When the start of social distancing rolled around in March I decided I needed to make the most of my time at home. I had really been slacking on reading since Jack was born so I told myself I would spend at least 20 minutes a day reading whether it was during nap or after … Continue reading Recent Reads Review
While I am someone who can read just about anywhere, I love having a specific spot to sit and read that has all the right things: comfort, lighting, peacefulness and storage. In December we started to update our bedroom a bit and finally decorate. I used this update as a chance to create a great … Continue reading Creating a “Reading Nook”
I have been reading like crazy lately. I think in part it is due to my new nightly routine and the fact that nothing on Netflix seems to be intriguing at the moment. I'm trying my best to make better use of my time which means reading instead of watching shows or scrolling through social … Continue reading Summer Reads
Over the past month I have really been trying to prioritize reading. I have always loved reading and that hasn't changed over the years. But my determination to read has. It comes in waves- some months I will finish 2 or 3 books and then another month or two will pass when I have hardly … Continue reading 4 Ways I Am Reading More
I have always loved reading. I was the kid who would have much rather stayed home and read on the weekends than anything else and I am still that way. I really thought after graduating college I would have more time to read but it turns out owning a house and working 40 hours a … Continue reading 2018 Reading List
“I live in two worlds. One is a world of books..." -Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls) Growing up I was a MAJOR book worm. I honestly preferred reading over most activities as I was pretty introverted and enjoyed the time to myself. I still love reading and try my best to read often but I no … Continue reading 10 Favorite Books of All Time
My summer reading has really been lacking. I didn't get nearly as much read as I had hoped but there is still a little summer left to knock out a few on my list. We are heading to the lake in a few days and I am hoping to read by lake a bit. While … Continue reading Summer Reading Review
With Earth Day coming up I am dedicating this week to highlighting Earth and nature (see my Monday & Wednesday's posts). Today I am sharing a few of my favorite books and documentaries that focus on the environment. I know when you hear documentary or non-fiction you probably think "boring" and have flash backs to … Continue reading Earth Day: Books & Documentaries
I decided to switch it up a bit for this weeks Motivational Monday and recommend a motivational book that I really loved. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin I first read The Happiness Project my senior year of high school. My mom and a few of her friends were reading it and I decided I … Continue reading Motivational Monday: The Happiness Project
In January I said I was going to make it a priority to read more often and while I started off a little late in the month I did finish two books and am currently reading another. I know two books in a month doesn't seem like much, but I had been so off track … Continue reading Book Review
