 Oh hey. How are you guys doing? Are you hanging in there? I have friends and family all over who are still in Stage 4 restrictions, or some form of quarantine, and my heart is breaking for them. Here in NSW we are still on restrictions, but they are limited compared to the restrictions we carried out from March - May earlier this year. We are voluntarily wearing masks in public; avoiding crowded places and restaurants. Libraries are still closed and we have not been to playgroup or swimming lessons since February. It has been an incredibly isolating experience, and as a result, we have spent a fair amount of time and money on creative activities for the kiddos. #ThankyouAmazon A lot of my friends are home and trying to navigate full-time work and raising their littles. Some are even having to homeschool as well, and this has mostly been a recipe for disaster. Chatting to a few of my Mum friends is actually what gave me the idea to write this blog post. Essentially I wanted to write something that would appeal to all my food loving, book reading, Netflix bingers out there. I have put together a few lists to help you navigate what remains of your quarantine, and I hope it helps, even just a little bit.... The List For the Book-o-holics Self-Improvement Books Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Girl, Stop Apologising by Rachel Hollis Minimalism, Live a Meaningful Life by The Minimalists Daring Greatly, Brene Brown Rising Strong, Brene Brown Non-Fiction Must Reads Non- fiction is my favourite genre, without a doubt. These are 10 must read, real life memoirs that will rock your world: 1. The Tattoosit of Auschwitz 2. Half-Broke Horses 3. The Glass Castle 4. Calypso, David Sedaris 5. Naked, David Sedaris 6. Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs 7. Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Jenny Lawson 8. I Just Want To Pee Alone, Mom Blogger Collab 9. I Was Told There'd Be Cake, Sloane Crosley 10. People I want to Punch In The Throat, Jen Mann The List For The Netflix Junkies Drama/Crime Broadchurch Happy Valley Line of Duty Dexter The Sinner The Fall The Capture The Bodyguard Luther Unbelievable Mindhunter Unorthodox Comedy Fleabag Ted Lasso The Office, UK and US Parks and Rec Shameless The Good Place Working Moms The Letdown Good Girls Sport The Last Dance Docos The Jinx Making A Murderer Babies The Keepers The Accountant of Auschwitz Inside Bill's Brain Tell Me Who I am The List For The Food Lovers Slow Cooker Wonders Detox Lentil Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup Korean BBQ Burritos Beef Stew Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Dinner Ideas Eggplant Lasagna Lentil Moussaka Beef and Caramelised Onion Sausage Rolls Brekkie Things Homemade Granola Breakfast Quesadillas Chocolate peanut butter smoothie Healthy Carrot Muffins Zucchini Muffins Salads Spicy Soba Noodle Salad Moroccan Carrot Salad The LA Chop Salad Sweets Pumpkin Bread Vegan Chocolate Pie Blueberry and white chocolate scones Cookie Dough Energy Bites Healthy Apple Tea Cake Hope you love some of these recommendations.
Hang in there, stay safe and be well. In Health, Erica
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Below is a GOOGLE TALK with the author himself. This seminar was recorded in October, 2017. I wanted to share this video with you because I think it's a nice way to "wet your appetite" for the book. I know that a lot of you don't like reading or can't find the time to do so..... so sharing this video is a nice way to learn a bit about the book in the event that you can't crack it open for whatever reason. If you can spare 54 minutes while folding laundry or cooking dinner, I think you'll be glad you did. (His incredibly awkward opening is worth the view alone- hilarious!) If you'd like to join our Facebook community, click here. I will be sharing live videos, chapter synopsis and other bits and bobs worth sharing. Our FB group is a hub of education for the busy man, woman, or teen looking for easy to understand information about health and wellbeing on the ready. Enjoy! Erica x 
I was drawn in by the introduction immediately. I''ll come back and rate it once I finish. Dr. Michael Greger is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, he is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. Currently he proudly serves as the public health director at the Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine. {Source:} If you'd like to listen to an interview with the author, click here 
I have to read this book in stages as it addresses different parts of your home to declutter at a time. I am on part two so far. The introduction alone has already started to change my entire outlook on life and THINGS!! Highly recommend it and I haven't even finished it yet!  Already halfway done, and LOVING this book to bits. so far . . .  Just hired this from the library and I'm going to start it this weekend.
It is a highly referenced text in prenatal yoga teacher training and I'm excited to read it from front to back to help build my confidence for the upcoming birth. 
Rating: 4/5 This book was unlike anything I've ever read before. It was full of research that had been collected over decades, and for that reason I did have to take my time reading it. All the case studies were fascinating and I reread many sections to make sure I had fully grasped the concepts. I loved how the book outlined different parenting concepts from all over the world, particularly Europe, the USA and Africa. This was a Christmas gift from my dad, and I'm so glad he got it for me because I wouldn't normally grab such a scientific book off the bat. 
Starting this today!
Per usual, I will come back on here and give it a rating once I finish it! 
So far, so good.... Started reading this book, but I've only made a very small dent so far. I'm excited to finish my parenting books and then get stuck into this little number once I return home to Melbourne and need to put my feet up for a few hours a day. Update 29/1 : I read this book in five days, it was such a page turner. I really enjoyed the story, the poetic language and getting lost in some fiction for a change. Rating: 4/5  I'm halfway through reading this compilation of essays from humorous women and it's really entertaining. I appreciate the different writing styles and subject matter immensely. I'm excited to read the rest of the series. (Non-Fiction) Final verdict, 3.5/5  My friend Rachel lent me this book, and I'm so glad she did. I'm only 1/18th of the way through realistically, but it's so insightful and the information is presented in a very non-threading way that isn't fear based. I am thrilled to be reading it now, before the baby comes, rather than frantically trying to make time to read or hunt for dog-eared pages with the information later. (Parenting)  Also, a read in progress!
Kaz's book is broken down into weeks of gestation. Each week I read a chapter and then I eagerly wait until the following Wednesday (when I advance another week in my pregnancy), to read more. Kaz is VERY honest, humorous and doesn't hold punches when it come to the not so glamorous aspects of pregnancy. She also presents information in a productive manner without instilling fear into the reader. (Parenting) Final Verdict: 5/5 Also, this makes a great gift for an expectant, first time mother!  Rating: 4/5 Quirky book, very unique to anything I've read before. I loved the story telling aspects and watching the tales unfold. I would love to meet the man who inspired the Ove character. . (FICTION)  Rating: 4/5 I'm re-reading this book because it is simply wonderful and Jenny Lawson's self-deprecating humor is highly addictive. (Non-Fiction)  I just started this book and it's excellent so far.
The Glass Castle is one of the best books I've ever read, so I had to buy anything else penned by Jeannette Walls. (Non-fiction) Rating: 5/5  Rating: 5/5 Loved everything about this book. It's all about where ideas come from and nurturing our creative sides. It was such an inspirational read. It changed my life, and that's no exaggeration. (Non Fiction/Self Help)  Rating: 5/5
This booked is so emotionally charged since you already know the fate of the author before reading the first page. I loved reading this book because it was so well written and philosophical without being too dense to comprehend. I was super emotional when I finished reading it on a flight. Tears and all. I lend this book to everyone I can, but I encore you to buy if it you've been meaning to read it because the royalties go to the author's family. (Non Fiction) What at are you reading? Any recommendations for me? |
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