It is almost 9 a.m. and I am the only one in the house awake. Do you know how unusual this is? I’m staying quiet and enjoying my uninterrupted time at my desk so I can do a New Year’s version of Blogtipping.

If you haven’t tried Blogtipping yet, what are you waiting for? It’s a New Year and time to try new things. Here are the basics:

• Select three blogs (could be your favorites, new favorites or new discoveries)
• Highlight three positives about each blog
• Give one piece of constructive criticism (that’s the tip)
• Don’t forget to categorize or tag it as blogtipping (so Easton can find you and give you some link love)

I am going to start the New Year off on the right foot! I have added Laura from I’m an Organizing Junkie to my reader this month and she is going to get me organized this year.

• Your blog graphics are too much fun! The colors are great and the layout just draws you in.
• I like the organizing how-tos, the pictures and the weekly features like Menu Planning Monday.
• Your practical, one-size does not fit all style of writing and guiding is nice.
• My Tip: Make your header clickable so that it is easy to get back to your main page if you have come in “through the back door” or on a single post.

Gayla has taken the helm at Supernanny Rules and has done a great job of adding her own experiences to the mix.

• I love your real mom advice and accounts as a supplement to the Supernanny content.
• The layout is clean and easy to follow, but (see tip below)
• I like the fact that you invite parents to get involved in the discussion, especially the post on When the Brat Comes to Play.
• My tip: Let’s liven this one up a bit - too white. I’m not sure how much creative license you can take with this one, but even a colored background for the page to make the white pop a bit would be nice.

A new blog in my reader this month is 5 Minutes for Mom.

• I love the cheery layout and the great use of photos, pictures and banners on a regular basis.
• The weekly features, like Tackle it Tuesday, give the site a nice flow.
• I like the side bar organization with headings like “Start Here” it makes you want to stick around for a while.
• My tip: Well, I don’t really have one. Keep up the good work. You have obviously put a lot of work and thought into this blog and it shows.

Well, I knew it wouldn’t last. Two little darlings have come to my office to join me. Now it is your turn to do some blog tipping!