Weekend Reading

I spent time this week catching up on recent episodes of “Downton Abbey” and came across what is likely my favorite television quote ever:

“I’ve been married. I know everything.”
~Lady Mary

Ha! If only marriage equaled infinite wisdom.

But I have wisdom—and some inspiration—for you in this, our latest edition of Weekend Reading. Get your coffee, put your feet up, and enjoy.

1 | People who embrace change fascinate me; here’s a story about a family committing to a frugal lifestyle: Not Only Did We Cut the Credit Cards…We Sold the Car! via SpelHouse Love

2 | Is shopping at a big box store cost-effective? It can be. Here’s how: Saving Money on Real Food at Costco via Real Food. Real Deals.

3 | I’m working on my writing and that means I’m actively embracing any and all advice: 4 Ways to Become a Better Write, Even If You’re Short on Time and 7 Free Tools to Organize and Prioritize Your Writing Life via The Write Life

4 | Speaking of learning, here’s a PicMonkey tutorial I am looking forward to trying: Use PicMonkey to Make Your Own Transparent, Pasteable Watermark via We Lived Happily Ever After

5 | So beautiful: Choosing What Matters When Life Overwhelms via Hands Free Mama

6 | Are you sick of winter and of snow? You might not be after reading this piece: Snow It Goes via Yo Gail

7 | The science nerd in me finds the story fascinating: Ancient Genome Stirs Ethics Debate via Nature

8 | No Weekend Reading is complete without links to writing about organizing. This time, I have two: Declutter Your Schedule via Becoming Minimalist and Organizing with Kids via I Heart Organizing

9 | On following dreams: Do What You Love or Do What You Have to? via Sweet Fine Day and On Changing Dreams via A Beautiful Mess