NAME: Heather Cahoon
BLOG: wordplayhouse
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2010
WHY WE THINK WORDPLAYHOUSE ROCKS: For children's book illustrator and author Heather Cahoon, playtime is serious business. Her blog, wordplayhouse, offers parents plenty of inspiration and tips on wholesome ways to spend time together with simple, playful recipes for young helpers, imaginative play and project ideas, in hopes that its' own creative explorations spark ideas for readers and their families.
NAME: Dani
BLOG: Positively Present
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2009
WHY WE THINK ROCKS: To Dani, being "positively present" means focusing on living in the moment and searching for the positive in every situation, and that's exactly what Positively Present strives to help you do. Daily posts on Positively Present strive to support the idea that life is best lived if its lived right now, with a positive attitude.
Her posts aren't the only positive thing that Dani has created! Positively Present sports a fantastically clean and simple design created by the blogger herself!
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NAME: Julie Smith
BLOG: Under the Tulip Tree
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2009
WHY WE THINK UNDER THE TULIP TREE ROCKS: Blogger and photographer Julie Smith is a self-described maker, grower, and picture taker of things, living just outside of Portland, Oregon, with her crafty husband and two chatty kids. Under The Tulip Tree is a lovely example of great, minimalist natural design which features absolutely gorgeous photos, free printables, great interviews, and a charming slice of life.
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NAME: Ruth Reichl
BLOG: Ruth Reichl
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2009
WHY WE THINK RUTH REICHL ROCKS: She probably needs no introduction, but Reichl was the Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine for ten years until its closing in 2009. Before that she was the restaurant critic of the The New York Times, and both the restaurant critic and food editor of the Los Angeles Times. As co-owner and cook of the collective restaurant The Swallow from 1974 to 1977, she played a part in the culinary revolution that took place in Berkeley, California. It's safe to say that Ruth Reichl knows a lot about food, and she shares her passion and knowledge, along with beautiful photos and gorgeous prose, on her blog.
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NAME: Natalya Zahn
BLOG: i (heart) odd-toed ungulates
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2009
WHY WE THINK I HEART ODD-TOED UNGULATES ROCKS: There's something really beautiful about the way that illustration, science, and design can come together, and no one does it quite like Natalya, a natural illustrator who is fascinated by all things animal. Once begun as a project to document her work and catalog things of interest, i [heart] ungulates has become a tool to help Natalya hone the direction of her artwork while she builds community with her readers. This isn't your every day science blog; it is beautifully designed and homes equally lovely works of art and vision and absolutely wonderful photographs.
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NAME: Carli Spear-Beauchamp
BLOG: Stitch Rabbit
TYPEPAD MEMBER SINCE: 2010
WHY WE THINK STITCH RABBIT ROCKS: Sometimes funny, sometimes sweet, always from the heart, Stitch Rabbit is all about the life and thoughts of knitwear designer Carli Spear-Beauchamp. Through creative posts and captivating photos, Carli offers an authentic slice of creative and family life and a sweet sense of encouragement and community with her readers.
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