November Resources

Things Im watching, reading and loving

Happy November!

I’ll be honest with you, I don’t know where October went! My husband traveled a lot this month so that may be where it went. Drop off, pick up, dinner, bed on repeat. It’s not always my favorite thing but let me tell you when he said he was going to San Diego for a week I didn’t moan once. He was pretty confused as to why I was so open to him being gone for a week, but quickly understood the night before when I told him he needed to bring an empty suitcase to the States. The poor guy didn’t know what was waiting for him in his hotel room! If you’re an American who lives overseas I know you know what I’m talking about. My goodness, do I miss American products! 😅

Let’s just say Nyquil has been my best friend this last week. It’s that time of year when I get sick every single time right before Halloween. It’s like clockwork. But as I emerge from my sinus fog and my thoughts begin to clear we are already in November. It’s probably one of the hardest months for me here in Norway. The trees have lost their gorgeous colors and the Christmas lights haven’t been hung yet, it’s dark, windy, and cold. So I’m lighting extra candles, and playing music after daycare pick-up. Luckily the girls and I have been getting lost in arts and crafts and puzzles between dinner and bedtime. It’s something we don’t do as much when the sun is still high and the girls only want to be playing outside, so this seasonal change of activities has been a welcome gift these last few weeks.

I’m curious to hear what you do to get through November. Any favorite music playlists or activities I can add to our rotation?

I take the month of December off, so the next “Resource” post will be in the New Year. If you are a paying member, your membership will be paused and you won’t be charged 🙃

As always.... my monthly ponderings and gatherings collected just for you

🧠 What I’m thinking about: Periodontitis (Gum disease) goes up in the postpartum and people don’t talk enough about it. So if you are postpartum and haven’t been to the dentist in a while go get a gum check-up. Let’s just say my bank account hurts more than my mouth!

📚 What I’m reading:  Reading this currently. But went on a bit of a David Sedaris binge this past month and I loved this one and this one. Next up I’m hoping to dive into this one. He makes me laugh out loud. Literally!

🍝 What I'm Eating: Made this last week and its the perfect late autumn dish.

🎧 What I’m listening to: A lot of music these days to keep my mood up. I’ve also been teaching yoga every other week so I thought I'd share my latest yoga playlist.

📺 What I’m Watching:  I’m late to the game but after a week in bed, I binge-watched two shows that came out last year. This one and this one. Loved them both.

🌻 What is bringing me Joy: My mother gave me my great-great-great grandmother’s diary from when she was 15 years old in 1873. She wrote everyday for an entire year. It was the year she got married and got pregnant. I think so much about her and what life must have been like being pregnant and postpartum in Victorian times. So much so that I bought this book to learn more.

Thanks for being here everyone!!

Are there any books, shows, podcasts or recipes you’re loving lately? We have a comment section now and I’d love for you all to add to it! Would be so fun to have a monthly recap of what everyone is loving 🔥