What? Cars don't have tea parties at your house?

Some things I read this week that were pretty cool, or interesting, or inspiring:

• Life as Conscious Practice :: Zen Habits
• Nope Nada Ixnay Negative Pass Decline (on the benefits of giving your kids a “yes” day) :: TouchstoneZ
• Look ‘Em In the Eye and Listen :: The Happiest Mom
• How to Teach Kids Where In the World They Live :: Teach Mama
• 2012 Amelia Bloomer List of Recommended Books with Significant Feminist Content for Young People 0-18 (that’s a mouthful!) :: Amelia Bloomer Project