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How I’m making time to read

~ Megan

Reading is, by far, my most enjoyable past time. Once I got married, I realized that I had significantly less time to read and then when baby boy came along, that time pretty much didn’t exist! So what was I to do?

I have been reading the Bible out loud to my son pretty much his whole existence. So I decided that I should do the same with my novels. Jonathan makes for a great audience. He really thinks that I am talking to him and I try to make eye contact periodically so he feels included. He is happy to lay on the ground and play while I read. Now, I will say I only have the one and he isn’t mobile yet! But I am hoping that reading a loud will continue to be a way I can read the books I love.

I also try and read a chapter or two right before bed. It helps that my hubby is a reader as well. You wouldn’t believe how much reading one can fit in at night.

Lastly, I have started allowing myself the first 25 minutes of his nap time to be my reading time. Specifically I am using that reading time to research health topics and read books about health. But I set my timer and read. It’s amazing how much the timer helps. I am more likely to ignore my phone and read because I know the timer is ticking. If someone calls or texts I know that I can get back to them in 25 minutes. That has been so helpful.

Currently, I have finished 2 out of the 3 books that make up my monthly goal. (More on that in the next post.) Try reading aloud if you have kids and see how it works!

How do YOU make time to read?

The Maker’s Diet

~ Megan

This blog post is long overdue and will certainly be out of my norm. I really haven’t had a lot of time to read let alone blog. Back in November my site crashed because of malware… so that took some figuring out. On top of the, lately I have been reading mostly health and diet books. Not really the kind of content I post here. If all of that wasn’t enough, I have my sweet baby boy to look after! (Which of course is the greatest and most rewarding use of my time!)

With all of that said, if you are looking into dieting or getting healthy for the new year, I would HIGHLY recommend The Maker’s Diet by Jordan S. Rubin. Jordan was diagnosed with Crohn’s at 19 and spend the next two years of his life and thousands of dollars trying to find a permanent healing solution. This book is the culmination of what his journey taught him.

I was gifted this book by my father after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I eagerly dived into this book and followed his 40 day challenge. I lost several pounds and felt so much better after the challenge. I have actually decided to go back to Phase 1 and hang out there for several months because it made me feel so good.

If you’re trying to start 2019 off on a healthier foot, then check out Jordan’s book. I know you’ll enjoy it.

Where have I been?

~ Megan

Hello dear readers!

I finally have a few free moments to jump on my blog and catch y’all up. I am currently listening to book number 6 in the Anne of Green Gables series. Why listening you ask? Because on July 31, 2018 I had my precious baby boy.

Jonathan came into the world just one day early. I have been focusing on him the last two months and haven’t had much time to pick up a book. Unless it’s a board book. Little Blue Truck anyone??

 

Anyway, I hope to be back in full swing soon. Until then, happy reading!

On a personal note…

~ Megan

On a personal note…

I would like to say THANK YOU to all of my readers who have continued to look at my blog posts. As you may have noticed, I have not posted since January. But I do have a valid reason for being a little MIA lately: Steven & I are preparing to welcome our first baby!!

Our son, Jonathan Cyrus, will be gracing us with his presence in early August. Jonathan means “God has given” and Cyrus means “farsighted”. We chose these names after two very strong men in the Bible. Jonathan was the son of King Saul & loyal friend to the future King David from whom Jesus’ lineage would continue. Cyrus was a Persian king who sent the Jews back to Jerusalem with plans & finances to help rebuild the temple. Both men are spoken of well in the Bible.

Pregnancy has not kept me from my love of reading. I decided back in December that 2018 would be a year of series. With that said, it takes a bit longer to get through an entire series in order to blog about it. I will tell you that I am on book 5 of the Chronicles of Narnia and LOVING them! Next on the list is to finish up the Heroines Behind the Lines series followed by Anne of Green Gables. So I do hope you continue to check in on the blog. Please make sure to check out my Teachers pay Teachers site and follow me on Instagram @thebooknookreview. As always, thank you for the support! And keep reading!!

Book Fairs

~ Megan

I love a good book fair! This little book nerd gets so excited to see all the new, shiny books!

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As I was perusing our book fair, I started thinking about all the possibilities a kid could choose from. Nonfiction. Fiction. Historical fiction. Hardback. Paperback. Posters and bracelets! So much to choose from!!

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Many kids do not know exactly what they are looking at or know how to choose a book that’s best for them. During this time of book fairs, I encourage parents to look through the brochure with their child. I think it would be a lot of fun to watch my child look through all the possible book options & pick out the ones they’d like. I think it’s really important to do some research on the titles your child has picked out. But as I discussed before in previous reviews, not all books at a junior high book fair are written for junior high students. They are a great way for PTOs to raise money for their teachers & schools. But I just want to encourage you to look into the books your child is interested in.

On a side note, I was super excited to see Ashes on the shelves this year!!

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I am also excited about the possibilities for future posts! nazi-books