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: 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: December 29, 2010

Sending a lot of link love your way before the year ends! You will find tons of information on skin care, hair style, blogging, writing, and great reading material. Enjoy!

5 Sure-Fire Winter Skin Moisturizers Under $15 by BellaSugar
When it comes to hydrating skin dried out by cold wind and indoor heating, you don't have to go high-end to get something soothing and highly hydrating. Perfect choices for a budget-conscious person like myself!

Get Natasha Bedingfield's Sweetly Shaggy Hairstyle by BellaSugar
The stylist who created Natasha Bedingfield's messy look, Caile Noble of the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in LA, gave a step-by-step breakdown on getting this look right. This was the basis of my new hair style.

6 Reasons Why I Am Thankful for Blogging by BLOGGINGPRO
Andrew G. Rosen resonates by own feelings why I am grateful to be given an opportunity to have a voice in this crazy, online universe.

50 Free Resources That Will Improve Your Writing Skills by SMASHING MAGAZINE
Smashing Magazine collected over 50 useful and practical tools and resources that will help us to improve our writing skills.

The Lure of Public Productivity by catalystspace
I just loved Pete Wilson's insights on John Piper's recent announcement to step down from his ministry role to work on his marriage. I also can't wait to visit his church when we move to Nashville!

The God Who Is There by THE GOSPEL COALITION
In February 2009, Don Carson presented a 14-part seminar entitled “The God Who Is There” at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. This series will serve the church well because it simultaneously evangelizes non-Christians and edifies Christians by explaining the Bible’s storyline in a non-reductionistic way. Full audio and video are available for free on the website.

My Twitter Toolbox by Chris Brogan
Brogan has mastered productivity in using social media tools. His in-depth description on how he uses and manages his Twitter account has challenged me to evaluate how I interact with mine.

3 Ways to Groom Your Eyebrows by EVERYDAY with Rachael Ray
Everything any girl needs to know about having well-groomed eyebrows. Ladies, this is something we must be on top of every day.

How to Grow a Leader by CHURCHLEADERS.COM
This one page PDF article by KidLead gives parents practical tips on how to develop the leadership qualities of their kids.

Catalyst Dallas
The famous (and rightly so) Catalyst Conference is opening its third location in Dallas, Texas on May 11 to 13. The theme is 'Take Courage.' We are praying about being a part of this gathering.

God Uses Critics to Help Us by Josh Harris
Being criticized is a good thing! My constant prayer is to always receive them graciously and never have the desire to 'put anyone in their place.'

Preaching Notes Series by Josh Harris
This is a great learning series. Why? Josh Harris was able to obtain manuscripts of preaching notes by well-known preachers such as Mark Dever, Mike Bullmore, C.J. Mahaney and Tim Keller.

13 e-books to Put on Your Brand-New Kindle by Michael Hyatt
Kind of biased because most books are from the publishing company that he leads but since I have read 10 out of those 13 titles this year, it is still a great list to look at!

15 Books That Have IMPACTED Me Personally by Perry Noble
Great reading list! Just started reading #13 -- The Grace of God by Andy Stanley. I love how it is making an impact on me as well.

5 Books I Want to Read Before 2011 by Neli Atiga
And another reading list worth sharing! I got 'Decoded' by Jay-Z for Robert on Christmas and we just started  going through it. I cannot say I am a hiphop expert (because I'm not) but I have found myself really connected to a couple of songs in that genre in 2010. One them being 'Not Afraid' by Eminem. While a lot of Christians give a lot of grief to fellow believers who listen to hiphop, I love listening to a person's life story and being exposed to the kind of pain/suffering he went through.

iPad Guide: 25+ Essential Resources for Your Apple Tablet by Mashable
The ultimate, non-manual guide to one of the best inventions! I got my iPad in April 2010 and it is now an indispensable tool to my work and personal productivity.

Get Started With a Reading Plan by YouVersion
Ready for a new Bible reading plan for 2011? This link is a great starting point.

Lasting Student Ministry
A 64-page e-Book for youth pastors that has been buzzing with great reviews. Bought this for Rob and excited to learn from the wisdom of great 14 youth leaders.

