Link Love: September 1, 2011

Hello everyone! I am so happy to be back on the blog. I am hoping that I am a better manager of my schedule in September. Good news -- I have a lot of links to share with you today! I hope that you will find a couple that will either help or entertain you or BOTH!

turningArt
A new, 100% risk-free way to discover, fall in love with, and ultimately buy artwork. Starting at $15/month, you will get unlimited print rotations and see what art works best with your home. Look at it like the Netflix for your blank wall.

Like a Warm Cup of Coffee
The blog of the beautiful Sarah Mae who created one of my favorite e-books "31 Days to Clean: Having a Martha House the Mary Way." I just found out she is currently visiting Nashville and wish I got the chance to meet her!

Twitter Book Recommendations by Craig Groeschel
Pastor and author Craig Groeschel asked his Twitter friends to recommend leadership and spiritual books. Awesome reading list.

Parenting on Your Knees by Megan Hyatt Miller
Megan thoughtfully talks about being intentional and purposeful about praying for and with your children.

Mark Driscoll is a bully. Stand up to him. by Rachel Held Evans
I do not doubt for one second that Pastor Mark Driscoll loves Jesus and has had impressive leadership success. However, I have heard statements he has made in the past that made my spirit weep. I also have so much respect for Rachel Held Evans. Although her manner of response is not something I would do, I am actually glad someone stood up and brought this to his attention.

Obvious to you. Amazing to others. by Derek Sivers
Every time I second-guess a new idea, I watch this.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became A Parent by RefineUs
Lessons from a couple who had their first child in their early 20s.

The Digital Mom Handbook: How to Blog, Vlog, Tweet, and Facebook Your Way to a Dream Career at Home
I am really enjoying this book and have started making some moves.

The Fives Rules of Spiritual Engagement at Work by The High Calling
A great article in effectively and boldly integrating faith in the workplace.

BLT Bites by Bee in our Bonnet
Perfect and easy appetizers!

Discovering Your Passion by Kingdom Dreams
A great e-book. And it's free!

Strawberry Summer Cake by Mom Spark
Thinking of making this when my husband celebrates his birthday at youth service.

Connecting Youth Pastors' Wives
I feel understood here.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes by Giver's Log
My mouth is watering. Planning to make this one Saturday morning.

How to tie a scarf
Printing this out and putting it up on my closet door. A much-needed guide as fall arrives.

The Perfect Palette
It is meant to be a wedding blog to help brides to pick out the perfect color scheme but I look to this for outfit and decorating ideas.

34 Photoshop Tutorials That Will Leave You Looking Like a Pro by onextrapixel
I am going to need this once I start making time for a proper photography lesson.

10 Can't Miss Photos to Take Each Month by Creating Keepsakes
A printable list of photography subjects. A great project to do in 2012.

The 50 Best Websites of 2011 by TIME
Found a couple of gems here.

And the verdict is ... by Perry's Scope
A thoughtful reaction to the Casey Anthony verdict

52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion by SCOUTIEGIRL
A great blogging how-to e-book in a month-by-month format. Makes a great Christmas gift to anyone who wants to start blogging in 2012.

Movie Mistakes
I love movie goofs that made past the editing room. For example, Tom Cruise in Top Gun wears no sunglasses and then has them on in the same scene.

How about you? What are you looking at today?

 

Link Love: June 22, 2011

I am loving the warm summer month of June! And what I am loving more is the fact that today I will be sharing with you some awesome links I have found on the Web lately.

Hope that you find at least a couple of stories that will bring delight to you!


My entryway and a Huggable Hangers giveaway by I'm an Organizing Junkie
A lady had an entryway closet that looked exactly like ours. Therefore, her organizing project inspired mine. In fact, I copied it down to the last detail!

Five Simple Steps to Tone Your Thighs by Tip Junkie
An easy step-by-step guide to get rid of that thigh jiggle. Bookmark this if you want to look like a million bucks in your summer shorts.

