Smitten With My Kitchen

Tanya lives out in Indiana and loves to experiment in her kitchen. And the best part is that she loves to share those experiences with others on her blog. She is always willing to take on new adventures, whether they involve just tinkering with a few favorite recipes to taking on a challenging new project. And she loves to share tips that come her way.

There are many different ideas that Tanya has to offer, from main dishes, desserts, sides, and even how to organize your kitchen. She likes to put new twists on old ideas, an example of which is how to frost a cupcake so you can still wrap it without a mess. Her ideas include shopping tips and food storage options as well. And Tanya's love for cooking, baking, and just being in the kitchen comes through in each of her posts.

Smitten With My Kitchen is for anyone who feels the same way about spending time in their kitchen. There are enough ideas to keep anyone busy trying and experimenting on their own or trying some of Tanya's ideas as well.

The Bowdacious Babe

Marie has a crafty side that she enjoys using to make baby bows and headbands to sell on her blog, The Bowdacious Babe. She started her blog earlier this year and has been rather successful with her products.

The types of bows she offers are the standard favorites for babies and youngsters and come in a few different sizes. Styles include standard bows, korkers, ribbon flower loops, buttons, and standard flowers. There are also a few different headbands available in various colors as well as crochet hats. Marie also has a couple of fun ways to store bows - canvas boards with ribbons crossing, or wood boards that can be personalized with hanging ribbons. And if it's hard to find something specific, Marie does custom orders and "baby bundles" too.

For anyone with a little girl ready to be dressed up, this is a great blog to visit. There are some fun options to choose from. And don't forget that orders can be customized.

Utah Deal Diva

As many people experience financial hardships at different points in life, Jessica put her experiences to great use by sharing lessons learned when her husband lost his job. She is a stay at home mom of three and has developed a great talent of finding deal after deal which she loves to pass along to anyone interested. There are a few other bloggers she has teamed up with to swap deals and ideas. Jessica even does classes to teach others the secrets of her shopping magic.

There is one challenge with this blog - there are so many posts about so many money saving opportunities that it is either overwhelming or addicting. When Jessica finds out about a great deal, she shares it as soon as she can. She links up to any websites related to any of them which includes numerous coupon sites, free samples, and additional sites to make becoming a deal shopper easier. For some of the more complicated ones, there are step by step instructions which are very helpful. She also shares a lot of her experiences with different stores and brands to either save others from the negative ones or introduce them to the good ones. And while some of the posts really are specific to Utah, there are many that are not so others who live in different parts of the country can still enjoy what she has to offer. There are also give aways now and then to reward people for being followers.

Again, Utah Deal Diva blog is highly addicting. It is amazing to see how many opportunities there are to save money. For those looking to learn more about coupons, rebates, where to shop, and how to have self control, go take a look at Jessica's blog.

A Year of Slow Cooking

Stephanie, the author of A Year of Slow Cooking, admits to having quite the obsession with her slow cooker. And she has used that obsession to provide a wonderful resource to all others looking for some creative and easy meals to make in their crock pots. She is a freelance writer, and has just recently published a cookbook of some of her recipes appearing this morning on Good Morning America to promote it.

Her goal for her blog was to provide a different slow cooker recipe for each day of the year. And she succeeded! While most posts on here list a few specifics included, it is easy to say Stephanie has it all covered. For each recipe, all of the ingredients are clearly listed, the instructions are easy to follow, and she includes a lot of pictures so it is simple to visualize the beginning, the process, and the final results. Some are a little more complicated in both taste and effort, but there is likely many options for anyone with a crock pot.

For all those looking for new ideas for dinner, stop in and browse her recipes. And for anyone looking for a gift idea or would like another valuable resource for their own kitchen, take a look at her cook book. And feel free to share any reviews of her recipes.

U Dream It Vinyl Design

Idaho appears to be home to many a talented people. And one of those people would be Ashlee. She's a stay at home mom with four cute kids who has started her own vinyl business. It's not something she does just to make some extra money here and there, but it's something she just loves to do. They do say to make money doing what you love, and she has done just that.

Her designs are endless and she is continuously trying to come up with new ones. She has holidays, celebrations, religious, games, and so much more covered in her library of options. Ashlee is always up for a challenge in her vinyl designs, taking custom orders and doing her best to meet the expectations that come with them. She also used different mediums to display the actual vinyl designs - plates, tile, glass, and more. Basically, if someone can come up with an idea, she can create it.

