HAPPY LABOR DAY!

- Ten foolproof ways to reduce clutter (via I Dream of Clean)

- Courtney at Women Living Well’s blog talks about The Comparison Trap. Good words to hear….every day!

- The Reluctant Entertainer shows us how to make noodles out of zucchini! Brilliant. And yummy.

- These recycled pillow box favors are oh-so-cute. (Via Skip to My Lou)

- And a question: Has anyone heard of/is anyone a member of Bella Sara? Looks like it’s right up my daughter’s alley, but we’re cautious about online games….

- Courtney @ Women Living Well Blog has a terrific idea for taking the guesswork out of menu planning.

- Ohhhhhh — if only I had a color printer. I’d spend all day today at Free*Pretty*Things*For*You!

- LOVE Pink and Green Mama’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” homemade playset.

- Simple Homeschool shares how to use Google Calendar for lesson plans.

- Gladys Hunt, the author of some of my favorite books for picking out quality literature, has passed away. Aslan’s Library wrote a wonderful remembrance post.

Over at Heart of the Matter Online today, I’m sharing how I prayed for friends — and how God answered.

Head on over.

- Which comparison shopping site is best? SmartMoney researches to find out.

- Children’s drawing stages: Six things to look for. (Via Planning with Kids)

- A recall on Kellogg’s cereal: These may still be sitting in your pantry. Get the details here.

- A really cute DIY reusable meal planning board….at Giver’s Log.

- “If You Give a 13-Year-Old Boy a Cookie” — Rocks in My Dryer. (Laugh-out-loud funny.)

- I’m not a super huge fan of character-branded shoes for kids, I have to say that the new Dr. Seuss Chuck Taylors are pretty stinkin’ cute.

- Homemade by Jill shares some super sweet (free) printable alphabet flash cards. (Hat tip to Muffin Tip Mom for the link.)

- Legos: Learning and Literacy (via Planning with Kids). Love this.

- Stock your garden with foods that are cheaper to grow than to buy (via Lifehacker).

- Giver’s Log shares a nifty gift idea: Personalized game pieces. (Using Shrinky Dinks!)