I got the idea for this challenge as I was scrolling through the alphabetized selections on Book Outlet one winter weekend. It’s a little like meandering through the library because the books are so diverse and interesting. So the plan was formed! What if I read one book for each letter of the alphabet, one […]
“Silence” by Wilhelm Kotarbinski This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. The painting above is a little blurry and the exact details are unclear (is that a woman? is she in a cemetery?), but I felt the emotions evoked deep […]
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+ J needed a new pair of sneakers. I had the hardest time finding the style he wanted that was also in his size! Thankfully, a quick search on ebay found just what I was looking for and at a comparable price. And bonus for being able to support a small business! + I used […]
“Philosopher with an Open Book” by Salomon Koninck (1645) This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. Welcome to another segment of New Ideas for Mother Academia! The purpose of this series is to share five ideas for women to dig […]
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Hey there! I’m Ashley, a wife and mother to six children, ages 17-7. Like most, I began blogging in 2011 as a way to share photos of my growing family to far-away relatives. However, through the years, this space has grown into a place to record my adventure into intentional living. A quote I love […]
“Soup Kitchen in the Monastery” by Heinrich Bürkel (1864 – 1865) This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. For the past few weeks, I’ve been on a economic deep dive and the consensus is very disheartening. Words like recession/depression, job […]
“Reading a book” by Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky (1915) This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. Welcome to another segment of New Ideas for Mother Academia! The purpose of this series is to share five ideas for women to dig deeper into […]
This is one of our favorite snacks. Easy to make and it feeds my crew for about two days. We usually eat it over plain Greek yogurt, but it’s delicious by the handful too! INGREDIENTS 1 cup raisins (more or less, depending on your preferences) optional additions: sliced almonds, wheat germ, dried cranberries, or coconut […]
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