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How to Design Your Own Personal Curriculum
Borrow the best parts of academia and make them work for your personal growth. [ Detailed How-To + free PDF ] It was a summer evening after the kids had gone to bed. When our college students are home, my husband and I have a routine of lounging on the
Notes in the Margins – Annotating & Journaling
For those just getting started or returning to these habits after a long pause, this is a gentle guide for the thoughtful reader. I’ll be setting up a table at an outdoor market where I’ll sell bookish things along with signed copies of my book. The crowd will mostly be
Ending the “Grumpy Zombie” Phase in our Homeschool
Giving my youngest more autonomy by turning our homeschool closet into a Bingo Game [ + FREE printable ] . Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means for kids to have ownership over their learning. Not just completing the work I hand to them, but having
I'm April Edwards
On this blog, I share what I’m learning and my failures. I provide tips and share stories to help you progress in personal growth. I encourage you to slow down and find rest with journal prompts and thoughtful questions. Come join me as I find joy and calm in the midst of my very busy life.
My name is April Edwards. I live in the Arizona desert, read lots of books, I have 4 kids, an urban farm, and I love writing…
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I’m ridiculously practical. I will always share helpful tips (with kindness) that you can apply this week to your imperfect life.
restful productivity posts:
Feeling Like a Weirdo – Journaling in Public
This pivotal moment taught me that intrusive thoughts don’t have to win. I can choose subtle resistance by shaping my productivity on my own terms.