Woohoo!! It’s the weekend, friends!! What are your plans for the weekend? I’ve got a big project to do that has to do with numbers. It’s an annual thing. It’s the DREADED taxes. Ugh, if you’re in the same boat, I’m sending you good vibes!! I hope you all have a laid-back weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Chrissy Teigen slays. Again.

Speaking of siblings, science shows having a sister makes you a better person. Obviously.

A handy chart to help you with your next novel.

Alex Cabot is coming back to Law & Order: SVU.

Look at ALL these sewing patterns!

Yes!! The next Indiana Jones could be a woman.

Kourtney Kardashian is a cougar after my own heart.

Why the Roseanne reboot is problematic.

Which ’80s Movie Should You Watch This Weekend?

This is the trendiest baby name in US history.

Plus, here are some incredibly wise words from women writers…

*”The Real Casanova Wasn’t A Ladies Man, He Was A Rapist”

*”My Five Tips For Journalists and Editors Writing and Talking About Disability”

*”Introducing My White Family To My Black Culture”

*”How Companies Should Deal With the Threat of Gun Violence — and What Employees Can Do”

*”Night Owls Aren’t Lazy — We’re Just Wired Differently”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! xoxo

[Harry is saying “hello” in that top photo]

 

Happy Friday, my wonderful friends!! I feel like it’s been forever and a day since I’ve done a Friday links post! What are your plans for the weekend? I’ve been writing and pitching like a fiend this week and have some awesome bylines to share in the coming weeks! Ever feel like your head is spinning from all that creativity?? Yup, that’s been me lately!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Excited about The Atlantic’s new family section.

The Male Fashion Advice subreddit is everything!

This boy band will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Are you multiple-tabs obsessed like I am?

Mrs. Peacock! With the candlestick! In the lounge! Clue is getting a reboot!

Who else can hear these photos?

Aly Raisman continues to be my hero.

Ahhh, I’m loving this cool dinosaur news!

And, of course, here are some of my favorite words by women writers…

“Surviving a Mystery Illness — With a Little Help from Her Dad”

“Some Men Still Don’t Quite Get It”

“Can Not Shaving My Legs Be a Revolutionary Act Against the Patriarchy?”

“LGBTQ+ Diversity In YA Novels Is Getting Better, But Queer Girls Are Still Being Left Behind”

“I Came Out Online 10 Years Ago. Love, Simon Matters To Teens”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! xoxo

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IT’S FRIDAY, FRIENDS!!! How has your week been going?? I’m over-the-moon excited about two things today: Some great Friday links and my spring break!! Yes, I may be 36, but I still carve out time in my freelance schedule to enjoy some time off in the springtime!! And with my mom on spring break next week, the timing just sort of fell into place! I’ll be taking next week off, but don’t worry…I’ll be back to our regular blog schedule on Tuesday, April 3rd, so don’t be a stranger!! In the meantime, here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

We need to stop saying this to those who are grieving.

Oh, it must be so hard to be a male nowadays.

Can you pass this elementary school test?

Etsy has some lovely seashell rings, don’t you think? #SummerDaydreaming

Great round-up of trending words.

How writing your memoir is a psychological trip through your memories.

SO proud of my friend Laura Carney’s amazing essay on meeting President Jimmy Carter.

Turns out, there are psychological benefits in baking for other people.

Shout-out to my fellow journalism majors!

This Lifetime movie is going to give me life!

…and this documentary looks wonderful too.

Plus, here are some great reads by women writers…

*”The Awkwardness of Rekindling a Relationship From Opposite Sides of the Country”

*”An Unwanted Kiss By A Woman Is Still Sexual Assault”

*”Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ Kiss Sparks Consent Debate”

*”When Guys Find Out I’m a Virgin”

*”We Need to Stop Talking About Disability as a Burden”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! xoxo

Happy Friday, friends!! Are you ready to enjoy a much-needed restful weekend?? I’m trying to get a timely essay pitched this weekend — why do all the essays I want to write lately seem to be tied to things in the news?? Wish me luck that an editor accepts my pitch!! And be sure to take some time for YOU this weekend!! See you all on Monday, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Yesss, there are benefits to being a loner!

Which Golden Girl are you, based on these questions?

Barbie’s new collection honors historical female figures!

Great gifts for the feminist in your life!

The best breakfasts to make the night before!

Retro video games FTW!

Please, please respect writers and freelancers already.

Why am I all into personalized jewelry lately?

The grieving need you most after the funeral.

Ummm, pickle juice lovers, our time has come!

Barba is going to be on another TV show!

10 great shows that went downhill.

The daily routines of creative people.

In case you’re wondering, I’m still obsessed with The Grass Roots.

As women of the ’90s shed a tear…

And, my favorite works by women writers this week…

*”Stephen Hawking, Wheelchairs, Death, and Freedom”

*”Mind Over Matter: 7 Tricks That Will Make You The Master Of Your Memory”

*”What It’s Like to Die Online”

*”Can Grey’s Anatomy Survive the Latest Cast Shakeup?”

*”I’m a 33-Year-Old Dating Blogger — Who Also Happens to Be a Virgin”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! xoxo

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Welcome to the lovely weekend, friends!!! What have you got planned for the next couple days? Tomorrow is the 15th anniversary of my father’s death and we’re getting together with some family friends. It’ll be a day of missing and remembering, for sure, and I still can’t believe he’s been gone for so long. Give your loved ones a big hug tonight!! I hope you have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Ack! Another pretty gold initial ring.

26 voices on why the free press matters. #JournalismInAction

Sooooo excited about this reboot!

I’m honored to be mentioned in a blog post by my amazing friend, Carly!!

Teenage girls are facing impossible expectations these days.

The frustrations of freelancers everywhere!

Two words: Bunny rings.

Ahhh, a new Carrie Underwood video — I’m shook!

Aren’t these women journalists inspiring?

The little girl who met Michelle Obama is giving me life! #TheFuture

Literature’s “complicated men” on Tinder is hilarious!

Some amazing disabled women you should follow!

Way to go, Bumble!

Do you have a good luck charm?

These brands celebrate women — happy shopping!

And, here are some A+ writing from some of my favorite women…

*”Where Do Adults Belong In the ‘March for Our Lives?’ All the Way In the Back”

*”When It Comes to Depicting Disability, Hollywood Keeps ‘Cripping Up’”

*”Dead Mom Soundtrack, or the Top 5 Songs About Losing Your Mother”

*”I Lost A Friend Over A Comment I Didn’t Think Was A Big Deal”

*”How to Raise a Sweet Son in an Era of Angry Men”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! xoxo

[Photo via hello ancolie]