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…
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Welcome to Book Club & What We’re Reading
a book conversation to spark a few ideas and encourage a tiny change This post is written by: April Edwards and Niamh Celeste (check out her Substack!) The idea of a low-key book club has been rattling around in my brain and showing up in my writing notes for a while. I was recently inspired…
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…
17 Ideas for a Quiet Time Refresh
Bible study tips and ways to grow in your faith a note from April: While I don’t typically share in detail about my faith here on my blog, a recent meeting in The Mind Gallery and serving as a leader at my church’s High School Summer Camp sparked a practical post to share with you…
Spending Less on Food – A Homemaker’s Guide
Real-life meal planning tips that actually make meal planning easier and cheaper (+ free PDFs) We have all had that moment when we stare into the fridge, see only random ingredients, and wonder what to make for dinner. Today I’m sharing 3 simple, repeatable habits that make my meal planning easier and cheaper. I am…
Your Brain Deserves Better Than Survival Mode
A practical analog tool for stay-at-home moms who want more than getting through the day. Creates a solution for monotony, mindless distraction, and mental drift. As a new mom, I created something I called “My Nursing Basket”. I knew that feeding my baby would take 20-30 minutes of sitting in a chair with not much…
Softer Ways of Slowing Down in a World That Won’t
What I do when responsibilities pile up and my body finally says “enough.” And how I process the hard or unusual, and create space to breathe again. Is it possible to slow down when life keeps going? Yes. I think we can. Will it be difficult? Yes. It will be strange to some people and…
November Recap & Projects
[What I actually read and enjoyed working on this month.] I had some ambitious plans this month… Check out the video to see how it actually went! 😁 For this post, let’s start with confessions I did not share in the Substack Live. Confessions & Falling Short: As I mentioned, working on creating my online…
How I Stopped Feeling Guilty for Reading
Why getting a lamp and taking my shoes off helps me read. Reading is an act of quiet resistance against hustle culture. . I have childhood memories of running home from elementary school excited to read my new library book until my parents got home from work. (Yes, I was an 80’s latchkey kid.😜) I…
Steam Trains, Slow Cookers, and my Productivity
How can we be highly productive in a way that works with our natural wiring? . ARE YOU A SLOW COOKER? But what if our obstacles have less to do with our energy levels and more to do with personality? What if we discover, after some self-reflection, that we take more time to adjust to…