Like prior months, we learned about numerous trailblazers during our journey through historical picture books this year. We learned about female pilots, being dropped thousands of feet into the deep, dark ocean in a metal sphere, a young violin virtuoso, and the adventures that women suffragettes had on their way to achieve Votes for Women.… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (September)
My Week (9.19.21)
What I've been reading lately: I finally diagnosed myself, I am a "theme" reader. Over the past few months I have been reading tons of mystery/murder books (like 17 of the last 25 books I have read have been that genre) and I loved it, but something flipped in my brain. Now I am on… Continue reading My Week (9.19.21)
2021 Goal Updates (Week 36)
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (360 miles walked and 140 left to go) We had beautiful weather last week so I walked six miles outside and then did two Bodyfit by Amy videos on Youtube to finish out my ten miles. 2. Read more classic and nonfiction books We are reading Prince… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates (Week 36)
Frugal Things
Target clearance I love Target's clearance section because I usually find amazing things. One year I found an air conditioner for just $50! This time I found a set of branch clippers for $10 and five mixed media journal books for $2.50 each (those things are really expensive at normal retail prices!) Amazon ebooks I… Continue reading Frugal Things
2021 Goal Updates (Week 34)
Walk at least 500 miles this year (340 miles down and 160 to go) This week I completed ten miles by walking and doing BodyFit by Amy videos on YouTube. I did the Cardio HIIT, Kettlebell burner, and Dumbbell AMRAP workouts this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I've been on a creepy… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates (Week 34)
My Week (8.22.2021)
What I've been reading lately: I've been on a spooky book kick lately. This week I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle and am currently reading The Haunting of Hill House. I will say that Shirley Jackson has a twisted but brilliant mind! The first book has to be the darkest, eeriest book… Continue reading My Week (8.22.2021)
A Year of Picture Books (August)
We are learning about the British Empire in World History right now so we decided to focus on books set in Britain or its colonies this month. We read about an imaginary tiger, walked our way through India using the alphabet, how popcorn made its way to England, and the first woman paleontologist. **We are… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (August)
2021 Goals Update (Week 32)
Walk at least 500 miles this year (320 miles down and 180 to go) This week I completed ten miles by walking, swimming, and doing BodyFit by Amy videos on YouTube. I enjoyed the AMRAP kettlebell, EMOM dumbbell, and the Cardio Tabata workouts the most this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books 3.… Continue reading 2021 Goals Update (Week 32)
Things I am loving lately
I have officially found a new favorite author. I read Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic and loved it! So I tried out a few of her other books and they did not disappoint. I like easy to read books that are fast moving and hook me by the tenth page (I don't ask for much!), set… Continue reading Things I am loving lately
2021 Goal Updates for Week 30
Walk at least 500 miles this year (300 miles down and 200 to go) This week I completed ten miles by walking, swimming, and doing BodyFit by Amy videos on YouTube. I enjoyed the Pilates Strength and the Kettlebell Tabata workouts the most this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books I am rereading… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates for Week 30
Clinging to the Little Way 