If you didn’t meet CJ earlier in the year then take the time to acquaint yourself with this gorgeous 5 yr old. “C.J. (Age 5) – The most enchanting child you will ever meet with an insane knack for art and color, interior design and dance.  His passions include Barbie, Disney Princesses, Strawberry Shortcake and women’s hair and shoes.  Paula Deen holds a special place in his heart.”  This is a great blog that you’ll enjoy wandering through as a bit of summer reading.

Read about one woman’s memories of her amazing mum. Hayley writes: As a child, I didn’t understand most of the midnight phone calls to my mom, or the times women would come over with children in tow, sometimes even in pajamas, and I would be told to go entertain them while Mama ensconced herself in her bedroom with their mother.  Find out more here.

Perhaps it is raining where you are right now.  Perhaps you just need a heart warming story to get you through the afternoon.  This story is the one that struck a chord with most of you this year – we love it – brings a tear to our eye.

How is it that someone in the world who has never met any of us channel our thoughts so completely. This Project spent a fleeting moment of Pinterest before capturing our hearts and minds completely.  Proof indeed that the MoT spirit isn’t just a New Zealand thing but an international movement.

We all have probably more embarrassing incidents than we’d care to remember.  Find out what one of Ali’s from Babu is here.

Best piece of advice ever from Real Live Mum Rachael.  Find out what it is here.