Weekend links

 

I'm taking my daughter to a birthday party for one of her little friends this weekend. The theme of the party is a Ladybug Picnic, and my friend the hostess always has cute party ideas, so I can't wait to see what she comes up with. I'm hoping the weather stays beautiful for the party! Here are some of the things I've found interesting this week:

I love essays about being a mom, but this one by a dad takes the cake.

Make your own canned beans cheap!

I didn't know that this had a name.

Image from here.