Have you ever participated in a reading challenge? If you feel like you need some direction in your reading life or perhaps want some accountability to read certain books you’ve been meaning to get to, you might want to check out a reading challenge. I’ve poked around and come up with some that might interest you for 2020. There are read-alongs, and then ones you need to sign up for (a few have deadlines and prizes) to be “official” and then ... Read the Post...
A morning routine for a serious night owl
A few years ago, I wrote the following in my Day One journal: “I am bad with mornings. I love the nights too much, when the family is tucked in bed and the house is mostly silent, leaving my introverted soul to itself. So, naturally, after having wasted away the night hours, I don’t welcome the morning ones with too much aplomb.” (Isn’t aplomb a great word?) This post contains affiliate links. More information here. Mornings are ... Read the Post...
Creating a tea station
This post contains affiliate links. More information here. A couple of years ago, I created a tea station. I had a tray I’d obtained from IKEA that I really loved. It brought me joy, but I thought since I liked it so much, I should have it out instead of tucked into a cupboard. I mean, I don’t actually USE trays all that often. A pretty tray and an electric tea kettle started it I had recently purchased an electric ceramic tea ... Read the Post...
Book a yurt for a unique camping experience
Have you ever slept in a yurt? Do you even know what that is? My family enjoys camping, and when we discovered yurts a few years ago, we found that we liked the experience. We have long taken advantage of the benefits of camping in Pennsylvania’s state parks, where you can have non-tent accommodations at really good prices compared the same buildings elsewhere. When I discovered that they had yurts in some of their parks, we decided to book ... Read the Post...
