How We’re Building a Home Library on a Budget

January 31, 2026

I love going to thrift stores to hunt for good books. There are so many affordable options out there if you look around. Our local thrift stores usually have a decent selection, but if you’re lucky enough to have a Once Upon a Child nearby, their books are often in even better condition — and […]

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The library is one of our favorite places — a treasure chest we revisit weekly or every other week depending on how full life is. But no matter the schedule, we always leave with a huge bag of books… usually 30-40 at a time. Library day feels like possibility. Like new stories waiting to become […]

Our Library System: How We Keep Books in Rotation

December 20, 2025

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What We’re Reading Lately

December 2, 2025

Books are a big part of our family life — the kind of “big” that shapes our days without us even noticing. We love piling together on the couch or sitting on the floor beside the bookshelf, reading one story after another. I get into character voices (of course!), and the kids eat it up […]

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