what’s on my mind this month, favorite finds, & summer travel
Not every month needs a dramatic fresh start.
I almost made this month’s plan look very different but then I looked at my full calendar and my ambitious back-to-school goals. Yikes…!
I remembered that the purpose of well-rounded planning is to keep my interest alive and my learning layered. And I realized that would not happen if I made a tall TBR full of heavy content.
Also, because of my random rabbit hole in July, I didn’t get to finish all of my books on my list. So a few of those will go in my suitcase.
This August I am keeping it pretty low-key. 😀
Let’s take a look at my plans:
1st my inspiration collage =
a map of my month ahead:
(What I’m excited about and making space for this August)
📦helping my daughter and son-in-law move across the U.S. — packing, moving boxes, organizing.. all the things involved (+ some big feelings😟)
🧳travel — along with the move will be a long road trip in our RV to the U.S. Mid-West and many destinations. We are excited to be in new places and see new areas (like the Smokey Mountains).
🎧audiobooks — I am hoping my TBR will keep me sane on our long drive days and give me a good outlet to retreat to on our busy travel days.
also related, please tell me your favorite road trip snacks! 🥨🍫🍬🍪
🃏family card games — our current favorite is Kings Corners (its like group solitaire) and Uno No Mercy (although that one quickly gets out of hand)
💻writing — I have lots of draft notes and scribbled pages in my idea book I would like to turn into published posts. Hopefully I can squeeze in time to do so. I’m also really enjoying working on the Book Club posts that will be coming out soon.
👩🏫📘homeschool planning — I am the school secretary, teacher, curriculum researcher, organization committee, and decider of the things. Prepping for our school year takes me a few weeks of focused work. My kids also get to make some big decisions in planning out the year so we work together as well.
[note: this post is NOT sponsored, I'm just sharing what I enjoy]
📖now let’s get to the books!
(What’s in my book basket and audiobook queue)
🌎Geography related Non-fiction:
We are a homeschool family and we have no trouble embracing our knowledge-goblin-nerd personas. So while we travel I plan to read about the states in the mid-west (+ read-aloud if my family is in the mood).
Chase The Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are by Annie F. Downs 📖— I love the reminder that fun isn’t something we have to earn after everything else is finished. Downs makes the case that making room for delight is actually an important part of a full life. I have a tendency this time of year to get bogged down with everything that needs to be planned and completed, so I’m hoping this book with help me lighten up a bit.
If you struggle to get projects started or put new habits in place you should come join us at book club!!
Fiction:
…um honestly, I’m not sure yet. 😜
I tend to be a more mood reader when it comes to fiction and my TBR is very long with exciting reads. So I will update you with my August recap post but for now I don’t have specific titles to share.
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And that’s it. Like I said, simple plans for a very busy month. 😀
