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In recent years, the “slow movement” has been making a comeback. Have you heard about slow food, slow textiles, and other slow movements? It’s the opposite of how many of us are living now: glued to the latest technology, fast-paced lives, hurried and frenzied days. Sound familiar? Well, the slow movement is all about slowing down and remembering how things used to be. Before we all got into this hectic lifestyle. And slowing down is really a good thing for families.
According to author Shannon Honeybloom, it all starts at home. In her new book, Making a Family Home, she shows readers room-by-room how to cultivate an enriching shelter, one that encourages children to learn and imagine.
Combining the mindfulness of modern homemakers with an understanding of childhood development, and an attention to universal truths such as love, goodness, and beauty, Honeybloom outlines simple steps towards creating a beautiful and nurturing home.
“Anxiety-driven over-parenting has reach a peak, and parents everywhere are yearning to get ‘back to basics’ at home and with their children,” says Honeybloom, a parent and former educator. “In the end, it’s not about enrichment classes, educational videos, multiple after-school activities. It’s not about spending a lot of money or buying a lot of things. It’s about creating a calm, beautiful, and healthy home for our families. Such a home is the foundation for happiness and success in the world.”
It’s a soft-cover book with full color pictures and lots of good and practical ideas on making your home a haven for your children. She addresses all the rooms in the house, as well as outdoor spaces and her ideas are specifically geared towards nurturing a comfortable and creative environment for the kids.
I received a free copy of the book to review for myself and they are giving away 3 copies of the book to my readers, so all you have to do is leave a comment here to be eligible.
Giveaway will be open until Sunday evening at 6 pm Central time.
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! 😉
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. I am trying to slow down. Life is more interesting when going at a slower pace. I see more. As always, love your blog. Have fun at Blissdom.
What a wonderful book and giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
texasaggiemom
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
Elizabeth
I would love to read this book! 🙂
Sounds like a great read 🙂
Wow! What a great book for a giveaway!
I have not heard of this movement but its something that we have been doing, or trying to do, in our family for awhile now. This is how I grew up…my Mom makes almost everything they used in the house from scratch….how I envy her that she has the time, energy, and patience to do it all! I could really use some help staying on the slow track!
What a great giveaway. I’d love a chance to win.
I would love to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
I would love this book!!! I’m in the process of redoing my home so that it’s more comforting, more educational, more heartwarming. Sounds like this book would be perfect!
I would love to win this book. I’m a homeschooler and am always looking for ways to nurture and inspire my children while they learn. Thanks for the giveaway!
This book sounds like just the thing that I need! I would love to receive it.
What a novel concept!
This would for sure get me back into reading! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win this book. Sounds good. Thanks for the great giveaway. Nancy P.
I think this is such a needed book at this time in our lives! I know I need to slow down before I miss too much important “little moments” in my life and the lives of people I love.
This sounds like wonderful book that I would love to read!
Would love a copy to read. Love the concept.
This book looks like medicine for the soul! A good read to get me thru the rest of the winter! : )
I hope I am lucky to win this!