yay (Amy, friend and birthday twin, documenting a year of thankfulness.)
8. Moments with Love (Love is a sweet mother of 7 - three are adopted from Africa. She inspires me to dress better.)
9. Anna Maria Horner (All kinds of sewing, crafty, sunlit goodness. You're welcome.)
10. Talk of the Trains (Another local friend, Lauren. Fun posts.)
11. Boomerina (Yet another lovely friend AND birthday twin, Paige. She's more social-media savvy - actually all-around savvy! - than any one person ought to be.)
12. How About Orange (How about it? I personally am loving orange right now.)
13. The Tsukayama Corner (Friends in Brasil as missionaries. They have four children and one on the way. I love their hearts and they way they disciple their children. Yes, disciple.) 
14. Design Sponge (I like the DIY articles and the "Living In" series. Want to live in the time/ place/ decor of your favorite film? The author of Living In does all the research for you.)
15. Here In the Bonny Glen (Author Melissa Wiley - good posts in the arenas of Geek Mom, children's books, and homeschooling. Oh, and Comic Con recaps.)
16. Uprooted Magnolia (Leah was our wedding photographer. She's incredible. You'll be hooked on the images of the Wyoming landscape and wildlife.)
17. Young House Love (More home decorating. They're excellent DIY-ers.)
18. The Lettered Cottage (Still more home decorating. Great style and writing style. Love it when people chase a dream.)
19. Smitten Kitchen (Deb is in the middle of cook-bookery. Precise and delicious recipes. Amazing foodie photography.)
20. Mama Lewis (Her kids are about the ages of mine. Except her older child is brain damaged. And no one in that family feels sorry for themselves, instead choosing to see the humorous in life. Very inspiring.)
21. Apartment Therapy (More home decorating and lots of efficient living in small spaces. The Ohdeeoh page is so much fun.)
22. Southern Savers (Not sure it's technically a blog but a website dedicated to saving money, mostly through shopping sales, couponing, and promo codes.)
23. Clover Lane (Great cleaning tips and life with a big family.
24. On Just a Couple Acres (Homeschooling 6 children and attempting sustainable living.)
25. The Montessori Child at Home  (Montessori ideas put into practice by parents of toddlers.)
26. The Handmade Home (Yet more home decor. And recently a lot of Walt Disney World tips.)
27. Lifehacker
28. The Nest Effect (Tons of organization tips.)
29. Mel's Kitchen Cafe (Recipes and cooking tips. I want to try everything!)
30. The Purl Bee (The most gorgeous "sketchbook" of tutorials and ideas using fabrics, yarns, buttons, etc. Even if you don't have a crafty bone in your body, you will enjoy the colors and images.)
31. The Picky Palate (More cooking. Great ideas, well written and photographed.)