Love your library

Last year our first baby was born just after the school year ended. Together, my husband and I decided I would stay home with him. I treasure the little moments and am so grateful for the opportunity to hang out with my new little buddy! One thing I loved about teaching was that I was learning every day. Also, if there was a book, CD, or DVD I wanted I could run to the Barnes and Noble or Target and pick it up. On one salary that's not so easy anymore. So here are today's reasons for loving my library!

1--I can get books and resources to keep myself learning without having to spend a lot of money. Here's to my NON-FORMAL education. Up until the Christmas before Hyrum was born(when I finished my thesis and finally graduated from ASU) I had always been in school and working. I love school and learning, but now I love that I get to pick what I learn! From gardening books to work-out DVD's and Dr. Suess books to country songs, the library is my go to place!

2--Work out DVDs -- no more fancy gym membership or expensive trainers. My new favorite is from the Biggest Loser crew, The Biggest Loser at Home Challenge. I love that it has a warm-up, 2 cardio and 2 strength segments and a cool down. There is a menu where you can customize your workout, picking what segments you want to do. So one day I do the whole video and the next I run and want 10 minutes of stregth... no problem. I get 10 minutes with Bob after my run.

3--Recently published books. One of my current instrests is couponing. My walking buddy loves thekrazycouponlady.com and suggested I read their book, "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey." I had to request it and wait about a week or so. I have always loved books, but always had a hard time sitting down to read them cover to cover. This year my goal it to read one book each month. It's mid February and I'm halfway through my 4th. You would think a book about couponing might not be all that interesting, but this one is great! Heather Wheeler and Joanie Demer pack the book full of helpful info while keeping you interested with cute comics and personal stories that make them feel like friends you've known for awhile. I especially appreciated the end where they talk about finacial freedom. honestly it was empowering. Thanks ladies! The first two images are from my library, the Queen Creek Branch of the Maricopa Community Library District. http://www.mcldaz.org/library/userdef/branches/ud_mcld_branch_qc.aspx