restful productivity to live deliberately & avoid overwhelm 

Embracing the Summer Season – tips & ideas

Embracing the Summer Season – tips & ideas

Around here it is heating up and the school is ending. We are headed into the summer season. There are several things that I think about at this time of year. My book project has me very busy these days so I am including some excellent resources from the archives that will help you in…

Enjoying Summer & Reading Big Magic

Enjoying Summer & Reading Big Magic

This book and this moment in this picture above were exactly what I needed. It was something that felt quintessentially “summer”. Reading by the pool today was just perfect. Like “the moments I see on Instagram” kind of perfect. The kind that I do not even attempt to achieve. The words from Big Magic are…

Quick Ideas to Get Kids into Summer Reading

Quick Ideas to Get Kids into Summer Reading

Encouraging a Love of Reading This Summer – For our kids We can all agree that reading is a great way for our kids to spend some time this summer.  I am excited to help you think about some small things that you can do that will make a big difference. Welcome to our Summer…

How to Revive Your Love of Reading this Summer

How to Revive Your Love of Reading this Summer

Summer Reading for Moms As I finish teaching for the school year I look forward to the books I plan to spend time with this summer.  I am excited to ask you some questions that will help you think about your reading life.  Some small changes will make a big difference. Having a vibrant reading…

Summer Reading – Tips & Ideas

Summer Reading – Tips & Ideas

Encouraging a love of reading this summer. Welcome to the Summer Reading Series! With our extra time this summer comes an opportunity to add in more reading. I am excited to help you think about some small things that you can do that will make a big difference. Why is enjoying reading so important? Humans…