Calm The H*ck Down: How to Let Go and Lighten Up About Parenting by Melanie Dale
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Everything I Read in September 2020 {Book Recap & Ratings}
Five Things to Tell You {September 10th, 2020}
{Fall Shifts & Our First Day of School, Soaking in the Daylight, Currently Reading & Listening, Kindle Book Deals & Pinterest Therapy}
ONE: Fall Shifts…& Our First Day of School!
We have done a lot of swapping kids with our “quarantine crew” since the end of August which meant there was A LOT of boy energy around here…even the dogs were wild! Although the end of summer is bittersweet, everyone is definitely ready for a change of pace.
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School in the Time of Coronavirus by Emily Mazzulla Ph.D. {Children’s Book Review}
Life Lately…{Work Identity, Fitting in Reading, Audiobooks and Soaking in Summer}
Hello there! Yesterday I wrapped up one of my busiest weeks work-wise, and I have to say, it feels good to be back in the swing of things. There is so much unknown going into the winter months that Kristy and I are trying to get as much done as possible during the next few months. She has been juggling a lot and I love being able to support her behind the computer screen…It’s senior portrait season which is my favorite editing wise and I love seeing how much all the families she photographs each year have grown! 
{My mask pictured above is from this Etsy shop – no affiliation, I just love it!}
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The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi | WaterBrook & Multnomah {Book Review}
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
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Life Lately…{Pandemic Fatigue, The COVID-19 Pool Club & True Crime Podcasts}
Hello! I have been meaning to share a personal post for a while now, but it just hasn’t happened. I have had a hard time focusing on much of anything “extra” lately and I have noticed that things that used to feel easy feel very daunting now…maybe this is pandemic fatigue? I have found that when I do have a little downtime, I “waste it”, either mindlessly scrolling or cleaning and organizing a house that never stays that way for long because we are here pretty much 24/7 now…maybe because it gives me some sense of control?
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How to be a Person by Catherine Newman | Storey Publishing {Book Review}
How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You’re Grown Up
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Five Things To Tell You… | May 18th, 2020
Welcome to my new blog series, Five Things To Tell You... In addition to my Currently Loving posts, I wanted another way to share random info and updates, so if this is your thing too, you’re welcome! 😉
One: The Little Things
While many things have changed, some have stayed the same, including the beginning of Vermont’s creemee season. Like many small businesses, local creemee stands have pivoted to make sure that they can offer their products in a safe way and we have been making the rounds. We were there for Cookie Love’s opening day, which is an annual tradition for our family.
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Currently Listening…Podcast Edition!
Just like with my reading tastes, what I am listening to has changed a bit over the last few weeks. I have found that my ability to focus has shifted with my podcasts and I am seeing that I either need some small helpful bits of information, relatable banter, some inspiring messages, or maybe a quick distraction.
Fitting in Podcast Listening…
Previously podcasts made up a good part of my workday whether it was when I was editing on the computer or during my commute. Photos above are back in the “good old days”.
Now that I don’t have either of those things, both my amount of time and attention to detail has changed. I am now listening while quickly getting ready for the day, while I am doing tasks around the house, on a walk to the mailbox…and sometimes when I just need to block out the decibel level from the kids.