Otherwise known as places I love to waste an afternoon. But really if I am enjoying myself is it wasted time? I think not. At least that is what I tell myself when I glance up at my clock and realize two hours have passed.
Looking for some advice, wisdom, or a nifty idea that you didn’t even know you desperately needed, then Parent Hacks is the place for you. It’s like the Target of parent blogs, you go there for one thing and leave with 25 that you couldn’t possibly now live without.
Parent hacks real world parenting tips from real parents.
This is a collaborative website of 40 or so mothers, who each write bi-monthly on a topic pertaining to mothering. You might read one article about pregnancy, the next about juggling demands when working from home, to another about raising teenagers. You may laugh, cry, and shout, “Amen, sister!” as you read and realize that the bonds of motherhood tie us closer together than we may realize. This website holds a special place in my heart as I used to write for it a few years ago. It is one of the last big, non-commercial websites out there.
This website always has the coolest, most interesting baby/ child/ maternity products. Whenever I am looking for a gift for someone who has a young child or has recently had a baby I go here to browse first. Who wants to end up buying the same thing as five other people? Not me.
From their website: Our focus is non-mainstream products and services, particularly those from indie designers and mom/women-run companies. We want to demonstrate that you can stay true to your dazzling design sensibilities and still support an entrepreneur, especially one trying to support her family through her work.
I couldn’t sum up their website any better than that.
This website is a treasure trove of bargains. The author of this blog scours the web to find the best, practical bargains out there. On any given day you can find out about great deals on toys, amazing shoe sales (oh my closet loves these), clothing, household appliances… really anything you can buy online. Her tagline is having it all for less and she proves that it is true. I have a pair of Steve Madden leopard print wedges that I paid $12 for. My love for those shoes defies explanation, unless you are a fellow shoe lover then it needs no explanation.
Want to know if the latest blockbuster movie is appropriate for your children? This website is a great resource for parents. It details every single aspect of the movie and details everything that might be offensive. This way you can make the decision that is right for your family.