For those looking for some fun and different options for vinyl decorations, swing by Ashlee's blog and check out her work. There is likely to be something to be appreciated. And she doesn't have something specific, send her a request and let her try to create it for you.

Delightful Dots

Amy is one of those women who has more energy, motivation and desire than she does time to do everything she would like. However, she does seem to maximize her blogging skills by keeping up her personal blog as well as offering more free blog templates for others to enjoy. And with over 700 followers of her template blog, there are many people enjoying what she has to share.

Her template designs are creative, yet fairly basic which makes it easy to still have a blog's content as the focus rather than having the background interfere or be too distracting. Amy can take one topic, like a specific holiday, and provide several different options to suit very different tastes all for that one topic. And with almost 200 different posts, it is very likely that anyone can find several templates to enjoy at their leisure.

For anyone looking for more template options for their blogs, go take a look at Amy's Delightful Dots. She has so many options to choose from that the most difficult part is going to be deciding which template to start with.

A Little Tipsy

Meet Michelle - busy stay at home mom of a cute little boy and up to her neck in projects. With all she has going on, it comes as no surprise she falls victim to her own clumsiness. She has taken her human side, all of her projects, and her desire to share her great ideas (her own and the ones she stumbles across), and has compiled it all in her blog, A Little Tipsy.

Michelle provides tips, advice, and projects on her blog that cover quite a lot of topics. She has ideas for children, church (LDS/Mormon), organization, cleaning, recipes, holidays, and more. There are a few parts of her personal life she shares here and there which helps her readers relate to still just being a normal person rather than the "super mom" she is likely labeled. With so much information, it's very easy to find something that suits just about anyone. Michelle also welcomes any tips from those who have some to share so feel free to contact her.

For all moms trying to find tips about how to stay on top of things at home, how to entertain kids, and any other number of topics, this is a great blog to stop in and take a good look around. Just don't spend too much time browsing so you can start working on some of those projects.

The Moderate Voice

The Moderate Voice was started in 2003 by journalist Joe Gandelman and many more contributors have been added to their authors list over the years. Their team covers five different countries and a large variety of backgrounds, professions, educations, ages, and especially political views. Having such a variety of contributors, it provides some interesting reading.

There is no shortage of posts to read on this blog. They strive to provide moderate and more centrist perspectives rather than sway too far to the right or the left of the political spectrum. However, there is still quite the assortment of opinions, topics, and discussions. They all do a great job of siting any outside sources and even try to run news feeds from the main networks for a one-stop location to keep up on what is happening. There are also many links provided for other political blogs.

For those looking for a main source of all things politics, The Moderate Voice fulfills that need very well. Having so much information and multiple resources all located in this blog make it a great tool for any political junkie. It's definitely worth taking a look at.

Beany's Bows

Sabrina is a stay at home mom of soon to be three kids. She makes and sells hair bows and clips on the side mostly because she enjoys it, but she doesn't complain about making a few extra dollars here and there as well. She is always trying to find new and fun designs for her bows to help set her apart from the rest.

The bows and clips range from some very common and traditional styles to things that not very many others make and sell. Sabrina has everything covered from holiday clips to all sorts of bugs, animals, and even ballet dancers. She has additional designs she has yet to post on her blog so anyone is welcome to contact her to see what else she offers. And since she enjoys it so much, she offers the opportunity for others to learn how to make some of the bows by teaching classes.

If you're looking for some hair accessories for your little girl, Sabrina has something unique to offer on Beany's Bows. Take a look at some of her ideas and don't forget to check in with her to see what else she has created. And for those living in Utah, it couldn't hurt to find out more about her classes so you can learn to make them yourself.

The Woman of a Certain Age Digital Art

For everyone who wishes they had a defining image or piece of digital art to add to their blog or other website, the author of this blog, Damozel, offers a solution. She has dedicated her blog to her mother for teaching her about color and encouraging her artistic side which she now shares with the rest of us. Damozel is also a contributor on Buck Naked Politics.

Her images are mostly abstract and geometric styles with a lot of variety in colors and overall designs. They also come in multiple sizes which makes it easy to use them in many different ways. And the enormous selection makes it easy to find a few options to suit most anyone's tastes. A single image can be found under several labels and she names them according to what she feels they represent or inspire. The best part is Damozel offers the use of her images for free as long as they are not being used in any commercial way. There is a use policy posted regarding this to help clarify any situations where she would require someone to obtain permission to use her images commercially.

