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Motherhood

Encouragement and inspiration for motherhood, including faith-filled reflections, family rhythms, and gentle reminders to savor each season with joy. I love creating resources for moms to thrive at home and build lasting family traditions.

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Welcome!

Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. Join me as I find joy in our everyday life through homemaking, simple recipes, sourdough bread baking, motherhood, and more.

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Guides You Will Love

“I had a mother who read to me Sagas of pirates wh “I had a mother who read to me
Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea,
Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,
“Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath.

I had a Mother who read me lays
Of ancient and gallant and golden days;
Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,
Which every boy has a right to know.

I had a Mother who read me tales
Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,
True to his trust till his tragic death,
Faithfulness blent with his final breath.

I had a Mother who read me the things
That wholesome life to the boy heart brings—
Stories that stir with an upward touch,
Oh, that each mother of boys were such!

You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be—
I had a Mother who read to me.”

The Reading Mother by Strickland Gillilan

For the mothers building a book-filled childhood.
I made this one for us. 📚 You can find the print in my shop!

#homelibrary #childrensbook #raisingreaders #homeschoolmom #bookrecommendations
Children’s treasuries (and anthologies) are one of Children’s treasuries (and anthologies) are one of my favorite budget-friendly ways to build a home library, especially if shelf space is limited!

Anthologies are collections of literary works like short stories, poems, plays, or even essays that are chosen and compiled together into one book. 

Treasuries usually bring multiple complete works or classic stories together in one volume. They can be centered around a favorite author, like Beatrix Potter, or a holiday like Christmas, or even just a collection of wonderful children’s stories.

These are such a budget friendly way to grow your library! More good stories, less money, and less shelf space.

These also make the sweetest baby gifts for parents who want to start collecting good stories from the very beginning.

Follow @wonderandtower for more children’s book recommendations and ideas for building your own home library.

#homelibrary #childrensbook #raisingreaders #homeschoolmom #bookrecommendations
Ten more books I’d buy if I were building a home l Ten more books I’d buy if I were building a home library from scratch!

I love filling our shelves with books worth owning. The kind of books I actually enjoy looking at and reading aloud. The ones we come back to year after year, and hopefully pass down someday. These 10 books would absolutely make the cut. (There’s actually 11 😅)

Follow @wonderandtower because I will have more to share 📚 

#homelibrary #childrensbook #raisingreaders #homeschoolmom #bookrecommendations
If I were starting a home library from scratch, th If I were starting a home library from scratch, these are the books I’d buy first.

Books worth owning, rereading, and passing down. Follow along for more children’s book recommendations + building a book-filled home.

@ebay 

#homelibrary #childrensbook #raisingreaders #homeschoolmom #bookrecommendations
I guarantee you will not find an easier or better I guarantee you will not find an easier or better tasting potato soup. And this is one my kids always eat!

Easy Potato Soup

* 32 oz bag frozen Southern-style potatoes
* 32 oz chicken broth
* 1 can cream of chicken soup
* 1 block cream cheese
* Cooked bacon, chopped—as little or as much as you like
* Garlic powder
* Onion powder
* Salt + pepper to taste
* Shredded cheddar for serving

I add about half the bacon to the soup while it cooks and save the rest for topping.

Crockpot: Add everything except the cream cheese. Cook on low for 2–3 hours. Add the cream cheese and cook another 30 minutes, stirring until creamy.

Stovetop: Add everything except the cream cheese and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add the cream cheese, turn to low, and cook another 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let it sit until you’re ready to serve.

Top with shredded cheddar and the rest of the bacon. I always serve ours with a loaf of homemade bread.

Easy, cozy, and so good. Save this one for a cold night!

#potatosoup #easyrecipe #crockpotmeals #familydinner #easyrecipes
Little Golden Books might be one of my favorite ch Little Golden Books might be one of my favorite children’s book collections to build. Also one of my firsts!

I’ve thrifted nearly all of mine from thrift stores, antique shops, and book sales, and I don’t think I’ve ever spent more than $5 on one. I’m always looking for the really beautiful, illustrated ones, not the cheesy Disney ones. (Although I WILL make an exception for the vintage classic Disney books.)

If you want to start collecting children’s books for your home library, Little Golden Books are such a fun and affordable place to start.

Follow along @wonderandtower as I’ll be sharing more of my favorite children’s books, beloved authors, and collections from our shelves.

#littlegoldenbook #childrensbooks #homelibrary #raisingreaders #bookworm
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