Elsewhere

If you grew up in an evangelical household (like I did), chances are that at least once you woke up, couldn’t find anyone in your family, and became convinced the Rapture had occurred and you had been Left Behind. This article made me smile.

I’m jealous. Whenever I post a plea for reading recommendations, I get a handful. And not that I’m not grateful for those, because I am, but Abraham got 134 (and counting).

Soule Mama has started a new project called Mama to Mama with the purpose of “connecting handcrafters with mothers, families, and children in need of a little handmade love.” The first project is making infant caps for newborns in Haiti.

Sarah recommends Maxed Out, a film about the dangers of credit card debt. And Jeff has started a blog with ideas about how to enjoy dining, travel, and cultural opportunities on a tight budget.

I would love to do all my Christmas shopping on Etsy. They’re kind of random, but I find these coffee sweaters charming.

The Weepies are Muppefied. I so want Muppets of our family!