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10+ Books to Read if You Liked Spy SchoolFor a printable copy of this list for books similar to Spy School, just pop...
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A Dinner Menu for the Week of August 9thMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my weekly menus here!
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Book Deals for the Weekend of August 8thThis week has felt like summer in the best way Staying up too late with...
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My personal goals for the 2026-2027 school yearLater this month, we’ll start our third year of homeschooling (but also kind of our...
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What We Gave Ella for Her 16th BirthdayIt is absolutely blowing my mind that Ella is 16. She just got her license...
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20+ Strategies for Packing Kids LunchesThe year I turned 5, I couldn’t go to kindergarten because my birthday was just...
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A Dinner Menu Plan for the Week of August 2ndMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for NovemberMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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Fall Weekend Book Deals for NovemberHappy Saturday! Before we get to the book deals, I have to tell you about...
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13 Great Kindle CasesOnce you’ve gotten a Kindle, you quickly discover that one of the great delights is...
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The New KiwiCo Clubs! Everything You Need to KnowThis post is sponsored by KiwiCo We have been LONG TIME fans of KiwiCo –...
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The 2024 $20 Gift GuideFor many people, a $20 gift seems like the sweet spot. Something nice enough to...
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10 Ways to do a Yoto Advent CalendarEarlier this holiday season, I asked if there would be interest in ideas for a...
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30+ Presents for a ReaderIf there is one thing that brings me great delight, it is finding presents for...
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A Middle of November Weekly Dinner Menu (+snacks)Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my weekly menus here!
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A Huge Weekend for November Book DealsHappy Saturday! This morning I’m going to a community service project with my big girls...
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25 Christmas Yoto CardsIf your child has a Yoto player, you know that they can be a fun...
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My Christmas Wish List 2024Some years, it feels really hard for me to come up with things I’d like...
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If You Liked Nancy Drew Books, Try These TitlesWhen I was young, my mom bought a massive set of Nancy Drew books from...
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Day in the Life – Homeschool EditionI’ve done a lot of Day in the Life posts over the years – I...
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Halloween Picture Books for Older ReadersFor the last several years, one of my favorite ways to volunteer in my kids’...
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September Best SellersSeptember is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, so I’m obviously...
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Something That Makes Savvy Reading SpecialAs you know if you’ve been around here for a while, our second daughter, Ani,...
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End of September Weekly Dinner MenuMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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Book Deals for the Final Weekend of SeptemberAfter being out of town last weekend (my husband and I went to Chicago – you...
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4 Favorite Things (+ My Team’s Picks!)It’s wild that September is almost over! To me, September feels like the buffer month...
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Our Itinerary for a Weekend Trip to Chicago TripBart and I recently had our 19th anniversary and we celebrated with a quick trip...
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4 Books I’m Reading Right Now (+ My Team’s Picks!)I love summer now in a way I never really did living most of my...
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14 New Kids Halloween Books for 2024For the past several years, one of my favorite September activities is reading as many...
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Weekly Meals for the First Week of FallMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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7 Book Deals for the Beginning of FallThis weekend, Bart and I are in Chicago for a little anniversary getaway (my parents just...
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7 Favorite Fall EssentialsBack in May, I did a Summer Essentials post and it was so popular I...
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Halloween Read Alouds: 22 Perfectly Spooky Books!October feels like the beginning of the holiday season and there is no better way...
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Is the Yoto worth it? 30 Parents Weigh InI’ve been talking about our Yoto Player for more than 3 years – we LOVE...
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Labor Day Weekly Dinner MenuMonday: (Labor Day) Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my weekly...
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Book Deals to Wrap Up AugustHappy Labor Day Weekend! We’re sneaking a few last lake trips this weekend before the weather...
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4 Favorite Things for August (+ my team’s picks!)I can’t believe August is almost over. We’ve been soaking up the sunshine and squeezing...
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Everything in My Kids’ Homeschool BasketsWhen we decided to homeschool this year (all the details about that here, if you’re...
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How to get free audiobooks as a teacher or librarian!If you’re a teacher or librarian and you like free audiobooks, good news! Libro.FM has...
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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (August 2024)We’re two weeks into school now and starting to get into a good routine. One...
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A Weekly Menu to Wrap Up AugustMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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The 2024 – 2025 Reading LogLooking for an easy reading log for the school year? Pop in your email below...
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for AugustMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my weekly menus here!
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Weekend Book Deals for the Middle of AugustThe book deals are on fire this weekend! So many good options whether you want...
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What I’ll Remember About Summer 2024I cannot believe summer is over! My girls started school this week and we’re back...
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Books to Read If You Liked Remarkably Bright CreaturesRemarkably Bright Creatures was one of those books I did NOT expect to like (anything...
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The Homeschool Curriculum We’re Using This YearWhen I opened a question box about homeschooling a few weeks ago, the #1 question...
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A Q&A About Homeschooling This YearA few weeks ago, I mentioned on IG stories that we were homeschooling this year...
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15 Things to Do While Listening to an AudiobookNearly half of my reading these days is done via audiobook. It’s such a great...
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Weekly Menu for the Beginning of AugustMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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Book Deals for the First August WeekendNow that we’re in to August, it feels like the end of summer is right...
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The 10 Most Popular Products I Shared in JulyJuly was a busy month for me (and likely many of you too!) – so...
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Libby 101: Everything you need to know about the Libby library appAs a life-long library user, Libby is one of my most used apps! If you’re...
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25+ Geography ResourcesI grew up with a VERY solid USA geography foundation. I know all the states...
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All About My Instagram Broadcast ChannelYou may have seen broadcast channels popping up from various creators you follow on Instagram...
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End of July Weekly MenuMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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10 Book Deals for a Summer WeekendThis week has been BUSY – between a broken arm for Ani, Ella’s birthday, boating,...
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What We Gave Ella for Her 14th BirthdayEarlier this week, Ella turned 14. She is the most delightful teenager – great with...
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A Day Trip to the Beach from UtahWe do NOT live near the ocean (we’re in landlocked Utah!) but earlier this spring...
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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks!)I did a LOT of reading in June but July is swallowing me whole! Between...
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The Kindle Reader I Bought This Week (and why!)As you know if you’ve been online for half a second this week, it’s Prime...
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Everything to Know about How to Listen to Audiobooks on an Echo DotI’ve written a LOT of posts about audiobooks over the years, but it was definitely...
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Mid July Weekly Dinner MenuMonday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here!
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Mid July Book DealsWe’ve been at Bart’s family reunion for the last couple of days (all the events...
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15+ Affordable Date IdeasEver since Bart and I had kids, we’ve tried to make sure to get out...
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15+ books like Owl DiariesIf you’ve seen the Owl Diaries series, you know why they’re so popular! From the...
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Ella Enjoyed: Books for 9th GradersUnbelievably, Ella is going into 9th grade this fall. It’s wild to think how many...
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4 Favorite Things for JuneJune has been an absolute whirlwind at our house! We’ve had swim team for three...
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Ani Approved: 5 Excellent 6th Grade BooksAni just finished fifth grade and is getting ready for 6th grade this fall. She’s...
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Weekly Dinner Menu for Mid JuneMonday: Summer Squash French Bread Pizzas Chips Grapes Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Shepherd’s...
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Mid June Book DealsHappy Saturday! We are at a family reunion this weekend, staying up too late, eating...
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7 Things That Are Working Well For Me This SummerI love summer and look forward to the warmer weather and more laid-back schedule all...
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4 Books I’m Reading Right Now (+ picks from my team!)I’ve been reading up a STORM recently and it’s been so fun. Most of them...
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10 Favorite Summer Puzzles I love a good puzzle any time of the year but I REALLY love...
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Middle of June Weekly MenuMonday: Korean Beef Bowls Green beans Snack: Peanut butter and chocolate energy bites Tuesday: Blackened...
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Book Deals for the Middle of JuneHappy Saturday! It’s been a big week for Everyday Reading with a new site design...
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5 Days in BoiseBack in 2019, our family took a weekend trip to Boise and it was SO fun – we all absolutely loved it and said we’d for sure be back. Four and a half years later, we finally made it happen! Usually, my girls and I go to my parents’ house in Las Vegas for Memorial ... Read More about 5 Days in Boise
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for JuneMonday: Roasted Vegetable and Pesto Flatbread Pizzas Pears Snack: Energy Bites Tuesday: Balsamic Chicken Pasta Garlic Bread Strawberries Snack: Greek yogurt with mini chocolate chips and frozen raspberries Wednesday: Lemon Chicken Soup Breadsticks Apples Snack: Clementine and cheese stick Thursday: 5 Ingredient Green Chile Enchiladas Grapes Snack: Nachos with salsa Friday: Pizza Night Snack: Hummus ... Read More about A Weekly Dinner Menu for June
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A Weekend of June Book DealsIt’s a good weekend for book deals! Not only are some of my favorite books on sale here, but LibroFM is also having their annual kids book sales (with titles as low as 99 cents!) – even better, LibroFM audiobooks can be made into Yoto cards! You can see my favorite picks from the sale ... Read More about A Weekend of June Book Deals
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Tips for Handling Summer Snacks and MealsAs summer kicks off, I asked on Instagram what the biggest summer pain points are and one of the MOST common responses was food! From dinners that don’t heat up the whole house to the constant snacking, food in the summer is a tricky thing! I asked for suggestions and they came pouring in – ... Read More about Tips for Handling Summer Snacks and Meals
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If You Like Sophie Kinsella, Try These AuthorsI clearly remember reading Sophie Kinsella for the first time. I was in college, working an office job during the summer, and someone on the team brought in her books and was lending them around to everyone else in the office. When it was my turn to take the first one (Confessions of a Shopaholic) ... Read More about If You Like Sophie Kinsella, Try These Authors
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My 2024 Summer Reading ListOnce the Summer Reading Guide is out in the world, one of my favorite beginning-of-summer traditions is making a list of the books that I’m planning to read over the summer (2023 list here, 2022 list here, 2021 list here, 2020 list here, 2019 list here, 2018 list here, 2017 list here, and 2016 list here). I usually only get to about ... Read More about My 2024 Summer Reading List
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A Weekly Menu for the First Week of JuneMonday: Chicken Fajita Polenta Bowls Green salad Snack: Pretzels and broccoli with hummus Tuesday: Easy Thai Curry Grapes Naan Bread Snack: String cheese and deli turkey with honey mustard Wednesday: Chicken Pesto Tortellini Garlic Bread Pineapple Snack: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Thursday: Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Pepperoncini Sandwiches Chips Bananas Snack: ... Read More about A Weekly Menu for the First Week of June
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Beginning of June Book DealsI can’t believe it’s June! Often June rolls around so fast after school gets out, but having more than a week of May after our last day of school has made the summer already feel longer (in the most luxurious way!). This weekend we’re short a child since Star is at my parents house for ... Read More about Beginning of June Book Deals
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The 2024 List of 100 Picture BooksIt’s here! The 10th annual 100 Picture Books List! The first year I did it, I’d been working through the Caldecott winners and honors with my girls but so many of those books were too long, hard to find, and . . . not that fun to read. I decided instead to make my own ... Read More about The 2024 List of 100 Picture Books
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4 Favorite Things for MayI cannot believe May is just about over and we’re fully in the swing of summer now! Here are a few of my favorite things recently: Outfit details May 2024 Favorites Cropped Scuba Knit Pants I love a cozy pair of pants in the summer that’s not too hot and still looks put together. This ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for May
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How to Make Summer Reading Special as An AdultThe term “summer reading” often has very specific associations for kids – the library’s summer reading program, summer reading assignments for school or endless reading and re-reading of favorite series. But what about the grown-ups?! Summer reading should be fun for EVERYONE! Here are some ideas for making summer reading fun for adults, many of ... Read More about How to Make Summer Reading Special as An Adult
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15+ Simple Ways Start Off Summer MorningsWith summer upon us, those mornings without school sometimes need a little anchoring to get things off to a good start. For the last several summers, my kids have done swim team and it’s such a great start to our morning to get outside, get some exercise, chat with other parents (or read my book ... Read More about 15+ Simple Ways Start Off Summer Mornings
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End of May Weekly Dinner MenuMonday: Coconut Chicken Soup Naan Snack: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Tuesday: Korean Beef Tacos Tortilla Chips & Salsa Snack: Yogurt with blueberries Wednesday: Sheet Pan Street Corn Nachos Rice Beans Snack: Kettle Corn Thursday: 5 Ingredient Green Chile Enchiladas Tortilla Chips & Salsa Snack: Granola bars Friday: Pizza Night Snack: Celery with ... Read More about End of May Weekly Dinner Menu
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Weekend Book Deals for the End of MaySchool is out and we drove up to Boise last night to spend a few days as a family (my grandparents lived in Boise for decades and we came up fairly regularly throughout my childhood, so I love coming back here – the last time we came was 2019 and I’ve been itching to come ... Read More about Weekend Book Deals for the End of May
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4 Books I’m Currently ReadingThe end of May is maybe my favorite reading time of the year. The Summer Reading Guide is out in the world and so many new books are coming out so it feels like the world is my reading oyster. I’m picking up so many books at the library, my Kindle is loaded, and the ... Read More about 4 Books I’m Currently Reading
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25+ Books to Read If You Like Warrior CatsThe Warrior Cat series is one of those book concepts where you think “I can’t believe someone thought this would be a good book plot.” And then it works better than you ever could have imagined (I have the same feelings about VeggieTales, which I grew up with and find hilariously wonderful). If you have ... Read More about 25+ Books to Read If You Like Warrior Cats
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9 Summer Essentials I LoveSummer is JUST about here (we just have a few days left of school!) and I’m in full-on summer prep mode. Here are a few of the staples that I use endlessly during the summer months: 9 Summer essentials I Love TINTED FACIAL SUNSCREEN I mean, I use this year round, but I REALLY love ... Read More about 9 Summer Essentials I Love
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Weekly Dinner Menu for Mid MayMonday: Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls Rice Tortilla Chips & Salsa Snack: Vanilla pudding with mixed berries Tuesday: Spaghetti Carbonara (bacon and eggs with pasta) Spinach salad Snack: Cinnamon graham crackers with milk and nectarines Wednesday: Homemade Chicken Cheesesteaks Chips Apples Snack: Orange Julius Thursday: Brown Butter Lemon Salmon Pears Green beans Snack: Kettle corn and ... Read More about Weekly Dinner Menu for Mid May
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A Weekend of Book Deals for the Middle of MayHappy Saturday! This has been a big week with the release of the 2024 Summer Reading Guide (thank you for all your enthusiasm about it – it’s been such a delight to work on for the past many months!). Also, don’t miss the current deal for Kindle Unlimited going on right now – 3 months ... Read More about A Weekend of Book Deals for the Middle of May
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Everything You Should Know About Novel EffectHave you heard of Novel Effect? Someone recommended it to me a few months ago and I’ve been playing around with it this spring. The basic idea is that it adds sound effects and musical backgrounds as you read aloud from a picture book. It’s a cool concept and a fun way to add a ... Read More about Everything You Should Know About Novel Effect
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9 Books Featuring Happy Marriages Recently, someone asked for a book recommendation that featured a happy marriage and I LOVED that idea for a book list! So many love stories focus on the falling in love stage, with less focus on the STAYING in love part of marriage. Here are some of my favorite recommendations: 9 books about happy ... Read More about 9 Books Featuring Happy Marriages
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Where to Find the 2024 Summer Reading Guide Books on a BudgetIt was SO fun to release the 2024 Summer Reading Guide on Monday – thank you a million times over for all your enthusiasm and excitement! Of course, I want everyone to have access to the books they want to read and so, as usual, we’re including a list of some of the places where ... Read More about Where to Find the 2024 Summer Reading Guide Books on a Budget
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The 2024 Summer Reading GuideLooking for a copy of the 2024 Summer Reading Guide?! Just pop in your email address below and get ready to have a great list of books to read this summer! The 2024 Summer Reading Guide is HERE!!!!! Every year, release day for the Summer Reading Guide is a banner day for me! Every single ... Read More about The 2024 Summer Reading Guide
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Middle of May Dinner MenuMonday: BBQ Hamburgers Baked Beans Pineapple Snack: Trail Mix Tuesday: Chicken Quinoa Salad with Feta and Avocado Tortilla chips Snack: string cheese and apples Wednesday: Pineapple Shrimp Bowls Tortilla chips Strawberries Snack: Celery and carrot sticks with ranch dressing Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder Green salad French bread Snack: Cherry and Almond Cookie Bars ... Read More about Middle of May Dinner Menu
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Middle of May Book DealsWe’ve been on a little family getaway for the past few days and it’s been so fun to soak up some sunshine, do puzzles (I packed this one and Ella and I finished it yesterday!), and play endless games of Clue, which my girls had never played before but have been so into! In addition ... Read More about Middle of May Book Deals
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Stuff Your Earbuds Day (i.e. Free Audiobooks!)Have you heard of Stuff Your Earbuds Day? This is the first year I’ve heard of it, but it’s too good to keep to myself! Basically, if you love audiobooks and you love free, you will not want to miss it – keep reading for all the details! all you need to know about stuff ... Read More about Stuff Your Earbuds Day (i.e. Free Audiobooks!)
