The other week I was excited to get an email saying someone liked my blog and was going to link to it. I clicked through and read that Jean Railla of Meal By Meal has a crush on the Financially Crafty udandi & craft of money!

I am forever falling in love with blogs. Every other day I discover another online journal that inspires me with its authenticity of feeling, and a real sense of place and time–and individuality that is often missing in more professional media. My latest crush is Udandi & the Craft of Money. The brainchild of crafty lady Udandi, the blog features tips, essays and great advice for living the crafty life, on a budget. Find recipes, furniture make-overs and financial advice from this Cincinnati gal.

I am my own biggest cheerleader (if not me than who?!), but I was so thrilled by what she had to say about my blog that I created a page in my journal so I can re-read it when I need a little boost! Thank you, Jean!

Crafters know Jean from getcrafty.com and her memoir/manifesto Get Crafty: Hip Home Ec. Though Jean I have never met, she offered to send her book out to those hosting craft parties and I was a lucky one to receive a copy (here’s a photo of my friend reading Jean’s book). If you like recipes, check out Jean’s blog.