What I have been reading: March Part One Read Create Repeat 2026-09-25 | What I have been reading: March Part One
Takeaways from The Panther and the Lash Read Create Repeat 2020-07-15 | The Panther and the Lash by Langston Hughes, an excellent poetry book with lots jumping off points to talk about the history of racism in America.
Takeaways from Making Our Way Home Read Create Repeat 2020-07-12 | Making Our Way Home by Blair Imani
Quarantine Habits I am keeping! Read Create Repeat 2020-07-10 | Things referenced:Intention journalsNoom app and Garmin Vivosmart 4Folding laundry while warm and cozyGetting insulated water cups for everyoneDays assigned to kids for kitchen cleanup
My complicated feelings on the 4th of July Read Create Repeat 2020-07-04 | Read this post from Pantsuit Politics: instagram.com/p/CCN5axSHRe5/?igshid=10beat1ccmm2iAnd the book, Making Our Way Home by Blair Imani.
Books that Shaped Me: Racial Bias Edition #2 Read Create Repeat 2020-07-04 | Ta-nahesi Coates’ Between the World and MeWhat made you think about how your race impacts your parenting? How do you continue to parent in an anti-racist way because of what you’ve learned?
Books that shaped me:Racial bias edition #1 Read Create Repeat 2020-07-02 | What books first showed you about race? What was your first domino?
Allies or accomplices? Read Create Repeat 2020-06-12 | Sorry the video got posted too early without a description. It automatically did it and was a few hours before I realized it. Response to the Booktube diversity panel done by Ashley (@Bookish Realm) youtu.be/8FpV2TtNHK0Erica (@The Broken Spine)Bethany (@Beautifully Bookish Bethany)Kari (@Kar-ing for Books)News (@Neeks)Deidra (@Shade Tree Reads)Also mentioned Tiana Tea’s Video on Being Black on Booktube. youtu.be/1e0IHlgWJAE
What I want to tell other white people Read Create Repeat 2020-06-06 | Mentioned in here:Amber Ruffin’s police encounter videos on Seth Myers show: youtu.be/8o6OEyfuJU8Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park HongOsheta Moore (author of Shalom Sistas and podcaster on Shalom in the City)This interview with Cory Booker and Jimmy Fallon: youtu.be/Ayizzcv-NCEJustice for Breonna Taylor’s family: learn, donate, contact people to get justice for her and her loved ones. So you’ve been publicly shamed by Jon Ronson (TED talk and book)
Pandemic Book Haul: might have gone too far... Read Create Repeat 2020-05-28 | Is anyone else having problems reading during lockdown?
Quarantine Peep house project Read Create Repeat 2020-04-23 | Yes, we made Peep houses! What projects are you doing?
Self care v. Self comfort:pandemic edition Read Create Repeat 2020-04-08 | Find joy and beauty. Spread love where you can. Forgive any missed marks. Stay safe. Repeat. Sorta Awesome podcast and Ten Things to Tell you are both podcasts mentioned here. Great listens whenever you can! A great Ten Things episode on anxiety:https://overcast.fm/+QXblLHX_kSorta Awesome episode on quarantine and personality types: https://overcast.fm/+EdJh00hto
Reimagining Easter through changing faith or circumstances Read Create Repeat 2020-04-07 | Trigger warning: miscarriage talkCheck out this YouTube channel:Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saintsyoutube.com/channel/UC5PITumHtELNmPiLR5_RSng
Things that are helping with quarantine time Read Create Repeat 2020-04-02 | Add some fun and beauty, lower your expectations, spread some love and hope. Repeat. Over and over.