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“If You Liked This Book” PostersOver the last couple of years, I’ve been doing more read-alike posts, both here and on Instagram. They’re especially helpful for kids when they find a book or series they love and then want more recommendations along those lines! You can see some examples of these here! Last year, more and more requests were coming ... Read More about “If You Liked This Book” Posters
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Tips for Listening to Audiobooks With Kids AroundAny time I talk about listening to audiobooks (which is basically daily!), the most common question that comes up is “how do you listen to audiobooks when you have a bunch of kids around?!” And it’s a valid question! Because when you have a bunch of littles requiring your attention or older kids wanting to ... Read More about Tips for Listening to Audiobooks With Kids Around
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Everything You Should Know About Spotify AudiobooksIt was BIG NEWS in the audiobook world when Spotify started including audiobooks in their subscription. If you have a Spotify membership, this is fantastic news because you can now listen to an audiobook or two each month without paying any extra! Here are all the details you need to know about Spotify audiobooks! The ... Read More about Everything You Should Know About Spotify Audiobooks
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Beginning of May Weekly Dinner MenuBeginning of May Weekly Dinner Menu Monday: Breakfast Burritos Smoothie Snack: Triscuits and cream cheese Tuesday: Baked Ziti Mangoes Green salad Snack: Orange Julius Wednesday: Avocado Tuna Melt: My Favorite Tuna Melt Recipe Chips Snack: Carrots, snap peas, peppers and ranch Thursday: Creamy Chicken Crockpot Stew Snack: Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins Friday: Pizza Night Snack: ... Read More about Beginning of May Weekly Dinner Menu
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Beginning of May Book DealsHappy May! Today we’re celebrating my husband’s birthday (which means pickleball and an outdoor movie!) and I’m wrapping up final details for the Summer Reading Guide which comes out next Monday (May 13th – all the details about it here!). Here are some of my favorite book deals going on right now (don’t miss that ... Read More about Beginning of May Book Deals
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The Dive Into Reading Summer Reading Chart Looking for a copy of the printable summer reading challenge? Pop in your email below and it’ll come right to your inbox! It’s the SIXTH year of the Summer Reading challenge chart and I could not be more thrilled to share it with you! This year’s was designed by Meagan Griffin Designs and I ... Read More about The Dive Into Reading Summer Reading Chart
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10 Books to Read If You Liked HatchetOne of the most beloved children’s books of the last 40 years is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This tale of adventure and survival has gripped young readers for decades. (Don’t miss the other books in the Hatchet series – there are five total, starting with Hatchet and then going through The River, Brian’s Winter, Brian’s ... Read More about 10 Books to Read If You Liked Hatchet
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading GuideThis year marks the 10th annual Summer Reading Guide here at Everyday Reading and I cannot wait to share it with you! If you’re new to the Summer Reading Guide, each year in May, I release this guide of approximately 25 books (4-5 books across 6 categories). I hope it helps you find great books ... Read More about Everything you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide
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4 Favorite Things for April (+ My Team’s Picks!)I can’t believe April is almost over. That means May is just around the corner and with it all the fun Everyday Reading things that come in that month – the Summer Reading Guide, the Summer Reading Chart, and the 100 Picture books list! I cannot wait! In the meantime, here are some of the ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for April (+ My Team’s Picks!)
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End of April Weekly MenuMonday: Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Whipped Goat Cheese Mangos Chips Snack: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Tuesday: Slow Cooker Maple Chipotle Pork Cheesy Polenta Green Salad Snack: Ants on a log Wednesday: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad French bread Snack: Pretzels and broccoli with hummus Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Tortilla Chips Strawberries Snack: Apples and peanut ... Read More about End of April Weekly Menu
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Book Deals to Wrap Up AprilI was out of town this past week and it was one of those instances where you are CONVINCED you are going to read a ton of books (I think I brought four paper books, plus my Kindle plus my phone loaded with audiobooks) and I listened to one audiobook on the plane. Oh well. ... Read More about Book Deals to Wrap Up April
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If You Didn’t Get The Financial Education You Wish You Did, This Is For You! This post is sponsored by USU Extension If you’ve been around here for more than a few minutes, you know I love talking about money. It’s one of those subjects that can be taboo to talk about, but affects every one of our lives, whether we have a lot of it or a little of ... Read More about If You Didn’t Get The Financial Education You Wish You Did, This Is For You!
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How to add an Audible audiobook to a Kids Kindle If your child has a Kids Kindle, here’s some good news for you! You can add Audible books to their profile and they’ll be able to listen to them on their Kindle (and you can add only the audiobooks you want them to have access to, not every book in your Audible library). Even better ... Read More about How to add an Audible audiobook to a Kids Kindle
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8 things that are working well for me this school year For the last few summers, I’ve written a post about what’s working for me during the summer. This year, with school back in session, my schedule has changed dramatically. For the past 13 years, I’ve always had a child (or many children) with me at home and I’ve packed all my work into the hours ... Read More about 8 things that are working well for me this school year
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A September Weekly MenuA September Weekly Menu Monday: Crispy Shrimp Tacos Tortilla chips and guac Grapes Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Lemon and Spinach Pasta Garlic Bread Snack: Celery, peanut butter and raisins Wednesday: Creamy Quinoa and Chicken Vegetable Soup Pitas Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Thursday: Blue Cheese and Bacon Pitas Chips Grapes Snack: Triscuits and ... Read More about A September Weekly Menu
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10 September Weekend Book DealsIsn’t September just a DELIGHT? I feel like October gets all the glory (probably because of the famous Anne Shirley quote (“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers”) but September is really where it’s at for me. And the book deals seem to agree because they are coming in hot! Here are some ... Read More about 10 September Weekend Book Deals
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How to Manage Weekend Chores Welcome to Post 2 of my series about making weekends better! Last week’s post was about having fun on the weekends with kids (this was a major weekend pain point for so many people!) – you can see that post here. Today? It’s all about chores and weekends. It’s a tricky balance! You want your ... Read More about How to Manage Weekend Chores
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My Favorite Yoto Club Cards If you have a Yoto Player, you probably figured out pretty quickly that a Yoto Club membership was worth the money (I have a whole post about how Yoto Club works here, if you’re trying to figure out how it works). But once you sign up, you’re faced with the decision of how to best ... Read More about My Favorite Yoto Club Cards
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5 Things on My Birthday WishlistI’m turning 38 next week and frankly, it kind of feels like a bonus year because I’ve spent almost the entire year feeling like I was 38 and having to remind myself I was only 37. I actually feel great about my age but when I look at those numbers typed out here, I kind ... Read More about 5 Things on My Birthday Wishlist
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The (Free!) 2023 Halloween CalendarLooking for a copy of the reading Halloween Calendar? Pop in your email below and it’ll come right to your inbox! Ah, I love September! It starts to feel like fall is around the corner and I love the crisper mornings and the more predictable school schedule. And, of course, Halloween not too far away! ... Read More about The (Free!) 2023 Halloween Calendar
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A Labor Day Weekly MenuMonday: Pasta with Artichoke Sauce Green Salad Garlic Bread Snack: Chocolate Pudding with mixed berries Tuesday: Meatloaf Mashed potatoes Roasted veggies Snack: Cinnamon graham crackers with milk and nectarines Wednesday: Roasted Tomato Quiche with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Strawberries Snack: Orange Julius Thursday: Make Ahead Pressed Sandwiches Chips Snack: Kettle corn Friday: Pizza Night Snack: ... Read More about A Labor Day Weekly Menu
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Labor Day Weekend Book DealsHappy Labor Day weekend! Lots of good sales going on this weekend, but of course the ones I care about most are book deals! Here are some of my favorites: Labor Day Weekend Book Deals The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – ebook – $2.99 I was drawn in by the premise of this book – two ... Read More about Labor Day Weekend Book Deals
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8 Tips to Make Weekends Fun With KidsFor the past year, I’ve been really focused on making my weekends more fun and rejuvenating (I read Happier Hour which had a whole section about this and totally revamped my whole view of weekends – highly recommend reading it if you’re interested!). When I most recently talked about weekends on Instagram, one of the most ... Read More about 8 Tips to Make Weekends Fun With Kids
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22 Delightful Children’s Books about FallAutumn is the perfect time to snuggle up with a big stack of fall books! These 22 children’s books about fall are just right for these cool, crisp days. And if you’d like a printable copy of this list of books about fall that you can take to your library or screenshot on your phone ... Read More about 22 Delightful Children’s Books about Fall
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Where You Can Get A Non Resident Library Card There’s nothing worse than a lousy library. Your library might have a tiny budget or never buy the books you really want to check out or the hold lines on Libby are fifty years long. Good news! There are lots of places to get library cards for non-residents (even better, many of them are free ... Read More about Where You Can Get A Non Resident Library Card
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12 Ideas for Music to Listen to While Reading Recently, someone asked on Instagram if I listen to music while I read and, if so, my recommendations for the best music for reading. The truth is, it’s never even occurred to me to listen to music while I read – I barely even listen to music when I’m NOT reading (if I have listening ... Read More about 12 Ideas for Music to Listen to While Reading
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15+ End of Summer Traditions School may have started for most families by now, but – as my husband keeps reminding me – that doesn’t mean SUMMER is over! As long as that warm weather stays, we’re counting it summer! But eventually, in most places, that warm weather will come to an end and summer will truly be over. I ... Read More about 15+ End of Summer Traditions
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Last Week of August Dinner Menu Last Week of August Dinner Menu Monday: Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce Pita Bread Cucumber slices Snack: Chocolate cream cheese hand pies Tuesday: Cream Cheese and Chicken Orzo with Tomatoes and Basil Green Salad Snack: Diced mangoes Wednesday: Coconut Quinoa and Lentil Curry Naan Sliced peaches Snack: Wheat thins with laughing cow ... Read More about Last Week of August Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the End of August It’s been a solid week for reading for me (I read both my 4th Ruth Ware book – The Death of Mrs. Westaway and Behind Closed Doors, plus some novellas from Janette Rallison). AND there are some great books on sale this weekend – here are my faves! Book Deals for the End of August ... Read More about Book Deals for the End of August
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4 Favorite Things for August (+ My Team’s Picks!) I can’t believe August is almost over! (And then into September, which I truly think is the best month of the year, very likely because I was born in September). Here are some of my favorite things this month! 4 Favorite Things for August (+ My Team’s Picks!) Bubble Huggies Earrings Last month, we gave ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for August (+ My Team’s Picks!)
