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March 8, 2010
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Blogs. What can we say: we read em', we love em'! Here are some of favorites . . .
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being mom
http://thecreativemama.com/ – with sub-categories like DIY, Haven, Kids and You, this blog features touching antedotes and clever tips all wrapped into one charming site.
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foodies/entertaining
http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ - everything you ever wanted (or cared) to know about cupcakes.
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http://chowhound.chow.com/boards - food-lovers worldwide gather here to swap expert tips about restaurants, foods, stores, and bars, as well as cooking, wine, beer, cookware and more.
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http://smittenkitchen.com/ - one look at the homepage of this foodie blog and you WILL be smitten. A husband and wife team that operate out of their tiny kitchen in N.Y., their recipes are comfort without any of the fuss (Deb says you won't find any truffle oil or pink salt in sight).
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www.teamaps.com – going out of town and want to experience local tea culture? Then TeaMap is your directory! Search either zip code or state for the skinny on tea houses from Sacramento to Scranton. Click on TeaChat, TeaCritic and TeaChef and enjoy company from other tea enthusiasts.
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gardening
http://awaytogarden.com/ - A Way to Garden is the brain-child of Margaret Roach, who has enjoyed working as gardening editor of Newsday and Martha Stewart Living. Now residing on her 2.3 acre garden in N.Y., her blog is full of 'horticultural how-to and woo-woo.'
And just because she has the gardening know-how, doesn't mean you have to be a plant genius to visit; beginners welcomed.
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nesting
http://makingitlovely.com – one woman's quest to transform her Illinois bungalow into the quaint home of her dreams, blogger Nicole Balch 'transforms the so-so' with lovely shabby chic decor.
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http://www.younghouselove.com/ - 'I’m Sherry Petersik. He’s my husband John. We’re 27. Our house is 53. It’s old enough to be our parent, but we treat it like it’s our baby.' And so begins the blog of this charming Richmond, Virginia couple and thier love affair with their house. Check out the "How To" tab and especially their Nursery Progress (as in baby, not garden).
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http://simplehomeorganization.com/ – we have to ask, what won't you find on this blog? Great tips for any busy parent, Simple Home Organization does just that―it keeps organization tasks simple and manageable. Get tips on practical clean-up jobs like spring cleaning your computer and junk drawer taming.
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style
http://www.frugal-fashionistas.com/ -in the never-ending quest of women everywhere to get "the look for less", Frugal Fashionistas breakdown of celebrity styling that can be stolen for a fraction of the price is impressive. Fashion-forward and fun.
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http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/ - 'fab without a fortune' pretty much sums up this blog. Editors search high-gloss magazine pages for the hot fashion trends and then search online and in T.J. Max/Marshall stores for the equivalent. It's all about getting the look for less!
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Have a blog you love? We want to know! Share it with us.
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March 8, 2010
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Blogs. What can we say: we read em', we love em'! Here are some of favorites . . .
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being mom
http://thecreativemama.com/ – with sub-categories like DIY, Haven, Kids and You, this blog features touching antedotes and clever tips all wrapped into one charming site.
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foodies/entertaining
http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ - everything you ever wanted (or cared) to know about cupcakes.
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http://chowhound.chow.com/boards - food-lovers worldwide gather here to swap expert tips about restaurants, foods, stores, and bars, as well as cooking, wine, beer, cookware and more.
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http://smittenkitchen.com/ - one look at the homepage of this foodie blog and you WILL be smitten. A husband and wife team that operate out of their tiny kitchen in N.Y., their recipes are comfort without any of the fuss (Deb says you won't find any truffle oil or pink salt in sight).
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www.teamaps.com – going out of town and want to experience local tea culture? Then TeaMap is your directory! Search either zip code or state for the skinny on tea houses from Sacramento to Scranton. Click on TeaChat, TeaCritic and TeaChef and enjoy company from other tea enthusiasts.
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gardening
http://awaytogarden.com/ - A Way to Garden is the brain-child of Margaret Roach, who has enjoyed working as gardening editor of Newsday and Martha Stewart Living. Now residing on her 2.3 acre garden in N.Y., her blog is full of 'horticultural how-to and woo-woo.'
And just because she has the gardening know-how, doesn't mean you have to be a plant genius to visit; beginners welcomed.
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nesting
http://makingitlovely.com – one woman's quest to transform her Illinois bungalow into the quaint home of her dreams, blogger Nicole Balch 'transforms the so-so' with lovely shabby chic decor.
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http://www.younghouselove.com/ - 'I’m Sherry Petersik. He’s my husband John. We’re 27. Our house is 53. It’s old enough to be our parent, but we treat it like it’s our baby.' And so begins the blog of this charming Richmond, Virginia couple and thier love affair with their house. Check out the "How To" tab and especially their Nursery Progress (as in baby, not garden).
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http://simplehomeorganization.com/ – we have to ask, what won't you find on this blog? Great tips for any busy parent, Simple Home Organization does just that―it keeps organization tasks simple and manageable. Get tips on practical clean-up jobs like spring cleaning your computer and junk drawer taming.
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style
http://www.frugal-fashionistas.com/ -in the never-ending quest of women everywhere to get "the look for less", Frugal Fashionistas breakdown of celebrity styling that can be stolen for a fraction of the price is impressive. Fashion-forward and fun.
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http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/ - 'fab without a fortune' pretty much sums up this blog. Editors search high-gloss magazine pages for the hot fashion trends and then search online and in T.J. Max/Marshall stores for the equivalent. It's all about getting the look for less!
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Have a blog you love? We want to know! Share it with us.
