Reading and Relaxing - Even in this busy season

 

Yesterday I took some time, in between running errands, washing clothes, and wrapping gifts, to go out on the back porch and read. It was just what I needed to slow my pace and put some rest in my busy day. 

I've been purposely reading books that are calming and satisfying in this busy season of life.

I love books about homemaking and how other women run their homes. I'm always open to learning something from others; something helpful that I've never thought of, or just new ways of doing old things. 

Kate Singh is an author I discovered on Amazon one day and I've since bought several of her books in print and ebook. She is very practical and I just enjoy hearing her perspective on groceries and budgeting and how she saves money here and there. This is her latest book that she wrote while stripping her home of internet, excess in most areas and began to really live off the small income her husband made.

I'm not an extremist and I would never go as far as she has, at times, but I do appreciate hearing how others cut back in their lives and how they made do with less. 

Mrs. Sharon White has a blog that I've followed since my very early blogging days, back in 2008 or 2009. She is an old soul who writes with a voice that is very comforting and non-condemning. She runs her home in an old-fashioned way and then simply writes her methods and beliefs in such a way that feels like you're having tea in her parlor. 

I've bought three of her books, so far, and have referred back to each of them for inspiration when needed. You can read her blog HERE or buy her books on Amazon. 

These are just a few books I've read this month and it's a combination of wanting the calming voices they write in, plus my usual preparation for the new year.

I love learning from other homemakers. I feel like we're never too old to learn something new; even if it's something we've been doing for years. I call it having a teachable spirit, which can apply to any skill or area of life.

I will be carving out time each afternoon for reading and relaxing. Even if it's just 30 minutes or so, it gives me the energy to do the other things that are calling for me that day. 

I hope your day is filled with learning new things or learning new ways to do old things. Or at the very least, carving out some time to just be. 

Until Next Time...

Blessings!