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9 books to read if you Liked Book Lovers Looking for books to read after you finish Emily Henry’s wildly popular Book Lovers? Here are some great read-alike suggestions! Pop in your email address below to get a printable list sent right to your inbox. There haven’t been many books more popular than Emily Henry’s Book Lovers in the past few years and my ... Read More about 9 books to read if you Liked Book Lovers
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Ella Enjoyed: 5 Books for 8th Graders I know – I can’t believe Ella is an 8th grader either. One thing that HASN’T changed is that she’s still reading up a storm! Here are five books she’s loved: Ella Enjoyed: 5 Books for 8th Graders Once Upon Another Time by James Riley James Riley is known for his fractured fairytales, and this ... Read More about Ella Enjoyed: 5 Books for 8th Graders
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How to Cancel an Audible Subscription If you’re looking for how to cancel an Audible membership, you’re in the right place! Whether you signed up for a free trial and don’t want to continue once the free trial is over or you’re just looking to cut down on costs, here’s how to quickly and easily cancel your Audible subscription. But first, ... Read More about How to Cancel an Audible Subscription
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7 Favorite Custom Book Stamps This summer, I ordered a custom book stamp for Ella for her 13th birthday and it was a HUGE hit (pretty sure I’ll be ordering one for each of my other girls for their stockings this holiday season). I loved it so much, in fact, that I ordered MYSELF one too a few weeks later. ... Read More about 7 Favorite Custom Book Stamps
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An August Weekly Dinner Menu An August Weekly Dinner Menu Monday: Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Soup with Bacon Green Salad Best Dinner Rolls Snack: Bananas and peanut butter Tuesday: Salmon Rice Bowls Cantaloupe Snack: Paleovalley Beef Stick Wednesday: Fresh Spinach Quiche Recipe Cherries Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Thursday: Crockpot Quinoa Chili Corn Bread Snack: Graham crackers and applesauce Friday: ... Read More about An August Weekly Dinner Menu
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Summer Book Deals for August We’re back to school and just like that, it almost feels like the summer was a dream! After lots of fun this summer, all the girls were definitely ready to get back to a routine and it’s been a good start to the school year so far! Now the weekend is for soaking in the ... Read More about Summer Book Deals for August
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House Tour: Our Bedroom When we bought this house, our bedroom was ENORMOUS. We ended up cutting the room in half and opening up the front half to the living room (it’s this piano nook that you can see here). We definitely valued a bigger living area over an enormous bedroom. There were also floor to ceiling closets ... Read More about House Tour: Our Bedroom
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15+ Romance Books for Tweens Almost every week, I get messages from parents who have young readers (usually around 10-12) who want to read romance books. Any time this topic comes up, I get messages saying things like “11 feels a little young to me to be seeking out a romance-ish book . . . .” or “I recommend not ... Read More about 15+ Romance Books for Tweens
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My Goals for the School Year It’s a new era for me with my kids in school all day (Ella is still home part of the day because she does hybrid homeschool but she’s pretty self-sufficient). I’ve been thinking about this new school year and what I want out of it. Here are some of my personal goals for the 2023-2024 ... Read More about My Goals for the School Year
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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks) I cannot believe summer is coming to an end! (Bart tells me that the end of summer is when the warm weather is gone, not when school starts up again, so we still have some summer left). I’ve made virtually no progress on my personal summer reading list (you can see what books I was ... Read More about 4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)
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What I’ll Remember About Summer 2023 And. . . .summer vacation is just about over for us. I can hardly believe the girls are headed back to school this week (including Tally starting full day school! I feel like I’ve really soaked up the last six and a half years with her so it feels exciting, rather than sad, for her ... Read More about What I’ll Remember About Summer 2023
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A Weekly August Dinner Menu (+ snacks) A Weekly August Dinner Menu (+ snacks) Monday: One Pot Chicken & Coconut Curry Noodles Pineapple Snack: apples and peanut butter Tuesday: Potato Frittata with Bacon and Feta Strawberries Snack: popcicles Wednesday: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta French Bread Pears Snack: Apple Bread with Maple Syrup and Granola Thursday: Easy Turkey Chili The Best Cornbread Ever ... Read More about A Weekly August Dinner Menu (+ snacks)
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Weekend Book Deals for August It’s our last weekend of summer before school starts and we’re trying to soak up all the sun and fun before we move to earlier bedtimes and a more structured schedule. I’m hoping to fit in a little reading this weekend too and there are some GREAT books on sale right now! Weekend Book Deals ... Read More about Weekend Book Deals for August
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7 Things That Make Exercise Work for Me It’s taken me a LONG time to get into a good exercise routine. Bart and I went to the gym a lot when we didn’t have kids, but once Ella was born, it got harder for me to fit in exercise and I felt like I didn’t really get into a good routine until about ... Read More about 7 Things That Make Exercise Work for Me
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How to Use Freegal to Make Yoto Music Cards Are you familiar with Freegal? It’s a music service that many libraries provide their patrons with access to (you can check here if your library participates) and you can listen to music through it for free – if you don’t want to pay for Spotify or Amazon Music, it’s a great alternative, although it doesn’t ... Read More about How to Use Freegal to Make Yoto Music Cards
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Clothes for Boating Last summer, we bought a ten-year-old boat and it’s been such a fun part of the last two summers for our family. We love inviting family and friends to join us and it’s a great way to get outdoors, strengthen relationships and have fun together. Over the last two summers, we’ve had lots of practice ... Read More about Clothes for Boating
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14 Books for Kids Who are Scared of the Dark Do you have a child who is scared of the dark? It can make bedtime tricky when they’re imagining something terrifying behind every shadow in their room. Here are some of our favorite books for kids who are scared of the dark to make bedtime just a little frightening! Books for Kids Who are Scared ... Read More about 14 Books for Kids Who are Scared of the Dark
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25 Fun Back to School Traditions Do you have kids heading back to school soon? My four children are starting in the next few weeks and when I asked on Instagram for suggestions for fun back to school traditions, they poured in! So many fun ways to celebrate this yearly milestone. (And if you have no interest in back to school ... Read More about 25 Fun Back to School Traditions
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First Week of August Dinner Menu First Week of August Dinner Menu Monday: Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken and Rice Naan Strawberries Snack: Watermelon slices Tuesday: Caramelized Vegetable Stuffed Shells Clementines Snack: Wheat thins with Laughing Cow cheese wedges Wednesday: Homemade Corned Beef Sandwiches Chips Snack: Orange Julius Thursday: Sweet and Spicy Chili Polenta Honeydew Snack: Churro Caramel Popcorn Friday: Pizza ... Read More about First Week of August Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the Beginning of August This is a GREAT week for book deals – there are so many great options! Usually I try to keep it to 4-5, but this week that wasn’t possible! Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney – ebook – $2.99 This twisty thriller was just at the edge of my creepy tolerance and I loved every second ... Read More about Book Deals for the Beginning of August
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All About My Weekly Camera Roll Clean Up One of my Friday routines is clearing out my camera roll. I started doing this about a year ago and it’s a nice way to end the week and also keep my phone’s camera roll from getting completely cluttered with a bazillion nearly identical photos, random screenshots, and blurry videos of the bottom of my ... Read More about All About My Weekly Camera Roll Clean Up
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Tally Talks: 5 Book Recommendations from a 6 Year Old For much of her life, Tally has watched Ella make book recommendations on my blog (you can see them all here in the Ella Enjoyed archives) and a few weeks ago, she told me SHE wanted to suggest some books too. She finished kindergarten in the spring and is a pretty solid independent reader (thanks ... Read More about Tally Talks: 5 Book Recommendations from a 6 Year Old
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8 Books to Read If You Liked The Penderwicks With four sisters at our house, it’s no surprise that The Penderwicks has been a popular series at our house (fortunately, thus far I’ve managed to escape the fate of the Penderwick mother who passed away before the first book begins). My girls have listened to this series on repeat over the years and love ... Read More about 8 Books to Read If You Liked The Penderwicks
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Day in the Life: Summer 2023 Edition It’s been a bit since I did a Day in the Life post and summer, when life is both more and less busy (how is that possible!?), felt like a good time to do another one. This is from a few weeks ago on a weekday. 5:40 a.m. My alarm goes off and I quietly ... Read More about Day in the Life: Summer 2023 Edition
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4 Ways to Use Savvy Reading or Math (+ a Back to School Sale!) Summer is rapidly coming to a close (our girls go back to school in two weeks!) and we’re ramping up for the fall, with new schedules and new routines. Of course, part of our family’s routine is Savvy Reading and Savvy Math classes for our younger girls. If you’ve not familiar with Savvy, it’s real-time ... Read More about 4 Ways to Use Savvy Reading or Math (+ a Back to School Sale!)
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Dinner Menu for the Last Week of July Dinner Menu for the Last Week of July Monday: Shepherd’s Pie Green Salad Snack: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Tuesday: Roasted Veggie Sandwiches Chips Strawberries Snack: Ice cream sandwich Wednesday: Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup Cantaloupe Snack: Applesauce and celery Thursday: Zucchini Noodles with Mini Chicken Feta Meatballs Garlic Bread Snack: Granola ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the Last Week of July
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Book Deals for the End of July I cannot believe July is almost over! Before I share the book deals with you, there are two audiobook deals that are ending that I do NOT want you to miss: Three Free Months of Audible. This deal is the best Audible deal I’ve ever seen them offer and it’s literally no risk. It’s just ... Read More about Book Deals for the End of July
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What We Gave Ella for Her 13th Birthday A few days ago, Ella turned thirteen. I truly cannot believe my tiny first baby is a teenager! We celebrated with friends over for dessert on her actual birthday (this German Chocolate Cake was likely the best cake I’ve ever made) and, of course, a few gifts. Here’s what we gave Ella this year: gifts ... Read More about What We Gave Ella for Her 13th Birthday
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A Cure for Boredom for under $1! A year of creative online classes for adults and children for under $1? YES PLEASE! Sign up now before it goes back to the normal price ($97!) Are you familiar with Craftsy? It’s a creative membership site with more than 2000 online classes you can take at your own pace, whenever you want! There are ... Read More about A Cure for Boredom for under $1!
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10 Things to Know About the Audible 3 Free Months Deal The Audible Prime Day deal (three free months of Audible!) ends on Monday and I don’t want anyone to miss out on three free months of audiobooks! Over the course of this deal, I’ve gotten LOTS of questions about the Audible deal and I wanted to put those answers all in one place. Here are ... Read More about 10 Things to Know About the Audible 3 Free Months Deal
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How to Add a Kindle Unlimited Book to a Kids Account Do you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription? Good news! You can add those books to your child’s Kindle account which makes your membership even more valuable – books for everyone! (When we went on our Japan trip, I added a whole bunch of this series to Ella’s Kindle and she read several of them on ... Read More about How to Add a Kindle Unlimited Book to a Kids Account
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4 July Favorites (+ My Team’s Picks) We are deep in the throes of summer right now – there are swimsuits constantly hanging up to dry, the car is like an oven when we get in (hazards of not having a garage), and the days are long and a little bit lazy. I love it so much and I don’t want it ... Read More about 4 July Favorites (+ My Team’s Picks)
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A July Weekly Dinner Menu A July Weekly Dinner Menu Monday: Chicken Pitas with Whipped Jalapeño Feta Chips Grapes Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Sweet Potato Soup Best Dinner Rolls Snack: Raspberry Banana Coconut Smoothie Wednesday: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup French bread Snack: G2G Bar Thursday: Migas Pineapple Snack: Pita bread with hummus Friday: Pizza Night Snack: popcorn ... Read More about A July Weekly Dinner Menu
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Summer Book Deals for July It’s been a busy week! My nephew is staying with us and we’ve been trying to do some fun things while he’s here (and still squeeze in some work and normal day-to-day living!). I feel like I’ve hardly taken a full breath since the beginning of July. I’m hoping for a bit more peace and ... Read More about Summer Book Deals for July
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A Q&A about How to Plan a Trip If you’ve been around for a bit, you know we love to travel. Whether it’s a quick weekend trip to St. George to soak up some sunshine for our annual Winter Escape trip or a family trip to explore Japan for a week, we love to get out and see the world. Just before our ... Read More about A Q&A about How to Plan a Trip
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Everything you should know about a Basic Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite Every time Kindle readers go on sale, my messages fill up with people asking about the differences between a Kindle and a Kindle Paperwhite. Consider this your roadmap to all the differences between the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite so you make the best decision for you. The good news is that you can’t go wrong ... Read More about Everything you should know about a Basic Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite
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Our Favorite Audible Plus Books for Kids A few years ago, Audible introduced the Audible Plus membership. I have a whole post about it here, if you like ALL the details, but the thing you really need to know is that now every Audible membership includes access to the Audible Plus catalog, which is a huge selection of audiobooks you can listen ... Read More about Our Favorite Audible Plus Books for Kids
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40 Inexpensive Hobbies To Try Recently, I mentioned on Instagram that two of my favorite hobbies – reading and jigsaw puzzles – are both pretty inexpensive. I asked for other suggestions for inexpensive hobbies and I loved all the ideas that came rolling in! Of course, any hobby you can make expensive (reading, for instance, can go from a cheap ... Read More about 40 Inexpensive Hobbies To Try
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How to Make Yoto Card on Your Computer After we got our first Yoto Player, I wrote a post about how to make your own Yoto card. Those directions were for doing the entire thing on your phone, which isn’t very difficult and especially after the first one, you’ll be able to do very quickly and easily. But . . . making your ... Read More about How to Make Yoto Card on Your Computer
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Weekly Menu for July (+ snacks) Weekly Menu for July (+ snacks) Monday: Baked Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce Angel Hair Pasta Green Salad Snack: Cottage cheese and fruit Tuesday: Fish Taco Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Chipotle Dressing Biscuits Snack: Tortilla chips and guac Wednesday: Green Chile Quiche Grapes Snack: Mini caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, and balsamic vinegar) Thursday: ... Read More about Weekly Menu for July (+ snacks)
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Weekend Book Deals for July It’s a goooooood weekend for book deals and it’s a good weekend for curling up with a good book! Here are some of my favorites on sale right now! Weekend Book Deals for July The Measure by Nikki Erlick – ebook – $2.99 This one was available on Scribd, so I listened to this story where ... Read More about Weekend Book Deals for July
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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks) I can’t believe summer is halfway over! It’s been a whirlwind of mornings at swim team, days on the lake, trips to the water park, family reunions, and endless games of front yard spikeball – it’s going too fast! Here are some of the books I’ve been reading lately! The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley ... Read More about 4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)
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3 Things I Do When I Come Back From Vacation I love going on vacation – it’s one of my favorite things in the world to go on a family trip or visit a new city with Bart or take a weekend roadtrip to somewhere gorgeous. And I also like to make the transition back to real life when vacation is over as smooth as ... Read More about 3 Things I Do When I Come Back From Vacation
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50+ Fantastic Books in Kindle Unlimited for Kids I’ve talked before about Kindle Unlimited and how it works, but I haven’t talked much about Kindle Unlimited for kids. Since tomorrow is the last day to grab the two free months of Kindle Unlimited deal, it feels like a good day to talk about all the awesome Kindle Unlimited books for kids. If you ... Read More about 50+ Fantastic Books in Kindle Unlimited for Kids
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5 audiobooks for under $6 You may have heard that Amazon is having a little sale this week (ha!) and one of thing things I was most excited about was their Audible audiobooks sale. They have HUNDREDS of audiobooks on sale right now and I sorted through all of them. Frankly, there were many underwhelming options, but here were the ... Read More about 5 audiobooks for under $6
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15+ Ideas for Goodreads Shelves I’ve been a Goodreads user for nearly two decades and I love tracking all my reading there. I use quite a few different Goodreads shelves to categorize the books I read – mostly by genre – and last year, I asked what kinds of Goodreads shelves my Instagram community used. The answers blew my mind ... Read More about 15+ Ideas for Goodreads Shelves
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A Dinner Menu for July A Dinner Menu for July Monday: Crockpot White Chicken Chili Grapes Snack: Energy Bites Tuesday: Jalapeño Popper Slow-Cooker Sliders Chips Green Salad Snack: Yogurt with blueberries Wednesday: Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe Naan Snack: Double Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Thursday: Thai Beef Bowls Cantaloupe Snack: String cheese and strawberries Friday: Pizza Night Snack: popcorn Saturday: Date ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for July
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A Whole Bunch of Great Book Deals It’s a good week for book deals! Some weeks, I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel to find even 2-3 good books on sale and this week, it’s an embarrassment of riches. And not only these books, but also DO NOT MISS the free three months of Audible and the free three months of Kindle ... Read More about A Whole Bunch of Great Book Deals
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What my kids pack in their fanny packs when we travel When we went to Japan, each of our girls took a fanny pack with them. During our airplane travel days, they kept them (empty) in their backpacks, but once we arrived in Japan, they used them every day to carry their items with them. It was magical to not have to carry any of their ... Read More about What my kids pack in their fanny packs when we travel
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All About Ella’s Face Painting Business Last year, Ella requested a face painting kit for her birthday and over the last year, she’s been practicing tons on her sisters and the many little kids in our neighborhood. As summer approached, she decided she wanted to start a little face painting business as a way to make money while she was out ... Read More about All About Ella’s Face Painting Business
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25+ Unique Historical Fiction Books It’s fun to read a historical fiction book about a time period or historical event you know a lot about, but sometimes it’s a real delight to read unique historical fiction that opens your eyes to a time period or event or part of history you had no idea about before you cracked open the ... Read More about 25+ Unique Historical Fiction Books
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Home Tour: Back Deck When we originally went through this house, the back deck was one of the biggest selling points for us. It’d been painted an unfortunate brown color, so we had the whole thing sanded and re-stained a natural color and the broken railing slats repaired and repainted. The ceiling of the deck was also basically ... Read More about Home Tour: Back Deck
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First Week of July Dinner Menu First Week of July Dinner Menu Monday: Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Jalapeño Sauce and Rice Mangoes Green salad Snack: Peanut butter and chocolate energy bites Tuesday: (4th of July) Grillout – Burgers/Hot Dogs Fruit Salad Corn on the Cob Dessert: Triple Berry Crumble Pie Wednesday: Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Pesto Pasta Green salad Snack: String cheese ... Read More about First Week of July Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the Beginning of July Happy July! This summer is going too fast and I’m trying to soak up every moment of it – we’ve been playing tons of Spikeball and Pickleball and had our first outdoor movie last night (magic!). Here are some great book sales going on this weekend (and don’t miss the free 3 months of Audible ... Read More about Book Deals for the Beginning of July
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Stuff Your Kindle Day (i.e. Free Kindle Books!) Have you heard about Stuff Your Kindle Day? It’s an event for romance readers that happens four times a year (the 2023 dates are March 31, June 30, September 20, and December 27) and on that day THOUSANDS of ebooks are free. And this isn’t a lending type of situation – on Stuff Your Kindle ... Read More about Stuff Your Kindle Day (i.e. Free Kindle Books!)
