Monday, March 1, 2010

These are a Few of My Favorite Things Blogs

I'm an addict.  Blogging is my drug of choice.  Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you view it) for me, there are so many blogs to read.  The problem is, in addition to being addicted to the blog world, I am also a mom.  I don't have the time to invest in searching out blogs to read.  I have meals to make, a house to ignore clean.  Playdates to attend.  The list goes on.  I do, however, have some blogs I love to read... those which make me feel excited if they have a new post.  Today, I thought I would share some of them with you.

I will only mention a few today, and plan to do a series of posts like this over time.  The blogs in this post are in no particular order, and are not necessarily my most favorite...they are just in the forefront of my mind.

Let's get on with it.

Melis at Diary of a Zookeeper.  She's great.  Her writing is intelligent, witty, funny, endearing and compelling all rolled into one.  While reading one of her posts, I am often "in her moment,"  feeling as if I am seeing things through her eyes.  Her down to earth nature, and warmth make me feel as if we have been friends for a long time.  I'm sending you to one of her more heartfelt posts. If you are not reading her blog, you are missing out on a real treat.

Michele at Finding Trinity.  I love funny.  So, I love her.  She is an awesome blog friend, always leaving witty or thoughtful comments on my posts.  She has a raw honesty about her that is just charming and well...funny!  Again, she is down to earth (sensing a trend here), and easy to read.  What are you waiting for?  Go have a look for yourself.  Sending to you a post that will allow you to get to know her well right off the bat.

The last person I will tell you about today is Heide of From 3 to 5.  The thing about Heide is that she is as real as they come.  I think I first took a liking to her because she so reminded me of one of my old friends.  However, as I have gotten to know her more and more, I just think she is great in her own right!  She makes me laugh...like all the time.  Here's the best part, I think she's funny even when she's not trying to be so.  She just tells a story sometimes in such a way that I can't help but find humor in it. Please go see for yourself what I mean.  I am sending you to a Friday Fragment post she did, and there is a bit about nose picking that cracked me up.

Now...these are just a few on the ever growing list of blogs I dig....and dig 'em I do.  Stay tuned, next time you might be mentioned!!

What about you?  Do you already read these blogs?  Any that you feel crazy over and want to share?  Spill it here in the comments.

**When I say easy to read, I simply mean her posts are well written, not on the verbose side, not littered with gramatical errors, etc.**  Wanted to clarify that as I may use the term again.


P.S.  A big happy birthday to my sister in law.

25 comments:

sheila said...

I just visited them both, thank you for the new finds!

singedwingangel said...

OH I love finding new blogs to read and people to love.. I will have to check them out today..

Heather said...

I'll check those out later when I have time. :) I know what you mean about having other things to do. I only have so much time before and after work and that has to be time to take care of Brad. I always hope for a good nap time for Brad when I get back from work, though. ;-)

Shell said...

I read the last one, but will have to check out the others!

Kate said...

I.love.Melis. I wish she blogged MORE.
I LOVE YOU MELIS!

Melis said...

Aw, thank you! I love how "close" I feel like we've become - you're in my list of "must reads" every day and I am always laughing out loud and thinking, "Dude I so get that" - I love it! (((You))) And I can DEFINITELY see an arranged marriage. Can you imagine the family gatherings? Oy - too much fun!

Melis said...

And Kate! I want to blog more too! I need a housekeeper! Come stay with me and help me with my kiddos ;-) Also, we're in NY visiting family right now and we had no internet access until today. I'm going into withdrawl...

Mama (Heidi) said...

Why oh why do you live so far away from me?? I could just squeeze your neck for saying such wonderful things about me and my lil' ole blog. There just aren't enough gushy words to tell you how much appreciate our budding friendship. You my dear are a must read for me as well.
I am a follower of Melis and am amazed by all she does with three kiddos that are close to my kiddos age. I will check out Michele later today.
I recently found the Photog Nazi. Very funny stuff.

drea said...

I will never make it on your list if grammatical is one of your requirements, hahaha. i've seen all the blogs, love em all.

harmonysong said...

I don't read any of these! I will check them out! Thanks!

Brianne said...

I suffer from the same addiction, and it's so nice to know there's other mama's out in the world dealin' with the same schtuff!! I'm familiar with Heidi, but I'll have to check out the other two!

{PS} Thanks for stoppin' by! ^_^ I noted that we share many of the same interests like photography and eating! :oP

Erin said...

thanks for 2 new finds (I already follow Trinity). I suck b/c I have been meaning to do a post (or some posts) like this, but just haven't gotten around to it, esp. since I'm posting less often lately. Must do this soon. Now off to visit the other two blogs. Thanks!

Mama M. said...

I agree!! I read Heidi...and she makes me laugh too!!

I've gotta check out the others!

Fun post!

CRAZYMOM said...

I am checking these out! I already read Zookeeper's Diary. Love it! Thanks for the heads up on the others. :)

blueviolet said...

Thanks for sharing some new ones! I know Finding Trinity but the other two are new!

3LittleMonkeys said...

Thanks for sharing these! It's always great to find some new and fresh blogs! I'll be checking them out.

Confessions From A Working Mom said...

I'd read two of the three-- hadn't been familiar with Michele's blog. Over to check it out, thanks to your recommendation!

~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom

Crayon Wrangler said...

I read all three of these for pretty much the same reasons you do!

Great post honoring these fantastic bloggers!

Jen said...

I read from 3 to 5, and plan to check out the other 2 you have mentioned. I am addicted to blogs, my husband doesn't understand it, but I like them! Nice to meet you!

Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com said...

Thanks for sharing these! I love Trinity already and I'll have to head over to the other ones.

Desert Rose said...

Off to check them out now!

Julie said...

Thanks for the heads up on these blogs. It's hard to wade through all of them.

Here's my next question. I'm wondering how you linked all your posts...like your favorites...under one button in your menubar. I'm trying to do that but can only get one link under each button. Me thinks you should give me a little tutorial ;)!!

Julie said...

Hey, disregard the last part of my comment. I think I figured it out!! Sorry...I was getting frustrated.

Cop Mama said...

Finally made it over here! Still using DH's laptop!

How cool, can't wait to go check out these blogs! Thanks for sharing!

dsi xl said...

Its really interesting to know about your favorite blogs.I have also visited both blogs and they are just nice.I like to know about Heide.She seems good person.