February 2011
9 posts
“Whether we consider ourselves mom bloggers or not, intellectuals or not, do we really need a daily diet of blog posts that chip away at us, who turn their nose at our happiness? I wish the moms who criticize the the Pollyannas out there (or assume they’re just too stupid to be sad or anxious; I’ve gotten that criticism before) would consider this: Maybe those women who always seem so damn chirpy have to make a daily, difficult choice to be happy.”
—Momopoly: A Case for Happy & Sometimes Sappy Mom Blogs - Part I
Northwest Edible Life: Don't Be An Urban Homesteader Asshole →
nwedibles.blogspot.com
(Pardon the language, but this article is full of great logic. When we excitedly reach new levels of gardening/thrift/whatever, do we inadvertently discourage others from taking the first step?)
Everyone Loves A Freebie… | Young House Love →
younghouselove.com
I admire the “free stuff” policy at the Young House Love blog. Even though they could furnish their new house with publicity freebies, they’re choosing to DIY and thrift instead.
Not only is this waaaay more fun to watch, it’s the key to what made their blog such a success in the first place.