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Books to Read If You Liked the Magic Tree House Books There are some book series that really catch the interest of young readers and one of the most beloved ones is the Magic Tree House series! If you have a child who has blown through the whole series and is looking for something new to suck them in, try one of these series! books like ... Read More about Books to Read If You Liked the Magic Tree House Books
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4 June Favorites (+ My Team’s Picks) I can’t believe June is just about over! We’re in the thick of swim team, family reunions and lazy summer evenings (we just started playing spikeball this week and it’s been a huge hit in our family). Here are some other things I’m loving lately: QWIXX CARD GAME This game got mentioned a lot after ... Read More about 4 June Favorites (+ My Team’s Picks)
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HOT DEAL: 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for FREE Right now, Kindle Unlimited has a special deal where instead of $11.99 a month, it’s FREE for 3 months (this is a SMOKING deal). You can read as many books from the Kindle Unlimited library as you want and they have more than a million books, tons of magazines and thousands of books that include ... Read More about HOT DEAL: 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for FREE
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Why Our Daily Outdoor Lunch is Working So Well This Summer In my post about things that are working well this summer, I mentioned that our daily outdoor lunch. It’s been one of the biggest wins of the summer so far and it deserves more than a single paragraph! So here’s a whole post about our outdoor lunch and why it’s been such a win! For ... Read More about Why Our Daily Outdoor Lunch is Working So Well This Summer
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Last Week of June Dinner Menu Last Week of June Dinner Menu Monday: Roasted Vegetable and Pesto Flatbread Pizzas Grapes Snack: Peanut butter and chocolate energy bites Tuesday: Blackened Salmon Green Salad Snack: Crackers and cheese wedges and pears Wednesday: Slow-Cooker Steak Chili The best cornbread ever Snack: Trail mix Thursday: One Pan Fried Egg Chilaquiles Chips and salsa Peaches ... Read More about Last Week of June Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the End of June We’re back home after spending most of last week at a family reunion with Bart’s side of the family and it was a delightful week! Now it feels so good to be back in my own bed and having a little downtime to read and catch up on life. Here are some of the best ... Read More about Book Deals for the End of June
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10 Things That Are Working Well for Me This Summer I love summer! The warm weather, the long days, and the more open schedule just thrills me and I’ve been soaking up this season. AND, summer can be pretty wild when you change overnight from a pretty scheduled routine to more go-with-the-flow. We have two family reunions this summer, but mostly we’re staying at home ... Read More about 10 Things That Are Working Well for Me This Summer
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A Smoking Audible Prime Day Deal You’ll be shocked to hear that I’m not an expert on Amazon Prime Day. But I do keep an eye out for the Amazon Prime Day deals I care about and one of the ones I watch most closely for is an Audible Prime Day Deal. And, hooray! It’s here! To give you context, here’s ... Read More about A Smoking Audible Prime Day Deal
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More Favorite Yoto Player Cards A year or so ago, I did a post about our favorite Yoto cards, broken down by age. Since then, as the Yoto Player Card library gets bigger and my girls have grown up a bit, I’ve had many requests for an updated list. I had each of my four kids select five current favorite ... Read More about More Favorite Yoto Player Cards
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The $12 tee I love so much I bought it in 3 colors This post is sponsored by Walmart Fashion Summer weather is taking a bit to really get in swing around here (it’s rained at least half of the days since school got out), but it’s slowly getting nicer and we’re soaking up all the sunshine we can! In early May, I switched out all our winter ... Read More about The $12 tee I love so much I bought it in 3 colors
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Our 11 Favorite Travel Games We’re definitely a game family and I love taking along a game when we travel. Whether we’re hanging out at the airport, enjoying a little down time at our hotel or AirBnb, or waiting for our food at a restaurant, it’s nice to have a game to whip out and play together. Plus, a familiar ... Read More about Our 11 Favorite Travel Games
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Weekly Menu for June (+ snacks) Weekly Menu for June (+ snacks) Monday: Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Pepperoncini Sandwiches Chips Bananas Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Simple Thai Chicken Curry Naan Snack: Chewy Granola Cookies Wednesday: Spaghetti Carbonara (Bacon and Eggs with Pasta) Garlic Bread Green salad Snack: Popsicles Thursday: Pork Lettuce Wraps Apple slices Snack: Triscuits and cream cheese ... Read More about Weekly Menu for June (+ snacks)
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Summer Book Deals for June We’re starting to get in a good summer groove and I’m writing this with the sun pouring through my office window, which is a nice change from the rainy overcast days we’ve had this week (we kept having to cancel our swimming plans with friends!). Crossing my fingers that this weekend stays that way – ... Read More about Summer Book Deals for June
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My 8 Favorite Pairs of Shoes I firmly believe that shoes make or break an outfit, and if there’s anywhere I’m willing to spend money in my closet, it’s on my shoes. I have no time these days for uncomfortable or ill-fitting shoes and I also won’t wear an ugly shoe, no matter how comfortable it is. I’m generally on the ... Read More about My 8 Favorite Pairs of Shoes
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Ella Enjoyed: 5 Good books For 7th Graders It’s been too long since an Ella Enjoyed post! Hilariously, all five of the books she picked this time were ones I read aloud to the girls, so I must be picking some good ones for our (most) nightly reading! Ella Enjoyed: good books for 7th graders Glitch by Laura Martin This was one of the ... Read More about Ella Enjoyed: 5 Good books For 7th Graders
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18 Books to Read If You Liked The Nightingale Most weeks on Instagram, I do a series called “Janssen’s Read Alikes” – I pick a popular book and then suggest 4-5 other books that you might like if you’ve enjoyed that one. (You can see them here). The most popular one I’ve EVER done is about books like The Nightingale and I figured it ... Read More about 18 Books to Read If You Liked The Nightingale
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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks!) Summer reading is the best kind of reading, isn’t it? I love this time of year so much – reading by the pool, listening to audiobooks when I’m running, or just hanging out on the back patio. Here’s what I’m reading right now: 4 books I’m reading right now The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising ... Read More about 4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks!)
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My Favorite Things to Do In Las Vegas I grew up in Las Vegas and my parents still live there, so we visit fairly often. Every time I mention that we’re there, people ask for my best recommendations for things to in Las Vegas and my first answer is . . . “swim in my parents’ pool.” But over the years, we’ve found ... Read More about My Favorite Things to Do In Las Vegas
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A Weekly June Dinner Menu a Weekly June Dinner Menu Monday: Crockpot Jalapeño Popper Chili Green Salad Snack: Mini bagels and cream cheese Tuesday: Baked Chicken Orzo with Lemon, Feta, and Dill Strawberries Snack: Granola bars Wednesday: Goat Cheese Guacamole Burgers Chips Watermelon Snack: Yogurt with blueberries Thursday: Black Bean and Fried Egg Tostada Recipe Rice Apple slices Snack: String ... Read More about A Weekly June Dinner Menu
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7 June Weekend Book Deals Swim team started for our girls this week and it really makes it feel like summer is HERE. I didn’t grow up doing swim team, but Bart did and I love watching my girls becoming such good swimmers (something on my “someday” list is to really learn to swim – I’m mediocre at best). I’m ... Read More about 7 June Weekend Book Deals
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Our 2023 Daily Summer Schedule School has been out for two weeks and we’re in full-blown summer mode over here. I like a general schedule so that my kids know what to expect AND I have time to work, exercise, and get enough sleep. Here’s what our general daily summer schedule looks like, although I’m sure it’ll adjust as the ... Read More about Our 2023 Daily Summer Schedule
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The Best Audiobooks in the Audible Sale This week Audible has a big sale going on (pretty much all their audiobooks are on sale right now!). If you’re looking to bulk up your audiobook collection, there isn’t a better time to buy than now. Here’s what you need to know about the Audible sale. You need to be an Audible Premium Plus ... Read More about The Best Audiobooks in the Audible Sale
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16 Tips for Starting a Children’s Book Club One of the things that’s come up frequently as summer begins is starting book clubs for kids! To be honest, I’ve never done one, but I asked for suggestions on Instagram and so many chimed in with fantastic suggestions for how to start a children’s book club and make it a success! The great news ... Read More about 16 Tips for Starting a Children’s Book Club
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20+ Fun Ways to Make Summer Feel SpecialA few weeks ago, I switched out our normal cotton sheets for linen ones (our room runs the hottest in the house and I’m a hot sleeper, so I was definitely seduced by the idea of linen sheets for cooler summer sleeping). It might seem silly, but it felt like the best welcome to summer ... Read More about 20+ Fun Ways to Make Summer Feel Special
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The 99 Cent LibroFm SaleOne of my favorite sources for audiobooks (both for adults and kids!) is LibroFm. I have a whole post about how it works and why I like it here, if you’re curious, but the short answer is that LibroFm is basically an alternative to Audible that supports independent bookstores (you can choose which bookstore you ... Read More about The 99 Cent LibroFm Sale
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First Week of June Dinner MenuFirst Week of June Dinner Menu Monday: Avocado Tuna Melt: My Favorite Tuna Melt Recipe Chips Snack: string cheese and deli turkey Tuesday: Creamy Green Enchilada Crockpot Soup Tortilla Chips Pineapple Snack: Yogurt and granola Wednesday: Baked Ziti Breadsticks Apple slices Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus Thursday: Curry Sauce Pouches with Chicken (from my Thrive ... Read More about First Week of June Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the Beginning of JuneAfter spending the first half of the week in Vegas, I’m trying to get back in the swing of things at home, including with our summer schedule. It’s always a little bit of an adjustment, but I love summer so much – it’s so nice to have less structure, a little more freedom and lots ... Read More about Book Deals for the Beginning of June
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The 2023 100 Picture Books ListNine years ago, I made a list of 100 favorite picture books. I never expected it to become an annual tradition, but here we are with the ninth annual 100 Picture Books list! I love checking out huge stacks of picture books all year long and reading them on my own or with my kids ... Read More about The 2023 100 Picture Books List
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My 2023 Summer Reading ListOnce the Summer Reading Guide is out in the world, one of my favorite beginning-of-summer traditions is making a list of the books that I’m planning to read over the summer (2022 list here, 2021 list here, 2020 list here, 2019 list here, 2018 list here, 2017 list here, and 2016 list here). Do I ever read them all? Not ... Read More about My 2023 Summer Reading List
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What I Wore in JapanI have very clear goals when I pack for a trip: I want to look nice and put together I want to be comfortable I want to feel like ME I don’t want to take (very many) things that I bring back unused So I try to remember that even if I’m on the other ... Read More about What I Wore in Japan
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20+ Ways to Make Summer Reading Fun Summer reading is here and for many families, it can be a struggle to figure out how to make reading a part of summer without making it feel like homework or something mandatory that has to be gotten out of the way in order to do the FUN things. The good news is that there ... Read More about 20+ Ways to Make Summer Reading Fun
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4 Favorite Things for May (+ My Team’s Picks)We just got back from our trip to Japan over the weekend and that jet lag is NOT kidding around. While my body tries to remember when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to be awake, here are some of my current favorite things. HERO COSMETICS TINTED SUNSCREEN I’m a long-time absolute raving ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for May (+ My Team’s Picks)
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Dinner Menu for the End of MayDinner Menu for the End of May Monday: BBQ Hamburgers Baked Beans Pineapple Snack: Trail Mix Tuesday: Chicken Quinoa Salad with Feta and Avocado Tortilla chips Snack: string cheese and apples Wednesday: Pineapple Shrimp Bowls Tortilla chips Strawberries Snack: Celery and carrot sticks with ranch dressing Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder Green salad French ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the End of May
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Book Deals for the End of MayThe girls and I are headed on our traditional Memorial Day weekend to Las Vegas to spend the weekend with my parents and my sister Merrick and her boys. We’ll probably stay up way too late and do way less reading than I anticipate (although I always get in some good audiobook listening on the ... Read More about Book Deals for the End of May
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FLASH SALE: Savvy Reading and Math Sale through Tuesday Night!Nearly every day for the last month, I’ve gotten messages asking, “Did I miss the Savvy Summer Sale?!” The bad news was that, yes, it was over. The good news is that we’re doing a flash sale this Memorial Day weekend so if you missed signing up, it’s not too late! Today through Tuesday at ... Read More about FLASH SALE: Savvy Reading and Math Sale through Tuesday Night!
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Everything You Should Know About the Kindle Kids vs the Basic KindleIf you’re looking to buy a Kindle, whether for yourself or a child, you might find yourself wondering. . . “what’s the difference between the Kindle Kids and the regular Kindle?” I’ve been talking about Kindles for years and I’m THRILLED to give you the full rundown on the Kindle Kids v Kindle dilemma so ... Read More about Everything You Should Know About the Kindle Kids vs the Basic Kindle
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First Week of May Dinner MenuMonday: Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Whipped Goat Cheese Mangos Chips Snack: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Tuesday: Slow Cooker Maple Chipotle Pork Cheesy Polenta Green Salad Snack: Ants on a log Wednesday: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad French bread Snack: Pretzels and broccoli with hummus Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Tortilla Chips Strawberries Snack: Apples and peanut ... Read More about First Week of May Dinner Menu
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How I Started Running This YearFor years, I’ve wanted to be a runner and for years, it has been a total failure for me. The last time I did any sort of significant running was in 2012 just before I got pregnant with Ani. Two friends from my apartment complex and I started running together in the mornings a few ... Read More about How I Started Running This Year
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Books to Read If You Liked Diary of a Wimpy KidWith more than 250 copies sold, it’s no surprise that there are a LOT of Diary of a Wimpy Kid lovers out there. If you have a child who has read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series on repeat and needs something new to try, here are some other series that they might love ... Read More about Books to Read If You Liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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9 Unique Books I’ve LovedBecause I read a lot, it’s always a delight when I find a unique book where the format or spin on a topic feels totally unique and interesting. Those books are the ones that I remember even years later and love to recommend! Here are some of my favorite unique books (plus there are a ... Read More about 9 Unique Books I’ve Loved
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8 Tips for Surviving the Last Month of SchoolAny parent knows that the last month of school is like a marathon. There are a million events, parties, final projects, and summer prep to-dos and it feels almost like another December in terms of busyness (maybe even more so!). Here are some of my best tips for managing the end of the school year ... Read More about 8 Tips for Surviving the Last Month of School
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Last Week of April Dinner MenuLast Week of April Dinner Menu Monday: Roasted Tomato Quiche with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pears Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl Tortilla Chips Apples Snack: Greek yogurt and granola Wednesday: Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Garlic Bread Spinach Salad Snack: Apples and almond butter Thursday: Make Ahead Pressed ... Read More about Last Week of April Dinner Menu
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End of April Book DealsI cannot believe the end of April is here – this month has just flown by! Here are some of the best deals going on right now (many of these are Libro.fm titles which means they can be used to make your own Yoto cards!). End of April Book Deals Thank You For Listening by Julia ... Read More about End of April Book Deals
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House Tour: Living RoomWhen we first walked through this house, the living room looked VERY different. It was fairly small and tight and the fireplace was something of an eyesore with its heavy white molding and asymmetrical (not in a cool way) features in multiple spots. You walked into a wall (which had part of our bedroom behind ... Read More about House Tour: Living Room
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20+ Favorite Fantasy Books for KidsFantasy books are Ella’s love language – she just can’t get enough of magical worlds or characters with special powers. I asked her to help me put together a list of fantasy books for kids and I didn’t have to ask her twice! The hardest part was keeping it to a somewhat reasonable number of ... Read More about 20+ Favorite Fantasy Books for Kids
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5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)This is the time of year when my reading life is fully focused on all my summer reading projects (from the Summer Reading Guide to the 100 Picture Books list to the Summer Reading Chart, all of which will come out in May). I’m probably more on top of these projects than I’ve ever been ... Read More about 5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)
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8 Tips for Read Alouds for Kids of Different AgesYears ago, I wrote a post about reading aloud to multiple children. Back then, my reading aloud was mostly picture books and that post was focused more on reading to small children. Now when I read aloud to all four of my children, it’s generally a chapter book. I remember well the days of reading ... Read More about 8 Tips for Read Alouds for Kids of Different Ages
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The Savvy Summer Sale is HERE!I’ve been waiting for this day for months! The Savvy Summer Sale is here and I couldn’t be more thrilled (if you’re ready to sign up, the code is SUMMERSALE2023). I know as a parent, you want your child to continue to progress with their reading or math skills over the summer, but it can ... Read More about The Savvy Summer Sale is HERE!
