{"id":6264,"date":"2026-04-14T03:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=6264"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:57:11","slug":"re-runs-real-life-my-may-writing-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/re-runs-real-life-my-may-writing-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Re-Runs & Real Life: My May Writing Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

graduations, a wedding, and making room for special family moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I loved sitcom re-runs in the 90\u2019s! \ud83d\udcfa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the off season writers, directors, actors, and all the people needed to make a TV show took time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TV channel would play old favorites from the season and it was my chance to catch episodes that I missed or didn\u2019t remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In our current fast paced and no rest culture, we can get sucked into the relentless pull of productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can feel like there\u2019s no longer space or tolerance for re-runs. We fall into the trap of pushing ourselves no matter what season we are in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I consider it a form of <\/strong>subtle resistance<\/strong><\/a> to do things differently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which is why I consistently take a Christmas break<\/a> and I often schedule posts out if I have a busy few weeks ahead of me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many of you know, this spring is a big one for our family. Mary and her fianc\u00e9 Elijah are graduating from college and then getting married in mid-May, and both of my college kids will be settling back in at home for the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m about to enter into an incredibly busy season!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am not carrying the weight of the wedding planning (Mary & Elijah are doing an awesome job with all that!). But being a support role for my adult kids (+ friends and now a son-in-law) is life-giving, amazing, and also consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being new at all this means it takes a lot of my focus and creative energy. As it should, because my family and household come first.\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, all of this to say, I will be taking a break till the end of May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I get quiet moments, I will be using my personal curriculum basket to help me feel connected to myself and rejuvenated. I will be focused on analog tools and handicrafts that slow me down. I will also let myself savor my book stack without an intense reading agenda. [check out my spring reading plans here<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My wish for you is that this next month is full of life-giving learning and books that give you fresh perspectives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need some inspiration, check out these posts from my archives (I have over 200 posts here on Substack and nearly 300 on my blog).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These posts were chosen as helpful re-runs for this spring season.<\/em> \ud83d\ude01<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some Blog Favorites:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sorting My Bookshelves – Tips for Organizing<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Here is my imperfect process. I hope that it inspires you to tackle your shelves. [+free printable]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habits – Rhythms and Small Changes in My Day<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 I think of a rhythm as a soundtrack to the morning or afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When My Reading Plans Fail<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 I have shelves of well loved books and stacks ready to read. However, I struggled to read consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Helpful Steps for Planning Summer Break<\/strong><\/a>\u2014 If I am NOT the one deciding what my summer looks like then it gets decided FOR me. I get peace and clarity along with my planning. [+free PDF printables]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Burnout Story<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 What burnout felt like and looked like in my life. (book excerpt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Dinner Ideas<\/strong><\/a>\u2014 It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. A few categories for meal planning [+ free printables]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please share in the comments what you are reading, a handicraft you are enjoying right now, or what spring looks like in your household. \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it would be an amazing encouragement to me if you could restack one of my posts that has been helpful to you!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share April Edwards [Embracing Home]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I might be in a busy season right now, but I have many writing plans and I will be back with some exciting personal curriculum content this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you are subscribed so you will receive my post directly when I\u2019m back in June. \ud83d\ude01\ud83e\ude75<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf3cHave a great day!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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graduations, a wedding, and making room for special family moments I loved sitcom re-runs in the 90\u2019s! \ud83d\udcfa In the off season writers, directors, actors, and all the people needed to make a TV show took time off. The TV channel would play old favorites from the season and it was my chance to catch… <\/p>\n

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