Blog reading can benefit your life and build you up or can it can take it over and drag you down.
Well-written blogs inspire and encourage. Others can make you feel guilty or overwhelmed or less than what you are.
That’s why I choose which blogs I read on a regular basis very carefully. And I try to keep the list fairly short so blog-reading doesn’t consume the time I need to be spending with family and friends.
The blogs I have listed below are the ten blogs I read almost every single day. The posts are sent to my inbox because I know I don’t want to miss a post and it is easy to read them at my convenience.
I am so grateful for the ladies who pour out their hearts and wisdom and creative genius on these sites because they inspire me to be all God created me to be as a wife, mom, homemaker, friend, woman, writer, and daughter of the King!
To clarify: I DO read other blogs. There are many writers I enjoy very much who I have probably left off this list. I will probably have to write a second top ten list for those I forgot this time around!
Top Ten Must-Read Blogs
{in no particular order}
1. Peak 313 Fitness - Clare’s site is all about getting fit physically and spiritually. Encouragement, workout plans, healthy recipes, and lots of motivation!
2. Simple Mom - LOTS of practical advice about living more intentionally and simply with your family.
3. The MOB Society - I know I’m one of the founders of the site, but I need the words of those writers in my inbox daily! I love this connection to other boy moms!
4. Women Living Well - I love Courtney’s site for marriage advice and loads of Biblical truth. She also hosts lots of wonderful challenges that involve accountability and you know I love that!
5. I Take Joy - Getting Sally’s posts in my inbox feels like having a mentor email me every evening with some sage wisdom to help me grow as a mom.
6. Beauty and Bedlam - I want to be like Jen. She is a godly woman who is also hospitable, fashionable, frugal, creative, and a wonderful mom!
7. Inspired to Action – I feel like Kat is my mom life-coach. She gives awesome encouragement and helpful resources ALL. THE. TIME.
8. Impress Your Kids - My #1 go-to site for all things kids and faith. Amanda is a creative rockstar and I trust her recommendations 100%. Plus, I wish she lived next door.
9. The Better Mom - A wonderful team site with beautifully-written posts any mom would be blessed to read. And I am blessed by it daily.
10. (in)courage - The one site I think every single woman should read – married or single, mom or not, any age or race. You will find something just for you every week at (in)courage.
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Which blogs are on your “every day” list?
Thanks so much for the lovely shout out for (in)courage, Erin. We so appreciate your constant encouragement ourselves.
Warmest of wishes
Lisa-Jo
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
You bet! Always blessed by you fabulous ladies!
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Thanks for the intro to some new blogs – it’s always fun to find new sites to follow!
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
So glad to connect you with them! I know you will love them!
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Your blog is the first one I read every day! You are truly an inspiration and I love the words of wisdom and truth that you have on here. Thank you!
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Martha, you made me cry in the best way possible today! It’s all Him and I feel blessed to be used by Him in this way! Thank you for your words!
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I agree with Martha, I read your blog everyday, and try to comment, but sometimes my thumbs are too fat on my phone
I love reading the ones you listed above, and thanks for introducing me to new ones through out our blog years 
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Kate – I heart you, friend. Thanks for all the ways you bless me
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Wow! Thanks so much for the mention! I’ve just started reading yours and I love it!!
Clare
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
You are so sweet! I feel like I could spend hours on your blog – so much great content! And I mixed up and bagged some healthy snack mix today – thanks for your ideas!
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Great list, I keep up with most of these and will have to check into the others! Do you get to go to Allume this year? If so, hope we can chat a bit!
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
No Allume for me this year
You will have a WONDERFUL time! Can’t wait to hear about it!
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Some of my faves too! Great list!
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I do not have a list I read every day! :S
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Hi there
Just wanted to thank you again for the shout out! I hope you’re having a great week so far
Kaitlyn at (in)courage
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Erin Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Thanks Kaitlyn! That online beach house is a special place to me!
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I love Simple Mom as well …. I’m off to check out the rest of your list!
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Erin Reply:
September 19th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Hope you find some more you like!
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