T-Mobile Dance :: YouTube
That's it. I'm moving to England.
I Cried On the Way To Panera Cafe This Morning :: Heart to Heart With Holley
Golden Lions :: Pensieve
And Today I Quote Benjamin Franklin :: Big Mama
The Mother Letter Project
Yes, they're still at it--this time, in honor of Mother's Day, with the aim of raising some money for Compassion! Don't miss this!
What Does Grief Look Like at 17 Months? :: The Pipers
Hello Kitty Cake Pops :: Bakerella
Dr. Seuss Meets CPSIA :: Easy Fun School
(Never heard of CPSIA? Click here.)
Jelly Telly
From the creators of Veggie Tales!
Sleep Off the Weight! :: MSNBC
Here's a diet plan that makes my heart sing. Or snooze, as it were.
The Facebook Fast :: Out of Ur
A very wise perspective, written by my good friend Anne.
A Living Prayer, by Alison Krauss :: YouTube
I could listen to her all day.
The Cora Project :: Etsy
Via Sarah
Silence :: Homemaking Through the Church Year
Map Game :: European Countries
Remember the US map game from last week? My brother sent me this one. Let me tell you with all honesty that you never want me to travel with you through Eastern Europe, or we might end up in Mexico.
Women Judging Women :: Lysa TerKeurst
Curvy Roads :: Amy's Humble Musings
Time To Hang Up the Pajamas :: Newsweek
Hat tip to BooMama
Nutter Butter Banana Pudding :: Southern Living
For real. The world will never be the same.
That's What Daddies Do :: Owlhaven
Ultimate Lego Birthday Party :: Like Merchant Ships
I love these clever (and inexpensive!) birthday party invitations!
Life On Death Row :: Conversion Diary
I know. I link to Jen so much I've told her I'm going to stop calling this "Saturday Linkage" and start calling it "Just Go Read Conversion Diary". But seriously. Go read Conversion Diary.
Love Letters :: This Ain't New York
How To Make Marshmallow Lollipops :: Grace Violet
40 Years' Worth of Thanks :: Boston Globe
via Missy
Why I Drive a 13-Year-Old Car :: Get Rich Slowly
There's some solid wisdom here.
Win a Trip To BlogHer! :: Mabel's Labels
The Mother Letter Project (the Mother's Day edition!) :: Mother Letter Project
Pay special notice to the charity they're supporting!
Wedding Decisions: Thinking Creatively :: Owlhaven
My friend Mary at Owlhaven has been writing about frugal (but beautiful!) wedding planning, and I'm loving reading her posts.
Subscribe To Compassion Feeds :: Compassion
A great way to stay informed about what's going on in your sponsored child's country.
It's a Catastrophe For the Apostrophe :: Yahoo! News
The actual headline left out the apostrophe in "it's", but I couldn't do it. I just couldn't do it. Hat tip to Melanie.
Virtual Softie :: Jenny B. Harris
It's a little ridiculous how much I enjoy this.
Choosing What Is Best :: Ann Kroeker
Faith and Grace :: 6 Year Med
Ice Lantern How-To :: Chez Larsson
Happies: on losing power and the unexpected side effects of the Holy Spirit :: The Run-A-Muck
Winter's Child :: Lifenut
A is for Another :: Posie Gets Cozy
I can't wait for this book to come out!
There Is Goodness and There is More :: Mylestones
A heartbreaking prayer request. Please read.
The Power Of Humility :: Conversion Diary
Jen's posts are always excellent, but this one may be my favorite.
Butterfly Brooches :: Bugs and Fishes by Lupin
How To Spot a Mother In the Grocery Store :: Amy's Humble Musings
Why Wait For a Second Chance? :: Oh My Stinkin' Heck
Great blog design advice from a talented designer.
Oink, Oink :: One Thing
12 Tips For Thrift Store Shopping :: SimpleMom
The Order of Love :: Holy Experience
Terrifying Children's Songs :: Musings
Personalized Note Pads - A How To :: Chocolate On My Cranium
via Scribbit
Something Cleverish :: Navel Gazing At Its Finest
I'm sure you've heard of the story of NieNie, a much-loved blogger who was in a terrible plane crash this summer. Something Cleverish is a book being sold as a fund raiser to help with their recovery efforts. It's a compilation of funny blog posts from around the women's blogosphere, and one of my silly posts even made the cut. You can order the book here.
The Best Christmas Present I Ever Got :: The Pipers
The Brick Factory
Every set of Lego instructions you could ever need. Via Melanie.
Danny Is the Hottest :: The Run-a-Muck
The recipient of the Mother Letter Project shares her reaction. Priceless.