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A Dinner Menu for Mid AprilA Dinner Menu for Mid April Monday: Korean Beef Bowls Carrots Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Lemon and Spinach Pasta Garlic Bread Snack: Celery, peanut butter and raisins Wednesday: Creamy Quinoa and Chicken Vegetable Soup Pitas Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Thursday: Blue Cheese and Bacon Pitas Chips Grapes Snack: Triscuits and cream cheese ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for Mid April
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6 Mid April Book DealsWe had a burst of warm sunshine-y weather and now we’re back to pretty chilly sweater weather (but hey, no snow! I’ll take it!). And there are so many good books to read that I’m fine to stay inside with a cozy blanket and the fireplace burning cozily. Here are some of my favorite book ... Read More about 6 Mid April Book Deals
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5 Family Games We’ve Loved RecentlyIt’s been too long since I talked about games! But just because I haven’t mentioned them here doesn’t mean we haven’t been playing up a storm – I’d say we average at least 4-5 games a week (Tally and Ella especially like to play with me over breakfast). Here are five board games for families ... Read More about 5 Family Games We’ve Loved Recently
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My Favorite MemoirsOne of my favorite non-fiction genres is memoirs – it’s so engaging to see someone tell their own story in their own words! (And if they read the audiobook version themselves, even better!). Here are some of my favorites memoirs: my favorite memoir books The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin I LOVE Gretchen Rubin and ... Read More about My Favorite Memoirs
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25+ Nonfiction Books That Read Like FictionI’m a non-fiction lover . . . but I only like GOOD non-fiction. Boring non-fiction? Pass. I want non-fiction that’s as engaging and fun as any novel (this is often called narrative nonfiction) and these are some of my very favorite books that fall into that category! Cue up your audiobook or grab a copy ... Read More about 25+ Nonfiction Books That Read Like Fiction
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12 Books for Fans of the Babysitters Club Graphic NovelsI’ll be honest – I was not a huge reader of the Babysitters Club Books when I was growing up (I think I read maybe 2?) – I was really more of a Sweet Valley Twins reader. But now my older girls have caught the Babysitters Club bug and they’ve loved them, particularly the Babysitters ... Read More about 12 Books for Fans of the Babysitters Club Graphic Novels
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25+ Fun Ways to Have People Over (that don’t include dinner!)If you’ve been here for five minutes, you know one of our core family values is having friends and family in our home – we love to host! A few months ago, an Instagram reader asked for suggestions that didn’t include dinner (which can feel really overwhelming to many people!). Here are some fun ways ... Read More about 25+ Fun Ways to Have People Over (that don’t include dinner!)
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Dinner Menu for the Middle of AprilDinner Menu for the Middle of April Monday: Lemon Chicken Soup Breadsticks Apples Snack: Mini bagels and cream cheese Tuesday: Sloppy Joe Salad Bowls My Favorite Garlic Bread Snack: Clementines and string cheese Wednesday: Thai Beef Crockpot Curry Naan bread Snack: Banana Blueberry Muffins Thursday: Crispy Shrimp Tacos Tortilla chips and guac Grapes Snack: Energy ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the Middle of April
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Book Deals for the Middle of AprilWe had a burst of warm weather early in the week where we were all rolling down the car windows and visiting the playground but now it’s back to some chillier weather so we may be spending a lot of the weekend snuggled up inside. Fortunately, there are a LOT of good books on sale ... Read More about Book Deals for the Middle of April
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4 Favorite Things for Spring (+ My Team’s Picks)How can you not love spring? We spent a couple of days in Las Vegas with my parents and my sister over spring break and now we’re enjoying some warmer weather (finally!). Here are some of my favorite things right now (plus some picks from my team!). SENITA VINYASA CROP TOP This was a new ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for Spring (+ My Team’s Picks)
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My Favorite Productivity BooksWhen someone recently asked for my favorite productivity books, it was like they’d offered me a giant candy bar (my choice would be Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, thanks for asking). I mean, there isn’t a lot I love more than thinking about productivity and how to make my life run more smoothly. Here are seven ... Read More about My Favorite Productivity Books
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Everything You Should Know about Kindle RewardsHave you heard about Amazon’s new program called Kindle Rewards? Kindle Rewards is a pretty straightforward rewards system where you earn points for purchases – similar to how a Starbucks or ice cream shop rewards program works. It’s currently in Beta so you may not be seeing it yet, but if you DO have it, ... Read More about Everything You Should Know about Kindle Rewards
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11 Tips for How to Enjoy Reading AloudI grew up with parents who read aloud. My mom was the primary read-alouder, reading to us nearly every night before bed and then individually during the day as part of our homeschool routine, but my dad would step in if my mom was out of town and occasionally he’d pick his favorite childhood books ... Read More about 11 Tips for How to Enjoy Reading Aloud
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An Easter Basket Exchange for AdultsAbout a month ago, my friend Preethi from Local Passport Family reached out and asked if I’d like to participate in an Easter Basket gift exchange for adults. A friend of hers had coordinated one for years but wasn’t doing it this year and Preethi took over the tradition with her blessing. I’d never participated in ... Read More about An Easter Basket Exchange for Adults
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A Week of April DinnersMonday: Cranberry and Almond Curry Naan Pears Snack: Dried mangoes and granola bars Tuesday: Sheet Pan Street Corn Nachos Rice Beans Snack: Pretzel sticks and hummus Wednesday: Thai Pesto Chicken Cantaloupe Sautéed yellow squash Snack: Yogurt with granola Thursday: Brown Butter Lemon Salmon Pears Green beans Snack: Raspberry Smoothie Friday: Pizza Night Saturday: Date Night ... Read More about A Week of April Dinners
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8 Book Deals for Easter WeekendIt’s a good weekend for book deals! I’ve been in Las Vegas with my girls this week for spring break visiting my parents and we’re headed back today, so it’ll be audiobooks all the way home for us. Here are some book deals to grab! 8 Book Deals for Easter Weekend The Devil in the ... Read More about 8 Book Deals for Easter Weekend
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HOT DEAL: 50% off a 6 or 12 Month Kids STEM SubscriptionLooking for a fun subscription box that will be enjoyed all year long? Use the code JANSSEN50 for 50% off any 6 or 12 month Little Passports subscription. There’s nothing my girls like better than getting a package in the mail and last summer, we subscribed to Little Passports (they have subscription boxes for kids ... Read More about HOT DEAL: 50% off a 6 or 12 Month Kids STEM Subscription
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15 Books to Give GraduatesGraduation is just around the corner for many high schools and universities and a book is a great gift idea. I still remember a few of the books I received from my high school graduation! If you’re looking for great books to give graduates, here are more than a dozen of my favorites. 15 Books ... Read More about 15 Books to Give Graduates
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20+ Tips for How to Make Reading Fun for KidsIf you are a book lover or a life-long reader, it might stump you to have a child who not only doesn’t gravitate toward reading, but actually actively dislikes it. You might never get that child to list reading as their very favorite activity, but there are some great ways to make reading more enjoyable ... Read More about 20+ Tips for How to Make Reading Fun for Kids
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All About Book of the Month AudiobooksA few months ago, Book of the Month Club announced that they were adding audiobooks as an option, which THRILLED me! It’s generally easier for me to get to an audiobook than to a paper book and having the option to use my Book of the Month credits for audiobooks instead of a physical book ... Read More about All About Book of the Month Audiobooks
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A Love Letter to BrooklinenIf you’ve been around for five minutes, you know I care a LOT about my sleep. So it probably won’t come as a shock to you that I care a lot about my bed too. We upgraded to a king bed nearly eight years ago and have never looked back. But it took us another ... Read More about A Love Letter to Brooklinen
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Dinner Menu for the Beginning of AprilDinner Menu for the Beginning of April Monday: Sweet Corn Skillet Lasagna French bread Snack: Lemon energy balls Tuesday: Chicken Divan Green salad Snack: Apples and almond butter Wednesday: Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Rice Bowls with Guacamole and Ranch Snack: String cheese and deli turkey with honey mustard Thursday: Roasted Tomato and Chicken Linguine with ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the Beginning of April
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No Jokes About These April Fools’ Book DealsWe start spring break this weekend and I’m looking forward to a low-key relaxing week (the girls and I are headed down to Las Vegas next week for a few days with my parents and my sister). There are some fun book deals going on this weekend, so if you need something new to read ... Read More about No Jokes About These April Fools’ Book Deals
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How to Help a Child Who Keeps Quitting BooksIt can be so frustrating when your child keeps quitting books. They read a few pages or a chapter or two and then never want to keep going. As you may already know, I’m a HUGE fan of letting kids (and adults!) quit books that aren’t working for them – I have a whole post ... Read More about How to Help a Child Who Keeps Quitting Books
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10+ Books to Read If You Liked Dragon MastersTwo summers ago, my four children discovered Dragon Masters (the whole series is included on Scribd!) and they listened to the whole series on repeat for weeks on end. It’s such a delightful series – perfect for kids just starting to enjoy longer books (each book clocks in at at just under 100 pages or ... Read More about 10+ Books to Read If You Liked Dragon Masters
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How to Come Up With Good Book Club Discussion QuestionsThere’s nothing quite as thrilling as a terrific book club discussion, where people are sharing insights and fully engaged with the conversation. And. . . there’s nothing quite as bad as stilted book club questions that make everyone feel like they’re back in a boring classroom with a subpar professor. I think about book club ... Read More about How to Come Up With Good Book Club Discussion Questions
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The Best Time is Right NowOne of the things I’ve noticed in the past couple of years is how easy it is to put things off, assuming that eventually a perfect moment will come. For some reason, we’re convinced it’ll be easier to start exercising on January 1st or that once the kids are out of school, then we will ... Read More about The Best Time is Right Now
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Dinner Menu to Wrap Up MarchDinner Menu to Wrap Up March Monday: One Pot Chicken & Coconut Curry Noodles Pineapple Snack: apples and peanut butter Tuesday: Potato Frittata with Bacon and Feta Strawberries Snack: The Best Zucchini Muffins Wednesday: Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Pesto Pasta Green salad Snack: Healthy No Bake Cookies (that are better than the regular version!) Thursday: ... Read More about Dinner Menu to Wrap Up March
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6 Book Deals for the End of MarchWe’re welcoming in the end of March with many inches of snow this weekend (what even is this weather!?) so I’ll be staying snuggled up by the fire with a stack of good books! Here are some of my favorite book deals going on this weekend! 6 Book Deals for the End of March How ... Read More about 6 Book Deals for the End of March
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What the Everyday Reading Team DoesI started my blog nearly 17 years ago and back then, the idea of having anyone helping me with it would have blown my mind. As it started growing over the years, Bart encouraged me to hire a virtual assistant and after about three years of him bringing it up, I finally did! Now I ... Read More about What the Everyday Reading Team Does
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15+ Books to Read If You Liked Mercy WatsonThere are not many book series for early readers more beloved than the Mercy Watson series. It’s just hard to beat the delightfully off-beat stories, the bright, full color illustrations, and short chapters perfect for emerging readers or when you’re making the leap into the world of reading aloud chapter books. Basically, they’re unbeatable! But ... Read More about 15+ Books to Read If You Liked Mercy Watson
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5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ Picks From My Team)This has been one of my best reading periods in ages – I feel like I’m just flying through one good book after another and every time I finish one, there seems to be another good book queued up and ready to go. It doesn’t always happen like this, so I don’t take it for ... Read More about 5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ Picks From My Team)
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How to Remove Books From Amazon Kids+If you’ve purchased a Kids Kindle Ereader (more details about them in this post!), you probably got a free year-long subscription to Amazon Kids+. The great thing about that is that your child instantly has access to plenty of ebooks to read on their new Kindle. The bad news is that your child instantly has ... Read More about How to Remove Books From Amazon Kids+
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11 Ways to be a Good Friend (even if you’re busy!)A while ago on Instagram, in a chat about friendship, someone asked about ways to maintain friendships when your life is really busy or you are embarrassed about your house or you live far away. Of course, any relationship that you really want to thrive is going to require effort – there’s just no getting ... Read More about 11 Ways to be a Good Friend (even if you’re busy!)
