While there are a lot of fabulous blog reads in the blogosphere, there are some that resonate with me more than others. This is my tribute to ten of those many blogs that put a smile on my face, that never fail to brighten up my day. I encourage you to visit them and subscribe to them! They really are feel-good blogs.
1. The Girl with a Curl – J. Ana is creative, crafty, and lots of fun. From cupcakes to quilts to books to her curls, her blog is always a joy to read. I especially enjoy her foodie posts and the stories she shares behind her recipes. Her Earth Day cupcakes entry is one of those drool-worthy posts of hers.
2. Life Candy – Nenette’s funny family moments are my favorite of her posts. It’s like watching a sitcom! She’s also big on living green and I enjoy reading her tips on these. And she’s got awesome hair.
3. A Ball of Yarn – Chinita Jill’s perkiness bounces all over her blog. She tells wonderful travel stories that want to make me grab my travel backpack (if I had one) and just head out! She takes amazing photographs as well which make her travel stories even more captivating.
4. A Perfect Day for Bananafish – Kala is so funny, artistic and a fabulous writer. What makes her even cooler is she’s got a pet robot named Mahmud and imaginary pets. I just love her wit.
5. Secret Agent Josephine – Brenda, a.k.a. Secret Agent Josephine, is super talented. I enjoy reading her posts on arts and crafts with her adorable little girl, a.k.a. Bug, who enjoys the color green oh so very much.
6. Creature Comforts – Reading Ez’s design blog makes me want to wear my pajamas, curl up in a blanket and sip on a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows. It’s just so cozy! The designs she shares are always cute, but my favorite entries of hers are her desktop wallpapers with the quote of the week. Always comforting, always inspiring.
7. Kitchen Cow – To me, Kaoko is the Queen of Bento. She’s quirky, creative and all kinds of NICE! C’mon, who else can make a mouse in your food look so appealing?
8. I Wrote This for You – Some of the quotes are heartwrenching, but there are quotes that make you go, “Oh yeah, this is love. This is life. YES!!” It’s amazing how some feelings are so universal, as this site could’ve been written by anyone for anyone. It just takes one person (anonymous in this case) to put those emotions into words. I especially like this one about “a beautiful mess.”
9. iHanna’s Creative Space – “Create and live happy,” goes iHanna’s header. And that’s exactly what her blog is about — creativity and happiness entwined. Her recent entry, 100 Ideas to Spark you into Creative Action, is a great testament to her passion. She is such an inspiration.
10. The Dairi Burger – This blog is hilarious. ihatewheat rereads her Sweet Valley High books (remember that?) and gives a quick review of each with such bite and wit. She says she blames all her worries on these books, and I can totally relate. Those books just give you a false sense of reality! But you only know that when you’re, well, not in your teens anymore. Always an entertaining read, like one of Jessica and Elizabeth’s many spring breaks.
Give these blogs a visit! I hope they put a smile on your face too. This is my entry to Shai’s 41st round of 52WoC.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
J.
May 15, 2009 at 4:42 am (15 years ago)Huwhaaat? Toni, thanks! Your blog was the very first one that inspired me to start my own. Your mention of GWAC on this post makes me want to make you and your baby cupcakes! Thanks! Now on to all the other great blogs you mentioned.
J.s last blog post..Mailman, I Heart You
witsandnuts
May 15, 2009 at 10:21 am (15 years ago)I’m a regular of J. Ana’s and Kaoko’s blogs. I’m checking the rest. Thanks for sharing, Toni. Yours will always be one of the most charming blogs! =)
Rach (Heart of Rachel)
May 15, 2009 at 11:00 am (15 years ago)Hi Toni. Thanks for sharing these interesting sites. I’ll check them out.
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kala
May 15, 2009 at 3:41 pm (15 years ago)Aww thanks Toni for the shoutout! Let it be known that I always visit your blog as well. I always look forward to your positivity and cheerfulness, it gives me a great boost! *hug*
kalas last blog post..Your English is Good
Nenette
May 15, 2009 at 11:51 pm (15 years ago)Thank you so much for the love, Toni! I’m so glad you enjoy my blog, and I hope you know that I enjoy reading yours too. You have great taste in blogs, if I do say so myself,… and now I’ll check all the others on the list.
Nenettes last blog post..welcome to nerdville. population: me…
star
May 16, 2009 at 7:05 am (15 years ago)i went to the dairi burger blog and .. ayayay!! i’ve read those books!! hahahahaha! oh dear, brings back memories of my younger years (when i thought nancy drew rocked and christopher pike was my stephen king). wee, thanks for sharing!!
stars last blog post..Portraits: Herb
iHanna
May 20, 2009 at 12:49 am (15 years ago)Hi Macaronigirl, thanks for link love, I’m honoured to be in this company and so glad to be a top ten girl!
Take care!
iHannas last blog post..100 Ideas to Spark you into Creative Action
kaoko
May 26, 2009 at 12:14 am (15 years ago)Awww! Toni, I’m touched, many times over. I can’t believe you actually put me there along with blogs like “I wrote this for you.” You cheered me up majorly. (Especially since I’m sorting the site crash fiasco right now.)
Thanks Toni <3
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chinita_jill
June 3, 2009 at 4:57 pm (15 years ago)hi, toni! just saw this…and what a pleasant surprise!
thanks for the “toni” award ;o)
the feeling is mutual…your blog is an inspiration. it reminds me of sunshine :o)
your shout-out has inspired me to update more often. crossing my fingers for an internet connection back home soon!
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