All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists, especially my weekly 10 Good Things posts I write every Sunday on Instagram. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. The first list that is up is … Continue reading Top 10 Books of 2021
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February Things I Learned + Books I Read
Again, I’m keeping with a theme here for 2021. When I track and reflect on certain aspects of life I tend to feel more invested in myself and my growth. One of my most favorite ways to do that (and years I have witnessed the biggest growth) is through the process of documenting what I … Continue reading February Things I Learned + Books I Read
A Year With Dolly: February
For most of my life, I have looked up to the southeast Tennessee ICON, Dolly Rebecca Parton. My parents had the iconic 8-track duet between Dolly and Kenny, “Islands in the Stream.” To this day, I feel a certain way when I hear that song. As I grew up we would spent every Christmas in … Continue reading A Year With Dolly: February
January Things I Learned + Books I Read
Again, I'm keeping with a theme here for 2021. When I track and reflect on certain aspects of life I tend to feel more invested in myself and my growth. One of my most favorite ways to do that (and years I have witnessed the biggest growth) is through the process of documenting what I … Continue reading January Things I Learned + Books I Read
Top 10 Books of 2020
All year I have completed hundreds of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2020, I'm writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. The first list that is up is my Top 10 Books of 2020. (*denotes books that were released in 2020) … Continue reading Top 10 Books of 2020
10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses
*OG is a slang term for "someone who's incredibly exceptional, authentic, or old-school, and has come to be a hip way of referring or showing respect to someone who’s an expert in any facet of life" according to Dictionary.com. || S P O I L E R S -- A H E A D || I … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Margaret ‘Marmee’ March is the OG* of all Military Spouses
Paying Attention: February
In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: February
Paying Attention: January
In 2019, I'm going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what's going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I'm calling this 12 part series, "The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: January
The Glass Castle Book vs. Movie Questions
After seeing the movie on the night it released (and the exclusive-one-night-only post film interview with Jeanette Walls), I have been really thinking about how I feel about the movie. The book isn't just something I have read for pleasure. It is one of my favorite books, one I have taught multiple times in my freshman … Continue reading The Glass Castle Book vs. Movie Questions
Homeschool Resources for Sale
After six years of homeschooling and another move on the horizon, it's time to clear out the bookshelves in the Wood Academy of Christian Kids. As a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, I haven't been married to one particular curriculum, but instead have favored the approach of "spreading a feast" of good ideas before my children. These … Continue reading Homeschool Resources for Sale
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