Reading, Listening, Watching and Making

Reading

The 10 Best Books of 2018

7 Time Saving Apps that Can Make You More Productive

Listening

There There: A Novel

Watching

Knit Stars 3.0 

How to do the Norwegian Purl

Making

Maggie's Birthday Sweater

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Reading

Lifestyle Photography for the Holidays

How to Become a Writer

Listening

Natalie Singer on Finding the Time to Write and Living a Creative Life Around Day Jobs

Watching

The Brain-Changing Effects of Exercise 

Making

Molly's Birthday Sweater

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Reading

The Haunting of Hill House: What to Read if You are Obsessed I AM OBSESSED! 

NaNoWriMo Tips - I’m considering doing NaNoWriMo this year. Are you?

Listening

Nothing this week!

Watching

The Haunting of Hill House I love a good ghost horror story and I'm obsessed with this one. 

Making

My October Charity Hat - I’m making a variation on this one. Keeping it simple!

Words and more Words with this fantastic writing workshop 

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Reading

Expecto Matronum - The best! 

Detailed New National Maps Show How Neighborhoods Shape Children for Life - Fascinating look at geographic data and how neighborhoods shape children for life. 

Listening

Didn't I Just Feed You?

Watching

Fantastic Beasts and How to Find Them I was able to watch this on the plane on our recent trip to San Diego and it was so good! I rarely get to watch tv or movies anymore but I'm trying. 

Making

Trick-or-Treat Bear - This is the cutest and I'd be further along if I read directions properly. This pattern is very well written and I can't wait to have my bear done. 

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Reading

I Finally Got a Vitamix — Here's What I Think of It 7 Months Later - I've had mine for about 3 months and really wish I had bought it earlier. It is so amazing and worth the money. 

From 'Everything Under' To 'Overstory': The 2018 Man Booker Prize Shortlist - More books to read!

A Tale of Two Cities - I'm working my way through this one right now. I really like it. 

Powerful Thread Reminds Us We Can Always Leave Uncomfortable Situations - My parents always gave me permission to use them as an excuse to leave any situation I wasn't comfortable with. They knew that sometimes it is easier to blame someone else when you are kid. I plan to give my kids the same permission and make sure they know I'm always there for them. 

Listening

The Stash Podcast is back!

And so is Serial!

Watching

Skillshare: Donut Flat Lays - Get two free months of Skillshare premium when you sign up using this link: https://skl.sh/2Po34V1 I've been loving these short classes and getting inspired! 

Making

ALL the baby hats!

So many swatches

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Reading

Everything you know about obesity is wrong “We all have to do our best with the body that we have. And leave everyone else’s alone.” This quote is everything. Do the best with the body you have and don't worry about other's bodies (unless they are your children and then only worry if their bodies are broken). 

The Story of Baby Shark "The catchy children’s song has gone explosively viral, saturating the Internet and the neural circuitry of toddlers the world over. It’s the latest pop-culture trend to captivate a young audience — perhaps the youngest ever — fueled by animated, K-pop-style YouTube music videos that have racked up more than 3 billion views."

Listening

Baby Shark This horrible ear burn is Maggie's favorite song. It is on repeat around here. 

Perfect When the kids are gone, I play this on repeat because I just figured out who Ed Sheeran is. I'm slow on the uptake!

Watching

Next Gen This is on our list for Family Movie Night! 

Making

Sprouted Kitchen Cooking Club I'm in a serious season of cooking and baking. This cooking club is helping me fulfill my soulful need to make food. 

Crispy Apple & Raclette Pastries I'm planning on making these to use up our apple surplus! 

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Reading

Honey, I Swept the Floor! - "Another friend said: “After my husband cleans the garage or the pool, he makes each person in the family come for a separate ‘viewing’ so he can solicit praise and bask in his accomplishment.” (Hint: I might be the husband here. I actually do this. I need praise!) 

6 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer

Reinvent the Granny Square

Listening

Happier Labor Day I'm thinking hard on this as I pivot my pitching and writing game. September is all about finding new publications to pitch. 

Watching

Annihilation - Meh! I loved the book but the movie was meh! They tried to cram to much in which meant they left way too much unexplained. 

The Great British Baking Show I'm late to this but I love it! I also love that when I went searching for a description of a drizzle cake that my friend, Paola's recipe showed up first on The Kitchn! 

Making

Roasted Tomatoes

Apple Butter

Reading, Listening, Watching and Making

Reading

The children who NEVER watch TV: And why not having a screen in the house has become the latest status symbol for pushy, middle class parents 

How to Nurture Adult Friendships

Listening

The Lie: I'm better than you

The Daily

Baby Shark

Watching

This is where I note that I watched nothing this week. Nothing! 

Making

Milk Bar’s Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

Reading, Listening, Watching

Reading

The challenge of modeling shared household duties when Mom works at home

Mothers as Makers of Death

Am I a Bad Parent, or Just Tired?

