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Reading

In the whirlwind of motherhood, carving out “me-time” can feel like an impossible feat. Between endless diaper changes, school runs, and the constant symphony of “Mommy!”, finding moments for pure relaxation is a distant dream. But here’s the secret weapon many mamas overlook: reading.

Think you can only read in uninterrupted hours, curled up with a physical book? Just like that that Sam, Sam I am, eating his green eggs and ham everywhere you can read here or there, in a carline, waiting for the laundry, audiobooks while cleaning, ebooks while your husband is watching another docudrama on Discovery – you can read anywhere! And, no one says it has to be endless hours of reading, short bursts, a chapter here or there will give you that break too!

Reading is an essential luxury, a mental escape that fuels our creativity, empathy, and even our parenting skills. It’s a chance to travel to faraway lands without leaving the living room floor, to experience different lives, and to learn something new – all while our minds take a well-deserved break.

Treat reading as a mental spa day that nourishes your soul. Let’s ditch the guilt of taking a few moments alone and embrace the power of a good book. Share your recommendations in the comments below – let’s build a community of reading mamas!

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March 2023 | What to Read this Month
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March 2023 | What to Read this Month

Ready to read with us? Head over to our Facebook Discussion Group where we are happy to talk all things books. Or catch up with us on Instagram….

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April Family Book Club
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April Family Book Club

It is time for our April Family Book Club! Spring is sprung and all of a sudden it feels like everything is happening at once! But, there is…

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March Family Book Club
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March Family Book Club

It is time for our March Family Book Club! Who is ready for spring? This mom! Fortunately, this month’s pick is a breath of fresh air. The cover…

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February Family Book Club
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February Family Book Club

One month down, eleven to go (and that one went fast!) – it’s our February Family Book Club! I am always so excited to have friends to read…

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January Family Book Club
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January Family Book Club

New Year, New Books – it’s our January Family Book Club! This month is going to be crazy busy and fun and exhausting and exciting and all the…

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December Family Book Club
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December Family Book Club

It is time for the December Family Book Club! This month is going to be crazy busy and fun and exhausting and exciting and all the things! I…

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November Book Club | Picks for the entire family! @GreaterHoustonMoms
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November Family Book Club

The November Book Club has snuck up on us! These holiday times seem to make the days too short and the to-do list too long! In honor of…

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October Family Book Club
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October Family Book Club

The October Book Club welcomes you to real fall! (Unless you are here in Houston, then welcome to fall for a few days and then it will be…

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‘The Gilded Ones,’ by Namina Forna
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‘The Gilded Ones,’ by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna Order Now Her blood proves her worth. Deka lives in Otera, a land that has ritualized the patriarchy to keep women in…

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‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan
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‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan

‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan is a breath of fresh air. The perfect memoir for the One Tree Hill generation!

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