March Links

I loved this post, and as a compulsive list writer I completely understand those kinds of days where your heart wins and your to-do lists become tomorrow's problems.

There is nothing more motivating than a post like this to help you step back and reconsider certain aspects of your life and what you don't want for your future. I wish I had found this blog sooner it is so incredibly motivating and inspiring. And not the picture perfect styled by sponsorship inspiring, the real kind.

March proved to be a great month for finding new blogs, and I even found myself following a couple of beauty blogs which I don't normally read. I really liked this one, and this one.

It is so refreshing to read brutally honest parenting and lifestyle blogs where you can completely understand what they are saying because it is happening to you now. Romy is starting to get serious about this teeth business and there have been some really bad nights and hard mornings. And I get what it feels like to be tired to your bones with a small, teething baby relying on you to keep their day going when you can barely think straight yourself, so I could relate to this post.

This month a group of incredibly creative mommy bloggers who have joined forces launched a new collaborative blog earlier this month, Wholehearted - a journal, which Practising Simplicity contributor Jodi describes as 'a celebration of motherhood'.

You just never know what treasure you might find at an auction, you might even discover a little bit of history!

Luke came across this wonderful website filled with healthy family friendly recipes & I can't wait to get stuck into making a few of them for Romy.

This AMAZING site never fails to interest me, and the more I scroll down, the longer I put off doing real things because I just want to keep reading on. If you like to read tid-bits about other peoples lives, you'll LOVE this!

Three questions to determine your long term compatibility with your partner. I guess I should have told Luke straight away I don't & will never like horror movies before we got married. 

February Links

I came across this absolutely delightful blog at the end of last month, Postcard Daydreams

When I first moved out of home I used to constantly worry that my car was going to randomly break down in the middle of a busy intersection, so I used to keep a worry doll in my car. I don't know if it helped, but over time I worried about it less. This post reminded me of that.

Curious about bonsai? My friend Elle has started a blog to document her Elbonsai Adventures from square one.

This post on changing your dreams was super inspiring.

You learned everything you know about life from a giraffe in the back of a dark van and other signs you grew up in Australia in the 90's. This was so, so good!

These fantastic tips on how to simplify your home.

Some people are just so darn awesome, especially these parents. 

My friend Felicity has her own blog designing service and she recently shared some new designs she's been working on. Felicity has helped me out with almost all of my blog design installations, and she is such a sweet heart! Check her out if you're looking for a new blog design!

I almost stopped breathing for a second when I watched this!

I really enjoyed reading this post about how to save to stay at home, the comments are also really great for extra saving tips. 

>>> Enjoy

Monthly Links

At the end of last year I finished up start your week off with.., a long running feature on TLL, so I could start a different kind of linking post in the new year. I will be sharing some links that I have enjoyed throughout the month that I hope you will enjoy too. I really enjoy these types of posts and I love sharing other sites, and especially other blogs. I have found so many of my favourite blogs through linking posts, so I hope you find that special something in one of my monthly links!

Your baby is not like other babies, and other true things about the first year of parenthood

Can't find the perfect notebook you had in mind? Just make it instead!

This real dirty thirty list that will make you think twice about your next beauty product purchases.

If you're looking for an array of money saving solutions check out these 97 Easy Ways To Save Money

A picture of a picture, from the past, in the present

Lately I've been making more of an effort to resist buying unnecessary items as Luke & I are starting to save more seriously for a new car, and this post provided a lot of extra motivation. 

Now that I am making traditions of my own with my little family, I like to see what other families come together for. I especially enjoyed this sweet family tradition.

Today is for pancakes, writing letters and cozy sweaters

Even world famous rappers have problems

I've really been enjoying Kaelah's new blog direction with The Clueless Girl's Guide, especially this post.

Over the past couple of months I have been re-watching old school Beverly Hills: 90210 and Dylan McKay and his dry, woe-is-me humour gets me every time!