a curated list of movies for October that are a bit spooky or suspenseful I seriously enjoy leaning into the season in many different ways. My TBR book stack and meal planning are some ways that I embrace the season. But another is intentional movie nights centered around a specific theme. First, a little about…
All posts in Intellectually Alive
16+ Unexpectedly Addicting “Educational” Books
Book Recs that will make you smarter, fun Personal Curriculum Tips In this video, I am going full learning nerd mode to give you the best academic book recommendations. 🤓 If you want some books that are easy to dive into and get deep material from, this post is for you. Make sure you watch…
My October Personal Curriculum Plans
my TBR & what I’m making space for this month I’m sure you’ve noticed that I hold the term “personal curriculum” very loosely these days because of my schedule and life stage. 😁 I’m a mid-life mom busy homeschooling my teens and finding ways to love and support my young adults. My schedule contains homemaking,…
Book-ish Things I Gathered This Summer
things for my analog bag, bookshelf and reading life that are not books Over this summer, I’ve ended up collecting a handful of delightfully book-ish things that made reading feel even more fun. None of them were necessities, of course. But I’ve learned that surrounding myself with little fun things invites me to pick up…
My DNF Reading Policy
I read 100+ books a year & give myself permission to build a reading life around curiosity, enjoyment, and intentionality rather than guilt “Did Not Finish” It sounds so wimpy and feels shameful. A book DNF can be seen as a reader’s mistake, lack of attention, or an academic weakness. The requirement set by my…
My September Personal Curriculum Plans
books, projects, and tiny adventures I’m saying yes to this month What is it about a new planner that is so wildly tempting to me?!? I don’t even want to admit how many times this August I have been standing in a store, holding a planner and thinking of all the ways “I could use…
Why Start a Hobby or Personal Curriculum?
You don’t have to overhaul your life to welcome in personal learning. note from April: Today I am pulling from several posts in my archives. Before the “Personal Curriculum” trend caught on, I was writing posts about finding joy in hobbies and learning that is just for enjoyment. So, while you are reading, feel free…
8 Books to Give You More Time
For anyone feeling frayed, scattered or pressed for time. A stack of books full of ideas, encouragement, and perspective (+free PDFs) This stack of books represents a special interest of mine. I inherited from my mom’s family (specifically Granddad) a love of time management and life organizational skills. I have used planners, time trackers, and…
My August Personal Curriculum Plans
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…
My July Reading Recap
Confessions, stories, & other books I added in this month . Some Favorites: 🎧Get It Done: How to Complete Your Dream Project by Gretchen Rubin — I found this freebie on Audible and it has been a fun way to get myself back into planning mode. I love that Gretchen Rubin weaves in how our…