10 Tips to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons by Simple Midwest Mom
Too busy to get into couponing? There are still many other ways to cut back on your grocery expenses.

How to Lose Friends by In The Name of Love
A well-written blog post by Bianca Juarez about cultivating friendships -- something I am still trying to figure out up to this day.

Happy Mother's Day by Jill Thomas Photography
A gorgeous maternity photo shoot of actress Autumn Reeser. I loved her in the television show No Ordinary Family.

How Should We Respond to Osama bin Laden's Death? by JoshHarris.com
It was difficult for me to process my feelings and reaction to bin Laden's death. Josh Harris wrote a very thoughtful and helpful perspective.

Simple Tips to Grill the Perfect Burger by Lifehacker
I have never grilled a burger but this article makes it so easy. You will see me flip some patties soon!

Eight Easy Ways to Get Traffic to Your Blog by Style Me Pretty
Helpful tips by Abby Larson. Beginners will learn a lot of this post.

Erasing Hell by Francis Chan
The most beautiful response to a theological debate that has produced the good, the bad, and the ugly.

How You Can Come With Us to the Philippines by Chatting at the Sky
I am doing everything I can to get more people to sponsor a Filipino child through Compassion International. Please take the time to read this.

Dating Delilah by Judah Smith
A youth pastor wrote purity from his own perspective. The ebook is free to download.

What to Do with Old Cards and Letters by Simple Mom
I managed to keep all cards and letters since I was in elementary school! Yes, believe it. Now I know what to do with them.

One Habit that Radically Changes a Family by A Holy Experience
Six ways to develop the habit of daily family Bible reading.

Why Is It So Hard to Connect Spiritual Value to Our Work? by The High Calling
Our spiritual life should stand out in the workplace. The way we do our work must be driven by our deep love for Jesus. One of the many great posts in an excellent blog about being Christ-like in the marketplace.

iPad Resources by Andy Naselli
I haven't seen a good iPad 'must-haves' list in a long time. Andy Naselli wrote a very good one.

A Balanced View on Singleness by Boundless
Are you single and Christian? A deeper look on pursuing marriage honorably.

Catalyst Adoption Story
I love how Catalyst uses its influence to encourage believers to adopt. This story by Andy and Tanya Ehlers is making me seriously consider foster care in the next couple of years.

Japan: three months after the quake by Boston.com
Haunting photographs of Japan three months after the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami rocked the country.

Link Love: May 31, 2011

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! I had a great time catching up on my reading and spent an entire afternoon by the pool.

Got a lot of link love for you today!


Meet Sara Hill by Soul Surfer Wave
Sarah has helped create youth groups on the North Shore of Kauai (Hawaii) and ministers to more than 150 kids a week. Now that I am involved in high school ministry, she is my hero. In the movie Soul Surfer, she is portrayed by Carrie Underwood.

To Love Your Neighbor, You Must Know Your Neighbor by The Gospel Coalition
I personally find it painful to live in a culture where "seclusion" and "boundaries" are often used as a way to not create emotional ties with neighbors. I love Jesus and I strongly believe we have to open our lives to others and serve them no matter how uncomfortable it is. Ben Stevens talks about this matter beautifully.

31 Days to Clean -- Having a Martha House the Mary Way
I bought the Kindle version of this fantastic ebook! 31 Days to Clean is about the “why” and the vision and the heart for taking care of our domains. A must for every homemaker.

The Great Photo Book Round-Up Review: Who Makes The Best Photo Books? by Digital Home Thoughts
Do you love making digital photo books and ordering them online? The best review of photo book services out there!

Three Big Reasons Why We Procrastinate (And What To Do About Them) by Lateral Action
A productivity must-read for all of us!

Zen in My New 2010 Clutter-free Home Office by Michael "Nozbe" Sliwinski
I am starting to look for clever ways to set-up a home work space.  Michael Sliwinski's home office is an inspiration!

