Blogs I love...

1.) The Pioneer Woman by Ree Drummond:  http://thepioneerwoman.com/

This is the first blog I ever read.   And this blog gave me the idea of writing, "The Wary Farmwife." I wonder how many other woman Ms. Drummond inspired to write blogs about country living.  I love that Ree's writing is real.  I love that she admits to watching too much reality TV and movies.  I love it that she is still so in love with her husband and always comments on how cute his behind looks!  When I read her writing, I think to myself, "Yeah, we could totally be friends."  I also appreciate her "Keepin' It Real" section where she illustrates the behind the scenes imperfection that exists in all of our lives, even a famous Food Network star.

2.) A Holy Experience by Ann Voskamp: http://www.aholyexperience.com/

My friend (and Norwex mentor) Katie introduced me to Ms. Voskamp's writing.  Now Katie has introduced me not only to Norwex but an amazing author/blogger/women's advocate.  I owe this gal a thank you card!  I absolutely love Ann Voskamp's blog and am currently in the midst of reading her book (see picture below.)  My synopsis of her book wouldn't do it justice.  I think you should just read it.  I got my copy from the public library...but I foresee buying my own copy.  And please note, this is NOT a quick read- this is a "linger over her amazingly, poetic words/thoughts/ideas read"!. Highly recommend both the book and the blog.

3.) The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith: http://www.thenester.com/

More so than the blog... I love her book (see picture below).  Again, from my local library but I foresee putting it on my Amazon wishlist as soon as I'm done reading it.  This book is so much more than a "decorating/DIY/home improvement" book.  This book is about changing the way you think about everything: your home, your body, your views on other woman.  The theme throughout the book: It doesn't have to be PERFECT to be BEAUTIFUL.  Highly recommend it.  

I hope you enjoy one or all of these blogs/authors as much as I do!  These wonderfully brilliant authors (who are also wifes, mothers, homemakers) are lovely role models for me and I'm glad I have their voices in my head when I drift off to sleep.  The main theme of all of these women's writings is to not seek perfection, but to see the beauty in the everyday chaos of our imperfect lives.  Of course there is so much more...