The Internet is chock-full of information and entertainment and everything in between. We like to share with you some of our favourite posts –sometimes whimsical, sometimes wonderful and always worth the second or so it takes to read.
From Beth-Anne
When my boys were infants I could sit and watch them sleep for hours. Most of the time, I was marveling at the fact that I. Made. Them. When they were toddlers and would fall asleep, I would steal quick wistful glances at their sleeping pudgy faces but mostly, I prayed they wouldn’t wake up. Now every night before I can go to sleep, I have to peek at them deep in slumber. There is something so peaceful about watching them sleep. On more than one occasion I have been brought to tears; overcome by emotion. When this video of Theo (The Dog) and Beau (The Toddler) Star In A Naptime Love Story, I found it adorable (as did the hundreds of thousands of other people) but I also longed for those toddler days when I didn’t really appreciate their boundless energy and blissful sleep.
Do you know anyone who is pregnant? Or has just recently had a baby? No Airbrushing Allowed: This Is What a Mother’s Body Really Looks Like by photographer Jade Beall is mandatory viewing. Similar to 4th Trimester Bodies photographed by Ashlee Wells Jackson that I told you about in the last Best of The Blogosphere, this collection of images is an intimate reveal of what a woman’s body is capable of and how beautiful it can be – even post-baby.
Very few people know this about me but I have strong views on baby names and this article by Drew Magary for GQ sums up all of my points quite nicely from Do Not Invent A Name to Don’t Abuse The Letter y.
If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you know by now that I have a renewed interest in all things green and the environment. While I am not about to ditch my deodorant or make my own shampoo, just yet, I have taken to subscribing to takepart an Eco blog. Way back in January they featured this incredible story about recycled cans being morphed into furniture. Check it out – you won’t believe it!
I am not a single parent, but I enjoyed reading 10 Things I Love About Single Parenting by Maria Mora. Single parents: Did this one resonate with you?
From Nathalie
Snark. Good snark. Clever snark. The internet is great for providing it.
I recently discovered a great blog called Manfeels Park, a wonderfully snarky mash-up of Jane Austen and feminism, in which Austen’s men try to mansplain gender politics. Not to be missed!
And in a similar vein, check out this great series of annotations of painting of women listening to men. Priceless.
So do you see what I mean
yeah i definitely understand
because its kind of complicated
no I’m with you
ill explain it again
Decidedly not snarky, but ever so cute: birthday cakes inspired by classic kids’ books. Via Cake Wrecks, a great (usually snarky) place to go when your baking goes wrong.
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