Small Things - The Vacation Edition #6

"Life is not, for most of us, a pageant of splendor, but is made up of many small things, rather like an old fashioned piecework quilt. No two people have the same, but we all have our own, whether it be listening to Beethoven's fifth with a beloved friend, or seeing a neighbor at the back door with a basket of white dahlias. Or after a long, hard day, having the family say, "That was a good supper."

- GLADYS TABER

In no particular order, here are three small things that inspired me recently;

1. Come On Home

Jessica Smartt's new book is out now! I've had my copy pre-ordered for several weeks now, and can not wait to dive in! My husband and I are considering foster care again. We did it for about seven years when our girls were young, and now that we are empty nesters it's something we're considering again. With that, I've been re-reading some of my favorite parenting / mothering books recently to re-ground myself in some essential basic truths. I was so blessed by her previous book, Let Them Be Kids, and I'm sure I'll be equally blessed by her latest offering!

2. A List of Attainments For Homeschool Mothers

I've been blessed by Beth's offerings for several years now. Following the model and philosophy of Charlotte Mason, Beth creates resources for homeschooling children and their mother's to guide and encourage them on their journey. If you're familiar with Charlotte Mason, then you probably know about her List of Attainments for Children of Six and Twelve. But Beth has produced a list for homeschooling mom's as well. While we won't be homeschooling foster children, I do hope to incorporate things like nature study, seasonal handcrafts etc. into the time they are with us. With that, I've been brushing up on my Charlotte Mason and found these resources inspiring! If you're interested in learning more about Charlotte Mason and/or Mother Culture, consider becoming a member of The Mother's Circle!

3. Halfway to Cozy - Welcoming Autumn!

This is one of my favorite YouTube accounts! Pour yourself a cup of tea, sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Small Things - The Vacation Edition #5

"Life is not, for most of us, a pageant of splendor, but is made up of many small things, rather like an old fashioned piecework quilt. No two people have the same, but we all have our own, whether it be listening to Beethoven's fifth with a beloved friend, or seeing a neighbor at the back door with a basket of white dahlias. Or after a long, hard day, having the family say, "That was a good supper."

- GLADYS TABER

In no particular order, here are three small things that inspired me recently;

1. Sunshine Valley

I just recently discovered Amanda's blog, and I love just about everything about it! Here are a few of my favorite posts so far;

- 5 Ways To Add Old-Fashioned Fall Charm To Your Home

- Homemaking With Purpose and Prayer

- Simple Ways For Finding Rest As A Christian Homemaker

2. Joyful Mothers

I am uplifted and encouraged every time I visit Rachels Instagram account. This post in particular;

"Take your fears about what the world is becoming, and convert them into a passion to make your own little world - your home - into a refuge for your beloved children. Create a haven that is overflowing with the Word of God, riddled with truth love and joy in Jesus."

3. It's that time of year again, for my favorite childhood book, Miss Suzy!

Small Things - The Vacation Edition #3

"Life is not, for most of us, a pageant of splendor, but is made up of many small things, rather like an old fashioned piecework quilt. No two people have the same, but we all have our own, whether it be listening to Beethoven's fifth with a beloved friend, or seeing a neighbor at the back door with a basket of white dahlias. Or after a long, hard day, having the family say, "That was a good supper."

- GLADYS TABER

In no particular order, here are six things that inspired me recently;

1. Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread

Two of my absolute favorite autumn flavors combined! I'm adding this to my autumn backing list, and I'll let you know how I liked it.

2. Discipling The Home

I recently discovered Kate's Instagram account and I've been blessed by it! Her posts and quotes are so lovely and inspirational, definitely a place to visit!

3. forRest Mind and Ambiance

My dear friend and fellow Texan, Brandi McIntosh recently put me on to these lovely videos and I just can not get enough of them! I've been putting them on every night before I go to bed and I fall right to sleep. But they're honestly even better during the day, just softly playing on your tv screen while you work! I am not able to do that much, so I just listen to and enjoy them on my phone or iPad. Oh the joys of rural internet! This one, Books and Tea Evening In The Rabbit Hole, is quite possibly my favorite!