2016 Blogger Roundup: My Favorite Blogs!

I realized something recently: I follow a LOT of blogs. I'm always finding more and more blogs that I love, so I think that there really is no such thing as too many when they are all amazing! In fact, as I was typing up this post, I started reading a blog (and generally being distracted), and through that blog, I just found and followed four new ones. The list never stops growing...ever. 

 ANYWAYS, here is a list of my favorite blogs (or favorite blogging peoples...whichever you prefer), complete with a short description/recommendation/opinion from Yours Truly. :) Ok, here we go!

  
// Abbiee
OK, this blog has made it's way to my number one favorite of all time, and deservedly so! Every time I read one of Abbiee's posts, I come away feeling encouraged, inspired, and just generally happy. I have learned so much from this girl already, and I highly recommend checking out her blog!

// A Writer's Faith
I love Katie's blog. The character that she puts into her writing makes each post so much fun to read! I have learned a lot about writing from her, and I always look forward to a new post!   

// Quaintrelle
I have followed Michaela's blogs for a while now, and Quaintrelle continues to be one of my favorites! Her writing is deep and powerful, and I love it.     

// Blackberry Morning
I really like this blog. Sarah is extremely talented at cake decorating, which is always something that I enjoy hearing about, and I love her pictures. Her blog is simple, but really amazing, and I find it very enjoyable to read. 

// Whimsy & Co.
I very recently started following Whimsy & Co., but I have already gotten some great ideas for how to improve my blog. I recommend this one for all of my fellow blogger peeps! :) There are tips for blog design that I found really helpful as well! (OH! Speaking of design, I am going to be updating my blog design really soon, so be looking out for that!) 

I hope you found this list helpful! Let me know if you found a new favorite, or if you have any suggestions for me, I'd love to hear them! (Because I'm always looking for new blogs to follow. ;) ) 

Have a lovely day!! 

~Megan ♥

~P.S. A Penny for your Thoughts?~ 

I want to know what kind of posts you want to see from me...I hit a sort of dry patch with blogging, and I really want some ideas for what you enjoy the most from this blog. I want to put out content that interests my readers and that I can be proud of. So...what are your thoughts? Is there a kind of post that I have/haven't done that you really enjoy? Is there something that I need to fix or change? I mean, we are talking about the future of what your eyeballs will be subjected to reading on here, so by all means, tell me! Thank you so much, my lovely people! :) ♥

these are a few of my favorite blogs...

Hello, lovelies! What a beautiful Saturday! I am sitting down with a cup of coffee to do a rather last-minute-idea kind of post. 

This is a little bit of a different post, but I thought it would be really fun to do a roundup of some of my favorite blogs. I follow tons of blogs, and I'm always finding new ones to add to my list! Hopefully you can find a few favorites of your own among these. There are some really great blogs out there, and I'm really excited to tell you about them! Enjoy! :) 

Purple Ink Studios: I actually just found this blog recently, and I already love it! The design is really cute, and her posts are thought provoking and very well written. Her writing style is very conversational and friendly, which makes it easy to read and understand what she is saying. She directs her posts mostly at girls/women, so that's who I mainly recommend it to.

Fresh Modesty: This blog is one that I really enjoy reading. It has some really cute outfit ideas that are still modest and classy.There's not only fashion posts, she also does some posting about her life,which really makes it all even more personal and enjoyable.

Quaitrelle: Quaintrelle is probably my favorite blog to read. The writing draws you in, and the design is beautiful. I have learned a lot from Michaela, and there is never a time when I come away from reading her blog without being inspired or uplifted in some way. I recommend this blog to everybody!

IHeart Organizing: It has probably become apparent that I am very fond of organizing. It's a hobby of mine, really. I actually just discovered this blog a few days ago, but it is already a favorite. It is full of great ideas and decorating tips, which I love. I am also a fan of lists, so I find that these templates are really cute and fun to print off and use.

Hem of His Garment Ministries: This is not only a blog, but an entire ministry. There are so many things that I have learned and been challenged on from them. Their passion for God is very evident, and is pasted all over their website. I also really love their YouTube channel, where they give helpful tips for modest fashion, and they also started doing video Bible studies. I really love their entire ministry, and I am always looking forward to new devotionals from them!

I have so many other blogs that I could put on this list, but I wanted to keep it a little shorter. I highly recommend these blogs for various reasons of their own. Each one has encouraged me or inspired me in some way, and I hope they can do the same for you.

Do you have any favorite blogs that you would like to share about? Let me know in the comments below!

             ~Megan ♥ 

these are a few of my favorite books...

"If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again,

 there is no use in reading it at all."

*via Google

If there was one thing that has not changed since I was little, it is my love of books. I can be content for hours with a stack of books and a comfy chair. Usually the coffee comes a part of the package. :)

I thought today that I would share some of my favorite books with you guys. If you are looking for some good reading material, these are really good books that I come back to read over and over again. (They aren't in any particular order, I just listed them as they came to mind)

//1: Anne of Green Gables:
This book has been my favorite for many years, and I've always really loved Anne. Her imagination and crazy life really draws me in every time. I feel like I'm watching it all happen when I read this book. I like the rest of the series as well, but this one is my favorite. I usually read this as a refresher after reading a book and hating it.

//2: Lassie Come-Home:
This was the first book that I read that made me cry. I absolutely loved it, and I have read it countless times. I love animals, and especially dogs, so this was definitely my kind of book.

//3: The City of Ember:
I recently read this book, and I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series. It's about an underground world, but actual people lived there. There was never a dull moment while reading it. I felt like I was there and a part of everything. I do that a lot while reading books, though. I think it is my imaginative side. :)

//4: The Door Within Series: 
If you've been following my blog for awhile, you already know how much I love these books. I did aHERE) They really pulled me in and kept me interested the entire time. I borrowed them, but I want to get copies of my own so I can read them again and again.
post where I reviewed them. (Read it

//5: Vinegar Boy: 
I read this book a long time ago, and it was one that really impacted me and made me think about the story of Christ. It was a really good read, and I am looking forward to reading it again soon.

//6: The Incredible Journey:
This is another animal story, and it is a really great book. I cried at the end of this one too. I love how devoted animals are to their owners. It really warms my heart.

Those are a few of my favorite books! I hope you find some good ideas for things you can read. If you are looking for reading material, I do have a book that I will recommend you NOT read...I just finished Tess of D'Ubervilles, and I absolutely hated it. It was extremely depressing and left me feeling disgusted with humanity. It's also very difficult to get through because of the old language. I would have stopped in the middle, but I don't like leaving books half read, and I also really wanted to know what happened to the really bad guy. There are far better books to spend your time on, trust me. :) Right now, I'm in the process of reading The Yearling, so possibly I'll let you know how that turns out.

What are your favorite books? Let me know in the comments below if you have any suggestions. I'm always open for new books to read! I also have a Goodreads account, so you can recommend books to me on there.

I'll be back with another post soon, but until then my fellow bookworms,
                                                                                                                                                                                     ~Megan ♥