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for MarchMonday: Pasta with Artichoke Sauce Green Salad Garlic Bread Snack: Dried mangoes and granola bars Tuesday: Green Chile Quiche Grapes Snack: Celery and carrot sticks with ranch dressing Wednesday: Crockpot Pork with Dried Plums and Mashed Potatoes Green salad Snack: Plain Greek yogurt with frozen raspberries and coconut flakes Thursday: Black Bean and Bacon Soup ... Read More about A Weekly Dinner Menu for March
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8 March Weekend Book DealsHappy Saturday! The sun is shining and our yard is officially snow free and it feels like spring might actually come! Yesterday, I looked out at our back patio and for the first time in months it looked like it might be warm enough to snuggle up with a book (and likely a blanket) out ... Read More about 8 March Weekend Book Deals
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A Love Letter to Hey June JewelryA few years ago, a couple of my friends started RAVING about Hey June jewelry. I’m a little slow on the uptake, so it took me a couple of years to finally place an order (don’t make my mistake!) and now I’m equally gushy about them. Here are a few reasons I love Hey June ... Read More about A Love Letter to Hey June Jewelry
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How to Do a Kindle Trade InDo you have an old Kindle? If you’re ready to upgrade to a newer version or a different type of Kindle (say . . .going from a basic Kindle to a Kindle Oasis), the Kindle Trade In Program makes it easy to do so and get credit from your old Kindle AND a discount on ... Read More about How to Do a Kindle Trade In
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20+ Favorite Historical Fiction Bookskeywords: historical fiction books (18.1k) best historical fiction books (9.9k) historical fiction book list (2.4k) best historical fiction (1.9k) good historical fiction books (1.3k) historical fiction book (1.0k) I’ve loved historical fiction books my whole life – I read mountains of them when I was a child and now as an adult I still love ... Read More about 20+ Favorite Historical Fiction Books
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9 Excellent Nonfiction Graphic NovelsOne of my goals this year is to read 60 graphic novels – it’s been so fun to stretch into a new reading format over the past few years and I’ve loved reading a wide range of graphic novels. As I’ve read more, I’ve realized that I PARTICULARLY love nonfiction graphic novels – it’s such ... Read More about 9 Excellent Nonfiction Graphic Novels
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How to Buy Books on AudibleIf you have an Audible membership, you likely primarily buy your audiobooks with your monthly credits. But sometimes, it’s much cheaper to buy an audiobook WITHOUT using a credit (for instance, if your credits cost you $14.99 a month and a specific audiobook costs $7, it’s likely in your best interests to pay for it ... Read More about How to Buy Books on Audible
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A Dinner Menu for the Middle of MarchA Dinner Menu for the Middle of March Monday: Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce Pita Bread Kiwi Halves Snack: Chocolate cream cheese hand pies Tuesday: Sweet and Spicy Chili Polenta Clementines Snack: Wheat thins with laughing cow cheese wedges Wednesday: Cream Cheese and Chicken Orzo with Tomatoes and Basil Green Salad Snack: ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for the Middle of March
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Book Deals for Mid MarchAnother WILDLY good week of book deals. Some weeks, I feel like it’s SO MUCH EFFORT to find even 3-4 reasonably interesting book deals to share and other weeks, it’s one steal of a deal after another. Guess which kind of week I like better?? Book Deals for Mid March Sleepless Knight by James Sturm, Alexis ... Read More about Book Deals for Mid March
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How We Are Doing Hybrid HomeschoolingI mentioned in passing earlier this year that Ella was doing part-time homeschooling. I never intended to write about it but I have gotten such an enormous volume of questions about it, that I figured I’d save myself the effort of re-writing it in my DMs almost daily and do a full post about it ... Read More about How We Are Doing Hybrid Homeschooling
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7 Favorite Historical Romance Novels (+ 50 more suggestions)If you asked me about historical romance novels, my first thought would probably be, “that’s not really my genre of choice.” But then as I started thinking about this list, I realized that while I might not have 100 historical romance suggestions, I do have some beloved books that exactly fit that bill. Some of ... Read More about 7 Favorite Historical Romance Novels (+ 50 more suggestions)
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Greek Mythology Books for Kidskeywords: greek mythology for kids (1.9k) books about greek mythology (1.6k) greek mythology books (6.6K) greek myths for kids (3.6K) best greek mythology books (1.3k) mythology books (2.4k) greek mythology stories (2.4k) There’s something so compelling about Greek mythology for both kids and adults. Whether your child is just starting to get into Greek mythology ... Read More about Greek Mythology Books for Kids
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Ani Approved: Books for 4th Graders to Add to Their Reading ListAni did a few book recommendations several years ago back when she was in second grade and then never wanted to do it again. Then, unexpectedly, a few months ago she said “I want to start sharing the books I’m loving again.” And so here we are! Ani is currently in fourth grade and a ... Read More about Ani Approved: Books for 4th Graders to Add to Their Reading List
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25+ Ways to Kick Off Fridays in a Fun WayWeekends matter to me a lot (I wrote a whole post here with tips for having better weekends) and I want to make the most of that time with my family. I like the weekends to feel special, relaxed, and delightful. And one of my favorite ways to do that is to kick off the ... Read More about 25+ Ways to Kick Off Fridays in a Fun Way
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Beginning of March Dinner MenuMonday: Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken and Rice Naan Snack: Cashews and berries Tuesday Fresh Spinach Quiche Recipe Pears Snack: Apple slices, peanut butter, mini chocolate chips Wednesday: Roasted Veggie Sandwiches Chips Strawberries Snack: String cheese and deli turkey with honey mustard Thursday: Dijon Salmon Roasted broccoli Cantaloupe Snack: Jam filled muffins Friday: Pizza Night ... Read More about Beginning of March Dinner Menu
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Beginning of March Book DealsIt’s another banner week for book deals! These are some of my favorites on super sale: Beginning of March Book Deals The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler – ebook – $1.99 This is one of my favorite parenting books, and it was part of the 2020 Everyday Reading Book Club! This is such a ... Read More about Beginning of March Book Deals
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What We Gave Tally for Her 6th BirthdayTally is six! The thing I’ve realized is that when you’re the baby of the family, you’re just the baby forever. Even though I rationally know that she’s not even remotely close to being a baby or even a toddler, she still FEELS like my baby. Of course, she thinks she’s just as old as ... Read More about What We Gave Tally for Her 6th Birthday
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How to Pick a Good Book Club BookThere is no fear quite like of picking a book club book. Nobody wants to be the book club member where the rest of the group is silently rolling their eyes at your pick or cursing your name the whole month as they try to slog through. Here are some of my best tips for ... Read More about How to Pick a Good Book Club Book
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4 Favorite Things for MarchHappy March! Although winter isn’t over, once you hit March, it feels like the worst is behind you and that warm weather is somewhat in reach. And I can’t remember a year where I’ve been more excited about spring and summer – I can’t wait for warmer weather, longer days, and more relaxed schedules! Here ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for March
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15 Best Thriller BooksI do NOT like scary. Whether it’s books or movies or television shows, anything too scary makes me afraid to get out of bed and certain I’m going to get murdered in my kitchen. But a little suspense? Sign me up! There is something so delightful about an intense storyline where you don’t know who ... Read More about 15 Best Thriller Books
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A Day in the Life: Winter 2023 Edition6:30 a.m. My alarm goes off and I get up and quickly change into my running clothes. Bart also gets up and starts getting ready. He’s a bit slower than I am, so I make the bed and turn on the living room lamp while I wait for him. Once he comes out, we head ... Read More about A Day in the Life: Winter 2023 Edition
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Dinner Menu to Wrap Up FebruaryDinner Menu to Wrap Up February Monday: Sweet Potato Soup Best Dinner Rolls Snack: Bananas and peanut butter Tuesday: Fish Taco Salad with Chipotle Dressing Snack: Paleovalley Beef Stick Wednesday: Chicken Fajita Polenta Bowls Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Thursday: Crockpot Quinoa Chili Corn Bread Snack: Graham crackers and applesauce Friday: Pizza Night Saturday: Date ... Read More about Dinner Menu to Wrap Up February
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Book Deals for the End of FebruaryThe book deals this week are WILD! I cannot believe how many good books are available for incredibly low prices – if you’ve been looking to stock up on some ebooks and audiobooks, these prices can’t be beat! Book Deals for the End of February Skulduggery Pleasant: Audio Collection Books 1-3 by Derek Landy – ... Read More about Book Deals for the End of February
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What We Gave Star for Her 8th Birthdaykeywords: gifts for 8 year olds gifts for 8 year old girl best gifts for 8 year olds birthday gifts for 8 year old Star is 8! She loves her school teachers, is an incredible reader and begged us to sign her up for Savvy Math this fall because she loves math (she’s doing a ... Read More about What We Gave Star for Her 8th Birthday
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20+ Favorite Historical Fiction Books for KidsYou probably won’t be surprised to hear that I love historical fiction (I was a history major as a undergrad and a lifelong history buff) and it’s hard to get better than a top-notch historical fiction book written for children. I’ve gravitated toward these kinds of books all my life and still love reading them ... Read More about 20+ Favorite Historical Fiction Books for Kids
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6 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)Right now, I feel like I’m drowning in good book options. Sometimes, my reading life feels like a desert, where I’m desperately searching for ANYTHING good to read but right now, it feels like good titles are flying in faster than I can get to them! Here are some of the books I’m reading right ... Read More about 6 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)
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7 Audible Alternatives for AudiobooksWhen it comes to audiobooks, Audible is the biggest name in the game. They have the biggest audiobook collection (including many audiobooks that are available only through Audible – some audiobook listeners see this as a plus and others hate that Audible is restricting access to these audiobooks across other platforms), terrific customer service, frequent ... Read More about 7 Audible Alternatives for Audiobooks
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10 Tips for Better WeekendsLast fall, I read Happier Hour (and then re-read it again in January for the Everyday Reading Book Club) and one of my biggest takeaways was to treat weekends more like vacation. That resonated so much with me – I want to be relaxed and present on the weekends and have them really feel like ... Read More about 10 Tips for Better Weekends
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for FebruaryA Weekly Dinner Menu for February Monday: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta French Bread Pears Snack: Apple Bread with Maple Syrup and Granola Tuesday: Crispy Shrimp Tacos Tortilla chips and guac Grapes Snack: peanut butter toast Wednesday: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Green salad Snack: Skout bars Thursday: Baked Meatballs in Tomato ... Read More about A Weekly Dinner Menu for February
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6 February Weekend Book DealsHappy Saturday and extra-happy long weekend! It’s a birthday weekend at our house, so we’ll be partying it up today and hopefully sneaking in some reading. Here are some terrific books on sale right now: 6 February Weekend Book Deals A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen – ebook – $1.99 We love Jennifer Nielsen at ... Read More about 6 February Weekend Book Deals
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My 4 Go-To Hero Cosmetics productsI first heard about Hero Cosmetics a few years ago and since then I’ve found a few ride-or-die Hero Cosmetics products that are always present in our home that I can’t rave about enough. But first, if you’re new to Hero Cosmetics, here’s what you should know about them: Hero Cosmetics is a clean, cruelty ... Read More about My 4 Go-To Hero Cosmetics products
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Ella Enjoyed: 5 Books to Add to a Book List for 7th GradersSomeone asked last week in the Friday Questions on Instagram if Ella was going to be back with more reviews and raps. Well, here are the reviews and we’ll cross our fingers for a rap reprieve on InstaStories sometime this week or next! Ella Enjoyed: book list for 7th graders smART by Amy E. Herman ... Read More about Ella Enjoyed: 5 Books to Add to a Book List for 7th Graders
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Audiobooks for 1st and 2nd GradersLast year, I did a post about audiobooks for kindergarteners and preschoolers and it’s been WILDLY popular. The audiobooks included on that list are short stories or short story collections topping out at about 20 minutes per story. This list of audiobooks is the next step up with stories that run somewhere between an hour ... Read More about Audiobooks for 1st and 2nd Graders
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20+ Books To Read If You Like Harry PotterThere aren’t many book series better known or more well-loved than the Harry Potter series. And we all know the blues that hit when you finish a beloved series – it’s like no other book or characters will ever draw you in again like that. The good news is that there are LOTS of other ... Read More about 20+ Books To Read If You Like Harry Potter
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How to Take the Savvy Assessment for FREE!Every time I talk about Savvy Reading or Savvy Math (especially in a week like this where we have our Valentine’s Day sale going on – you can use the code BEMYLEARNER2023 for $25 off every month of any subscription), I get a flood of questions asking “Can I take the assessment without paying first?” ... Read More about How to Take the Savvy Assessment for FREE!
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A Dinner Menu for the Middle of FebruaryMonday: Chicken Pitas with Whipped Feta Jalapeño Topping Potato Chips Grapes Snack: Pineapple and animal crackers Tuesday: Tex-Mex Migas Tortilla Chips + Salsa Refried beans Snack: Yogurt, granola, and coconut Wednesday: Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach Mandarin oranges Garlic Bread Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Thursday: Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Soup with Bacon Green Salad ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for the Middle of February
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Book Deals for the Middle of FebruaryHappy Saturday! We’re on our annual Winter Escape trip (this year with some friends!) and it’s been so fun to hike, bike and stay up WAY too late talking after the kids are in bed. We’ve also been listening to All-of-a-Kind Family as we drive, which has been a delight for all of us (it’s ... Read More about Book Deals for the Middle of February
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Kindle 101: Everything You Need to Know About How a Kindle WorksI’ve been talking about Kindle Readers on Everyday Reading for close to a decade and I love answering questions about them and helping people get the most out of their Kindle reader purchase. Recently, a reader asked if I had a “Kindle 101” post to help her figure out if a Kindle was a good ... Read More about Kindle 101: Everything You Need to Know About How a Kindle Works
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Picture Books About PerfectionismDo you have a child who is a perfectionist? (Or maybe you’re one yourself!). Perfectionism can be really challenging, making day to day life difficult when you’re so focused on avoiding failure at all costs. These picture books are the perfect way to talk about perfectionism with your child and help them understand that making ... Read More about Picture Books About Perfectionism
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11 Tips for Being a Good Book Club MemberA few weeks ago, I got a question about how to be a good book club member. I LOVED this question! It makes such a difference in how a book club runs when the members of the book club are really looking to make the book club a success. Here are some of the best ... Read More about 11 Tips for Being a Good Book Club Member
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14 Excellent Graphic Novels for Early Elementary ReadersA few years ago, I did a post about beginning graphic novels that clocked in around 30-60 pages. Those books are perfect for readers just starting to get comfortable with slightly longer books. This list of graphic novels for early elementary readers is focused on graphic novels that are around 100-200 pages. None of them ... Read More about 14 Excellent Graphic Novels for Early Elementary Readers
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A “DO NOT MISS” Deal on Audible SubscriptionsLast summer, Audible had a phenomenal deal for Prime Day (three months free! I hadn’t seen a deal like this in literally years). And hooray! It’s back for President’s Day this year. To give you context, here’s how Audible currently works. For $14.95 a month, you get access to the entire Audible Plus library. You ... Read More about A “DO NOT MISS” Deal on Audible Subscriptions
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Beginning of February Dinner MenuMonday: Shepherd’s Pie Green Salad Snack: Dried mangos and granola bars Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Spinach Salad Snack: 4 ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Wednesday: Breakfast Burritos Smoothie Snack: Celery, peanut butter and raisins Thursday: Jalapeño Popper Slow-Cooker Sliders Chips Snap Peas Snack: Plain Greek yogurt with frozen raspberries and coconut flakes Friday: ... Read More about Beginning of February Dinner Menu
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Beginning of February Book DealsIt felt like January FLEW by and February is always something of a blur to me because of two birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. (Plus, we’re doing our Winter Escape trip this month). There are SO MANY good books deals this week – part of me wanted to hoard some of them in case ... Read More about Beginning of February Book Deals
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Bart’s Casual Wardrobe StaplesBart likes what he likes when it comes to his wardrobe. He wears the same things over and over again and if you took a photo of him every day for six months, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell a difference in his outfits except that the color of his shirt or pants might ... Read More about Bart’s Casual Wardrobe Staples
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How We Do Family Scripture StudyBart and I both grew up in families that did daily family scripture study and we knew we wanted to do the same with our own children. It’s changed over the years as we’ve added more children to our family and our kids have gotten older. Currently, we have children ages almost 6 to 12. ... Read More about How We Do Family Scripture Study
