Links I Liked

Happy National Donut Day!  I hope you're heading into a great weekend!  Ours is supposed to be record-breaking HOT so I'm going to make a big pitcher of iced tea and will retreat to the basement, where it's always cool.  We still have lots of boxes and cupboards to go through down there in our effort to clean out the stuff so maybe we'll actually make some progress!  I really hope you're doing something more exciting than that.

Unrealistic Stock Photos of Parenting
@sunnyskyz.com

5 Unexpected Things Happy People Have in Their Homes
@apartmenttherapy.com
You probably have most of this stuff already, so here's why you should love it. Just think, you could be happier by tonight!

Making An Inherited House Feel Like Home
@hookedonhouses.net
Since we are living in the house I grew up in, this article could either be incredibly inspirational or terribly deflating.  I think we have our work cut out for us.

What Not to Ask Someone Suffering
@desiringgod.org
People ask me all the time what to say and what to do for people who are grieving the death of someone they love. And I’m glad they ask. I’m glad they want to know what is really helpful and meaningful, and what is completely unhelpful and actually hurtful. And I wish I could tell you that I always know myself what to say. But sometimes words fail me.

Why You Should Spiralize All Your Hot Dogs This Summer
@foodandwine.com
A great tip for summer bbq-ing… genius!