September 23rd, 2010
Mary Ward

Ethnically Incorrect Daughter

ethnically-incorrectWhere to Find Ethnically Incorrect Daughter
Blog URL: http://ethnicallyincorrect.wordpress.com/
Category: adoption, personal journeys

Ethnically Incorrect Daughter

Sumeia Williams was born in Saigon in 1970, during the Vietnam War. She was brought to the US and adopted by an American soldier and his family. She knows little about her life before her adoption, yet has always felt out of place in the US. Sumeia grew up in a small town in Texas, where she was the only Asian. She blogs about her feelings about being adopted and about never feeling like she fit in.

Ethnically Incorrect Daughter – Why You Should Go

All parents of a transracially adopted children, or those who are considering transracial adoption, should read Sumeia’s blog. It is a very honest look at the difficulties that some adoptees feel when being raised with no connection to their home country and obvious differences in their adoptive country.

Summing Up Ethnically Incorrect Daughter

A very honest and beautifully written blog by an adoptee who has never stopped wondering and looking for her biological mother, and who has never felt like she truly fit in as an American. She regularly ponders questions about her past life that she will likely never get answered. We so often consider only the beautiful parts of adoption, but this blog reminds us that something has to end for a child before an adoption begins.

Go here to check out Ethnically Incorrect Daughter.
Mary Ward
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August 19th, 2010
Mary Ward

Owlhaven

owlhavenWhere to Find Owlhaven
Blog URL: http://www.owlhaven.net/
Category: Parenting, Home, Family

Owlhaven

Owlhaven is the blog of Mary Ostyn. Ostyn is the mom to 10 children, six of whom were adopted. She has children ranging in age from college to preschool, and she still finds time to write! She is an expert in feeding a large family on a budget and an excellent parenting writer, too.

Owlhaven – Why You Should Go

If you have adopted children (particularly from other countries) or have a large family, or just want to hear the adventures of a mom who keeps a lot of balls in the air, this is a great blog. Mary has great insight into the challenges that all moms face, whether you have 1 child, or like Mary, have 10.

Summing Up Owlhaven

A great parenting blog. Mary is inspirational, funny and practical. Moms everywhere will appreciate her thriftiness, her recipes and her insight into parenting children from other cultures and in a wide range of ages. Her strength, her courage and her ability to keep life in perspective amid the challenges of so many children is truly amazing.

Go here to check out Owlhaven.
Mary Ward
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June 29th, 2010
Mary Ward

Modern Domestic

modern-domesticWhere to Find Modern Domestic
Blog URL:http://www.moderndomestic.com/
Category: food, cooking

Modern Domestic

Modern Domestic is a baking site. It’s dedicated to all things that require flour and sugar, and is a wonderful site for anyone interested in learning more about baking. Whether you’re a novice baker or a pastry chef, you’ll find something to enjoy on Modern Domestic.

Modern Domestic– Why You Should Go

The recipes are reason enough. But, the baking tips are fantastic, too, and the author keeps up with the goings on of lots of other chefs, pastry and otherwise, so there’s always some good food news going on. You’ll also get links to lots of other chef sites and food blogs that you’ll enjoy reading, as well.

Summing Up Modern Domestic

This is definitely a site that foodies will enjoy reading on a daily basis. You’ll learn baking tips, food trends, get new ideas and find plenty of recipes to keep you busy in the kitchen baking. People who live in DC, where the author lives, can even attend a DC Food Bloggers happy hour, held once a month.

Go here to check out Modern Domestic.
Mary Ward
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March 18th, 2010
Mary Ward

Save, Save, Save

save-save-saveWhere to Find Save, Save, Save
Blog URL:  http://savesavesave.blogspot.com/
Category: Shopping, Discounts, Money

Save, Save, Save

Save, Save, Save is a site dedicated to shopping and discounts. You’ll learn all you need to know about shopping online and you’ll get fabulous tips on how to find discounts on everything you want and need to buy.

Save, Save, Save – Why You Should Go

If you love to shop, you’ll love this site. You’ll love it even more if you are always looking for the best discounts on your shopping. The site focuses on getting good deals on things we all want and need, as well as where to find unusual items and trendy items for less. The author will keep you abreast of new and fun items she finds for purchase online.

Summing Up Save, Save, Save

A great site for shoppers looking for fun and unusual items, as well as for great savings and discounts. Check out her deals and steals for some truly amazing discounts. There are also some great links to other discount sites and coupon sites.

Go here to check out Save Save Save.
Mary Ward
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March 10th, 2010
Mary Ward

Frugality in the Making

frugality-in-makingWhere to Find Frugality in the Making
Blog URL: http://frugalityinthemaking.blogspot.com/
Category: Money, Home, Family

Frugality in the Making

Frugality in the Making is a blog all about saving money. The author is really an expert at using coupons and keeping all of her discounts and coupon related items organized. After all, clipping coupons is worthless if you can’t find them when you need them. There are also plenty of articles on other sorts of discounts, special offers and ways to save money.

Frugality in the Making – Why You Should Go

This is a great site for anyone who wants to save money. You’ll find lots of links to discounts, and articles to help you make the most of your discounts. I love the link to a place where you can buy coupons from the Sunday papers. It allows you to buy the coupons you need for about three cents each, rather than paying for the Sunday paper and getting all those coupons you won’t use.

Summing Up Frugality in the Making

Great website for anyone looking for ways to save money on things you buy anyway. There are also lots of great articles about making the most of those coupons, such as practical ways to organize them.

