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…
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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…
Simple Ways to Spark More Winter Reading
Practical tips to help reluctant readers fall in love with books. Let’s turn stories into a source of joy and curiosity, not just another homework assignment! [+ free printable] This post is a favorite from the blog archives:my favorite tips for reluctant readers, especially kids. Enjoy! 📖 We can all agree that reading is a…
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…
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 college students, and I have…
Rabbit Holes & Learning for Enjoyment
Sometimes adult life can become repetitive or dull. I find that when that happens I am often stuck in a loop of output without exciting input. My theme for September has been “delightful education”. I have discovered that as a homeschool mom (and simply as an adult bringing up children) it is my job to…
The Link Between Gossip & the Love of Story
Ever find yourself drawn to gossip and wild news stories to fill that need for connection and excitement, only to end up feeling kinda empty and alone? We have all been wired for a love of story and making connections through relationships. Often we can get sidetracked by gossip and over the top news briefs…
Summer Project: Sorting My Bookshelves (w/free printable)
It has become my annual project to take everything off the shelves from all the places in the house and sort the books. I dust, organize, and categorize all the books. I also take the time to set aside the ones we will need for the next school year. (Those get placed in bins in…
My Commonplace Notebook – What Is It?
I was introduced to the idea of a Commonplace notebook when I read The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. I had 2 kids under the age of 4 and I was reviving my learning after being consumed with caring for little ones. I have always been fascinated by journaling and writing out what I…