So if you feel your blog or website could use something unique and enjoy abstract digital art styles, Damozel's blog is very much worth stopping in and viewing what she has to offer. It is very easy to get caught up scrolling through her work which makes selecting something for yourself that much more difficult.

My Crafting Wishlist

For those who love to do crafts and wish you had more time to do them, meet Anne. She represents you well. Originally from the U.S., Anne currently lived in England and is still getting used to all of the changes that come with moving across an ocean. She has an eye for fun and unique craft ideas that she accumulates and posts on her blog My Crafting Wishlist.

As a lover of things that have their own special flair, Anne has found a way to celebrate ideas that might seem a little odd to some but very original and worthwhile to others. Some are things that most of people have seen - rice bag warmers, homemade soaps, handmade stamps, etc. - while others you don't see every day - greenhouses and lamps made from light bulbs, various types of binding methods, pop-up doll houses, and more. She has the source information linked to each item posted so anyone can create whatever catches their eye.

If you're trying to find some fresh ideas on simple and interesting craft options, go see what Anne has been able to gather so far. And if you have any ideas that she could appreciate, feel free to share them with her as well.

Buck Naked Politics

What do Adam, Bill, Cockney, Damozel, Deb, and Pat have in common? They are the regular authors and contributors to Buck Naked Politics. On occasion there are a few guest contributors as well which provides for a lot of perspectives about the more liberal side of American politics.

This blog covers a lot of material in one spot. There are plenty of news stories and current events, along with the links and source information, along with some fun and more humorous posts. Realistic perspectives are provided in a lot of the opinions offered while still making sure the reader is entertained along the way. They also offer many links to other new sources and blogs which make it a convenient stop for many information sources.

If you would like to keep up on politics from the left side of the spectrum, go check out Buck Naked Politics. Readers who can appreciate some "stripping off the gloss" as they call it will really enjoy this blog.

Rare and Beautiful Treasures

Erin is originally from Michigan and now is living the country life in Indiana. She's a mom of two with one on the way, and spends her time working with her husband to turn their home into a haven for their sweet family. She loves the domestic life and finds much inspiration in all aspects of life. And all of these come together in her blog, Rare and Beautiful Treasures.

The main focus of Erin's blog is her love of home decorating. With having a new home to furnish, there are many projects to be offered. Her style and approach to decorating her home seems like it comes right out of professional design magazine. All of the pictures she has posted are so fresh and clean that anyone would feel most welcomed there. There are many fun and custom ideas to see that it is an adventure trying to spot the many details. Erin also loves to share other wonderful parts of her life which adds a more personal flair to her blog. It's very inspiring and provides much needed upliftment to those who can use it.

This blog is for everyone who can appreciate beautiful things, just as the title suggests. There is much to be viewed and read and relished, from her amazing ideas to the simple things in life she points out. Erin would love for you to share these parts of her world with her.

Pointe Digital

Brothers Doug and Davey own an award-winning videography and photography business, Pointe Digital, in Salt Lake City, Utah which keeps them very busy. Their company's popularity does take them out of town on occasion as well, but they still manage to find time to enjoy themselves.

Their work is top notch. Pointe Digital is very professional and unique. Due to the video and photo combination, they are a very popular choice for weddings and their blog lists just some of the work they have done. They recently won a significant award for one of their projects as well which helps solidify their place as one of the top video and photo shops in the area. Their work does extend beyond the wedding scene, also doing family and personal shoots and any other special requests suited to their talents.

For anyone getting married in the greater Salt Lake area, or anyone just needing a top quality videographer or photographer, Davey and Doug's company would be a great choice. They take good care of their clients and the quality of their work speaks for itself.

Thinkin' Crafty

Alaska resident and preschool teacher, Brittany, has a very traditional and country style. She also has a love for making things and offering her crafts to others. Her style and love are combined wonderfully in her blog Thinkin' Crafty. She also has a blog background blog called Brat's Scraps.

On Thinkin' Crafty, there is a variety of ideas offered including holiday decorations and organization helpers. There are different themes presented for some of the specific crafts, such as for how to display family birthdays - great outdoors, cowboys, and school themes are all on display. Brittany encourages the sharing of ideas and tries to help provide inspiration for others with similar styles. She does put some of her crafts up for sale as well in case there are others who like her ideas but either lack the time or talent to put them together themselves.