Go here to check out Frugality in the Making.
Mary Ward
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March 3rd, 2010
Mary Ward

Mrs. Moneysaver

mrsmoneysaverWhere to Find Mrs. Moneysaver
Blog URL – http://www.mrsmoneysaver.com/
Category: Money, Family, Home

Mrs. Moneysaver

Mrs. Moneysaver is a website dedicated to living frugally. The site’s author, Dana Adams, is a stay at home mom who, like many other moms, have had to learn to live on less in order to stay at home with her children. She looks for deals and passes them on to her readers.

Mrs. Moneysaver – Why You Should Go

Who doesn’t love to save money? This site is a great way to keep up on deals and find ways to cut costs in your own home. You’ll also find direction to other sites that offer advice on saving money, cutting household expenses and living well on less.

Summing Up Mrs. Moneysaver

Deals and savings on all types of products from groceries to electronics. Plenty of useful information to help you save money on the things you need and the things you want, as well as advice and tips on simply living well with less money. The author helps you focus on the rewards you gain by having more time with your family as opposed to having more money to spend. There are also lots of helpful links to other savings websites.

Go here to check out Mrs. Moneysaver.
Mary Ward
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November 12th, 2009
Mary Ward

The Life Of A Wife Of A Wounded Marine

wife-of-a-wounded-marineWhere to find Wife of a Wounded Marine
URL: http://beingthewifeofawoundedmarine.blogspot.com/
Category: Family, Personal Interest, Personal Blogs

Wife of a Wounded Marine

This is the blog of Karie, a woman whose husband was wounded in Iraq just three months after they were married. She shares the struggles of coping with a recovering husband who has had both physical and emotional challenges since his tour in Iraq. Karie brings an interesting perspective on the war and how military families cope.

Wife of a Wounded Marine– Why You Should Go

Karie’s perspective reminds us that it is not just the soldiers that are affected by war, but that entire families feel the strain of dealing with the aftermath of war, particularly when soldiers are wounded. Her Friday Faces of War column is particularly interesting.  Throughout the blog, Karie shares the challenges and triumphs of a life not quite what she’d envisioned, and remains brutally and commendably honest and open.

Summing Up Wife of a Wounded Marine

Other military families will particularly like this blog, as they’ll find it easy to relate to Karie’s struggles. But the site is great for all of us, as we can see firsthand how our soldiers and their families cope with the life changes brought on by war.

Go here to check out Wife of a Wounded Marine.
Mary Ward
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October 21st, 2009
Mary Ward

Radical Parenting

radical-parentingWhere to Find Radical Parenting
Blog URL:http://www.radicalparenting.com/
Category: Family, Parenting, Children

Radical Parenting

Radical Parenting is a website written about parenting from the teen and tween perspective. The writers of the blog are teens and tweens, many of whom write anonymously, about creating better relationships between kids and parents.

Radical Parenting – Why You Should Go

As a parent, this blog is extremely interesting; as it gives you insight you could probably not get from your own child, but which you can use to improve your relationship with your own child.There are lots of great articles and programs here for parents and for kids. You’ll find tips on talking to your kids about drugs, sex, online behavior, bullying and more. And, you’ll get good insight into how kids feel about these things and how you can talk about important issues openly and honestly.

Summing Up Radical Parenting

Radical Parenting is a website, written by teens and young adults, about parenting from a kid’s perspective. Lots of useful information about how kids view the world and tips on ways to talk to your kids about sensitive subjects. This site gives parents of teens hope that kids really do want to have a good relationship with them.

Go here to check out Radical Parenting.
Mary Ward
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October 16th, 2009
Mary Ward

Thrifty Fun

thrifty-funWhere to Find Thrifty Fun
Blog URL: http://www.thriftyfun.com/
Category: Home, Family, Pets

Thrifty Fun

Thrifty Fun is a website dedicated to home life. You’ll find lots of information for people with children, people with pets and all things home related.

Thrifty Fun – Why You Should Go

There’s something for everybody on this website. There are photography contests for pictures of pets, information on how to make great, inexpensive homemade Halloween costumes and recipes for foods usually readily available fall ingredients, like apples and pumpkins. There are contests, ideas for activities with your kids and simple gardening tips and techniques. This is one website you’ll want to bookmark for all the different areas of everyday life that it addresses. You can also post questions on the site, making it a great place for discussing all matters of home life. Ideas on the site are designed to be budget friendly, hence the site’s name.

Summing Up Thrifty Fun

Great for families, the kind of site you might make your homepage because there are so many interesting things there you’d want to check it out every day.

Go here to check out Thrifty Fun.
Mary Ward
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October 13th, 2009
Mary Ward

His Boys Can Swim

his-boys-can-swimWhere to Find His Boys Can Swim
Blog URL:http://www.hisboyscanswim.com/
Category: Pregnancy, Parenting, Children

His Boys Can Swim

His Boys Can Swim is a pregnancy blog created by an ordinary couple who find themselves pregnant a couple of years before they’d planned.

His Boys Can Swim – Why You Should Go

The couple, referring to themselves as Tarzan and Jane, give readers a front row seat into their pregnancy adventure. As of this writing, the baby is here, and Mom and Dad continue to blog about the joys and trials of parenting an infant.  This is a good blog for other expectant couples who might want to compare their experiences with those of Tarzan and Jane and who enjoy the commiseration and support of another couple in the same boat.

Summing Up His Boys Can Swim

His Boys Can Swim is a candid and humorous blog about pregnancy from the perspective of an ordinary couple who weren’t really planning such an adventure just yet.

Go here to check out His Boys Can Swim.
Mary Ward
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