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There’s something special about crafting with books in mind, whether it’s designing a tote for your next book haul or making a unique bookmark. These two DIY projects are easy, fun, and perfect for personalizing your reading experience or gifting to fellow book lovers. DIY Canvas Bookbag and Packing Tape Bookmark Let’s learn how! Craft […]

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DIY Book Crafts | Two Simple & Fun Projects for Book Lovers

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Reading is such a deeply personal experience, shaped by our emotions, experiences, and the situations we’re navigating both before and while we read. A book I found amazing the first time, leaving me reflective and thinking about it long after, might not move me the same way if I read it again later. And that’s […]

GOOD READ + LISTENS

Reading is Personal | My Book Rating Scale

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Whether you’re an avid reader, looking to rekindle your love of books or just getting started, finding small, intentional ways to add reading to your day can make all the difference. Here are 10 ways to help you weave reading into your life: 1. Spend Time in the LibraryThere’s something magical about the smell of […]

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10 Simple Ways to Add More Reading to Your Day

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DIY Fall Decor | Easy DIY Twine Pumpkins Fall, “the season,” technically lasts from late September through the end of December, but “Fall, the feeling,” is a bit different for everyone. While some people jump right into Christmas after Halloween, I like to savor the coziness of fall a little longer. November, for me, is […]

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DIY Fall Decor | Easy DIY Twine Pumpkins

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The time “in-between” wrapping up your day and actually going to sleep is precious, but in most cases we frequently are rushing through our day that when this “in-between” time hits, we crash; and end up using it to scroll or zone out. I do this plenty, and at times, it is my conscious choice […]

MOTHERHOOD + LIFE

Screen Free Evenings

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Time to add Ghosties to your decor! I have never been one to decorate for Halloween. We are more of a cozy fall vibe house. But the kids have been asking for a couple years now if we could. So I was off to figure out Halloween decorations that would ease me into it. While […]

DIYS + CREATIVITY

DIY Halloween Decor | Mini Clay Ghost

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Light, it can come from one small candle, the rise of the sun or a shift in the clouds. With the flick of a switch, turn of a lamp knob or the energy you bring into the room. Regardless of how light enters your day it serves a purpose. There are many ways to add […]

DESIGN + DECOR, Simple Joys

Add a Little Light

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To Foster Gratitude and Enhance Mindfulness This one is sweet and simple! My four part daily journaling framework. I was always drawn to the idea of daily journaling, (or almost daily!) but I would fall out of the routine quickly when it included long or in depth reflections. Or I would focus in one area […]

Journaling, MOTHERHOOD + LIFE

Crafting Your Simple Journal Routine

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Spring and fall you will find a collection of boots, muddy shoes, and soccer cleats, come summer it is filled with sandals, crocs and cleats and then winter it is over taken by boots. While your seasons and activities may vary from here, in South East Wisconsin, most likely the the pile and collection of […]

MOTHERHOOD + LIFE, Simple Joys

Simple Joys: The Shoe Bin

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When I was younger my bed was lofted and I created a reading nook under it, with a lamp, pillows, blankets and of course books. I loved it, it was a special place to curl in and I am sure I felt like a “big kid” reading books in the space. As an adult I […]

GOOD READ + LISTENS, Simple Joys

Books – A Conduit for Connection