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25+ Favorite Non-Fiction Picture BooksI’ll be the first to admit that I tend to be drawn to fiction picture books. But when there is a good nonfiction picture book? There’s basically nothing better. And many children prefer non-fiction to fiction in their reading life, so these nonfiction picture books are perfect for a child who wants to know how ... Read More about 25+ Favorite Non-Fiction Picture Books
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7 Reasons I’d Pick Yoto in a Yoto Vs Tonie Match UpAny time I talk about the Yoto Player (which is a lot!), the question that always comes up is “how does the Yoto compare to Toniebox?” Well, I’m glad you asked because I have THOUGHTS about this one. Let me just tell you right out of the gate that the Yoto is the winner in ... Read More about 7 Reasons I’d Pick Yoto in a Yoto Vs Tonie Match Up
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What I Keep in My Church Bagkeywords: busy bags church bag busy bags for church activities to keep kids quiet at church quiet activities for church quiet toys for church For pretty much my entire parenting time, I’ve had a dedicated church bag that I keep stocked with some quiet activities. I pick things that they can do quietly and still ... Read More about What I Keep in My Church Bag
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Dinner Menu to Wrap Up JanuaryMonday: Zucchini Noodles with Mini Chicken Feta Meatballs Garlic Bread Snack: Granola bars Tuesday: Baked Chicken Orzo with Lemon, Feta, and Dill Strawberries Snack: Mandarin oranges and string cheese Wednesday: Slow Cooker Steak Chili Corn chips Roasted broccoli Snack: Apples and peanut butter Thursday: Roasted Vegetables and Chorizo over Polenta Mandarin oranges Snack: Trail mix ... Read More about Dinner Menu to Wrap Up January
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Book Deals for an End of January WeekendIt feels SO good to have a weekend at home. I’m planning to really lean into the advice from Happier Hour to treat the weekend like a vacation (although this vacation weekend will also need a little bathroom cleaning to go along with it) – I’m hoping to spend some time reading and we have ... Read More about Book Deals for an End of January Weekend
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4 Favorite Things for JanuaryI got home late Wednesday night from a full week away – first three days in Disneyland with Bart and some of his extended family and then straight on to Las Vegas for four days of a business conference. It was a delightful time with some of my favorite people, but I’m SO glad to ... Read More about 4 Favorite Things for January
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20+ Fantastic Long AudiobooksIf you’re doing a library audiobook, it’s often nice for it to not be super long so that you have time to finish it up before your loan expires. But if you’re spending an Audible or Libro.fm credit, it can feel GREAT to get a long audiobook so it really feels like you’re getting your ... Read More about 20+ Fantastic Long Audiobooks
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39 Books To Try If You’re Getting Back Into ReadingOne of my favorite things in the world is hearing from people that have rediscovered a love of reading after years without picking up a book or who NEVER enjoyed reading growing up and for the first time are experiencing the absolute delight of getting sucked into a book! But in either scenario, the trick ... Read More about 39 Books To Try If You’re Getting Back Into Reading
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My Favorite Books in the Audible 2 for 1 SaleThis week, Audible has a 2-for-1 sale going on where you can use your monthly credit to get two books for the price of one. That means instead of $14.95 for an audiobook (which is already a good price considering most audiobooks run $25-$40), you’re getting them for under $7.50 each. (P.S. If you’re new to ... Read More about My Favorite Books in the Audible 2 for 1 Sale
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9 Tips for Reducing Food WasteI hate wasting food. I grew up with a dad who really worked hard to waste as little food as possible and now that I’m in charge of my own kitchen, I hate spending our hard earned money on food just to turn around and throw it in the garbage uneaten. Here are nine ways ... Read More about 9 Tips for Reducing Food Waste
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A Weekly Dinner Menu for JanuaryMonday: Simple Thai Chicken Curry Naan Snack: Apples and peanut butter Tuesday: One Pan Fried Egg Chilaquiles Refried beans and rice Snack: Carrots, peppers and ranch Wednesday: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Green Salad Pineapple Snack: Double Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Thursday: Homemade Corned Beef Sandwiches Chips Snack: Cottage cheese and oranges Friday: Pizza Night Snack: Popcorn ... Read More about A Weekly Dinner Menu for January
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9 January Weekend Book DealsIt’s a good weekend for book deals! Lots of books I love and lots I’ve been meaning to read. Also, I can’t fail to mention that the Kids Kindle is on sale right now for $30 off. This is the newest Kindle edition that came out late last year and it wasn’t discounted for Prime ... Read More about 9 January Weekend Book Deals
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22 Fun Ways to Use Conversation HeartsIs there anything more perfectly Valentine’s Day than conversation hearts? I personally think they taste gross (sugary chalk, anyone?) but they are so darling that I always buy some to use as decoration or in craft projects. And the internet is FULL of fun ways to use conversation hearts. Recipes, crafts, and games – you ... Read More about 22 Fun Ways to Use Conversation Hearts
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5 Titles I’m Currently Reading (+ Picks from My Team)I’ve been doing a LOT of reading lately – Bart’s been reading more than he has in years, which makes it easy for both of us to curl up on the couch after the girls are tucked in or get in bed with our own books and read until we need to go to sleep. ... Read More about 5 Titles I’m Currently Reading (+ Picks from My Team)
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How to Make Custom Labels for Your Yoto CardsI love all things Yoto and one of the many wonderful things about Yoto is the Make Your Own Cards. These cards allow you to put any audio files you own on a Yoto card for your child from music to audiobooks to a grandparent reading aloud a favorite picture book (instructions for how to ... Read More about How to Make Custom Labels for Your Yoto Cards
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The Best Graphic Novels for KidsIf there is one thing that is a sure-fire hit at our house, it’s a graphic novel. Ella, especially, LOVES graphic novels and at least half of her reading is made up of graphic novels. She helped me put together this list and wrote the descriptions of them and it was so fun to see ... Read More about The Best Graphic Novels for Kids
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My Two Favorite Winter DrinksI’m mostly a water drinker – I’d pick a cold glass of water over almost any other beverage. I don’t drink coffee or soda and I think most teas aren’t very delicious. But something about the cold winter weather and early darkness makes me LOVE hot winter drinks, especially if it’s accompanied by a delightful ... Read More about My Two Favorite Winter Drinks
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A Dinner Menu for the Middle of JanuaryA Dinner Menu for the Middle of January Monday: My Favorite Crockpot White Chicken Chili Tortilla chips Snack: Carrots and hummus Tuesday: Goat Cheese Guacamole Burgers Sweet Potato Fries Kiwi Snack: Hot chocolate and mini marshmallows Wednesday: Korean Fried Chicken Tacos Rice Snack: Dried mangos and granola bars Thursday: Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for the Middle of January
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5 Book Deals for Mid JanuaryThe only thing better than a weekend is a THREE day weekend! I hope you have fun plans this weekend and a chance to snuggle up with a good book. Here are some of my favorite book deals going on right now! (Also, DO NOT MISS this deal for 2 free audiobooks – I don’t ... Read More about 5 Book Deals for Mid January
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My Current Morning RoutineThe thing about routines is that they’re ALWAYS changing. What my morning routine looks like right now with no babies and toddlers is really different from what it looked like when I was nursing, getting up in the night, and Bart was traveling a lot for work. So my goal with my morning routine (and ... Read More about My Current Morning Routine
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A Review of the New Kids KindleOver the summer, the price on the 2019 Kids Kindle dropped to about $50. We’ve had Kids Kindles for several years (my three older girls each have one and so does Bart) and I suspected that the price meant that they were rolling out a new version. And indeed they did! The 2022 Kids Kindle ... Read More about A Review of the New Kids Kindle
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20+ Books for Readers Who Loved Mr. Lemoncello’s LibraryThere’s nothing quite like a puzzle solving book. These are mysteries, yes, but they’re a little more than that too – there are puzzles and clues all along the way for the reader to solve (Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library is probably one of the most current popular examples of this kind of book!). If ... Read More about 20+ Books for Readers Who Loved Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
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What I’m Planning On Reading Aloud to My Girls This YearThere’s something so delightful about making a book list for our year of reading aloud – it’s a fun way to think about our reading for the year, plus it makes it easier for us to smoothly transition from one book to the next as we finish one, instead of scrambling to figure out what ... Read More about What I’m Planning On Reading Aloud to My Girls This Year
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How to Make Yoto Podcast CardsFor many people, the biggest hang up about getting a Yoto Player is that they don’t want to spend a bazillion dollars on building up their Yoto card collection. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune to make sure your child has plenty to listen to on their Yoto Player. For one, there is ... Read More about How to Make Yoto Podcast Cards
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A Week of Dinners for January (+ snacks)A Week of Dinners for January (+ snacks) Monday: Caramelized Vegetable Stuffed Shells Clementines Snack: Wheat thins with Laughing Cow cheese wedges Tuesday: Simple Fajita Nachos Pineapple Snack: G2G Bar Wednesday: Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Pepperoncini Sandwiches Chips Bananas Snack: Nachos with salsa Thursday: Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Jalapeño Sauce and Rice Mangoes Green salad ... Read More about A Week of Dinners for January (+ snacks)
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Beginning of January Book DealsAfter a couple of weeks off of book deals for the holidays, it feels good to be back! I’m especially happy to see that the January book for Everyday Reading Book Club is on sale for less than $2! Beginning of January Book Deals Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes – ebook – $1.99 This is the ... Read More about Beginning of January Book Deals
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A Gushy Review of My Kizik ShoesOne thing to know about me is that I believe with all my heart and soul is that shoes make or break an outfit. I don’t have an enormous number of shoes but the pairs of shoes in my closet has earned its place there by being a GREAT shoe. The newest addition to my ... Read More about A Gushy Review of My Kizik Shoes
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The 2023 Mock Caldecott ListLooking for a copy of the score sheet with all the book titles on it, pop in your email address below and it’ll come straight to your inbox! This my sixth year of hosting a (very low-key) Mock Caldecott list and I’ve loved having so many of you participate in reading and picking your own ... Read More about The 2023 Mock Caldecott List
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My 9 Best Tips for Making Family Dinner HappenBart and I both grew up in families where we had a sit-down dinner together nearly every night. Even when I was in high school and working at Cold Stone, my mom would often bring over a plate of dinner for me to eat so I wasn’t subsisting entirely on cheesecake ice cream with raspberries. ... Read More about My 9 Best Tips for Making Family Dinner Happen
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Ella Enjoyed: Five 7th Grade Books to ReadIf you could see Ella’s bedside table right now, you . . . actually wouldn’t be able to see it, because it’s absolutely covered in stacks of books. She’s been reading up a storm this fall, even with the increased workload of middle school, and it’s so fun to hear her talk about her new ... Read More about Ella Enjoyed: Five 7th Grade Books to Read
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30 Ways to Make Your Reading Life More FunDoes it sometimes feel like your reading life isn’t very FUN? Lots of readers mention to me that as an adult they feel like they have to read “serious” books – the classics they missed in school or non-fiction parenting books or religious reading only. But I firmly believe reading should be fun! (Also, if ... Read More about 30 Ways to Make Your Reading Life More Fun
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Dinner Menu for a New YearDinner Menu for a New Year Monday: Roasted Vegetable and Pesto Flatbread Pizzas Grapes New Year’s Eve Chocolate Fondue Snack: Peanut butter and chocolate energy bites Tuesday: Black Bean and Fried Egg Tostada Recipe Clementines Snack: Trail mix Wednesday: Gouda Grits with Brown Butter Shrimp Spinach salad Snack: Peanut butter toast Thursday: Ella Makes Dinner ... Read More about Dinner Menu for a New Year
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The 12 Best Sellers in 2022I love looking over my data (hello, nerd alert) and one of my favorite things at the end of the year is seeing which products you really loved! Here are the most popular 12 items this year – it’s so fun to see what a wide range of categories these span. Some are pricey, some ... Read More about The 12 Best Sellers in 2022
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A few of my goals for the new yearkeywords: new years goals goals for new year goals for the new year new year new goals new year’s goals I love thinking and planning at the end of the year for the upcoming year and setting goals for the new year has been part of my life since I was a little girl (my ... Read More about A few of my goals for the new year
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The 13 Books I Read Aloud to My Girls This YearIt took me years to get in a good bedtime read-aloud groove. For many years, it was just too exhausting at the end of the day to read aloud and I mostly read to the girls during the day, but for the last four or five years, it’s been a delightful part of our (almost) ... Read More about The 13 Books I Read Aloud to My Girls This Year
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The 10 Best Books I Read in 2022This might be the most fun post I do all year long! I love going to Goodreads, pulling up all the books I read that year, sorting them by star rating and then choosing my 10 favorites. It’s such a fun way to look back on the year and remember my 2022 in books. Here ... Read More about The 10 Best Books I Read in 2022
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5 Things That Make Savvy Learning TerrificOur end of year sale for Savvy (both Reading and Math!) started today and goes through Saturday night (use the code NEWYEAR2023 for $25 off every month of your subscription!). It never stops thrilling me to see new learners starting because I know first hand how life-changing it’s been for thousands of children over the ... Read More about 5 Things That Make Savvy Learning Terrific
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RARE DEAL: 15% off Yoto Cards & AccessoriesYou know my love for Yoto runs deep (I have a whole post about the original yoto player here and a post about the yoto mini here. They VERY rarely have sales on their cards and accessories, but for 48 hours, cards and accessories are 15% off – no code needed! You’ll see it reflected ... Read More about RARE DEAL: 15% off Yoto Cards & Accessories
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5 Things That Worked for Me This YearMost years since 2018, I’ve written a post about 5 things that worked for me that year (here’s the 2018 list, the 2019 list, and the 2020 list, if you’re curious!). I didn’t do one last year – my brain was so fried by the end of the year that it felt like more than ... Read More about 5 Things That Worked for Me This Year
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Weekly Menu for December (+snacks)Weekly Menu for December (+snacks) Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Tortilla Chips Snack: Apples and peanut butter Tuesday: Hamburgers Sweet potato fries Snack: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Wednesday: Easy Thai Curry Grapes Naan Bread Snack: Carrots, snap peas, peppers and ranch Thursday: Korean Beef Tacos Tortilla Chips & Salsa Apple slices ... Read More about Weekly Menu for December (+snacks)
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My Plans for Christmas BreakMy girls got out of school last Friday and are home for two delicious weeks of Christmas break. (I’ll admit that I had a little bit of a bad attitude about them getting out so long before Christmas and I wished they’d go through December 23rd so I could finish up all my work AND ... Read More about My Plans for Christmas Break
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5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)It really is the most magical time of year! And, for me, one of the things I love most about December and the lazy days of Christmas break is having time to read to my heart’s content. Here are some of the books I’m reading right now! 5 Books I’m Currently Reading Lovelight Farms by ... Read More about 5 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks)
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20+ Great Last-Minute Gift IdeasIt’s not really time for last-minute gift ideas until two-day shipping can no longer bail you out. Every year, I love coming up with a list of really fantastic last-minute gifts that don’t LOOK like you waited until the last possible moment to figure out a gift. If you’re in that sticky procrastination spot, I ... Read More about 20+ Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas
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50+ Delightful Christmas Gift TraditionsWhen I was growing up, my mom bought each of us a wall calendar each year. It was always one of our favorite things to try to guess what she would have picked for each of us because she’d try to find something that went along with our current interests or likes. I remember puppy ... Read More about 50+ Delightful Christmas Gift Traditions
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My Christmas Eve PrepOne of the best gifts I give myself each year is a quiet, non-stressful Christmas Eve (especially the evening) and a low-key Christmas Day. I’ve loved Christmas my whole life and the idea of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day being really stressful, exhausting and busy now that I’m the parent sounds terrible to me. I ... Read More about My Christmas Eve Prep
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A Dinner Menu for Christmas WeekA Dinner Menu for Christmas Week Monday: Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Green salad Garlic bread Snack: Homemade Thin Mints Tuesday: Summer Squash French Bread Pizzas Chips Grapes Snack: Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Pretzel Bark Wednesday: Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls Rice Snack: Apples and peanut butter Thursday: Pineapple Shrimp Bowls Tortilla chips Strawberries Snack: Clementine and ... Read More about A Dinner Menu for Christmas Week
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5 Holiday Break Book DealsYesterday was the last day of school for my girls and now we’re fully into Christmas break! It’s one of my favorite times of the whole year, because I take off two glorious weeks off of work and just soak up the time off with my family. I hope some time off is on your ... Read More about 5 Holiday Break Book Deals