The Drawing Nature Journal by Jill Bliss
A hard-cover take-along journal infused with art and tips throughout, offering basic techniques for drawing natural objects. I want this for the summer!

The Top 3 Makeup Items Every Woman Needs, Regardless of Age by Bellasugar
Veteran beauty editor Lois Joy Johnson, the co-author of The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age ($13), says that there are three beauty essentials every woman should own — regardless of age.

Yard Sale Treasure Map
A great online tool that helps you locate garage sales in your area.

How to Clean a House by Household Management 101
Thinking of how to clean your home when there is very little time? This blog post is a life saver!

Free Customizable Stock-up Price List by Money Saving Mom
For all couponing ladies out there! A price list that tells you rock-bottom prices of grocery staples.

Link Love: April 20, 2011

It's been a while since I shared some link love on this blog. I guarantee you that at least one of today's links will leave you feeling happy.

Free Executive Planner Download by Tip Junkie
The ultimate printable planner that includes worksheets like: Babysitter Instructions, Monthly Master Birthday List, Goals for the Week, Phone Numbers, Monthly Planner and Birthday Planner.

When Church is Too Good for Sinners by a deeper story
A very thought-provoking article that challenges churches to openly welcome sinners.

Salted Duck Egg and Tomato Salad by Ang Sarap
The true Filipino in me was extremely delighted to stumble upon this recipe. This is used as a side dish that usually accompanies fish.

Cyber Sabbath by (in)courage
An article talking about taking a 24-hour break from everything electronic and online. It encouraged me to go "unplugged" one day every week.

Dinner: A Love Story
A beautiful blog that aims to help homemakers find creative ways to put food on the family table.

Spring Topiaries by Bee In Our Bonnet
I wanted our little home to have some touches of spring. This DIY project is so easy and it did brighten up our place!

Becky Higgins
She is my 365 Project hero! Click on 'Products' and discover why.

0to100
My new favorite iPad app! The creators described this project as "a poignant glimpse of the true face of the human lifespan: 101 portraits of folks at every age, from mere weeks to a full century old."

The Tie Between Living Simply and Financial Peace by Simple Mom
Five ways on keeping the home simple and clutter-free. Consequently, this helps us manage our money better.

Liberty London + Nike Kicks by Black*Eiffel
I want a pair but I can't afford it!

Keeping book clutter off the bookshelf by Unclutterer
Thinking of going through your books as part of your spring cleaning process? A very helpful article for all of us.

10 Ways to Find Blogs You'll Love by Mashable
Ever wonder how I discover online content and you get a lot of link love?

Simple Salad Recipes for Spring by Blissfully Domestic
I love salads! Tried a couple of recipes from this blog post and I guarantee that you will be making them again and again!

Managing a Company Blog -- Dos and Dont's by BLOGGINGPRO
This blog taught me a lot of valuable lessons that I applied immediately at work.

How to Organize Every Room in Your House by casasugar
This guide helped me so much in getting our apartment situated.

Top 5 Things People Waste Money On by Beauty and the Budget
I love any article on overspending because I love saving. Happy to know that these items are something we can completely eliminate from our budget. Well, except for the occasional eating out.

How about you? Discovered any new blogs lately? 
Any interesting links to share?

Link Love: January 21, 2011

Bringing in the new year with lots of great finds on the web that has helped me live better! Lots of great links to home management, cooking, marriage and fitness.

Enjoy!

Simple Mom (Life hacks for home managers)
I am not a 'Mom' but I am definitely a rookie home manager in this season of my life. I love learning home management tips and this website is definitely a great resource.

When Has a Preacher Crossed the Line into Plagiarism in His Sermon? by The Gospel Coalition
A very helpful article for ministers who preach from the pulpit.

3 Bloggers Every Serious Blogger Should Be Following by Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt is excellent is pointing all of us bloggers into the right direction.

Life As Mom (On the road to joyful motherhood)
Another 'mommy' blog but it has been so helpful in giving me new recipe ideas that do not require a lot of time, money, and energy.

