Anyhoo ... Lisanne shamed me (though she had no such intention) into posting a new round of links. I have come across some really good ones that I should definitely share, so it was high time. But the linky posts, they consume LOADS of time to write and time is one thing I have had very little of. Without further adieu:

KIDDOS
• Love this room I saw on Ohdeedoh, especially that book rack! I am so having Matt make one of those for Tabby when she gets a big girl room in the not-as-distant-as-I'd-like future.
• I also thought this idea for a house/kid's room/whatever was really interesting.
• Love this art centerpiece!
• Clean the kids. Clean the bikes. In your DIY Kid Wash!
• Mysterio T'shirts predict the new baby's future.
• Another blog to love: Simple mom! Filled with good tips for kids and organization.
• Parenting techniques for raising independent, thoughtful and kind children - sign me up!
• I totally dig this rolltop chair
• things to do outdoors with your kiddos - a great list

COOKING
• these cookie chip chocolates look really intersting ... chips of cookie inside melted chocolate
• microwave chocolate cake for one
• how about french toast kabobs for breakfast?? sounds good to me
• make pickles in under 3 hours
• good for a warm night: avocado soup!
• baked peaches with amaretti stuffing
• no-guilt cocktails
• cream cheese stuffed cupcakes
• gotta try this "fast dinner": thai chicken with basil
• use up those CSA veggies: summer squash and potato torte
• butterfinger cake?? sign me up!
• bring on the coolwhip! no-bake desserts for summer
• gotta love how this zebra cake looks