Each week I share books I’m reading for my Read 100 Challenge, as well as podcasts I’m listening to and links I love from around the blogosphere. I love to get recommendations, so please let me know what you are reading!
Books I’m Reading
The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
Tharp’s book has been recommend by so many bloggers that I’ve lost count. I wasn’t disappointed. Tharp, a famous and successful choreographer, describes the habits that help boost and ensure creativity. She argues that creativity takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and consistency. The book also contains fascinating examples of the creative habits of the famous, practical exercises, and interesting accounts of her own life and career. If you are a writer, artist, dancer, entrepreneur, or more, you will find something of interest and value in Tharp’s book.
Money Making Mom by Crystal Paine
I am so excited and honored to be reading a pre-release copy of Crystal Paine’s newest book! I have enjoyed both of her previous books (you can see my full review of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode), but this one is my favorite. It will appeal to single moms trying to earn some extra money to stay afloat, or to stay at home moms wanting to contribute to their family’s financial goals, or to work outside the home moms who want to harness their passion into a business. Look for a complete review in a couple of weeks! Also, if you pre-order the book (before November 3), you can get some amazing freebies! Once you order, go HERE to claim yours.
The Wreckers by Iain Lawrence
I’m in the process of reading a bunch of scary, middle-school appropriate books right now that I can recommend to my students. Middle schoolers are intrigued, you might even say obsessed, with the frightening and grotesque. I am enjoying Lawrence’s The Wreckers and its balance of suspense and thrill without being overly graphic or bloody. A good read for grades 6-8.
Links I Love
Faith
Praying for the Family is Not Enough in a Miscarriage Writing Like a Mother has a heartfelt post about the importance of praying for the baby lost in a miscarriage. If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a miscarriage or know someone who has, this is a must-read.
Teaching Prayer to Children One of my favorite Orthodox bloggers and podcasters, Raising Saints, writes about teaching our children to pray.
Family
Halloween Printable Games for Kids If you homeschool or plan activities for your kids, you’ll want to check out Teach Mama’s Halloween printable games this week!
Free Pumpkin Carving Templates As you prepare to carve your pumpkin, take a look at Simplee Thrifty’s templates for inspiration.
Frugal Living
Creating a Family Budget Are you new to budget-making? View from the Fridge walks you through it.
5 Kitchen Tricks to Save You Time and Money I am always up for some hacks to make my life easier! The Organized Life shares some simple tips for the kitchen.
This Week on The Orthodox Mama
Crowd-Pleasing Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
What to Do When Your Child is Scared
What are you reading this week?
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Deep South by Paul Theroux
The Soldier’s Wife by Margaret Leroy
The Last Founding Father by Harlow Unger
The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penney
Same as last week.
I’m thinking about reading another Erik Larson, Florence. I learned a ton from and really enjoyed Dead Wake. What would you recommend for my next Larson? I was thinking of the one about the Galveston hurricane of 1900.
Yes, definitely the one about the 1900 storm in Galveston. It is excellent. Did you know that I am a native Galvestonian? My husband, daughter, and I were all born on the island.
How fun! I grew up in Texas (near Waco), and we spent many vacations on Galveston.