Tag: Cozy
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Frankie’s Christmas Orange: A One Act Play
When I was a girl and my friends came over, we would spend the afternoon in the attic. My mom loved to save things and this was a treasure store of old clothes and shoes, out-of-date paraphnelia and broken furniture that had hopes of being repaired. Naturally, in this imaginative habitat, there were some afternoons…
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Christmas Links to Holiday Cheer
Christmas is coming! Check out these past articles on So She Reads for Christmas inspiration. Christmas Stories Worth Reading Heartwarming Holiday Books for all Ages Christmas Nostalgia Fun and Simple Craft Ideas for Christmas Tips for Creating Memorable Christmas Letters Favorite Christmas Treats A Literary Christmas The December Collection Finding Calm During December The Most…
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Season’s Readings: TBR in December
December is an interlude in the year; separate from all the other seasons. There is autumn until Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and really winter doesn’t start until January. I like winter well enough, I’m always ready for it when it comes around, but not thinking it’s winter until January makes it seem shorter. In December, I…
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A Muffin Is Right For Any Occasion
Muffins are versatile multi- taskers in the menu rotation. Here’s a quick listing of reasons I love muffins. Muffins I’ve made over and over: Simply Zucchini Muffins Honey Wheat Muffins Boys’ Favorite Blueberry Crumble Muffins 1 1/2 freshly ground whole wheat flour3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup vanilla…
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So She Reads Collection: A Hodge Podge
Welcome to our monthly collection! This space is our collection of links and ideas for you to explore, and things we might want to revisit or remember. Brew yourself a cup of tea and savor a quiet moment while you read. May you be inspired this in-between season. Here in South Dakota it’s no longer…
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Poet Spotlight: Winter Poems by Sara Teasdale
NIGHTStars over snow And in the west a planetSwinging below a star– Look for a lovely thing and you will find it,It is not far — It never will be far. WINTERI shall have winter now and lessening days,Lit by a smoky sun with slanting rays,And after falling leaves, the first determined frost.The colors of…
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Journaling Made Easy: Tips for Everyone
There are so many ways to journal! You can find a way that works for you. This article is for you if you have wished and tried to journal and have failed to keep the habit or haven’t noticed its benefits. You don’t have to do the traditional way of sitting down every morning or…
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January Rest
Are you ready for the new year? I haven’t had much excitement forchallenges or revamping my life right now. Actually, I’ve been taking the gentle advice I’m about to give you. December was active, mentally and physically. Christmas activities begin at school long before Christmas day arrives. We had family visit during the holidays. We…
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Christmas Nostalgia
The Day after Caroling ‘Twas the day after caroling And up in the house The boys were still sleepingAs still as a mouse.Their clothes were all scatteredAnd littered the floorWhere they had been thrown The night before.Their eyes were all swollen,Their hair was fright,For they had been outOver half of the night.I thought as I…
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Fun and Simple Craft Ideas for Christmas
If you need a little craft to keep everyone busy, try these! I think they give big results with only a small bit of effort or mess. Decorative Spice Cutouts These ‘cookies’ are pretty tied to a gift or strung together to make a garland. They smell good too. You will need applesauce and ground…
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