(Note: I have a new 'feature' on this blog called 'On The Radar.' You will see it on the right side of the blog. You will discover more links to valuable content that I feel is worth sharing right away, instead of waiting for it to be featured on 'Link Love.' Hope you enjoy the stuff I share with you!)

Link Love: November 30, 2010

Another round of link love today! Brace yourselves and your bookmarking tools because there are a lot today and I am sure will find at least a couple of things especially fascinating to you.

The Discipline to Write Daily by Chris Brogan
If you love to blog but still find yourself establishing the discipline to write in it regularly, Chris Brogan's advice is very helpful.

Facebook Co-Founder Speaks Publicly: What I Learned From Watching “The Social Network” by CNBC.com
The lesser-known Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin guest blogs on the popular online news channel about the movie inspired by their early years in developing Facebook. This is especially interesting to those who loved the movie. I personally think this is one of the best this year -- and Andrew Garfield brilliantly portrayed Saverin!

Analog Sunday
Analog Sunday is an informal idea to encourage people to take a day off away from all things digital. What do you think?

Speaker Highlights from Catalyst 2010 from catalystspace
In case you missed it, here are some of the speaker highlights & quotes from Catalyst 2010.

Outlive Your Life by Donald Miller
Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado is probably one of the most impact-oriented books I have read in a long time. Don Miller thoughtfully writes how this book can be maximized through your own life and through shared experiences with a group. One of my goals in 2011 is to be able to gather around like-minded women and go through the book together.

Social Printshop
Do you have a friend who loves Facebook and Tumblr as an online social tool? This makes a great holiday gift. Social Printshop prints a user's Facebook friends or Tumblr photo archive.

I'd Like to Send You a Book by Josh Harris
I am grateful to Josh Harris for sending me a free copy of Dug Down Deep. I plan to use this as one of my small group materials for 2011.

How to Open an Airplane Lavatory Door from the Outside by lifehacker
Next time your kid locks him/herself in the airplane bathroom, here's how you can easily unlock an airplane lavatory with nothing but your finger. Great advice for frequent plane travelers with kids in tow.

How to Use Tumbler (Tutorial) by Beautiful Blog Designs
I don't use my Tumblr as my main blog platform but I do love using it to display people, places, and things that bring nothing but delight! If you would like to spruce up your current Tumblr site, this is a great step-by-step tutorial.

No-brainer Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies by Mom Spark
Thank you Amy Bellgardt for this easy recipe. I am making this for Christmas!

One church that handled scandal well and how they did it by Monday Morning Insight
When a church member or a family member / friend experiences a scandal, this is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate mercy and grace the way Jesus Christ did. We can all learn a thing or two from this article.

Death of Discernment by Shaun Groves
One of my favorite communicators wrote one of my favorite blog posts in the recent times. The religious and the legalists might not like it though!

"I don't have any good ideas" by Seth Godin
Seth Godin and I agree. Please do not ever tell me you do not have any good ideas. It's in there somewhere and I wanna hear all about it!

Catalyst East 2010: Craig Groeschel
If there was a message on this year's Catalyst Conference that I feel must be heard by everyone I know in the church, it's this. Watch the video that highlights Craig Groeschel's message.

Cheesy Meatballs by Everyday with Rachael Ray
Great recipe especially if you have a husband who loves both meat and cheese!

Baked Brie from Real Simple
Brie is definitely one of my favorite cheeses! This recipe brings a whole new twist to my beloved.

Curious Sofa
I just think this online store is adorable and charming!

Seven Tips to Start Your Travel Blogging Journey by PROBLOGGER
I don't think I am called to do travel blogging full-time but I do know a lot of personal friends and readers who can be great at it. I hope you find this article helpful! And when you do start your blog, let me know about it.

Survival of the Hippest
Custom-made necklaces for your friends who love to tweet!

DIY silhouette drink escort cards by 100 Layer Cake
When is the next party? Can't wait to make these!

Catalyst West Coast 2011
Are we going? Probably not. But I do highly recommend that you pray about going and experience something extraordinary.

Link Love: October 18, 2010

It's been more than a month since I shared a lot of delicious stuff I have stumbled upon the web! Prepare yourself for a lot of link love today.

