Happy Friday, friends, and welcome to the relaxing weekend!!! The summer is over, which means that I’m back at the library!! And…I AM SO OVERWHELMED. I don’t even know where to start. Blog post? Pitches? Email? Update my Twitter bio? I don’t even know…any suggestions?? I’m just looking forward to a relaxing weekend at this point! Can you believe that we haven’t done a link round-up in nearly two months?? I hope you all get a chance to chill too, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

A message for the world.

I’m glad to see CBS taking steps toward better disability representation!

Grief wisdom.

Today is National Tell A Joke Day. You’re welcome!

25 most influential people on the internet (sadly, I didn’t make the list)…

And don’t forget to check out these awesome works by equally awesome women writers…

*”A Legacy of Abuse”

*Insecurity Drove Me Into a Relationship”

*”Lesson From a Dog”

*”Woodstock: My Queer Love Story”

*”It Took a 400-Mile Trek for Me to Finally Stop Resenting My Body”

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

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Welcome to the fun weekend, friends!! Woohoo!!! What are you up to?? My mom finishes teaching summer school today and I’m excited for the chance to relax and enjoy the good life with her!! And speaking of relaxing, I’m taking next week off!! Since it’s the Fourth of July, not many editors will be in their office, so I figured it would be the perfect week to take some time off. Don’t worry, though, because I’ve got some posts scheduled for next week!! So even though I won’t “be here,” I’ll still be here, you know? It’ll be the best of both worlds!! Also, look for some new Family Photos posts about our summer shenanigans when I come back!!

Anyway, have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

I’m here for these nostalgic prom songs!!! Let the awkward, cheesy slow dancing begin!

“The Baby-sitters Club” author Ann M. Martin picks her top 10 books. Which book was your favorite as a kid?

I love how this couple recreated their Pride photo years later!

How gay activists challenged the politics of civility.

No, I’m most definitely NOT surprised that Taco Bell hotel reservations sold out in just minutes…

Plus, don’t forget to read these cool pieces by women writers…

*”I’m A 39-Year-Old Who Wants Stuffed Animals — And I’m Not Ashamed”

*”I’m a Bisexual Woman in a Straight Relationship—and Yes, I Have the Right to Celebrate Pride”

*”If I Made $4 a Word, This Article Would Be Worth $10,000”

*”Finding Deeper Meaning in Pride Month: Activists, Trailblazers, and ‘Wigstock’”

*”I Have Body Dysmorphic Disorder. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life”

I’ll see you all back here on Monday, July 8th! And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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Look, friends!! Even Whitney is excited for the first day of summer!!! Happy Summer Solstice to you!! What are you doing this weekend?? I’m super excited to binge more of Designated Survivor!! We’re on season two and I can’t believe I’ve never watched the show until now! It’s SO good — definitely recommend if you’re looking for a new show to watch!! Thanks, also, for your comments on my Taylor Swift post from yesterday!! I really appreciate it, as always!! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

This bride will be the 11th woman in her family to wear an heirloom wedding dress.

I’m so excited about the movie musical of West Side Story, aren’t you??

Cool dinosaur news!

What a pretty emerald ring!

My Little Pony introduces a same-sex couple and I’m here for it!

Plus, check out these great reads by women writers…

*”Why My Partner and I Both Proposed to Each Other”

*”5 Kid-Friendly Cookbooks Recommended By Professional Chefs”

*”How Queer Eye Helped Me See Fashion As Self-Care, Not As a Privilege My Body Didn’t ‘Deserve’”

*”How My Tiny Kitchen Saved My Soul”

*”Teen Yogis Do Yoga On Nails And Eggs”

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

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Welcome to the awesome weekend, friends!!! What are you up to? Would you believe that I don’t have any deadlines?!? I turned in a new piece this week and now I’ve got to start pitching again!! There’s plenty of time to do that next week, so I’m just going to savor the weekend and do NOTHING. Ahhh, the joys of summer!!! I hope you all have a relaxing time, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Yes, summers of the ’90s are epic and classic!

Watermelon rings for summer, anyone??

Thoughts on tomato and mayo sandwiches? Sounds delicious, if you ask me!

A photographer flipped gender roles in vintage ad campaigns and the results were AMAZING.

What a wonderful wedding!!

Also, here are my favorite words from some women writers…

*”For Years I Focused on Being Skinny — One Day, I Realized It’s About Being Healthy”

*”Why Female Rage Won’t Deliver a Female President”

*”5 Lessons I Needed to Learn About Job Searching as a Disabled Person”

*”The Unexpected Best Use of Facebook”

*”Beyond Test Scores, What Really Makes a “Good” School?”

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

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Good afternoon, friends!!! How’s your weekend going so far?? I had another whirlwind couple weeks of writing and my mom just finished another school year, so yayy for us both!! I’m so happy to do another round-up of Link Love today — I feel like we haven’t had one in ages!! Hope you’re all having a very, very, very happy weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Haven’t we all had this experience on Twitter?

I’m *so* here for Taco Bell’s new hotel and resort.

Twin sisters celebrate their 100th birthday…with a PHOTO SHOOT.

I love Jessi’s blog post about her trip exploring her barbed wire roots!

RIP, Grumpy Cat…

Plus, here are some wise words from women writers this week…

*”7 Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory”

*”My Miscarriage Made Me Grateful for My Sobriety”

*”If You’re Still Calling Robert Pattinson a Sparkly Vampire, You’re Not Paying Attention”

*”What Prom Was Like For Me, a Queer Teen Who Grew Up Without Money”

*”House Un-American”

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

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