{"id":6516,"date":"2026-11-02T04:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=6516"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:04:42","slug":"my-november-personal-curriculum-plans-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/my-november-personal-curriculum-plans-2\/","title":{"rendered":"My November Personal Curriculum Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Simple plans for learning, reading, and enjoying the season.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Last week, Rosemary McGuire Berry<\/a> and I talked about writing books<\/a>. One piece of that conversation keeps coming back to me. I shared that I have a book idea marinating and taking its time forming within me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love the very fall-coded visual of a pot of stew or soup simmering on the stove. \ud83c\udf42\ud83c\udf72<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me that is what November feels like. It is the transition into Winter and it often gets a bit swallowed up by the holidays trying to rush in early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fall is the perfect time to let ideas slowly form, to soak in good reading, and enjoy habits that bring me life and abundance. My personal curriculum brings so much life and joy to my many responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope that by sharing my unique list here that you are inspired to make a plan of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, let\u2019s jump into it!!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

but first, my inspo collage > ><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A list of things to do just for my well-being:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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a few caveats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2733\ufe0f Here in the Arizona Desert we are finally leaving our long indoor season and just beginning our beautiful weather season. Fall is my favorite because at last I can enjoy parks, nature trails, outdoor sports, and a cup of hot tea on my front porch. I finally get to open the windows and wear long sleeves on walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2733\ufe0f I am still in the midst of my Jane Austen Fall\ud83c\udfa5\ud83d\udcd6<\/strong><\/a> and I am loving it! The gritty, approachable Sense and Sensibility movie adaptation was fantastic and I want to see it again (with subtitles). I am also finishing the Late Victorian Era books: \ud83d\udcdaThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion<\/strong> by Beth Brower<\/a> and you will see related era books in my TBR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

so, here are a few things I hope to add into my month\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddfd\ud83c\udfa7deep cleaning and audiobooks<\/strong> \u2014 There are a few areas of my home that have been a bit neglected and need a good wiping down or a deep clean. (baseboards, bathtubs, my kitchen backsplash, hallway walls, bookshelves that need dusting\u2026ugh.) I like to head into the Christmas season knowing that the house was cleaned well and reset for the upcoming holidays before I get out the decor tubs. We will see how ambitious I end up being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde9\ud83c\udfa7jigsaw puzzles and audiobooks<\/strong> \u2014 Yes, those of you regulars will notice that this was also on my October list and in my confessions section of my recap post.<\/a> I hope to actually do a few puzzles this month. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u200d\u27a1\ufe0flong walks<\/strong> \u2014 I have a step goal I\u2019ve been trying to reach daily and so far it has been going well! It can be hard to walk when my arthritis in my knee kicks in but getting my shoes on and out the door is always good for me (even if its just around the block).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also pairs well with a good audiobook! \u2026 there might be a theme here! \ud83d\ude1c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcdd\ud83d\udcd3writing<\/strong><\/a>, personal study, my<\/strong> Commonplace notes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 This month will be the last big push for me before I take my Christmas break. I want to lean into my creative work and writing routines to be super productive this next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude99\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0foutdoor adventures<\/strong> \u2014 We often go off-roading in our Jeeps or the guys take the dirt bikes out. I\u2019m hoping to get something on the calendar for this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd67pies & baked goods<\/strong> \u2014 Tis the season for all the yummy goodies and I love making them! I would like to make a few pies from scratch as well as my usual berry cobblers and special breads. But I also saw that Costco has some amazing things in their bakery section so I might just choose the easy route and get those instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspired by our Tiny Habits Book Club<\/a>, my non-book list this month is looking more specific. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve noticed that I hold the term \u201cpersonal curriculum\u201d very loosely these days because of my schedule and life-stage. And that\u2019s okay. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I give you permission (not that you need it) to do the same!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope to lean into the fall season and slow down more by having this list ready when I\u2019m doing my weekly planning or when I have a free afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please share this post with a friend!\ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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now let’s get to the books!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcd6\ud83c\udfa7<\/strong>The Hawthorne House<\/em><\/strong> book series by Kristi Ann Hunter<\/a> are set during the Regency era and I found them on my bookshelf while doing some sorting last month. This goes perfectly with my Jane Austen Fall\ud83c\udfa5\ud83d\udcd6<\/strong><\/a>and I\u2019ve heard good things about the series. I have books 1-3 and I found the audiobooks for free on Spotify Premium so that\u2019s exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n