I think I’m going to try something new just to get myself writing more.  I’m going to set aside a specific type of post for each day of the week – cheesy titles included - on topics or themes that I’ve wanted to get to but just never seem to remember when I have time to write.  So for today, Monday, I’m going to jot down some spots I’ve been to lately in the blogosphere and elsewhere, links to favorite posts, etc.  So here goes…

1.  JOve at Tricotomania has two thought-provoking and timely posts about Christmas giving and about our children fitting in (through having the “right” stuff).  A very interesting pair of posts.

2.  Probably many of you know of the great website Toad Haven, but I’m putting it here because I just rediscovered it today and want to remember to visit it again soon to check out all the great sites and activities listed there.  What an amazing resource – I want to go to her homeschool!

 3.  There is a wonderful list at The Crafty Crow of ideas for homemade gifts.  I may think about trying to find some things on this list for my kids (and myself) to make and give.   There’s still plenty of time, right? 

4.  Site I heard about a while ago and just today visited and got my kids hooked on:  Phun  Too much fun, especially for right-brainers.

5.  From one of my favorite bloggers Dawn at By Sun and Candlelight a post about her thanksgiving tree that she will be creating with her family this year, as well as links to past “thanks-giving” projects.

 Enough for today… tomorrow (hopefully) a quick Tuesday Ten.