What I Read ~ January ’19

February 2, 2019 Reading Challenge Reading Life No Comments
After my somewhat lackluster reading end to 2018, I’m happy to announce that 2019 is off to a good start. I’ve read 12 books so far: 6 nonfiction, 4 light fiction, 2 Shakespeare. And I have a healthy pile of “currently reading” to go into February! I like to start…
Fleeting, eternal moment

This Fleeting, Eternal Moment

January 22, 2019 Uncategorized 1 Comment
I don’t know what time it is, but it is late. Teeth brushing and drinks of water, trips to the bathroom–all happened at least one hour ago, probably close to two. Two out of three children are sound asleep in their beds, and the hold out is a tousle-haired two…
5 minute book reviews

5 Minute Book Review: Anywhere That is Wild

January 14, 2019 Uncategorized No Comments
One of my new goals is to write a five minute summary/review of every book I read. I literally set the timer for 5 minutes and write. All of them probably won’t make it over here, but I’m hoping to share my favorites. The very first book I did this…
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Reading Recap and 2019 Goals

January 3, 2019 Reading Life Uncategorized 1 Comment
2018 was a tough year for my reading. I only read 105 books, even though last year I read 128 easily. Granted, I had a baby, started our first year of actual elementary school in our homeschool, and read hundreds of childrens picture books so there ARE excuses. Ultimately, they…
september-reading

What I’m Reading: September

September 5, 2018 Reading Life 2 Comments
Are you ready for fall?  I’m not ready for the pool to be closed since here in the south it will be hot until November.  I do however love some fall reading.  It’s a good season for reading, ya know?  Then again, I’ve never met a season that wasn’t good…

Life With Four: Finding a New Normal

August 17, 2018 Uncategorized 1 Comment
Sometimes life happens and routines (blogging routines, for example) are upset for no good reason with no good excuse.  Other times, routines are upset for good reason and continue to be upset without excuse.  Occasionally, routines are upset for good reason and with good excuse.  This last break has been…
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Free Fit Pregnancy Workouts: Week 25

March 17, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments
This week I’m sharing what I’m doing for a free fit pregnancy.  I am all about exercising (pregnant or not) AND I’m all about doing it for free.  As a homeschooling mama with 3 other kids, there is not enough time in the day to be trying to get to…
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Liebster Award for Bloggers

March 9, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments
For the first time ever, I’ve been nominated for a blogging award!  I’m pretty excited!  Much thanks to Charlotte from My Little Homeschool for the nomination.  She blogs about homeschooling her two boys in South Africa; I absolutely love seeing the beautiful South African coast through her pictures and learning…