A post shared by Heidi Kindlespire Hillman (@a.lively.hope) on Apr 26, 2018 at 7:57am PDT Bookwork problems: When all of your library holds come in at once. Has that ever happened to you? I feel like this month was full of books that had cringe-inducing moments and I wasn’t sure I wanted to finish. Nevertheless, here’s what I thought of […]
It’s been an unusually slow reading month for me. I only finished three books (though I’m pretty sure I read one more and I just can’t remember which one…it will probably come to me as soon as I publish this post!). That’s probably due at least in part to me falling asleep literally every time I sit down to read […]
I look forward to sharing the books I’ve read every month. Reading is one of my very favorite things to do. It’s a way for me to both relax and connect with the world around me. I’m always looking for book recommendations! Please share what you’ve been reading lately in the comments. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas I […]
I am always fascinated to read Day in the Life posts from other families and so I try to share one each year here on the blog on the off-chance you’re as interested in this stuff as I am. Here’s a peek into our typical day. Of course, there’s no such thing as typical. This is our routine and something […]
I have been finding such delight in my early morning scripture study this year. I have not developed a love for the Old Testament like I have for other books of scripture, so I decided that this year my goal would simply be to learn to love the Old Testament. I know that it testifies of Christ, just like the […]
Today I’m sharing short and sweet reviews of the six books I’ve finished in the past month. What have you been reading lately? I’m always looking for recommendations! The Ocean At the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman This book had a very A Wrinkle In Time feel for me. Kids and unexplained magic. Bizarrely creepy, but not over-the-line […]
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman This book made me feel all the feels. I wanted to ignore all other responsibilities until I’d finished it. Eleanor is such an endearing, lovable character. Her story is so difficult to read at times, but also inspiring as she overcomes her upbringing and learns to make friends. Because we served as a […]
Joining Modern Mrs. Darcy to share what I’ve been reading lately. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida This book was absolutely fascinating. It’s written by a 13 year old Japanese boy who has severe Autism and is nonverbal. He wrote it through the use of a letter grid. It completely changed my understanding of Autism. Not only that, but it helped me to […]
It’s that time of year again! I absolutely love finding just the right gift for my loved ones. There is nothing better as a parent than seeing the face of your child light up in delight on Christmas morning. I have strong feelings about toys and I’m sure I’m not alone. I can’t handle things that make a lot of […]
After several slower months, this has been an excellent reading month for me! Here’s what I’ve been reading lately. Check out Modern Mrs. Darcy for more Quick Lit reviews. The Golden Goblet This was a read aloud to go along with our study of Ancient Egypt for history. (We’re using The Good and the Beautiful Year 1 curriculum and we […]