Five on Friday

There are some "new to me" blogs featured this week; if you ever have a post you think I should check out, please leave me the link in the comments or find me on Twitter (@mommaruthsays) >> enjoy! 

"My Mirrors: Thoughts On Being a Mama"//Sometimes Sweet
"What a gift these two boys have given me, in simply existing. What a gift to be their mama and to be able to grow right alongside of them, as they learn how to be children and I learn how to be a parent; to be able to see myself more clearly and in turn strive to be better, better, better every single day."

"Made at Home: Rosemary Petal Scrub"//Hello, Mr. Rabbit

"Real Life: One Year in New York"//V Mac + Cheese
(this is officially my favorite NYC post ever; I want to pack up all four kids and Justin and move, like now!)

"How to Be an Asshole Blogger in 5 Easy Steps"//It's a Dog Lick Baby World
"Bonus Step 6: Assume that all of your readers are idiots. Constantly remind them of the most mundane details about your life, like your hair color or the nationality of your spouse. Also, give your readers tips and recipes for difficult tasks like boiling eggs and reading labels on food items. Where would we be without this priceless information??"

"Random Thoughts on Diets and Exercise"//Poobou
"I think that in order to successfully lose weight, you have to find the delicate balance between two factors:
1. A diet that works for your body.
2. A diet that works for your brain."

Five on Friday

Another week, another great group of posts >> enjoy!

"Dance Like Juvenile Hipsters Aren't Watching"//Maria Melee
"How dare this little bitch judge me for my joyful, albeit uncoordinated bouncing? Then I thought about her age, and the fact that she wasn’t dancing at all. She was 17 or 18. Maybe her feet are still heavy and the eyes behind her were too much. Or maybe she is just a juvenile hipster a-hole."

"#everyBODYisflawless"//Gabifresh
"I wanted to show that 1) we are not competing to be the Top Dog in our niche--we are supportive of each other and are all working toward the same goal: body positivity and inclusivity. And 2) you don't have to be a certain size to claim your flawlessness. Fat is not a flaw."

"Cloud Sailing"//Katie's Pencil Box

"Throw WAY WAY Back Thursday"//The Bloggess

"Working Mom Guilt"//Daisy, Just Daisy
"On a deeper level, I want her to know that while I love my job, I love her more and I think about her and what she is doing all day long. When she goes to bed her Dad and I talk about how awesome she is, and her pictures cover my desk and my phone screen. Her daily reports from daycare make my day, reading about what she did and what she loved, and I wish somehow I could be there doing it all with her while also being at work."

Five on Friday

Here they are, folks, my five favorite posts from the past week >> enjoy!

In no particular order...

1--"The Turn Around"//Girls Gone Child
"I knew it was coming. I knew that one day my son, and then daughters, would wake up and roll their eyes at the mere sight of me, too. I knew that one day I would also be the worst. I just didn't know how soon, how sudden, and how completely off guard it would take me."

2--"road trip activity basket for a toddler"//Flora & Fauna

3--"Dating Yourself (+10 Cheap and Easy Ideas)"//The Clueless Girl's Guide
"We don't have to shower ourselves with grand gestures or elaborate gifts... sometimes something so small can make such a difference. Sometimes we have to supply our own sunshine in life."

4--"cosmically oprhaned"//Kendra May
"Truly without my religion I would be cosmically orphaned, lost in this vast universe without purpose, love, direction, and true joy. God is good."

5--"Motherhood Mondays: What If You Can't Have a Baby?"//A Cup of Jo


Have a great weekend, folks!