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In the middle of the crazy Thanksgiving holiday, I barely looked at my blog.  Once I slowed down, I was thrilled to find some wonderful news!  I had been awarded the Blog of the Year Award from Angie at OCD in the Family.  I was so honored; especially when she said that I was an inspiration! Thank you so much, Angie. 🙂

If you haven’t stopped by OCD in the Family, I would highly recommend it!

After the excitement settled, I thought about sites that have served as an inspiration to me this year. There are four that I am especially grateful for that allowed me to be temporarily affiliated with their work as a guest writer.

The Outlaw Mama– Christie is bright and witty and has a way with words that keeps me wanting more.  I believe that she was the first person that let me write a guest post about my worst job experience.  I am grateful that she allowed me that opportunity and I continue to learn so much from her as a writer.

Life With The Frog-Kathy is a mom that has experienced joy despite living through great loss.  The courage and grace that she shows is amazing.  I was lucky enough to have one of my stories be part of a grief series that she did.  Professional and kind are words that describe that experience with her!

The Mom of the Year-Meredith  gave me a great compliment when I was honored to be included as one of her Mom of the Year writers.  I loved writing that piece and Meredith’s take on parenting has kept me visiting!  Everyone should check out Meredith’s work.  She makes me smile!

Finding Ninee-Kristi has a way of taking challenges and turning them into inspirational pieces.  She is generous with her words and time, and every time that I read her writing I think of ways that I can do better.  I was lucky to be included in her Our Land series.

These four writers have made an impression on me as a writer and as a parent.  I now honor them with the Blog of the Year 2013 Award!

Now, go check them out and see what I mean!