Links I Love

I just wanted to share a few websites/blogs that I really like. Some of them are just fun and others are....well, heartbreaking. But inspirational.

If you are looking for a site to find inexpensive, handmade products, Etsy is a fantastic place. Many talented women (and maybe men as well) can make just about anything that you want. Particular ones that I like are a former co-worker Mia, who makes gorgeous jewelry. It is inexpensive, but fantastic quality. I absolutely LOVE these bloomers as well. They go just great with these tutus. Definitely will be debuted at a certain little girl's 1st birthday!

Another great site to find cute ideas is Cuddle Cakes. There are some great ideas not only for kids, but just for home decorating in general.

I am NOT a vegetarian, nor do I have any immediate plans to be. I wish I could be, especially after reading this. Be warned that some of it will turn your stomach. I love animals, but what really turned my stomach was how gross our food actually is.

Every single day of my life, I am grateful for my precious Abigail Marie. I thank God that she has entered my life, was healthy, and continues to grow into a beautiful baby. This precious angel, Sara Rose is one of the most beautiful babies that I have ever seen. She was born with many, many complications and still struggles every day. But I love nothing more than to read about her parents' faith and perservance as she continues to grow. It amazes me that she was born at 27 weeks and is so beautiful today. I'll never meet this little girl or her family, but they have touched my life and made me realize not only how thankful I am that I was blessed with a healthy baby, but that God works in wonderful ways. I will continue and pray for and follow this family.

Kelly (one of my favorite bloggers) keeps a prayer blog for her many followers. I think she is one of the angels that inspires others to lead a better life through her blogs.

I also found a blog of a family that has had many stuggles with becoming parents. I truly could not imagine some of the things that they have gone through (six miscarriages), yet continue to trust in God to create the family that they desire. Each Saturday they have numerous giveaways to raise money to bring home their latest joy. If my writing about them helps them raise just $5, then it was worth it. By the way, if you want to read their whole story, there are links on the side to learn all about them.

You may not want to read all of these blogs, but I just wanted to share what I am currently reading. Stuart and I are making the attempt to go back to church as I have always wanted to raise my children in a Christian home. We have not been able to find a church here that we truly love, but we are giving it a try.

If anyone has another great blog that they follow or website that they want to share, please let me know. I am always looking for new websites or blogs to read!