3 Blogs I’m Reading Right Now

A few months ago, ProBlogger encouraged readers to create their own “watch list”.  It was an opportunity for bloggers to share some of the blogs they like to read.  Not a top ten list or an award.  Just a list of blogs to watch.  I really enjoyed the post because I was able to check out new blogs and see what others find interesting.

I particularly liked the post at Living by Design titled Four Personal Development Bloggers I’m Watching in 2010.  I liked it because, not only did Ananga talk about the blogs, but she mentioned a couple of posts that had caught her attention.  It was more thoughtful and personal than “read this blog because I said so”.

So I hope she doesn’t mind because I’m totally stealing her idea.  Listed below are three blogs currently in my reader (and I have close to 150 blogs in RSS).  I tried to pick ones you may not already be familiar with.  Hope you enjoy checking them out:

$5 Dinners

Written by Erin Chase, the blog focuses on creating a $5 meal.  And who wouldn’t like to figure out how to make a delish meal on a shoestring budget.  In addition to recipes, Erin offers meal planning strategies and coupons.

Erin is also part of a blogging group called Savvy Blogging that discusses the business of blogging.  I’m finding the conversation about turning blogging into a career to be fascinating.

Some of my favorite posts include:

Ginger Pumpkin Soup and Cheesy Sausage Muffins

Open Grill – Grilling Resources and Recipes

Hoovers

Many of you are familiar with Hoovers, the company that provides company and industry data.  But did you know they have a blog?  While I’ve never met Tim Walker (who manages the blog), he’s a great social media community manager.  If you mention Hoovers or try to engage with them, he actually answers you!  That might sound like a no-brainer, but there are plenty of people who have forgotten the power of a reply.

Couple of posts I really enjoyed are:

A follow-up on Will Smith’s philosophy.

Salespeople: When you do take “No” for an answer?

Lip-Sticking

The blog, created by Yvonne DiVita, has become so popular that it’s being expanded into a community site.  Its focus is on women in business but honestly, I’ve had people tell me the content is applicable beyond just a woman-owned business viewpoint.

And if you like pets, Yvonne writes a pet blog called Scratchings & Sniffings.

A few of my favorite posts include:

“But, I Like My Loser Friends!”

They Say it Ain’t Bragging if it’s True

I hope you can find some time to check out these blogs, or search out some new content for your own reader.  And if you know of a must-read blog, feel free to share it with community in the comments below.  Cheers!

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