Women Mentors
I've been thinking about how important it is for women (and men, too, for that matter) to have mentors. I think that's why blogging has taken off the way it has. It gives women the opportunity to peek into another like-minded mom's life. In an artificial sort of way, we gain insight, new ideas, encouragement and the opinions of moms like us. This is especially important for those moms who have no other women in their lives with similar lifestyles, convictions and beliefs. In the past, most women led pretty similar lives with extended families often living close by. And nieghbors were a natural source of support and help. Now, families are typically scattered, broken or estranged and it's very difficult to find the help and support we need. Enter blogs. :) But not just any blog. Only the most helpful ones are of value. Those that teach me something new, encourage me in my goal as wife and mother and instruct me on effeciently keeping my home are the ones that