What I read: This week I read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and started 11/22/63. (Yes, I have a very eclectic taste in books) Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library was a fun read. If you mixed together Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (except substituted in books, games, and technology for all of the candy)… Continue reading Weekly Recap (4.18.2020)
Author: Clinging to the Little Way
I am a Catholic mother trying to stay on the Path to Holiness and inspire others to come along on the journey.
Weekly Recap (4.12.2020)
What I read: This week I read The Golem and the Jinni. (I was very lucky to find another great book to read on the library's e-book system!) I first heard about this book on the What Should I Read Next? podcast and it sounded interesting. The story follows a golem and a jinni as… Continue reading Weekly Recap (4.12.2020)
Goal Update for Week 15
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (140 miles down and 360 to go) I completed twelve miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having. **In order to get out of the house and boost our moods, we walked almost… Continue reading Goal Update for Week 15
Weekly Recap (4.6.2020)
What I read: This week I read Far Far Away by Tom McNeal. First off I have to admit that this author is extremely, extremely talented. He somehow managed to make this modern day story feel like it was set in the medieval fairy tale era. I also loved how he used the ghost of… Continue reading Weekly Recap (4.6.2020)
Goal Updates for Week 13
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (118 miles down and 382 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having.**In between the other days that were torrential downpours.... 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables every… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 13
Weekly Recap (3.30.2020)
What I read: This week I have been reading All the Light We Cannot See. I generally love reading all fiction and nonfiction books related to WWII and this book was no exception. If you have read The Nightingale and liked it, then you probably would enjoy this book as well. Both books are extremely… Continue reading Weekly Recap (3.30.2020)
Goal Updates for Week 12 (+ my goals I added to be more productive during the pandemic)
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (108 miles down and 402 to go) I completed ten miles this week by doing Bodyfit by Amy videos on YouTube and walking outside in this beautiful weather we have been having.**In between the other days that were torrential downpours.... 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables every… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 12 (+ my goals I added to be more productive during the pandemic)
Weekly Recap (March 20, 2020)
What I read: This week I read a couple of books, the first was The Read Aloud Family. I have discovered the amazing world of podcasts over the past few weeks (yes, I am behind the times!) One of my newest discoveries is The Read Aloud Revival podcast by Sarah MacKenzie. She is a homeschooling… Continue reading Weekly Recap (March 20, 2020)
Realistic homeschooling
As millions of parents have started the new task of teaching their children at home, I thought I would share some of the tips that I have picked up along the way (through trial and error!) 1. Set realistic expectations Recognize that everything will not go as smoothly as you imagine it to. Life is… Continue reading Realistic homeschooling
Frugal Things
1. Birthday Freebies I always am amazed at the variety of freebies that companies will send you for your birthday. For my birthday, I got a free Starbucks drink, a free burrito from Moe's, and a large popcorn from AMC loaded onto my account. Free always tastes great! 2. Library books My library has an… Continue reading Frugal Things
Clinging to the Little Way 