Tweeting the Bible One Chapter at a Time by Church Crunch
I started following @biblesummary on Twitter and found it fascinating to see a 140-character summary of each chapter in the Bible. It works much better if your Bible reading plan is synschronized with it!

Tips to Get Fit and Healthy Behind the Desk by fitsugar
I have days when my mobile desk job keeps me sitting down all day. These tips are a great reminder that I need to find ways to stay fit even on sedentary days.

An Interesting Challenge From My Friendly Atheist Friend by Flowerdust.net
If you are a believer, Anne Jackson's atheist friend (who I believe is a good person) poses a provoking challenge.

RemindPost
Do you have days when your tasks are all on top of each other that you need reminders throughout the day? This website sends you a reminder e-mail at an appointment time to let you know about your deadline. You can also use this service to remind other people on your team and get notified once those tasks are accomplished. Pretty neat!

Blog2Print
If you are a blogger and you want to create a coffee table book based on your best / most popular posts, this service is exceptional! One of my upcoming projects at the end of the year. Also makes a great gift for your friend whose blog you love!

Vegetable Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese by Ingredients, Inc.
A delicious late summer salad. If you love your greens, you will like this recipe.

Mama Mia's Maternity Book by Johanna McShan
What a brilliant idea! A photo book that chronicles a woman's pregnancy.

Danny & Annie by StoryCorps
A beautifully presented love story that is guaranteed to make you cry.

RED Letter Words
Faith-inspired art that I want on my future home's wall.

11 Questions We Should Ask About Our Marriage! by Perry Noble
I will never get tired of saying this. Our marriage is stronger by the grace of God and the accountability of other people who love God.

Catalyst East 2010: Recap Video
A great video summary of an extraordinary conference.

Catalyst Photos // LABS #CAT10
Great photos taken of this year's Catalyst East Labs.

ifoundyourcamera.net
A great idea that started as a blog that has since evolved into a full-featured website. It aims to reunite lost cameras (and the photos inside them) to its rightful owners.

The New Way to Find the Best Airfare Deals by Mint.com
Looks like I have been doing it the ancient way!

Solomon on Social Media by Challies.com
Excellent article! If the Bible's Solomon were alive today and immersed in social media, what would be his guidelines?

Children's Bible Reading Plan by Head Heart Hand
Are you a parent looking for a guide to start engaging your children in reading the Bible. Here is a free plan that might work for you.

Link Love: September 11, 2010

Hope you are loving the start of your weekend! I haven't shown any link love in the past three months because I have been moving around so much that I never really got the chance to catch up on my favorite websites and read new finds.

The first ten days of this month made up for lost time!

Connected Kingdom Podcast Episode 18 by Tim Challies
This podcast discusses the question, "Do Christians really suffer from depression and, if they do, what does this say about their spiritual state?" If you love psychology and behavioral science like I do, this is your kind of podcast.

You Need a Mother Very Badly by Brett Harris
Written by a son who recently lost his mother. It made me cry.

Who's in the Blogosphere? by Flowtown
A graphical presentation on who's blogging, where, and how much they make doing it.

Amy's Humble Musings by Amy Scott
Another insightful wifey/mommy blog from a a funny lady who loves God!

her.menutics by Christianity Today
The official blog of Christianity Today for women. Lots of great content!

So, you're thinking about starting a blog by chookooloonks
For all you readers out there who finally want to get a blog started!

The Empathic Civilisation by theRSA.org
The evolution of empathy in society author Jeremy Rifkin.

Use an Editorial Calendar by Chris Brogan
This is a great habit to those who want to establish discipline in blogging. I use an editorial calendar loosely at this point (for very specific reasons) and until 2011. But I do have a more rigid one in place for 2012. Chris Brogan talks about a very useful Wordpress plugin that is great for planning out your content. I will probably never be able to use this plugin (just 'cause Blogger is much more my style!) -- but to those who host their blog on Wordpress, this is fantastic!

PhotogFreebies.com
A website of free photography resources. The layout is so easy on the eyes!

The Holstee Manifesto
Look at it and you'll know why I want to print this and put it on a wall by my desk.

