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I would recommend all four books I read for the month of October. There’s even a book on this list I gave a FIVE STAR review (that’s rare!). Yes, this month is very female-focused, but I think there is still a good variety to choose from. This month’s book reviews include a historical fiction piece about a female aviator, a contemporary romance, a fascinating memoir by a mother, and a strong voice from the Black Lives Matter movement. I hope you find a book to add to your must-read list!
I just entered the third trimester of my fourth pregnancy. I have zero desire to nest. That’s just not a feeling I have ever had when pregnant, BUT I am a planner. It is important for me to be organized before a new baby arrives to help the transition go as smoothly as possible. As a list maker, I thought I would share my third trimester to-do list for any other pregnant mamas it may help. A free printable third trimester checklist is included at the end of the post.
Last year before my daughter started preschool I wanted to prepare her as much as possible for the transition. I knew she would be nervous and I think the more you read about what to expect for any situation the better. Together we read through a bunch of children’s books about preschool to help prepare her.
As we are about to embark on our homeschool preschool journey, I knew I needed a system to incentivize my three-year-old. After a lot of research and time spent looking at different types of behavior reward charts, I narrowed down the behaviors I knew I wanted my daughter to focus on the most. From there, I created my own preschool behavior reward chart featuring a two-tier reward system. The chart as well as the reward coupons are FREE to download below (no sign-up required!) and are also customizable.
I haven’t been reading as much this month because my kids have had me at the beach, splash pad, or playground almost every day. At their ages, I cannot take my eyes off them for a second so reading during these outings is not happening. But I am not complaining! Summer is amazing and I know soon enough I will be longing for beach days again. Check out the books I did manage to squeeze in this month below for my thoughts and recommendations.