Ladyblog Awards :: Culture11
It's blog award season, and here's another good one specifically aimed at highlighting women bloggers. (Edited to add: Ann's comment below was, as always, very kind--but I mentioned these awards as a way to bring some attention to some women bloggers who have not been--and should be--receiving some attention. With all sincerity I ask you not to nominate me; I have received plenty of happy kudos over the years and would really prefer to see you girls spread the love to somebody else.)
Quest For Color :: Southern Living
Click on that and tell me if it isn't the best living room you've ever seen.
Garland Roundup :: Nesting Place
5 Myths Of Freelance Writing :: Down the Shore With Jen (via Megan)
Tornadoes Set To Christmas Music :: TornadoVideos.net
When you live in Oklahoma, you find this sort of thing oddly entertaining.
Math 911 call :: YouTube
I can personally relate to the concept of a math emergency.
SpringPad.com
I am loving this site. A bunch of lists! In one place! It's the stuff dreams are made of.
Scared Of Santa :: MSNBC
Ho, ho, ho.
What I Loved About Christmas Was Christ :: Conversion Diary
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie :: ShortStop
Funniest post ever.
Olive Garden Kids' Writing Contest :: Olive Garden
One kid will win a $2,500 savings bond for an essay about how the internet can improve their community.
Conservatives Gaining Ground On Twitter :: BlogHer
Lavender Sachet How-To :: Bugs and Fishes by Lupin
Parenting By the Book :: Are We There Yet?
A Cosmetic Lift For Your Funeral? :: MSNBC
Seriously? Stories like this make me want to whack somebody in the head.
Birds Of a Feather Twitter Together :: Wall Street Journal
A good intro for Twitter newbies.
18 Hair-Raising Uses for Hairspray :: LifeHackery
It ain't just for big hair anymore...
The Speech Accent Archive :: George Mason University
Not God's Little Princesses :: Toddled Dredge
Clothespeg Church :: Bloesem
Internet Enable Your Houseplant :: ThinkGeek
This creeps me out on more levels than I can count.
A Do-It-Yourself Christmas :: Get Rich Slowly
More About the Mother Letter Project :: Blissfully Domestic
Thanks, in part, to your excellent response last week, this project has been exploding behind the scenes. I'll have more of an update, soon! In the meantime, check out what the girls at Blissfully Domestic have to say about this lovely idea.
A Girly Bulletin Board :: Gray Matters
StudioDaySpring :: StudioDaySpring.com
DaySpring's new personalized card site--it just launched this week. A very secret little birdy told me that you can get the 50% off staff discount if you enter the code "Staff50" at checkout, but it expires on 12/1--so hurry!
Bloggy Giveaway Holiday Discount Guide :: Bloggy Giveaways
As long as we're on the subject of giveaways, here's a great list of special deals for Bloggy Giveaways readers.
Patchwork Kitchen Mat :: Sew, Mama, Sew!
Nap Without Guilt :: Chron.com
Via Missy. See? Eat your leftover turkey and go back to bed. It's good for you.
Please note: Though the first Wednesday of every month is normally a themed edition of Works-For-Me Wednesday, this month will be the exception. No theme; just fire away with whatever topic you'd like.
Having Lots Of Kids Is Hip :: The Christian Science Monitor
Great article by Meagan Francis.
A Leap Of Love :: Washington Post
Photo of two little girls leads to reunion in Congo :: MSNBC
Are you following the news stories out of the Congo? They are unfathomable.
Views From Satellites
Grab the kids and look at this. If you are afraid of heights, breathe deeply first.
Excuse Me, Automakers: Is That My Stapler? :: Anderson Cooper 360
It's an economics article that quotes the movie "Office Space". How can you not read it? (And it's spot-on, too.)
Math Magician
My son's second-grade teacher sent me this link this week. Great math game. And I don't generally use the words "great" and "math" in the same sentence.
Live On Less Than You Earn :: Amy's Humble Musings
Part 5 in an excellent series.
Life Magazine Photo Archive :: Google
Tongue Twisters
This ought to keep them busy for a while. Busy, but not quiet, so proceed carefully.
Homework Struggles May Be Tied To Poor Vision :: MSNBC
Not exactly rocket science, but it's a good reminder.
Same Man, New Eyes :: Owlhaven
BooMama's Christmas Tour Of Homes :: BooMama
My favorite bloggy event every year!
New Every Morning :: Internet Cafe
By my friend Missy of It's Almost Naptime
Pirate-Themed Scavenger Hunt :: The Inspired Room
Alphabetical Listing of Recipes :: A Year Of Crockpotting
How To Fold a Fitted Sheet :: Martha Stewart
She even makes this look easy.
Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make :: Robert Sabuda
Watch Your Favorite Shows Online :: CancelCable.Com
Librarian Chick
An on-line list of free library resources
How To Make Roses From Maple Leaves :: HaHa.Nu
