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Today is supposed to be the last really, really cold day for awhile.  All the praise hands.  I am a homebody by nature, but my kids need some fresh air and sunshine that isn't filtered through our living room windows.  Warmer weather is coming.

Here are some articles for your reading pleasure.  There are some good nuggets of information in these gems and these authors definitely challenged my thinking a bit.  Hope you enjoy!

Why Kids Books Should Be a Little Sad

What Do You Need Right Now?

7 Ways to Make This Year More Mindful

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Slow and cozy are two words I wanted for this Christmas season.  I wanted to bake cookies and listen to Christmas music and wear pajamas all day.  We have done a lot of those three things and it has been slow and cozy.  Today I'm sharing some great Christmas-y reads.  Enjoy.

If Your Star is Crooked and You Burnt the Cookies

A Holiday Pep Talk for You

Perfect Biscuits

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Friends, Christmas is less than two weeks away.  Are you ready?  I'm so close.  Please, please give these a read.  They are lovely and so timely for the Christmas season. 

When December Feels Weary (If you read just one thing, read THIS.)

Trade Your To-Do List for a Love List

Why You Should Stop Giving Your Kids So Many Toys 

If you already bought your kids their gifts for Christmas, maybe save the last one for another time...

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” 
― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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The last two days we have been at home and our days have been slow and steady.  Pajamas all day, lazy breakfasts, and Christmas books all. day. long.  These good reads have made nap time a bit sweeter.  Enjoy.

The Most Meaningful Gift to Give Yourself Right Now

When Your Heartbeat Feels Like a Drumbeat

5 Ways to be a more Present Parent

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It's Thanksgiving week and my heart is full with anticipation and excitement for the beginning of the holiday season.  I hope you find some time to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy these short and sweet reads.  Maybe you will even get inspired to make some bread over the long weekend.  

How to Show Up for Your Life

Want Change? It's Simple.

Rustic Bread Recipe

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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching as well as the holiday season.  (Or are we already smack dab in the middle of it?)  Whether you are listening to Christmas music today or you are a firm believer of getting through Turkey day first...the first link is a good read to prepare yourself for the season. Enjoy!

A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Embracing the Holidays

We Are Broke in our Busyness

Small Step No. 15: You Doing You

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” -William Morris

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It has been hard to find time to read lately because #kids.  I am thankful for some quick, good reads to keep me grounded and focused.  Hope you enjoy!

How to Stop Letting Perfectionism Ruin Your Motherhood

Why You Must Have Time Alone

The Truth About Minimalism: It's Not About Stuff

“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.” 
― Gustave Flaubert

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It's a big week at our house.  Birthdays and playdates and Halloween all wrapped into a short seven days.  These are some good reads that  make nap time a bit more delightful.

How Changing Our Love Language Can Simply (And Enrich) Family Life

25 Ways to Choose Less Everyday

How Our Family Finally Embraced Minimalism

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Readers are leaders.  Or at least that's what some people say.  I'm not sure about the leader part, but I do love to read.  Books, articles, blog posts, recipes, magazines.  I love them all. 

I wanted to share a few good things I have found on the web lately.  Most of them are about motherhood or minimalism.  Imagine that.  Hope you find something you like.

Motherhood is a Beautiful Work of Art

Why Families Need Minimalism

When the World Feels Awful

Hope you have a good week, friends!