Appreciate It
An online 'bulletin board' that showcases what people are thankful for in 2010. Go and post what you are most grateful for!

A Good Man is Hard to Find -- But I Did by meghmiller
A wife's sweet and loving tribute tribute to a husband on his birthday.

How We Shared Content in 2010 by ReadWriteWeb
Interesting summary of how we shared our lives and our thoughts online. Whatever your opinion is on the social network, Facebook still ruled.

6 Suggestions for Increasing Your Daily Productivity by SavvySugar
This was a good read for me at the start of this year. With so many things going on in my life, this helped me get myself together so that I am effective in executing my work tasks.

Can I find a cute bag for my 17" laptop? by simply stated.
I do not have a 17' laptop but the bags showcased in this bags were just too cute! Had to share it.

5 Things You Must Do To Get Your Blog SEO Ready For The New Year by TENTBLOGGER
Are you eager to optimize your blog in 2011? TENTBLOGGER gives great easy-to-follow advice.

10 Ways Business Leaders Can Turn Ideas Into Execution by Mashable
A great article on 'the execution gap.' The execution gap is a perceived gap between a company’s strategies and expectations and its ability to meet those goals and put ideas into action. The tips give wonderful ideas on how to minimize this gap.

How To Roast A Chicken by Tip Junkie
Yay! A very useful guide on how to master this classic dinner recipe. Four simple steps plus several variations. I can't wait to make one when the fast is over.

Free Ways to Unlock Creative Energy by Stephen Brewster
Are you in a creative slump; lacking inspiration and source of brilliant ideas? Stephen Brewster gives the boost that you just might need.

I Am Not An Island by Alece on a deeper story
Don't we all crave for meaningful, Christ-centered relationships? I know exactly how Alece felt.

Let's Break Bread by Humble Ambitions
A self-confessed novice in bread-making teaches women the steps to make fresh bread from home.

A year of Moving More and Eating Less in scrapbook pages by Cathy Zielske
I was so inspired by the way this lady documented her year-long weight loss.

skinnytaste.com
One of my bigger goals this year is to cook healthier. Right now, Robert and I are on the Daniel Fast and it has helped us so far (aside from its spiritual benefits) in feeling lighter and cleaner. This website is a good resource for low-fat recipes.

Orange and Carrot Summer Salad by Ang Sarap
I just love this salad! And I love this blog and its delicious (mostly) Filipino recipes. Next month's menu will most likely come from this site.

POO-POURRI
I finally found something that really eliminates embarrassing bathroom odors!

Print Friendly
Have you ever come across at a web page, found it really valuable and decided to print it? What happened when you did? I bet you ended up printing tons of unnecessary pages, when you really only needed a page of that content. What's the solution? A website called 'Print Friendly' -- where it turns a web page into a compact printable document. This will save you a lot of time, paper and ink.

DIY Life
We have a new apartment here in the United States. Living here is very much different than in the Philippines. One big difference is that in Manila, we had great access to freelance maintenance work that practically cost nothing. Here, it costs an arm and a leg to get something simple done. DIY Life is my go-to website to home projects that I can learn to do myself.

The Comfort of Cooking
Another recipe resource! I am at a season of learning how to cook again. This blog has new recipes that are easy enough for someone like me.

Lunch It, Punch It by Craftzine
Crafty blogging pal of mine Andi is part of the group behind Lunch It, Punch It, an iniative to pack your lunch 10 times before going out to eat. Whether you're hoping to eat healither or save money, Lunch It, Punch It posts recipes, roundups of favorite lunch bags and more. They've even made their own punch cards you can print out to keep track of your lunches.

Remodelista
The website describes itself as "The sourcebook for the considered home." We are currently living in a virtually empty apartment and we are looking forward to rely on this site as a reference for many future decoration ideas.

DailySpark.com
The best website for the latest news and updates on nutrition, fitness and food.


Happy reading everyone!