Good Reads for the New Year

I've been weeding through my Google Reader (sort of like email, only for blogs) today in an effort to simplify my time online. I decided to narrow down my blog subscriptions to only those that I truly gain insight and wisdom from in this particular season of my life. After all, I'm trying to keep perspective, folks. I stayed subscribed to all of my real-life blogging friends' blogs, of course. I love reading about and seeing pictures of all of y'all beautiful families! Keep the updates coming!
But only a few other blogs made the cut.

As I was weeding through, I thought it might be fun to share with you some of my favorite blogs- those that have really encouraged me this past year.
So here's my list by category...

FOOD

Tammy's Recipes 
(I tried many of Tammy's simple, family-friendly recipes this year and haven't been disappointed yet! She also shares lots of good kitchen tips.)

Good Cheap Eats 
 (A mom of six shares simple, family-friendly, budget-friendly recipes.)

HOMEMAKING

Passionate Homemaking
(This blog really encourages me to be more intentional as a homemaker.)

Life As Mom
(Same mom of six from "Good Cheap Eats" shares daily encouragement for moms.)

FRUGALITY

Money Saving Mom
(My go-to website for the latest deals and money-saving tips.)

Baby Cheapskate
(My go-to website for the best baby deals.)

KIDS

Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
(A wealth of information for moms of little ones.)

Prayer of Hannah 
(Great wisdom for raising Godly children.)

SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT

Girl Talk
(A mom and her three daughters talk about biblical womanhood.)

CLUTCH
(Real-life encouragement for ministry wives.)

JUST FOR FUN

Blogging with Amy
(Blogging is my hobby, and I love learning new things from Amy.)

Digital Photography School
(Great photography tips to help spruce up my family photos.)

There you have it!

Do you read blogs? What are your favorites?

I may have room for a few more subscriptions this year so please share!