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Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Five Blogs That Inspire

With so many blogs in the blogosphere, it’s hard to keep up with all of them. And believe me, there are some really read-worthy blogs out there. Your interest areas may be more technical in that you read blogs that demonstrate how to better your blog or increase your social media presence or perhaps you’re more into fashion tips and makeup trends or maybe your fancy is tickled by book review sites, parenting tips or mental health support.

If you’re like me, every single one of those types of blogs pique my curiosity. I’m always on the lookout for really solid blogs with great content, appealing graphics, and that are real and offer me value. I wanted to share with you five of my favorites. And they’re my favorites for all sorts of reasons that I’ll describe for you.

My Freshly Brewed Life Barbie Swihart writes so beautifully here and offers regular encouragement. Her Weekend Whispers speaks to me especially. Besides her writing talents, she is really technically savvy and if you’re in the market for a tech person, look her up. She’s worth it!

Dave Shrein If you need tips about increasing your social media following (and who doesn’t?) or you have an entrepreneurial spirit, this is the perfect spot to gain a lot of information.

 

Jen Hatmaker If you aren’t familiar with Jen yet, I suggest you get familiar immediately. She is the realest of the real, funny, and has a blessed way to make us think about everything from faith to yoga pants.  Her books For the Love and Interrupted are, well, you just have to read them for yourselves to know how fantastically meaningful these books are.  She’s intuitive and she’s funny.  Bless.

Rachelle Gardner This is a super informative blog if you’re a writer. It’s easy to read and has some valuable tips and insider information like examples of one sheets and how to query, specifically how to query her.

Dog Shaming Because I love dogs and it’s a funny site. This list wouldn’t be complete without something to make you snicker. We have two delightful pups, a 7-year-old lab and beagle mix who almost tolerates her nearly 3-year-old pug sister.  We are amused by dogs on a daily basis. Check out this site if you need to smile.

This has been a presentation of five of my favorite blogs and sites. Tell me…what are your favorites?

Be encouraged!

Melanie Pickett

 

 

 

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Life Is Beautiful

An Open Letter to Jimmy Fallon

Who doesn’t love Jimmy Fallon?

I’m going out on a weird and possibly shaky writing limb today but it’s Monday and I’m feeling particularly brave.

Through a friend’s blog I found a very cool other blog (I went down the blogging rabbit hole, basically) that offers these sweet writing prompts. Some are crazy. Some are fun. All are thought-provoking. The prompt that piqued my interest most challenged me to write an open letter to a celebrity.

Right off the top of my blonde head I could come up with at least five celebs I could chastise for this behavior or that. I could tell at least a dozen to get their collective crap together and stop embarrassing their mothers with their ridiculous behavior.

But I’m not going to.

I wanted to pen a letter to a celebrity who does something good: makes people laugh.  So here goes in true Jimmy thank-you letter fashion. (Think Jimmy will ever read this? I’m dreaming…) Continue Reading

Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful, Link-Up

Theocentric Thursdays: Link Up with Us!

It’s Thursday and it’s time for a link-up again! Please join me with this amazing group of bloggers (and new ones to come!) and add your favorite post from your blog. Come back and visit the previous two posts on the link-up and offer them support and don’t forget to return and vote! The more support you give, the more you’ll receive as you bring awareness of yourself to the other bloggers and learn from their posts. Enjoy this wonderful community! Below please read the link-up information from my friend and hostess, Carrie Ann’s blog and get to know us! Continue Reading

Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Friday Favorites!

It’s a mix of a week with tough topics and a more lighthearted giveaway. If you haven’t entered yet, please do! You have all weekend to enter daily and share with your friends. From time to time I like to share a few fun things about me or products that I particularly enjoy. By doing so, it gives you a little insight into who I am beyond my story of struggle and abuse survival. Here’s what I’m liking lately:

Charming Charlie: I may have mentioned my infatuation with Charlie before. If not, Charlie is a beautiful store, a Toys R Us for women, perhaps. It’s full of accessories. Lots and lots of accessories. Watches, earrings, rings, bracelets, shoes, hats, purses, hair jewelry, cell phone cases, scarves, even Continue Reading