The holidays were not as expected this year with my whole family being sick (except for me thankfully). Unfortunately a lot of family and friends that we talked with were also sick during the Christmas season. Although the excitement of Christmas wasn’t as it normally was, we spent a lot of time chilling on the…
I read 40 books this past year, which still feels wild to say out loud. My original goal was 24, and then halfway through the year I bumped it up to 36—and still managed to pass it. I’m convinced that my husband getting me a Kindle for Christmas last year was the game changer. He…
It’s that time again! Time to change up our little bookshelfie—packing away the November books and bringing out all of our Christmas favorites. There’s something so cozy about having a shelf full of seasonal stories right at kid-height. It makes it easy to curl up by the tree, grab a book, and turn an ordinary…
As fall quickly shifts into winter (at least for us here in Michigan) and Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to share the books we’ve placed on our shelves this month. I’ve been trying to be more intentional about rotating the kids’ books in their rooms and in our living spaces—bringing in stories that reflect the season,…
About a year or two ago, I made a conscious decision that I was going to help my kids develop a deeper love for reading. Since then, I’ve implemented a few small changes in our daily routine that have made a big difference. Because I homeschool, we naturally have a little more time to dedicate…
It’s that time again — when I share what I’ve been reading over the past year! You can check out my previous yearly reading posts here. My goal for 2024 was to read 24 books. I came close, but there was one book I just couldn’t get through (you know the kind — it drags…
I used to devour books when I was younger. I never stopped loving to read — but time slips away, and having kids takes a lot out of you (haha). In 2021, I finally picked up a book again. At the time, I was dealing with chronic pain and forced to rest more than I…