1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (170 miles down and 330 to go) This week I walked outside and then did kettlebell, Pilates, and dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! I really enjoyed the "Superset 6" workout this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books… Continue reading 2021 Goal Update for Week 17
My Week (4.27.2021)
What I have been reading lately: Besides the gobs of historical romances I have been reading lately (so many!!) I did throw in a mystery/thriller to keep my life interesting. Then She Was Gone was terrifying and probably the creepiest book I have read in a long time. The story follows the abduction of a… Continue reading My Week (4.27.2021)
A Year of Picture Books (April)
We found quite a few gems to add to our picture book series this month. Every single book we picked out features a woman (which was not intentional!) We learned about an awesome female architect who used nature as inspiration for her designs, an invention that made the Queen of England more comfortable while sea… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (April)
Our Week 4.1.2021
What I've been reading lately: I have read two really good books lately. What do I mean when I say "really good books"? They are books that engross me so much that I read them within two days even if they are terribly long. Fun fact: I read the last Harry Potter book the same… Continue reading Our Week 4.1.2021
2021 Goal Update for Week 12
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (120 miles down and 380 to go) This week I walked outside and then did kettlebell, Pilates, and dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! I really enjoyed the Whole Body Strong workout this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic… Continue reading 2021 Goal Update for Week 12
A Year of Picture Books (Late February-March)
We had another great month of picture books. We learned about inventors, authors, human rights advocates, and naturalists. If you think that picture books are just for young children.....you would be wrong! I get just as much from these books as my nine year old does and we get to enjoy learning about these amazing… Continue reading A Year of Picture Books (Late February-March)
2021 Goal Updates for Week 10
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (100 miles down and 400 to go) This week I walked outside and then did kettlebell, Pilates, and dumbbell workouts thanks to Bodyfit by Amy on YouTube. **Its free and fabulous! I really enjoyed the Superset Six workout this week. 2. Read more nonfiction and classic books… Continue reading 2021 Goal Updates for Week 10
Frugal February 2021 Final totals and thoughts
Well.....I overspent by $20, but it was delicious! I apparently misplaced a receipt for money spent on groceries and forgot about it, so I thought we had an extra $20 in the budget (If it doesn't make it into my wallet or on the fridge...its gone). This led to me buying some barbecue to have… Continue reading Frugal February 2021 Final totals and thoughts
Our Week (2.21.2021)
What I've been reading: Ben (age 9): Hatchet, Knights of the Lunch table, and Snow Treasure. Emma (age 16): Emily Dickinson poetry What we have been watching: Star Trek and The Who Was? show with Ben and then I finally finished The 100 with my husband. Fun things we did this week: Enjoyed the snow!… Continue reading Our Week (2.21.2021)
Frugal February Week 3
I will have to say that this is by far the easiest and most painless Frugal February we have ever had. Thanks to a major ice storm (and a snow event right after) we were stuck at home for most of the week. The kids got to play in the snow, eat icicles, and make… Continue reading Frugal February Week 3
