I asked last night on Instagram for hiking shoe recommendations. My specifications were: a shoe that doesn’t scream I am a hiking shoe! But that, well, does the job of a hiking shoe. I feel like there was quite a long time when hiking shoe designers were all form, no function. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for a shoe that scratches both itches these days. About four hours later, I gathered the most mentioned brands, and made this post. I wish I could’ve landed on like a top 3 (and I bet you wish I had too) and told you–THESE ARE THE ONES–but alas, here we are. There’s a lot of differing opinions out there on hiking shoes, so further research may be necessary. And of course, where you’re going. Do you need waterproof? Super lightweight? Incredible traction? Is this rocky terrain? Flat? And please, leave a comment if you have strong feelings on the subject!
off the grid-ish.
Two tabs I currently have open on my computer: beeswax pillar candles and cozy winter socks. The title of my next book is Homeschool Hygge and it’ll be out soon. Jokes aside, there are so many things I’m enjoying about our pace right now, the rhythm of our day, the energy and the habits we’re forming–intentionally or unintentionally. Slow mornings with cuddles in bed, frequent trips to our library, and moving in a sort of beautiful dance with one another. One at the desk, one snuggled up with the pillows, reading, penciling, cuddling, just being together.
an easy way to stay further from your iphone.
I am on a forever quest to distance myself from my iPhone. Are you too?
Notes for the Road.
From a recent drive through the White Mountains. Every year, it’s a must, and every year my heart is so filled when we do it. This time of year is just such a fleeting gift. Hope you are enjoying it wherever you are.
Some weekend reading…
one of my favorite knit sweaters ever.
I feel very strongly about few pieces of clothing, enough to designate a post for them (and have them in more than one color). Well, I’m here today to make a strong case for how much I love this sweater (and, yes, you have seen it before. Many, many times.).
Notes for the Road.
Hi! Hello! How are you? Like how are you really? We’re pretty good here, all things considered. Homeschooling is really scratching the introvert itch I have. Boys and I hunkered together reading and doing math and taking many snack breaks and it has been a joy. I plan to talk more about this in the future (any specifics I should talk about?).
How about some weekend reading…
A must watch film
The most unexpectedly moving documentary I’ve watched in awhile is My Octopus Teacher.
a fall trend I’m here for: quilted jackets
Woof. What a time, guys. Are you all feeling what I’m feeling? Collective deep breaths, feet on the ground, as we swiftly move through fall and head towards November 3. This is a beautiful time of year, but it’s at high risk for getting hijacked by all that’s going on. Get outside, get some fresh air, look around. It’s always healing and, this time of year, it’s especially beautiful too.
Parenting Hack: a wonderfully curated kids’ book list to love
This is not exactly a never-before-seen-or-done hack but here’s why I think the right booklist is a bit like a unicorn (and sharing a list that may, in fact, be one of those unicorns!)…
Notes for the Road.
We have concluded our first week of homeschool. I’m not considering it official because I feel like I don’t have an official organizational system in place yet nor are we in the official space we are going to be (in a house our size, a space is a very welcome luxury; we’ll be heading up to the third floor which was/is Lindsey’s room! Just waiting on some more things to arrive before that happens, so for now, we make the shuffle to the kitchen table every day, and then shuffle the miscellany off the table for meal time!). It’s going well, but it is not without its learning pains. We’ll find our footing in time and we will celebrate the small wins until then.
Now for some weekend reading…