Spread some booktube love tag Read Create Repeat 2020-03-31 | In honor of Emily from ARRRgh! Schooling and her 40th birthday, take some time to answer these 5 questions and then tag people to answer too!1. What book(s) have you read because of this booktuber?2. What book(s) are on your TBR because of this booktuber?3. What non-book recommendations have you taken from this booktuber?4. What things make you think of this person?5. What do you like about their videos?Tag people!!! ARRGH! Schooling: youtube.com/channel/UC_CMPZURk62s-ZeTYyV5OUAHappy Birthday Emily!!!Things mentioned in this video:snorgtees.combuildyourlibrary.comA Literary Education by Emily Cook
Keeping joy in our day: using The Office in our homeschool day Read Create Repeat 2020-03-24 | Let me know what you do to infuse some silly and some joy in the comments!
A new vision for an uncertain future Read Create Repeat 2020-03-23 | READ Untamed by Glennon Doyle. So much good in it!
Gameplan for new homeschoolers Read Create Repeat 2020-03-23 | Main reminders:1. This is not normal. Adapt as necessary but remember you are a parent first.2. Come up with some expectations/routine and write it down. Adapt as necessary.3. Add in fun breaks, frequently. Participate in the fun yourself. Adapt as necessary.4. Give yourself grace. And give your kids grace. And then give more grace. 5. Be curious yourself. Fall down rabbit holes together.Links: Geography Now youtube.com/user/GeographyNowTED talksyoutube.com/user/TEDtalksDirectorWhat’s Insideyoutube.com/channel/UCXgoURISTjifYA7CG55xpkAMark Roberyoutube.com/user/onemeeeliondollarsCrash Courseyoutube.com/user/crashcourse
Simple meditation exercise that is saving me Read Create Repeat 2020-03-23 | Dan Harris’s Meditation for Skeptics book is where I found this idea.
Homeschooling through this pandemic (lessons from a veteran homeschooler):A NEW NORMAL Read Create Repeat 2020-03-20 | Remember:1. Create a new routine, a new normal, with some joy built in.2. Recognize that none of this is normal and that traditional school and homeschool are different. 3. We can do this. It will just be different.
Lessons from Glennon’s new book and Corona survival Read Create Repeat 2020-03-19 | I’ll be coming up with a regular schedule to post soon. I’m starting to rally so I can help spread some Internet sunshine. Here’s a storytime from Glennon Doyle’s new book, Untamed.
An unintentional book trio: MLK Jr, Such a Fun Age and The Sun Does Shine Read Create Repeat 2020-02-25 | Where do we go from here by Martin Luther King JrSuch a Fun Age by Kiley ReidThe Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton
Geriatric brewers, time travel and complicated conversations: Jan 2020 Wrapup Read Create Repeat 2020-02-11 | ...
Vulnerable Talk: How I really feel about my body hair Read Create Repeat 2020-02-07 | My honest vulnerable feelings....This book really hit me hard on a lot of levels. I thought I would go out on a limb and share my personal journey on one of the chapters.
Leveling up book club discussions: Book Club Party tips Read Create Repeat 2020-02-06 | We use Julie Bogart’s Brave Writer curriculum for reading/writing homeschool which includes many party school tips.The book I mention about discussing books better is Deconstructing Penguins by Lawrence Goldstone
Podcasts I love Read Create Repeat 2020-01-29 | I have so many podcasts I love, but these are a few of my favorite ones:The Ologies Podcast with Allie Ward: alieward.com/ologiesArmchair Expert with Dax Shepherd and Monica Padman: armchairexpertpod.comHeavyweight with Jonathan Goldstein by Gimlet Media: gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweightLazy Genius Podcast: http://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazySorta Awesome: http://www.sortaawesomeshow.comWow in the World: npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-worldMama Bear Dares: http://www.mamabeardarespodcast.com
My 2020 Goals Read Create Repeat 2020-01-27 | Here’s my plans laid out for my 2020! I’m excited about what’s lying around the corner.
