Hey! Hello! š 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,…
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. š¤ 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 Iām making space for this month Iām sure youāve noticed that I hold the term āpersonal curriculumā very loosely these days because of my schedule and life stage. š Iām 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, Iāve 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 Iāve 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 āDid Not Finishā It sounds so wimpy and feels shameful. A book DNF can be seen as a readerās mistake, lack of attention, or an academic weakness. The requirement set by my…
books, projects, and tiny adventures Iām saying yes to this month What is it about a new planner that is so wildly tempting to me?!? I donāt 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 āI 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 whatās 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…
You donāt have to overhaul your life to welcome in personal learning. note from April: Today I am pulling from several posts in my archives. Before the āPersonal Curriculumā trend caught on, I was writing posts about finding joy in hobbies and learning that is just for enjoyment. So, while you are reading, feel free…
a book conversation to spark a few ideas and encourage a tiny change This post is written by: April Edwards and Niamh Celeste (check out her Substack!) The idea of a low-key book club has been rattling around in my brain and showing up in my writing notes for a while. I was recently inspired…
For anyone feeling frayed, scattered or pressed for time. A stack of books full of ideas, encouragement, and perspective (+free PDFs) This stack of books represents a special interest of mine. I inherited from my momās family (specifically Granddad) a love of time management and life organizational skills. I have used planners, time trackers, and…