Link Love: June 2010

Sharing with you today some resources, articles, and blog posts I enjoyed reading since my last Link Love post. Enjoy!

How to Create Compelling Content by ScribeSEO
A free 29-page e-book packed with great lessons and tips on creating great website content.

A Peculiar List of Facebook Facts by Church Crunch
Fun, new facts I never knew about Facebook.

21 Tactics to Increase Blog Traffic by SEOmoz
Pieces of advice to generate more readers for your blog. Very valuable!

Three by Enjoying the Small Things
Another beautifully written blog by one of my favorites: Kelle Hampton. This entry she writes a letter to her daughter who just turned three. Her photos are always gorgeous. Such a visual treat!

Workflow and Timeline for Media Arts by Shrink the Church
Another free resource for people running church media. Wonderful graphics. Great tool for more effective internal communication.

Something Blue Shower by Hostess With The Mostess
A fantastic bridal shower idea! Look at the photos to appreciate.

The Ultimate Mom's Guide to Looking Good After Having Kids by House of Grace
I absolutely love this entry! I can only imagine how hard it must be to look your best when there are kids but I just love it when wives honor their first human priority (the husbands of course) by looking good and attractive!

Grace Giving by In The Name of Love
Bianca Juarez's video blog on the grace of tithing. Her insights are, as always, worth checking out.

An Open Letter to Noynoy by The Philippine Star
The one letter I hope the new Philippine president reads and takes to heart. Author F. Sionil Jose became the voice of every Filipino post-elections.

Fuji Instax Mini 25 Instant Camera
I want! Adding this to my wish list.

16 Questions for Free Agents by Seth Godin's BLOG
Marketing genius Seth Godin gives great advice to people who are starting out as an entrepreneur, freelancer or as project manager.


Any new web discoveries you made lately? Please share them in the comments section!

Link Love: May 2010 (Part 2)

Another batch of informative, funny, entertaining, worthwhile links that you might want to check out!

Standing Together by a minute with rice
- Bethel World Outreach Center's senior pastor Rice Broocks' brief statement about overcoming the recent flooding in Nashville. He is also the co-founder of Every Nation -- the worldwide organization where my church (Victory Christian Fellowship) belongs to.

Cross-Cultural Beef Steak by The Beloved
- A twist to the classic Filipino beef steak by good friend Liz Tokushige, a Filipino wife and mother currently based in Hawaii.

What To Do When You Fall Off the Organized Wagon (And You Will) by unclutterer
- What to do when order falls apart in your life by one of my favorite organizing blogs.

Dear Mama by On Fire
- My husband's heartfelt Mother's Dat tribute to my mother-in-law, Linda.

John Mackey's Letter by What's it Worth
- My friend David Bonifacio shares a letter written by Whole Foods founder John Mackey to his employees. Don't you wish you worked for a boss like that?

Hyperbole and a Half
- A new blog on my RSS reader. Very funny text and illustrations. My only wish is that posts are more frequent.

My Two Seasons
- Another new blog I'm following. The author is Michelle Johnson who loves all things I love: photography, nature and family!

My Mother is No Exception by In The Name Of Love
- I love following Bianca Juarez. I absolutely loved this Mother's Day tribute.

8 Lessons for Creating Social Impact by Kem Meyer
- I great article shared by one of the best church communicators today.

What About Drinking? by Paolo Punzalan
- My pastor talks about exactly how I feel about drinking.

You Rule! by Bee In Our Bonnet
- A clever and easy craft project that shows appreciations to teachers. I love crafts and anything that honors our educators.

Merry Martha
- A brand new blog on food, entertainment, and hospitality by my good friend Camille Ocampo. Loving and learning from her posts!

Cocoon by Les M Design
- I want this cocoon now! Perfect for evenings catching up on my recorded TV shows.

Charice Covers Bieber! by Perez Hilton
- If you love Charice, you will appreciate this video of her singing a Justin Bieber song.

Kindle vs. iPad - A Review and Evaluation by Challies.com
- Still undecided on what to gadget to get? Tim Challies gives an excellent demo and evaluation.

