Simple plans for learning, reading, and enjoying the season. Last week, Rosemary McGuire Berry and I talked about writing books. 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. I love the very fall-coded visual of a pot…
a few DNFs, my Austen-themed fall + the good, the messy and memorable reads I got busy with the Tiny Habits Book Club last month so I’m squishing 2 monthly recaps into this post.😁 September Reflections: In honor of my recent DNF post and because this month has been non-stop for me, I’ll be a…
a curated list of movies for October that are a bit spooky or suspenseful I seriously enjoy leaning into the season in many different ways. My TBR book stack and meal planning are some ways that I embrace the season. But another is intentional movie nights centered around a specific theme. First, a little about…
Book Recs that will make you smarter, fun Personal Curriculum Tips In this video, I am going full learning nerd mode to give you the best academic book recommendations. 🤓 If you want some books that are easy to dive into and get deep material from, this post is for you. Make sure you watch…
my TBR & what I’m making space for this month I’m sure you’ve noticed that I hold the term “personal curriculum” very loosely these days because of my schedule and life stage. 😁 I’m a mid-life mom busy homeschooling my teens and finding ways to love and support my young adults. My schedule contains homemaking,…
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…
things for my analog bag, bookshelf and reading life that are not books Over this summer, I’ve 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’ve learned that surrounding myself with little fun things invites me to pick up…
I read 100+ books a year & give myself permission to build a reading life around curiosity, enjoyment, and intentionality rather than guilt “Did Not Finish” It sounds so wimpy and feels shameful. A book DNF can be seen as a reader’s mistake, lack of attention, or an academic weakness. The requirement set by my…
books, projects, and tiny adventures I’m saying yes to this month What is it about a new planner that is so wildly tempting to me?!? I don’t even want to admit how many times this August I have been standing in a store, holding a planner and thinking of all the ways “I could use…
what I enjoyed reading & some travel photos One of my favorite parts of keeping a very relaxed personal curriculum is looking back before rushing into what’s next. I always think these recap posts will be about the books, but they usually end up being about my experiences and learning. This month was a exceptional…