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A New Christmas Tradition: Christmas BellsOne fun thing about the holidays for me is adding new traditions. And Christmas Bells have become one of them for our family. Several years ago, my mom bought a set of 20 hand bells (she has an RB107 8 note set, an RB 107C 5 note add-on set and a 107EX 7 note expanded ... Read More about A New Christmas Tradition: Christmas Bells
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Bart’s 12 Favorite Products This YearEarlier this week, after I shared my annual favorite products of the year post, a friend on Instagram asked if I could do a list of Bart’s favorite products of the year and when I did a poll to see who would be interested, 99% of people said they would love a list like that. ... Read More about Bart’s 12 Favorite Products This Year
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30 Gift Exchange Ideas for AdultsThis year, I’ve done something new and (I hope) fun in my Instagram Stories this holiday season. I asked who you needed a gift suggestions for with as much detail as you could provide – budget, interests, age, etc – and then I’ve been answering them over the last few weeks with a gift idea. ... Read More about 30 Gift Exchange Ideas for Adults
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The 2023 Everyday Reading Book Club ListA few weeks ago, I started getting daily questions asking when the 2023 Everyday Reading Book Club would be released. And I’m THRILLED you’re so excited. 2023 is the sixth year of the Everyday Reading Book Club and I’ve loved seeing it get bigger and better every year with more people joining in to read! ... Read More about The 2023 Everyday Reading Book Club List
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My 10 Favorite Products of 2022I live for the end of the year “best of” lists. Best books you read? Best blog posts you wrote? Favorite foods you ate? Give me all of them! For the last three years, I’ve put together an end-of-year list of some of my very favorite products (you can see the 2019 list here, the ... Read More about My 10 Favorite Products of 2022
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A Week of December DinnersA Week of December Dinners Monday: 5 Ingredient Green Chile Enchiladas Grapes Snack: Energy Bites Tuesday: Roasted Tomato Quiche with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pears Snack: Yogurt with blueberries Wednesday: Chipotle BBQ Chicken Corn Green salad Snack: String cheese and strawberries Thursday: Avocado Tuna Melt: My Favorite Tuna Melt Recipe Chips Snack: Carrots, snap peas, ... Read More about A Week of December Dinners
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A Weekend of December Book DealsDoes it feel like the weekends are getting crazy now with Christmas just a few weeks away? I’m hoping for a little quiet amidst the chaos to read – one of my favorite things right now is snuggling up with a blanket on the couch once the girls are in bed and reading for a ... Read More about A Weekend of December Book Deals
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What We Gave Ani for Her 10th BirthdayEarlier this week, Ani turned ten! It’s so crazy that half of my children are now in the double digits. This has been a big year for her as she’s transitioned to a new accelerated school program and she’s been thriving in that new environment. Nearly every morning, she’s the first child ready for school ... Read More about What We Gave Ani for Her 10th Birthday
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10+ Ways to Gift an ExperienceExperience gifts are becoming more and more popular (see this post for a whole bunch of terrific experience gift ideas!) and for good reason! But how do you gift an experience? Especially for children, it can be a little anti-climatic to open an envelope with tickets in it or a note saying you’ll be going ... Read More about 10+ Ways to Gift an Experience
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The Best Experience Gifts for Kids and AdultsThere’s nothing quite like an experience gift! You get the anticipation of the experience, the experience itself, and then the happy memories of that experience that last forever! That’s a lot of bang for your buck! A few weeks ago, I asked on Instagram for suggestions for experience gifts and you all CAME THROUGH! There ... Read More about The Best Experience Gifts for Kids and Adults
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The 2023 Printable Reading LogLooking for a copy of this printable reading log? Pop in your email below and it’ll come right to your inbox! One of my favorite things about the end of the year has become releasing the annual printable reading log! I can hardly believe this is year FOUR! You may remember the original one from ... Read More about The 2023 Printable Reading Log
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30+ of the Best Stocking Stuffers for WomenEarlier this year, someone mentioned on Instagram that they always stuffed their own stocking for Christmas morning and that they loved spoiling themselves with fun goodies in their stocking. I love this! Just because someone else doesn’t want to put in the effort doesn’t mean you don’t deserve some fun goodies come Christmas morning. Whether ... Read More about 30+ of the Best Stocking Stuffers for Women
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Dinner Menu for the First Week of DecemberDinner Menu for the First Week of December Monday: Chicken Quinoa Salad with Feta and Avocado Pineapple Snack: Trail Mix Tuesday: Creamy Green Enchilada Crockpot Soup Tortilla chips Snack: string cheese and apples Wednesday: Thai Beef Bowls Mandarin oranges Snack: Celery and carrot sticks with ranch dressing Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder Green salad ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the First Week of December
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Book Deals to Start Off DecemberSo many fun book deals this weekend and I can almost TASTE Christmas break where I’ll actually have a chance to do some more dedicated reading (this time of year is wild for work – I feel like I’m glued to my computer and phone right now!). Here are some of my favorites on sale ... Read More about Book Deals to Start Off December
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7 Ways to Make December Less StressfulThis post is sponsored by Walmart Does December feel like it comes at you super fast? It’s such a busy month, especially with kids, and while I love all the fun, I also don’t want to be overwhelmed by it all or feel like I’m just trying to survive! Every year I feel like I ... Read More about 7 Ways to Make December Less Stressful
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7 Favorite Christmas TraditionsI love Christmas traditions – it’s so fun to have things to look forward to each year and as a parent, I really love not having to reinvent the wheel every year for activities or how we spend certain days of the holiday. I definitely try to keep our Christmas traditions to a manageable level ... Read More about 7 Favorite Christmas Traditions
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25+ Terrific Gifts Ideas for Parents & In-Laws I think we can all agree that parents and in-laws are some of the trickiest people to buy for! Often they can just get themselves whatever they want or they don’t have space for more STUFF. But, of course, you want to let them know how much you love and appreciate them! Here are more ... Read More about 25+ Terrific Gifts Ideas for Parents & In-Laws
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All about our December 1st Dinner Last year, at the last possible second, I decided it would be fun to have a special December 1st dinner to kick off the month and give the girls their advent calendars and Christmas pjs. I pulled out our Christmas china (a gift from Bart’s parents a few years ago, which is the same Christmas ... Read More about All about our December 1st Dinner
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Little Passport Subscription Boxes – 30% off! Looking for a fun subscription box for a holiday gift that will be enjoyed all year long? Use the code EVERYDAY30 for 30% off now through 12/31 on any Little Passports subscription. There’s nothing my girls like better than getting a package in the mail and this summer, we tried out Little Passports (they have ... Read More about Little Passport Subscription Boxes – 30% off!
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What I’m Giving Bart for Christmas This Year For years, I’ve done a post about what we’re giving the girls for Christmas, but until last year, I’d never done a post about what I was giving Bart for Christmas. Then it turned out to be one of the most popular blog posts of the season, so I figured I’d better repeat it this ... Read More about What I’m Giving Bart for Christmas This Year
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6 Things That Make Me Feel Like an Adult This post is sponsored by Oral-B I LOVE being an adult. I was one of those kids who almost always enjoyed being around adults rather than kids my own age and I think almost daily how happy I am that I’m finally an adult and that my friends are actually adults now too. But still, ... Read More about 6 Things That Make Me Feel Like an Adult
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Dinner Menu for the Last Week of November Dinner Menu for the Last Week of November Monday: Greek Sweet Potato Bowls Grapes Snack: Cottage cheese, crackers, and fruit Tuesday: Sticky Apricot Chicken and Broccoli Jasmine Rice Snack: Homemade Thin Mints Wednesday: Chicken Pesto Tortellini Garlic Bread Clementines Snack: Apples and peanut butter Thursday: December 1st Dinner – I serve dinner on our Christmas ... Read More about Dinner Menu for the Last Week of November
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The Black Friday Sales I’m Excited About I’m not a huge shopper and Black Friday is not my Super Bowl. My idea of a good Black Friday is never leaving the house (it’s basically my dream come true that most Black Friday shopping is now online) and spending very little time shopping. It’s super easy to feel overwhelmed by all the deals ... Read More about The Black Friday Sales I’m Excited About
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5 Ways to Make Christmas Magical This post is sponsored by Walmart Any time I mention that my kids don’t believe in Santa Claus, I get a slew of questions all asking the same thing, “But how do you make Christmas magical?!” I’ll admit, I’m always a little stumped by this question because . . . Christmas is super magical! To ... Read More about 5 Ways to Make Christmas Magical
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A Fun Holiday Listen for Families Years ago, I wrote a whole post about The Cinnamon Bear, an old-time Christmas radio program from the 1930s that my siblings grew up listening to (I’m old enough that we listened to it on CASSETTE TAPES). We listened to that thing CONSTANTLY every December and when my mom sent us a copy on CD ... Read More about A Fun Holiday Listen for Families
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25+ of the Best Stocking Stuffers for Men I think everyone in our house agrees that stockings are the most fun part of Christmas morning. They’re so low pressure and just such a fun way to kick off the most exciting morning of the year. But it can be HARD to find good stocking stuffers for men, especially if you want anything beyond ... Read More about 25+ of the Best Stocking Stuffers for Men
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A Thanksgiving Week Dinner Menu A Thanksgiving Week Dinner Menu Monday: Creamy Chicken Crockpot Stew Dinner rolls (seriously the best recipe ever Asparagus Snack: Carrot sticks and My Favorite Hummus Recipe Tuesday: Sweet Corn Skillet Lasagna Green Salad Pears Snack: Greek yogurt and granola Wednesday: Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Chips Apples Snack: Healthy Banana Cookies with Chocolate Chips Thursday: Thanksgiving ... Read More about A Thanksgiving Week Dinner Menu
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9 Book Deals for a November Weekend Last week and this coming week are two of the busiest weeks of my entire work year (and I’m so grateful for the work!) so I’m trying to make sure I don’t run myself into the ground. I’m making sure to prioritize my morning runs and some quiet time in the evening reading or working ... Read More about 9 Book Deals for a November Weekend
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What We Are Actually Getting Our Girls for Christmas This Year In 2015, I did a post about what we were giving our girls for Christmas for the first time and I’ve kept it up since then for two reasons: So many people say that it’s really helpful to see what our family is ACTUALLY putting under the tree, rather than a gift guide with a ... Read More about What We Are Actually Getting Our Girls for Christmas This Year
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6 Favorite Christmas Romances (+ 30 more suggestions) There is something about November and December that just makes me want to pick up the Christmas romances! And I know I’m not alone because I’ve been getting almost daily requests for recommendations. I’m sharing some of my favorites here, plus ones that have been recommended to me from my Instagram community! Put in your ... Read More about 6 Favorite Christmas Romances (+ 30 more suggestions)
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17 Delightful Gifts for Readers Making an annual list of gifts for readers is never ending fun for me because it’s basically just finding things I would love! And if you’re here at Everyday Reading, it’s a good chance these are things you would love too – from tools designed to make your reading life easier to things that celebrate ... Read More about 17 Delightful Gifts for Readers
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12 New Picture Books for Christmas One of my favorite things each year is checking out all the new picture books for Christmas that have been released this year. Some years are stellar years for new books for Christmas and others are so-so. Happily, this has shaped up to be a pretty great year for new Christmas picture books (any year ... Read More about 12 New Picture Books for Christmas
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How Our Family Handles Santa Back in my early blogging days (2008!), I wrote a post about Santa and how I didn’t grow up believing in Santa and how I planned to do the same thing for my kids. That post earned me my very first nasty anonymous comment (whee!) and I’ve basically steered away from the topic of Santa ... Read More about How Our Family Handles Santa
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My 2022 Christmas Wish List The hardest gift guide I do the whole year is the one for ME! And it doesn’t seem to be just me because at this time of year, I start getting a slew of messages asking, “Are you doing a Christmas Wish List post this year? I have no idea what I want for Christmas ... Read More about My 2022 Christmas Wish List
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15+ Picture Books on Gratitude I think as children (and basically as humans in general), it’s easy to be focused one what we want or what we don’t have instead of making gratitude for the things we DO have part of our regular life. These picture books on gratitude do a lovely job of helping open up a conversation about ... Read More about 15+ Picture Books on Gratitude
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Book Deals for the First November Weekend The deals are getting WILD with holiday shopping in full swing and it’s making me SO HAPPY! (Also, all the below book deals are for audio or ebooks, but if you want physical books, the best deals on the Internet this weekend are here, including lots of holiday picture books and boxed sets of terrific ... Read More about Book Deals for the First November Weekend
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HOT DEAL: New Cooking Subscription Box For Kids I am always on the lookout for great experience gifts for my kids and subscription boxes are one of my (and their!) favorites. So I was THRILLED to find out about Little Passport’s newest subscription box that just launched this week called Kitchen Adventures. It’s a blend of cooking and culture and each month explores ... Read More about HOT DEAL: New Cooking Subscription Box For Kids
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A Curated Sale of My Favorite Holiday Books This post is sponsored by Zulily A few months ago, I was on a call with the Zulily team and they said, “How would you feel about doing a holiday book sale?” Well. . . they didn’t have to ask me twice and it was the MOST fun choosing over dozens of my favorite holiday ... Read More about A Curated Sale of My Favorite Holiday Books
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Why (and How!) I Store My Holiday Books Separately When I was growing up, my mom always stored our holiday books with the holiday decorations. The one I remembered most is The Widow’s Broom getting pulled out each October and it’s still one of my very favorite Halloween books. There’s just something so special about keeping your holiday books separate from the rest of ... Read More about Why (and How!) I Store My Holiday Books Separately
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12+ Best Audible Originals Are you familiar with Audible Originals? They’re audiobooks produced by Audible that aren’t available anywhere else (so you won’t find them in your library’s Libby catalog or Scribd or elsewhere). Sometimes Audible Originals are stories written exclusively for Audible (like Call Me Maybe), sometimes they’re celebrity readings of classic books, and sometimes they’re an audio ... Read More about 12+ Best Audible Originals
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15 Spooky Halloween Books for Adults Are you a seasonal reader? A few years ago, I started doing a Halloween read-aloud with my girls in October and it was SO FUN. It’s the perfect way to add a little extra magic to your regular read-aloud routine and make October feel extra special. But why should kids have all the fun? Now ... Read More about 15 Spooky Halloween Books for Adults
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First Week of October Dinner Menu First Week of October Dinner Menu Monday: Green Chile Quiche Grapes Snack: Dried mangoes and granola bars Tuesday: Burgers Sweet potato fries Snack: Pretzel sticks and hummus Wednesday: Beach Street Lemon Chicken Pasta Green salad Snack: Yogurt with granola Thursday: One Pot Chicken & Coconut Curry Noodles Naan Bread Snack: Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bars Friday: ... Read More about First Week of October Dinner Menu
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Book Deals for the First October Weekend I was out of town for a few days this week and it feels SO GOOD to be home (two solo trips in a month is a LOT for me and while I love to travel, I REALLY love being home). It feels great to be back at my desk finding book deals and I ... Read More about Book Deals for the First October Weekend
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20 Fun Family Halloween Costumes We’ve been on-again-off-again when it comes to family Halloween costumes (mostly off), but after we did our wild animal family costumes in 2020, the girls have been all in for family costumes. I’ve heard some people say that they don’t believe in family Halloween costumes because they want to let every child pick their own ... Read More about 20 Fun Family Halloween Costumes
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Weekly Menu for the End of September Weekly Menu for the End of September Monday: Creamy Chicken and Fire-Roasted Tomato Pasta Green Salad French bread Snack: apples and peanut butter Tuesday: Fish Taco Salad with Chipotle Dressing Tortilla Chips & Guac Snack: Trail mix Wednesday: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Green salad Snack: Healthy No Bake Cookies (that are better than the ... Read More about Weekly Menu for the End of September
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End of September Book Deals Some weeks, the book deals are just A+ and this is one of those weeks – I just kept finding one great deal after another! Seriously, do not miss these. End of September Book Deals The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat – audiobook – $2.99 The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle was one of my favorite ... Read More about End of September Book Deals
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8 Go to Gift Ideas for Friends I’m not a natural gift giver. Gifts are DEFINITELY not my love language, but I aspire to be a good gift giver and I want to be the friend who stops by with a little birthday gift. I remember shortly after I moved to Arizona, Becky, a new friend from the book club I’d just ... Read More about 8 Go to Gift Ideas for Friends
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