You can find my most current reads on Instagram using the hashtag #reebeckireads

Listening

Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me

Watching

Rachel + Dave Hollis Instagram/Facebook Live Videos 

The Rain (wanting to watch)

Reading, Listening, Watching

Reading


Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

The Heart's Invisible Furies: A Novel

The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child

You can find my most current reads on Instagram using the hashtag #reebeckireads

Listening

Practice Reverse Gossip

Welcome Fall

How to Plan Out Your Life as a Couple

Watching

Embroidery Sampler with Rebecca Ringquist

Song of the Sea

Reading, Listening, Watching

Reading

Feast by Ferry

Annihilation: A Novel (The Southern Reach Trilogy)

At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize): A Novel

You can find my most current reads on Instagram using the hashtag #reebeckireads

Listening

The Rise Podcast

Shameless Mom Academy: 5 Ways to Love the Skin You're In

Happier with Gretchen Rubin: Know Your Purpose

Watching

Annihilation

Riverdale: Season 2

Children, Ulysses and Sleep are This Week's Links from Around the Web

The Voices of Detained Children, Separated from their Parents I'm going to be honest and let everyone know I haven't listened. I can't. Every time I think I can, I can't. I imagine my children crying in terror for me and not being able to comfort them. My heart breaks. I feel at a loss for what our government is doing. We should not be these people. Our country should be better. 

Seizing Children From Parents at the Border Is Immoral. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

The Strange Case of the Missing Joyce Scholar Fascinating story about a fascinating book. 

Why 8 hours of sleep isn't enough Get more sleep! 

What's wrong with Blue Apron So much is wrong with Blue Apron

Crows, Childish Behavior and Books are This Week's Links from Around the Web

Crow Funerals  Maggie spilled an entire bag of bird seed on our front lawn which means crows from miles away have been visiting and letting me know their thanks and now their desire for more bird seeds. 

Why Children Aren't Behaving, And What You Can Do About It This was a good reminder to me why I make my kids help around the house, why they have amble time to play and why I let them roam a bit further than my husband would like. Now in no way are they angels, but I think these things help!

Chores, teamwork and high expectations: The 15 habits that raise responsible kids Another article that builds on the one above! 

These Are The Books Everyone Will Be Talking About This Summer BOOKS! You know I love books and here are more recommendations! 

Maybe She Had So Much Money She Just Lost Track of It This story is absolutely fascinating! I've read several and will probably read several more.

Artist's Way, Chickens and Fried Brains are This Week's Links from Around the Web

Picking up the Pencil - The Artist's Way

Bookstore employee writes this on Facebook after “little old lady” shocks everyone at the register

Portraits of “Most Beautiful Chickens on the Planet” Capture Their Underrated Beauty

I Think I Figured Out Why My Brain Always Feels Fried

Yurt Camping, Lunch Boxes and Rugs are This Week's Links from Around the Web

Lunch Box Ideas! We are at the point in the school year where we are getting bored with packing lunches and it shows. This site is full of great ideas!

The easiest way to tie shoes! Molly so needs to learn how to do this.

Rugs! I'm scouting out rugs for our dining room and I'm kinda in love with this one.

Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough I need to try this stuff!

Yurt Camping! I'm taking the girls yurt camping this summer. They keep begging to go and while I do not like camping, I love them and want to make them happy.

Fridges, Art and Hippie Food are This Week's Links from Around the Web

Inside Sprinkle Owner, Candace Nelson's Fridge - OK, I admit it, I'm SUPER nosy and I love seeing what other people's fridges look like. And I don't think I'm the the only once since fridge reveals are a thing. 

The Power of Art - The Untouchables by Cuban artist Erik Ravelo are a series of photos of children crucified for his supposed oppressors, each with a different reason and clear message. This art speaks. 

A Future without Him - Raising kids when one's husband has died. 

Hippie Food - I can't wait to read this book! 

What you eat is more important than how much you eat Interesting! 

Supporting Creatives, Meaningful Living and Making Clothing are This Week's Links from Around the Web

How To Support The Writers + Artists You Love

Can You Lead a Meaningful Life Without Taking Any Risks?

On The Importance of Personal To-Do Lists and How to Stay Accountable

Illustrated Food Trends

Getting Started Making Clothing

Flu Shots, Artist Dates and Decluttering are This Week's Links from Around the Web

101 Physical Things That Can Be Reduced In Your Home

Still Not Convinced You Need a Flu Shot? First, It’s Not All About You

101 Artist Date Ideas

A Food Lovers' Guide to Eating on a Budget

11 Ways to Declutter Your Email Inbox and Keep It That Way for the Rest of Your Life

Meal Prep Tips

Self Care, Retreats and Ornaments are this week's links from around the web

How to use an Instant Pot - This might be useful for those of you getting Instant Pots for the holidays!

Rest Retreat - Have you ever thought about taking a month off social media? This blogger is suggesting you do so and provides a guide.

Knitted Christmas Ornaments - You still have time!

I Can Not Make Dinner - We've all been there. When we just can't.

35 Self Care Practices for the Holidays - Take care of yo'self!

Creative Living, Old School play and Beating the Winter Blues are this week's links from around the web

How to lead a creative life

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Old School play is best for kids

Brooks Running Gift Guide

Beating the Winter Blues