For all those who love country and traditional types of crafts, please venture on over to Thinkin' Crafty and see what Brittany has to offer. And let her know if any of her crafts provide you with help or ideas for your own projects.

Making Memories

The Making Memories company started in 1997 and is one of the country's fasting growing manufacturers of scrapbooking and craft supplies. Their blog is kept up by Jenny, providing a way for their customer base to interact directly with the company - welcoming feedback, sharing ideas, and providing bits of inspiration in more ways than just design ideas.

The ideas offered on Making Memories extends well beyond just scrapbooking. They include cards, home decor, gifts, parties, and more! Many of their projects are featured and links to their website are provided so those products can easily be purchased. Their customers and followers are featured to celebrate their loyalty to the company and to offer their ideas as well. They also encourage support of worthy causes, most recently asking for stories of courage to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.

Scrapbookers and all paper product enthusiasts will find it very easy to get lost in this blog. There is so much to be explored and enjoyed. Go find some new ideas and share any you have as well.

Brat's Scraps

Brittany, some times better known as Brat, currently lives up in Alaska teaching preschool and taking care of her family. She spends part of her spare time keeping up on this blog, as well as her Thinkin' Crafty blog. She has plenty to keep her busy.

On Brat's Scraps, Brittany is trying to join the blog background club by offering her own background designs for others to use on their blogs for free. A lot of them have a very traditional feel to them, including some country and holiday themes, while others are a little more fun and unique such as camouflage and various artistic designs. She includes the sources she uses to help her create her layouts and get ideas as well.

If you enjoy accessorizing your blog and are looking for some new designs to consider, mosey on over and take a look at what Brittany has to offer. There's something to fit most tastes and particular styles. And don't forget to check back in as she adds new options.

Obama's Blackberry

Just when you thought that inanimate objects couldn't have their own blogs, up comes a blog from Obama's prized Blackberry. Ok, so the Blackberry can't provide it's own insights on the worldwide web. Neil, author of the blogs The Truth Will Prevail and The Detainee Four, heads up this project. Neil is a real estate guru out in North Carolina who does some free lance political writing on the side as well.

The Blackberry blog is quite entertaining if you can appreciate a little poking fun at our current POTUS. Some of the posts are brought to you from the device's perspective and others are just fun and catchy things worth sharing. Since Neil sways to the conservative side of the political spectrum, the posts on the Blackberry blog have that same conservative flavor. And there's quite the variety of topics explored - from healthcare reform to cartoons to some videos of our nation's commander in chief.

If you're in the mood for a good laugh, take a look at this blog. Neil does a good job of spinning a little humor out of his various presidential findings from a conservative political perspective. So take a look and have a good chuckle or two.

Katie Wells Photography

Katie lives up in Rigby, Idaho and has two great loves that she has put together in a very special way - children, especially her own, and photography. She started her own photography studio and specializes in doing candid and unique photo shoots of babies and small children. The environment she provides is very calm and relaxed and she spends time getting to know the children to help her decide the best way to do the session. Her work extends beyond children, including family and maternity options as well.

Her blog is a wonderful display of her work. Katie's clients allow her to share their keepsakes so others can see how quality her work is. Some of the sessions are in studio and others are on location, all of which are very unique. It's so easy to get caught up just scrolling through post after post because each one is something new. Her ability to capture the children in the moment provides some fun and adorable moments frozen in time.

While Rigby might sound like a foreign place to many people outside of Idaho, her work can still be appreciated by all who enjoy good photography. For anyone in the area looking for a quality photographer, Katie provides some great work. Take a look and enjoy her talents.

The Detainee Four

To learn more about the author of this blog, Neil, check out his main blog The Truth Will Prevail. As for this blog, let's explain who the Detainee Four are instead. There's Moe, Larry, Curly, and Abdulla. They're former residents of Guantanamo Bay. Now they're taking life one day at a time in Bermuda and this blog highlights some of their happenings in Bermuda.

The entries are quick and fun reads. They play off of a lot of the current happenings in the political world by throwing in a little jab here and a nice dose of sarcasm there. It does lean to the conservative side in the humor throughout the blog but can still be appreciated by anyone, even if they're not familiar with what's been happening regarding politics in general or with Guantanamo Bay itself.

If you're looking for some quick laughs, take a look at this blog. The only reason you might not be able to appreciate the Detainee Four is if you happen to be a terrorist.