The Pink Teapot

The Pink Teapot is a lovely blog written by Janine, a wife and mother of four. Janine offers lots of practical information and advice about etiquette on her delightful blog.

Just Tweet It - THE directory for Twitter Users

If you use Twitter, you will appreciate Just Tweet It, a new directory for Twitter users. In addition to using the directory to find other Twitter users, you can add your own name to the directory to let others find you. The site also provides lots of useful tools, and links to other useful twitter stuff.

There is a Just Tweet It blog too.

Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers

If you like to write, you will want to check out the blog called Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers. The helpful blog is written by Martha Alderson, the author of Blockbuster Plots - Pure and Simple. In addition to the advice offered on her blog, you can sign up for "Plot Tips", a free monthly eZine.

Workout Mommy

Workout Mommy is a blog about health and fitness for moms.

The blog offers lots of useful tips and advice to help busy moms to get motivated and inspired to get fit. The blog is written by Lisa who is very well qualified to provide expert advice. Lisa is a certified personal trainer with NASM and also holds Group Fitness certification with AFAA.

One Painting a Day

One Painting a Day is a blog that does exactly what it says - the blog showcases one painting a day.

The paintings are by Kellie Marian Hill, an artist living in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Peruse the paintings, read the artist's comments about each one and if you like any of them, they are available to purchase through her site.

Pencil Portrait Lessons

Pencil Portrait Lessons is an impressive blog that offers step by step tutorials for creating stunning pencil portraits.

If you've always wanted to learn how to draw pencil portraits, the very talented owner/creator of the blog, Michael, will help inspire you to start drawing, and demonstrate the important details you need to look at when you draw. He has also started a new feature on the site where he recommends other artists on the web with a link to their blog.

Gleeful

Gleeful is a delightful new blog written by a "Kinda nerdy Melbourne girl dedicated to the pursuit of happiness through everyday simple pleasures."

'Glee Girl' writes a thought-provoking blog and her happy attitude is contagious.

The blog, Gleeful, is "An almost daily diary of simple joy" and well worth reading. Enjoy!

The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in Airports

Travel, especially flying, can be costly so for people trying to save money, the guide to Sleeping in Airports is a useful site:

Whether you sleep in an airport by choice or get stranded due to some airline mess-up, let sleepinginairports.com help you in your time of need.

The site provides a list of the Best and Worst Airports and handy tips for How to Sleep in an Airport.

Read more about sleepinginairports.com on the blog of the same name.

Fly Away Cafe "Where travel is a way of life"

Fly Away Cafe is a fun and informative blog about air travel written by Mary Jo Manzanares a flight attendant for a major airline. As well as offering expert information about flying, she offers useful tips, and destination suggestions.

Small Bites: "Bite-size nutrition information"

Small Bites is the name of an informative blog by Andy Bellatti, a Registered Dietitian.

In his blog, Mr. Bellatti presents interesting facts about nutrition and he shares quick & healthy recipes.

He also presents a series of Small Bites Nutrition videos (on YouTube).

I love the name of the blog - Small Bites - how clever is that?

Farmgirl Fare

"Nearly everyone dreams of moving to the country, but few people are crazy enough to actually do it. I'm one of those few." This is what Farmgirl Susan says as her introduction on her blog, Farmgirl Fare.

First, she moved to a a 280-acre farm in 1994, then:

Seven years ago I moved to an even more remote 240-acre farm which I share with sheep, chickens, 2 dogs, 7 cats, 4 very entertaining donkeys & one really well fed farmguy. My life revolves around food. I write food & garden articles & have taught cooking classes & contributed to cookbooks. I'm a passionate bread baker, and we're slowly building a small wholesale artisan bread bakery here on the farm.

I think her introduction explains very well what her blog is about. She leads a very interesting life and shares stories and photos of her life on a Missouri farm. She also shares her delicious recipes!

In My Kitchen Garden is an an offshoot of FarmgirlFare.com and is about her garden, funnily enough.

Mental Floss: "Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix"

Mental Floss is the name of a magazine and also a fun blog that presents fascinating facts and trivia. The site also features some fun quizzes.

A Feathered Nest

A Feathered Nest is the name of a lovely blog written by Abby, a stay at home mom in Michigan (USA). Abby writes that her "blog is a collection of basic, simple projects that anyone can do. My blog goal is to reach out and grab at least one person who will try something new and discover something great about themselves!"

Abby does indeed share lots of ideas and projects such as sewing and other fun crafts like crochet. For example, there is a tutorial for a Quick & Easy Apron and a Super Easy Reversible Farmer's Market Bag plus lots more sewing projects. Her posts labelled cooking 101 include lots of delicious looking recipes.

Confessions of an Apron Queen

Confessions of an Apron Queen: Not Your Ordinary Mom Blog is a fun vintage-themed blog. The Apron Queen is a talented writer and photographer and she shares lots of fun stories and photos as well as delicious recipes.

Robin's Nesting Place

Robin's Nesting Place is a lovely blog written by Robin accompanied by her stunning photos of her beautiful garden, and the birds, bees, butterflies, and other creatures that visit her wildlife-friendly garden. In addition to gardening, and photography, Robin also enjoys cooking and shares some of her recipes on her blog.

Instant Feelgood Fitness

Instant Feelgood Fitness is a blog written by Jeff Archer. He has worked in the fitness industry for 10 years and runs a fitness and coaching business and he "...started the Instant Feelgood blog to help people achieve their fitness and health goals, whether it's weight loss, general fitness or de-stressing."

His informative blog offers lots of useful (and expert) advice with fitness tips, weight loss tips, relaxation tips and exercise tips as well as views about various health issues in the news.

The Derm Blog

The Derm Blog is an informative blog written by Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, a dermatologist. In addition to writing about skin disorders, Dr. Benabio writes about skin care and dermatology news.

Anna Maria Horner

Anna Maria Horner is a very talented fabric designer and her cheerful blog, Anna Maria, offers lots of creative inspiration with photos of her beautiful designs, and some free downloads such as her Garden Wall Quilt pattern.

Anna Maria Horner also has a shop and a book called, Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing due out soon (it will be available in October of 2008).

The Crafty Crow: "a children's craft collective"

The Crafty Crow is a blog that specializes in linking to other blogs that feature children's crafts plus The Crafty Crow also offers tips, tools, tutorials, resources, and other ideas from time to time. The blog author also has another blog called Bella Dia.

Organic Gardening and Homesteading

Sue Merriam writes Organic Gardening and Homesteading, a site that offers lots of useful tips and advice for a self-reliant lifestyle.

There is a Homesteading Blog too, with recipes and frugal living tips.