{"id":5139,"date":"2023-05-22T10:18:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=5139"},"modified":"2023-08-01T15:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T22:04:35","slug":"embracing-the-summer-season-tips-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2023\/05\/22\/embracing-the-summer-season-tips-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing the Summer Season &#8211; tips &#038; ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My book project has me very busy these days so I am including some excellent resources from the archives that will help you in this season.  [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2023\/03\/30\/my-current-project-writing-a-book\/\">here is more about my book project<\/a>] <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/05\/26\/taking-a-summer-break-from-homeschool\/\">Taking a Summer Break from Homeschool<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/04\/25\/4-helpful-steps-for-planning-summer-break\/\">4 Helpful Steps for Planning Summer Break<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/13\/daily-theme-ideas-for-summer\/\">Daily Theme Ideas for Summer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/quick-ideas-to-get-kids-into-summer-reading\/\">Quick Ideas to Get Kids into Summer Reading<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/how-to-revive-your-love-of-reading-this-summer\/\">How to Revive Your Love of Reading this Summer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/02\/packing-questions-for-summer-travel\/\">Packing Questions for Summer Travel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kaizen-nguy-n-jcLcWL8D7AQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5140\" width=\"802\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kaizen-nguy-n-jcLcWL8D7AQ-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kaizen-nguy-n-jcLcWL8D7AQ-unsplash-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope that this time of year is joyful and restful for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Have a beautiful day! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">\ud83c\udf1e\ud83c\udf3b- April <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@angelopantazis?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Angelo Pantazis<\/a> and \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kaizennguyen?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Kaizen Nguy\u1ec5n<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/h0AnGGgseio?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5691 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mom-life category-writing tag-april-edwards tag-substack tag-subtle-resistance tag-writer tag-writing-updates\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/join-me-on-substack\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1560\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-1560x1040.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Join me on Substack!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-1560x1040.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05179-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/join-me-on-substack\/\" target=\"_self\" >Join me on Substack!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Hey! Hello! \ud83d\ude01 I am so glad you have found my blog! This is my home place where I test out writing work, post weekly articles, and share updates on my books. I love having my own corner of the internet that I can call my own. Unfortunately, because of bots and ugly internet trolls,&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6444 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-printables category-productivity tag-book-recommendations tag-book-recs tag-home-management tag-homemaking tag-mom-life tag-my-reading-stack tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-growth tag-planning tag-productivity tag-productivity-for-moms tag-routines tag-time tag-time-management\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/09\/28\/time-saving-hacks-blocks-loops\/\" target=\"_self\" >Time-Saving Hacks: Blocks &amp; Loops<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6369 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-intellectually-alive category-my-reading-stack tag-hobbies tag-intellectually-alive tag-intentional-living tag-learning tag-life-long-learning tag-mom-life tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-october tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-growth tag-planning tag-planning-hobbies tag-planning-out-personal-growth tag-productivity tag-productivity-for-moms tag-self-care tag-self-education tag-self-management-2\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/09\/15\/book-ish-things-i-gathered-this-summer\/\" target=\"_self\" >Book-ish Things I Gathered This Summer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">things for my analog bag, bookshelf and reading life that are not books Over this summer, I\u2019ve 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\u2019ve learned that surrounding myself with little fun things invites me to pick up&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6358 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-homeschooling category-intellectually-alive category-my-reading-stack tag-august tag-books tag-growth tag-june tag-june-reading tag-learning tag-monthly-curriculum-recap tag-my-book-basket tag-my-book-stack tag-my-learning tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-my-reading tag-new-hobby tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-curriculum-planning tag-personal-growth tag-personal-learning tag-productivity-for-moms tag-reading-stack tag-recap tag-september tag-september-reading tag-spring-curriculum tag-summer tag-summer-curriculum tag-summer-planning tag-summer-reading\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/09\/08\/my-dnf-reading-policy\/\" target=\"_self\" >My DNF Reading Policy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I read 100+ books a year &amp; give myself permission to build a reading life around curiosity, enjoyment, and intentionality rather than guilt \u201cDid Not Finish\u201d It sounds so wimpy and feels shameful. A book DNF can be seen as a reader\u2019s mistake, lack of attention, or an academic weakness. The requirement set by my&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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