Links I Love - 10.09.2015

1. It's Friday.  Take a break and watch a few of these.  This guy will crack you up.  He works at BuzzFeed, and films these video where he drinks wine at work (and may or may not become inebriated) and comments on life.  HIL-AR-I-OUS!  (whineaboutit.tumblr.com)
2. Pictures can say certain things better than any words can sometimes.  Here are some beautiful/inspiring/heartbreaking images to make you thankful/happy.humbled. (weblasters.com)
3. Anything that can simplify life is a good thing in my book. Some of these beauty hacks are so simple I wonder why I didn't think of them on my own.  (cosmopolitan.com)
4. Who doesn't love mac'n'cheese? Isn't it like the unofficial king of comfort food?  Not that it takes super long on the stove top, but here's a quicker microwave version from scratch. (theviewfromgreatisland.com)
5. It really is fascinating to me how differently men and women see the same thing.  Sometimes I am so confused about what my husband thinks is attractive clothing on me.  Apparently I'm not alone. (cosmopolitan.com)
6. Holiday time is fast approaching (can you believe it?!!)  Time to start thinking about holiday gifts.  I think these DIYs are super pretty and also look like they take more skill than they actually do.  These make impressive, attractive and useful gifts.
7. Netflix is really killing it with quality original programming lately.  But in case you forgot, they also have movies from the big screen.  When you're done with your latest binge series, here's a list of the best films on Netflix. (agoodmovietowatch.com)
8. Isn't the color of this glass soap dish so gorgeous? It reminds me of my wedding invitations, actually.  Maybe that's why I'm partial....  (houzz.com)  
9. There have been studies that show that coloring is actually a good thing for adults to do, to books mental energy and creativity.  I'd forgotten that its actually fun until I started it at home with my toddler.  Here's some free printable sheets that are better than Mickey Mouse and Goofy.  (thecountrychiccottage.net)

Just a few (9, to be exact)

1. Want to eat healthy but get bored with what that usually means?  Check out these 30 Superfood Recipes you've never tried before. (greatest.com)
2. Sometimes you're just at the right place at the right time, and you look up.  This photographer did. (grindtv.com)
3. If you feel your brain is wasting away, here are 17 websites that will make you smarter. (entrepreneur.com)
4. We're having a drought, people! 5 water-saving beauty tips. (purewow.com)
5. We all have inner super-heros. Especially these beautiful children. (themighty.com)
6. Small closet but big fashion appetite? Here are 9 ways to rent clothing. (purewow.com)
7. Spring clean (or I guess now it would be summer clean) your make-up drawer, here are the only 6 lipsticks you'll ever need. (yahoo.com)
8. Who knew you could hack ice cream? These are kinda genius. (yahoo.com)
9. And speaking of hacks, 101 lifehacks for the home.  (I seriously love this knife block one.) (glamumous.co.uk)

Linked Up

1. New parents, need a laugh?  I have a 15 month old, and while not all are relevant yet, we've started down this road: 33 Ridiculous Things You Had No Idea You Have To Teach Your Kids
2. You can't believe everything (most things, quite honestly) that you see online.  This guy (Zack King) is amazingly creative in 15 second increments.
3. Who knew that Mr. Spock had photography interests? The Full Body Project, buy the late Leonard Nimoy examines our current standards of beauty.
4. Last year I had 4 month old, so we didn't do Easter eggs. But these have me excited to try some new things this year.