Hi, friends!! I wanted to take a moment to apologize for the slowness and light posting on the blog this week. With Harry’s death and some personal stuff, I’m just needing a quiet, lovely weekend now more than ever.

What are you up to? I’ll (hopefully!) be on a better schedule next week, but until then, I’d love to turn the tables for a moment!! So…

What fun links have YOU found from the wonderful Web lately?? Anything strike your fancy, make you smile or give you an opportunity to reflect?? Go ahead and share it in the comments!

Thanks, as always, for being so awesome and understanding! Love to you all

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

Welcome to the splendid weekend, friends!! Do you have anything super exciting planned? I made it to the library TWO times this week, so I’m going to do absolutely nothing for the next two days! I’ve been working on the weekends for the last several weeks and I really want to get back into the routine of designating Saturdays and Sundays as non-work days, you know? Ahh, the perils of the freelance life, I suppose!! I hope you all have some time to relax this weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful web…

Can this quiz actually guess your name?

TV wedding dresses.

Craving some calm? Check out these mindfulness quotes!

Turns out, parents always worry about their children.

I’m so excited for these new emojis in 2018.

Would you ever try going 30 days without complaining?

Oh, my darling, clementine!

Nope, nope! There’s no such thing as a bad romantic comedy!

Which city do you belong in?

It’s time to stop romanticizing Mr. Darcy already!

And, here are some wise words from women writers…

*”That Time My Ex Made Me the Villain in His Novel”

*”A Clarifying Dose of Reality (TV)”

*”Keep Your Calorie Info Off My Candy”

*”I’m A Divorced Mom Who Wants To Fall In Love”

*”What Jessica Jones Teaches Us About Invisible Illness”

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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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

[Photo via We Heart It]

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