Her name is Megan, she lives in Seattle, and she can help you make cool stuff. Her blog, “Not Martha,” is a crafter’s delight, teaching even the most DIY-challenged of us all how to knit a lace ribbon scarf, create hostess snack cake sushi, make cups out of bacon(!), and design a shoe rack for small spaces. If that’s not enough, Megan offers up tons of terrific links, reviews and giveaways on this must-read site.

http://www.notmartha.org/

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“Mouse print” is defined as the fine print in advertising, in a contract, or on a product label, often buried out of easy sight. In the worst cases, the mouse print changes the meaning of, or contradicts the primary claims or promises being made. Sometimes, the catch is not even disclosed.  In other cases, the fine print is merely an unexpected surprise for the reader.  Fine print is not inherently illegal. But, advertisers are not safe from false advertising claims merely because an ad discloses the truth in some minimal manner.
The website, MousePrint.org, turns advertising on its head by focusing on an ad’s asterisked fine print footnote rather than the headline. It also examines the often overlooked small print on product labels and contracts.  Produced by consumer advocate Edgar Dworsky, the blog features a new ad, product, or contract every Monday in an effort to help educate the public about the catches or “gotchas” in disclaimers, and to encourage advertisers to abandon the motto, “the big print giveth, and the little print taketh away.”

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Squirrels are rodents. They are basically rats with fluffy tails. But somehow, perhaps due to their jittery, bushy-tailed cuteness, they have escaped the stigma that plagues the rest of their species. But as cute as they are, they have been under-appreciated … until now. The folks at Grey and Red, a Squirrel Journal have given our favorite rodents the props the deserve!

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What do scarves, Oscar parties, knowing what’s best for poor people and Sarah Silverman have in common? They are all things that white people like - according to the bloggers at http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/. The comments are as funny as the spot-on postings. Check it out at http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/ and make sure to congratulate the bloggers for being chosen Blog of the Day - and then make them feel bad for not wanting to go outside.

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Have you seen a truly awful piece of Photoshop work? Chances are you have, and if so it’s undoubtedly been featured on the brilliant blog PsD - Photoshop Disasters. Clumsy manipulation, senseless comping, lazy cloning and thoughtless retouching are their bread and butter. And yes, deep down, the bloggers at PsD love Photoshop, but who can’t resist poking fun at the obviously wonky images art directors, graphic designers and the like can accidently create and publish?! Check out the cringe-inducing hilarity at http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/.

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As most of you know the economy is in the crapper and the light at the end of that tunnel is looking much like a pinpoint right about now. Not to get you down, but if you haven’t begun watching where your money goes, it’s high time you started. What’s that you say? You want to curb your spending but just can’t resist splurging here and there on yourself with a little shopping trip? There, there. No need to beat yourself up. Just visit WantNot.net when the urge to splurge strikes and “have it all with less!” Bursting at the seams with deals, steals, coupons and clearance secrets, Wantnot.net is your one-stop shop for sales. Check it out at http://www.wantnot.net/ and congratulate blogger Mir on her fantastic finds!

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Drawn! is a multi-author blog devoted to illustration, art, cartooning and drawing. Its purpose is to inspire creativity by sharing links and resources. Written by a small group of professional illustrators, designers and cartoonists, Drawn! bills itself as a collaborative weblog for anyone who likes to draw. Visit http://drawn.ca/ to get your daily dose of creative inspiration!

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What’s more fun to look at than cute pictures of fuzzy adorable baby animals? Checking out their creepy, hairless, mangy and sometimes dangerous critter counterparts on Ugly Overload. Committed to giving ugly animals their day in the sun, the folks at Ugly Overload avoid the simply tragic, diseased, or maimed focusing instead on those  creatures that are only as hideous as nature - or their owners - intended.  Check out Ugly Overload today and congratulate them on winning today’s blog award!

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In honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the good ol’ USA, we bring you the blog American Papist: Not Your Average Catholic. For those not in the know, a Papist is a Catholic who is a strong advocate of the papacy. The blog is written by Thomas Peters, a young lay Catholic currently studying and working in Washington D.C., who has been blogging about life as a Catholic American since 2005. Brimming with images of the Pope’s visit thus far (he only arrived yesterday in D.C.) and extended coverage of his every move, American Papist is a must-read for Catholics and non-Catholics alike who are interested in the Holy Father.Check it out here: http://www.americanpapist.com/blog.html

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Next to taxes, Spring cleaning is the dark cloud festering within the silver lining of the most glorious season. Before tackling this daunting but necessary evil, check out the Get Organized blog. Written by Carmen Coker, a former US Air Force officer turned professional organizer, this blog for the organizationally challenged offers tips, advice and general musings about getting organized like a pro!

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