One thing that’s becoming clear as I sink further into motherhood is that an alternative career path as a children’s librarian would be very fulfilling. There are few topics that hold my attention more than the endless discovery of books. Children’s literature is supreme, in a way, because you can consume so many books in … Continue reading Sweet Fall Board Books
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Airplane Travel with Babies & Toddlers
Now that we have two littles and more plane travel under our belt, I thought I'd share an update to this post! I'll try to keep it to the point. I covered a lot of this in the previous post, but in a slightly different way. So feel free to look back on that one … Continue reading Airplane Travel with Babies & Toddlers
Favorite Board Books for Babies & Toddlers that are Beautiful, Entertaining, & Educational
I found this draft from last summer… but it holds up!! What have you been reading with your kids lately? There's not much I love more than reading about and finding new books - I think I prefer it over actually reading books, hah! That's why I love used bookstores so much. The hunt for … Continue reading Favorite Board Books for Babies & Toddlers that are Beautiful, Entertaining, & Educational
Cozy Seasonal Woodland Books for Children
In Florida we have to make our own hygge. In the fall and winter, I crave cozying up by the fire with a soft blanket, even better if the snow is falling outside the window! Instead, it's 80 degrees half the days in December. So we have to get creative. This year I discovered book … Continue reading Cozy Seasonal Woodland Books for Children
51 Movies I Watched in the Last Year and a Half
After compiling a list of all the movies I want to see (I use Asana for stuff like this!), I found myself watching way more movies than I normally would, and across a wider range of genres. Instead of watching a tv show or repeating my go-to movies over and over, I actually watched the … Continue reading 51 Movies I Watched in the Last Year and a Half
2020 Reads
If 2020 was good for one thing, it was reading more than I ever have before (well, since I was little and read ~12 picture books a day). I read so many books that had been on my to-read or to-read-read list for ages, as well as some new releases and a few that I … Continue reading 2020 Reads
All the Books to Dream about Living in France
Before the possibility of moving to France was ever a blip on our radar, I fell in love with France. I had long loved the French language, but it wasn't until I dove into reading stories about foreigners experiencing life abroad that I fell in love with all aspects of French culture. If you want … Continue reading All the Books to Dream about Living in France
Interesting Articles
Here are several fascinating articles I've found recently... *#AllTheIssues* 😛 French election: on the difference between Le Pen and Macron Truth about the suckiness of US Health Care (we spent way more money with nothing to show for it) Biblical feminism (aka equality) Facts about refugees Enlightening truth about white privilege A picture of today's working … Continue reading Interesting Articles
Magic Tidying: How to Follow the Kon-Mari Method (Part II)
This is a follow-up post. If you missed the first one, find it here! Organization Should I really fold all of my clothes? Won't that take too much time? Does it really work? My answer to this question is a resounding YES. Even after reading the book and seeing her photos, I did not … Continue reading Magic Tidying: How to Follow the Kon-Mari Method (Part II)
How to Find an Airbnb
Since I found out about airbnb, it has been my to-go lodging resource when scoping out a new travel destination. Some of its perks are: getting a feel for the local vibe, meeting residents of the town, visiting a new home, getting personalized recommendations of the area, and having more space and often being cheaper … Continue reading How to Find an Airbnb