Ten Year Booktube Challenge Read Create Repeat 2020-01-18 | Original done by Rincey Reads: youtu.be/kO3QOWze_Ow
My 2019 Good List Read Create Repeat 2020-01-04 | Items mentioned that aren’t abstract: Peanut butter busted knuckle beer by Quaff On Brewing company in Brown County, IndianaHoly Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints by Deneen Akers: Holytroublemakers.comCarrot soufflé on Allrecipes.com2 week to do listsPodcasts: Ologies and The Lazy GeniusKaren Hallion did the art calendar: karenhallion.tumblr.com
Designing moments and middle grade punk: Dec. 19 Reads Read Create Repeat 2019-12-21 | Some great reads to finish out my year: The Power of Moments by Chip and Brandon HeathMiracles and Other Unreasonable Things by Sarah BesseyFirst Rule of Punk by Celia PerezHow to Read Nature by Tristan Gooley10% Happier by Dan HarrisEveryday Sketching by Steven Reddy
10 year book challenge Tag Read Create Repeat 2019-12-11 | Created by Rincey at Rinceyreads, here’s the original link: youtu.be/kO3QOWze_Ow
Presents Flashbacks: Did they hold up? Read Create Repeat 2019-12-09 | A box of sugary cereal! Seriously, a weird tradition, but a good one.Playmags magnetic tiles: amazon.com/Playmags-100-Piece-Super-Set/dp/B00EUBD14CMunchkin Shakespeare DeluxeBall of Whacks: amazon.com/Roger-von-Oechs-Ball-Whacks/dp/0911121056/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ball+of+whacks&qid=1575922332&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-3Drawing Lesson by Mark KrilleyKEVA contraptions: amazon.com/MindWare-KEVA-Brain-Builders-Deluxe/dp/B07XYGF496/ref=sr_1_6?crid=DNE1MY74JKXM&keywords=keva+contraptions&qid=1575922416&sprefix=keva+con%2Caps%2C528&sr=8-6Emoji waffle maker: amazon.com/Emoji-Universe-Slice-Waffle-Maker/dp/B074PF1YFQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1TFNEONQMK7PH&keywords=emoji+waffle+maker&qid=1575922479&sprefix=emoji+waffle%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-3Dungeons and Dragons: amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3EUKAI14INUHQ&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+starter+set&qid=1575922502&sprefix=dungeon%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-4Evolution game: amazon.com/North-Star-Games-Evolution-Strategic/dp/B0725LRH1W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YD60S596SZ87&keywords=evolution+board+game&qid=1575922542&sprefix=evolution+%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1Things I will always recommend" LEGO kits, photo books, Codenames (any versions), Lord of the Rings Deck Building Games (pricy, but this game has actually met its cost:play), Azul board game, Sushi go Party (big version is worth it for the replay factor), Dixit board game, Catan Junior (for kids 3 and up), Da Vinci Challenge board gameCardboard and any other crafting supplies. Letter or Experiences with you are always great options!
Last TBR of the decade! Read Create Repeat 2019-12-04 | So stoked for this lineup! Here’s to finishing strong!
Love and Therapy: November wrapup #2 Read Create Repeat 2019-12-02 | What was your fav nonfiction read?
Stocking Stuffers Recommendations that Held Up Read Create Repeat 2019-11-24 | Here are some of my favorite stocking stuffers that hold up:Wooden Peg dolls (either homemade or bought from an artist). You can do these based off book recommendations or even historical characters). Rat a Tat Cat: gamewright.com/product/Rat-a-Tat-CatStar Trek TNG Fluxx: looneylabs.com/games/star-trek-next-generation-fluxxpostcards with beautiful art (It was Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat)Cardline Animals: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/130882/cardline-animalsListography Game: chroniclebooks.com/titles/listography-the-game.htmlWaterbrushes and Inktense watercolor pencils: (available anywhere you can get art supplies)Peerless Watercolor Paints: peerlesscolorlabs.comwhogivesacrap toilet paper (no plastic wrapping and the best packaging ever!): here is my referral link: talkable.com/x/odbY5HStainless Steel razors and blades!!! You can find them online and perhaps even in a local store!