Note: Here is the Part 1 of Link Love for May.

Link Love: May 2010

Another new series! A compilation of links that I absolutely loved. You might like them too!

Photo Credit: http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/

How to Have a Garage Sale by Creating a House of Grace
- Loaded with information on how to approach this huge task. Her knack for organization is so inspiring to me!

Seven Habits of Highly Evangelistic Christians by Josh Harris
- Harris talks about valuable insights by Lifeway's President / CEO Thom Rainer. Encouraged me to take a good look at myself and what I am doing in fulfilling The Great Commission.

Meet Sandra Bullock's Baby Boy! by People
- I love Sandy. I felt really bad about what she went through these past couple of months. Today, I am overjoyed to know she adopted a little one. I hope this also sends an encouragement to families to go ahead and adopt.

What Have You Got to Complain About? by Michael Hyatt
- Hyatt talks about the touching story of Patrick Henry Hughes. The best 6 minutes of your spare time.

If Someone Would Offer me $200,000, I’d Leave the Ministry Right Away by Monday Morning Insight
- A recent study by Tufts University with very sobering results.

What Ever Happened to the Little Vietnamese Girl in the Photo? by Neatorama
- Remember that famous war photo by Nick Ut in 1972? Find out how the girl is doing today.

4 Must-Dos for Summer Hair by Stylist
- How to prevent your hair from experiencing sun damage.

8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About E-mail by Seth Godin
- A little refresher course to everyone who sends e-mail -- which means it's really, truly for everyone.

Eric Dane Shows Off Baby Billie...and His Abs! by E! Online
- McSteamy releases a photo of his McBaby.

Lime Yogurt Cake with Blackberry Sauce by Smitten Kitchen
- I love a tart dessert any given day. A recipe I plan to follow real soon.

Having a Big Fight Right Before Church by Stuff Christians Like
- Another funny post from a really funny blog. It has happened to me once and I know it!

Tripp and Tyler Visit Donald Miller on YouTube
- Everyone wants to be author Don Miller's best friend. I know I do. Tripp and Tyler do too. However, when they visited Don -- things did not go quite well. Super funny!

Who Did God Wire You To Be? by Bob Goff
- Restore International's CEO finally started blogging. This entry proves that his blog will be an essential part of my daily reading.

What's In My RSS Reader?

Many of you have asked me this question both in person and through e-mails. What websites and blogs do I follow? How do I keep track of all of them?

Like most of you, I am dependent on my RSS (Really Simple Syndication) reader to help me stay on top of updates on my favorite sites. The RSS reader of my choice is Symbaloo. I love its compartmentalized look.

Here are the websites and blogs on my RSS reader.

STYLE. LOVE. BEAUTY. HOME. WRITE. LAUGH. POP. INSPIRE.

http://blackeiffel.blogspot.com/

http://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com/

http://dessertcomesfirst.com/

http://sunlight-simplicity.blogspot.com/

http://onecoolpick.blogspot.com/

http://blogs.stylebible.ph/rajosblog/

http://thebeautybrains.com/

http://www.elliott.org/

http://www.neatorama.com/

http://beeinourbonnet.blogspot.com/

http://creativepartyplace.com/

http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/

http://www.copyblogger.com/

http://unclutterer.com/

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/

http://www.problogger.net/

http://www.temptalia.com/

http://makingitlovely.com/

http://www.readwriteweb.com/

http://lifehacker.com/

http://partyperfectblog.blogspot.com/

http://blog.polyvore.com/

http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/

http://www.partyspot.com/

http://smittenkitchen.com/

http://www.theungourmet.com/

http://viviannesvista.blogspot.com/ 

http://lyricaljourney.blogspot.com/

PEOPLE I KNOW AND LOVE

http://davidbonifacio.blogspot.com/

http://danetokushige.com/

http://liztokushige.wordpress.com/

http://irmaloveslife.blogspot.com

http://malouatienza.wordpress.com

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Link Love

Just thought I'd let you know that my favorite links -- found on the right side of this blog -- are now updated and a lot more organized.

I do not put in new blog entries as often as I would like to, but maybe you would like to check out all these other lovely sites! :-)