Weekend reading: November 7, 2015
From Instagram: Chasing the sunset through the mountains.
I’m scheduling this post on Thursday, so—God willing—we should be holding our brand new baby boy by the time you read this! {For the latest baby news, be sure to check Facebook or Instagram.}
This little one threw us for a loop, and we spent this past week simply waiting for his arrival, surprised that he wasn’t here yet and unsure if he was ever coming. We attended a few more doctor’s appointments, finished decorating for Christmas, and went for lots of walks. My mom also helped me finish the gifts I made for my Essentials class and bake cookies for the freezer. All in all, the extra week of preparation has left me feeling pretty relaxed about the next few weeks, even with the holidays upon us, so I won’t complain (although I complained plenty at the time!).
What I’m reading: The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure and Coming Clean by Seth Haines {still!}
What I cooked: apple-pear-cranberry fruit salsa with cinnamon tortilla chips
What I’m thinking about:
{Follow my personal Facebook feed for the things I’m thinking about and talking about all week!}
On raising teens and tweens
16 Tips for Drama-Free Parenting | Care2 {these are really good!}
Seven Ways Parents Can Help 13-Year-Olds Start Their Social Media Lives Right | NYTimes
Teen Instagram Star Reveals Why She Is Quitting Social Media | Time
3 Things to Keep You Steady When You Stand on the Edge of Something New | Chasing Blue Skies
Embrace the doodle
Here’s Why, How, And What You Should Doodle To Boost Your Memory And Creativity | Fast Company
Doodles on Index Cards Are the Super Hero of Memorization | Bright Ideas Press
Why Doodling Is Good for Students | The Homeschool Scientist
Encouragement for your motherhood journey
5 Things That Make Mothering a Little Easier | Carrots for Michaelmas
Tell other parents they are awesome, please | The Art of Simple
A letter to the mama who is freaking out that she isn’t doing enough. | The Finer Things in Life
Have a great weekend!
P.S. This month’s LIVE course theme is create. Whether you feel creative but can’t find the time to embrace that side of your soul or you’re not sure there’s a creative bone in your body, I’d love to have you join us to find out why it’s such an important part of creating a life you love…and how you can make room for it in an already full life!
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Weekend reading: December 27, 2014
Weekend reading: January 10, 2015
Weekend reading: February 21, 2015
Weekend reading: February 28, 2015
