a few DNFs, my Austen-themed fall + the good, the messy and memorable reads I got busy with the Tiny Habits Book Club last month so I’m squishing 2 monthly recaps into this post.😁 September Reflections: In honor of my recent DNF post and because this month has been non-stop for me, I’ll be a…
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A Mystery Movie List (HSP-friendly)
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…
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,…
Time-Saving Hacks: Blocks & Loops
restful productivity tips for your busy fall season (+free PDFs) Here is the problem: I am someone who needs to (and actually wants to) get a lot done. I have a high-capacity but I can feel overwhelmed and confused without structure. My life is full with lots of areas that I juggle and manage. But…
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…
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…
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…
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…