Nonfiction Booktube Tag Read Create Repeat 2019-11-19 | Original tag by Olive @abookolive. youtu.be/fnv6OwURHZII loved doing these questions! Please link your videos down below!!!
Death and math: nonfiction wrap-up #1 Read Create Repeat 2019-11-12 | Books mentioned:What’s Math Got to Do with it? By Jo BoalerWill My Cat Eat my Eyeballs? By Caitlyn Doughty
Hope, Fear and Breakups (with your phone) Read Create Repeat 2019-11-09 | What I read in Oct 2019Books mentioned: Mastering Fear by Brandon WebbBraving the Wilderness by Brene BrownHow to Break up with your phone by Catherine PriceEverything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Nonfiction November TBR 2019 Read Create Repeat 2019-11-05 | So excited to get back to you with my Nonfiction November TBR, thank you Abookolive for always inspiring us! Here is her original video with the prompts: design, sport, voice and true: youtube.com/watch?v=2K8_N_8sL_M&t=77s
Women in books: deep desires, beauty pageants and changing the world! Read Create Repeat 2019-08-21 | Three Women by Lisa TaddeoThe Moment of Lift by Melinda GatesThe Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson
Homeschool curriculum overview Read Create Repeat 2019-08-09 | Sorry if you caught the video early with no links, my settings got changed. Spines for the year:Ancient History: Hands-on-History booksScience: Cartoon Guide to Biology (for first quarter: The Bacteria Book by Steve Mould, Tardigrade Science Project Book by Michael Shaw, Microbes by Christine Burillo-Kirch, Evolution by Carla Mooney)Math: Beast AcademyLanguage Arts: Brave Writer and Rooted in LanguageLatin: Veni Vida Didici, Getting Started with LatinSpanish: lots of books, movies, conversations and podcasts
Homeschool planning 2019-20 Read Create Repeat 2019-08-09 | Sorry if you caught this before I meant to post live. YouTube changed my auto settings.The big questions: Why do you homeschool?What is my end vision?What action steps do I need to take to get there?Pam Barnhill’s Plan your Year Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace amazon.com/dp/0999742124/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.-xtDbR3NHXXTMary Hanna Wilson’s interview questions: maryhannawilson.com/homeschool-interview-kids
Things I wish I had found in my 20s Read Create Repeat 2019-07-30 | Any of these things can be found online, let me know if you have specific product questions! My niece most loved the razor and the cookbooks.
City of Girls Quick Review Read Create Repeat 2019-07-17 | How a one sentence criticism can change your trajectory and how to get back on course.
Reading to Resist Hate Read Create Repeat 2019-07-15 | Here’s the “Mama Bear Dares” podcast I recommend (especially their Gun Culture 2.0 episode): https://overcast.fm/+HxuXgPGHsWhat books are helping you resist hate?
Lessons from my no-buy year: 1 year later Read Create Repeat 2019-07-04 | Thanks windsong reads for your suggestion! If you want to see other videos related to my challenge, check out my no-buy year playlist.
June 2019 Reads: The one in which women find their voices Read Create Repeat 2019-06-28 | I think my favorite reads are the ones where people find that they are stronger than they originally believed and by reading those stories, I find that I am also stronger than I believe as well. I also have enjoyed reading womanist biblical interpretations because it is helping me find my faith again in believing in a world where life is better for everyone. It does often mean that I have found areas that I need to change in myself. A constant metamorphosis if you will.
I’m Back!!! Channel Reboot Read Create Repeat 2019-06-26 | Hello all!!! I’ve missed you. Here’s an update on life as well as a hearty welcome to my channel! Let me know in the comments section what you want to know or have content on!
Cozy Minimalist Home Book Review Read Create Repeat 2018-09-26 | I did get a free ARC in first disclosure in return for my honest opinions and review. Granted, I would have bought it anyway! Here’s a link to preorder: Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff amazon.com/dp/0310350913/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aP4QBbBTVYC1QThose who preorder can get access to the author’s free online design classes!
