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
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey
This book is a collection of artists’ routines: how they work, what daily habits they have, and how they managed to create. Each description is very short (around a page) and quick to read. My biggest takeaway? There are hundreds of ways to be creative! However, most artists seemed to find their most productive times in the morning. Also, consistency is key. Many had word quotas they wanted to meet each day. I may try to implement daily word goals as I am writing.
The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett
This sequel to the wildly popular young adult mystery Chasing Vermeer does not disappoint. Balliett has just the right combination of mystery, danger, children solving problems on their own, and art that will interest many young readers. In the story, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses is about to be dismantled and shipped off to three museums. The children work to solve an old mystery and save the house. Great fun!
Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle
I have been trying to change my family’s eating habits over the past year. I have found so many great recipes, tips for cooking with real foods, meal plans, and more in this year’s Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle. The bundle is a collection of ebooks, ecourses, and bonus products (including a starter essential oils kit and a FREE course from Craftsy!) available only until Monday for $29.97. Click HERE to find out more, get a preview of the books, and purchase the product.
What I’m Listening To
Make Over Your Mornings Course by Crystal Paine
I thought that I had a pretty good handle on my mornings, but I have learned so much from this course already–and I’m only on Day 10 of 14. If you want to start your day with purpose (which doesn’t mean just getting up super early and beginning the to-do list!), I highly recommend it! You can even download the first day for free and see if you want to purchase the entire course.
Links I Love
Faith
16 Ways You Might Be Orthodox The OCF page has a funny list of ways that you might know you’re Orthodox. I laughed at several of them!
The Art of Presence Close to Home has a thought-provoking post about helping those who are going through a difficult time. If you have friends or family who are struggling right now, be sure to read it.
Family
How Do Children Learn Through Play? Play is so important to little ones, and P is for Preschooler explains why.
Freezer Cooking 101 Do you want to prepare meals ahead of time now that school is back in session? Learn the basics from Gypsy Road School.
Frugal Living
How I Saved $200 This Month Find out how the cash envelope system may help you save big this month! Starting Over Again gives her experience this month.
My Frugal Ways This Past Week Vickie from Vickie’s Kitchen and Garden shares some practical ways that she saved money this week. I love posts like this!
On The Orthodox Mama This Week
Camping with Small Children: Tips and Tricks
DIY Spa Night (with FREE Printable)
Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle
What are you reading this week?
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(Linked to Small Victories Sunday, Quick Lit.)
I finally finished Eat, Pray, Love and I just started reading a book called ‘Work Rules’ which is about how Google management works. I am trying to do some research about managing people, so I can apply it at work. I like to switch between story books and books I can learn from.
I’m going to check out your links, thanks for sharing!
You know, I haven’t read Eat, Pray, Love yet. I may have to add that to my list!
I love reading productivity books. Looks like a great reading week. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup last week. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you joined us again this weekend.