We are enjoying finding new books each month to read together. Our picture book choices for July were all over the place once again. We read about a helpful mathematician, a man who loved words so much he wrote a dictionary, a beloved librarian, a man who loved to dance with cranes, and one of… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (July)
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.
2021 Goal Updates (Week 28)
Walk at least 500 miles this year ( 280 miles down and 220 to go) This week I swam, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. My favorite videos were the AMRAP dumbbell and the Soup Can workout. **To make it even more sweet, its free and fabulous! 2.… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates (Week 28)
My Week (7.10.21)
What I've been reading lately: How a chain reaction starts: I was talking to my daughter about Russian history and then that reminded me of a Russian history class I took in college, so I hopped on Amazon and bought all of the books I could remember reading for that class. So far I have… Continue reading My Week (7.10.21)
2021 Goal Updates – Week 26
Walk at least 500 miles this year ( 260 miles down and 240 to go) This week I swam, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books Read The Lazy Genius if you need help planning, organizing, or making… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates – Week 26
A Year of Picture Books (June)
We had a lot of variety in our picture books we read this month. We learned about female authors, an Egyptian king (who was a female), a German baker who fought for liberty by baking bread and cookies, the story behind The Cat and the Hat, and an ex-slave who became one of the best… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (June)
My Week (6.21.21)
What I've been reading lately: I really liked this book. I somehow missed seeing the movie so maybe that helped me to like the book better?? This book tells the story of two travelers who are stranded in an airport due to an oncoming blizzard and make the fateful decision to charter a plane to… Continue reading My Week (6.21.21)
2021 Goal Updates for Week 22
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (220 miles down and 280 to go) This week I pulled weed, walked, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I really enjoy the way that David McCullough retells a historical… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates for Week 22
Frugal Things
Thrift Store We have been having fun finding treasures at the thrift store lately. Ben found Metallic CDs for just $1 each, a cute planter for $2, Ben found an identical teddy bear that matches his beloved Bearie (he said he just could not leave his bear's brother in there), a feathered cat toy for… Continue reading Frugal Things
My Week (5.24.2021)
What I've been reading lately: I have been reading a ton of books lately. Most of them have been 3 out of 4 stars for me so that is a big plus. How do I rate my books? 1 star are books that I did not finish because they were poorly written, too graphic, too… Continue reading My Week (5.24.2021)
2021 Goal Update for Week 19
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (190 miles down and 310 to go) This week I walked outside, swam, and then did kettlebell/dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I helped out in a creepy classics class this year at… Continue reading 2021 Goal Update for Week 19
Clinging to the Little Way 