Free eBooks

Every so often here at Life Your Way, we release a free collaborative ebook with some of the best content from the blogosphere. Browse the full collection below and download as many as you’d like:

Summer Fun

summer fun ebookWith more than 40 recipes, crafts and planning tips for summer from some of my favorite bloggers, this is a great handbook to help you make the most of the fleeting days of summer.

Download or print the free ebook here.

Backyard Barbecue {Classics & Future Favorites}

backyard-barbecue-ebookTo celebrate grilling season, Shaina from Food for My Family and I have brought together 15 bloggers to share more than 30 recipes to help you plan the perfect get together!

Download or print the free ebook here.

Spring Crafts, Fun & Activities for Families eBook

spring crafts ebookAllison from No Time for Flash Cards and I worked with more than 15 bloggers to create this collection of 26 children’s crafts & activities that welcome and celebrate spring!

Download or print the free ebook here.

Finding Cupid

finding cupid ebookI partnered with 18 other bloggers to bring you the Finding Cupid ebook for Valentine’s Day, with crafts, recipes, printables and more!

Download or print the free ebook here.

Handmade Holiday Decor

handmade holiday decor ebookMyra from My Blessed Life pulled together more than 20 craft and decor bloggers to share some of their favorite DIY projects.

Download or print the free ebook here.

Holiday Treats Your Way

holiday treats recipe bookThis ebook features more than 15 talented bloggers and is packed full of recipes for cookies, nuts and candy that your family is sure to enjoy – whether you make them for yourself, for holiday parties or to give as gifts.

Download or print the free ebook here.

Christmas Your Way

christmas plannerChristmas can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! This ebook provides the tools and printables you need to organize and simplify your holiday plans and create your own Christmas planner.

Download or print the free ebook here.

Thanksgiving Your Way

thanksgiving plannerFeaturing more than 15 bloggers, this Thanksgiving planner includes recipes, traditions and decorating ideas. You’re sure to find a recipe or idea that inspires you within these pages!

Download or print the free ebook here.



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  • http://joyceandnorm.wordpress.com Joyce and Norm

    I’ll have to check out the speed reading. I am trying to be more intentional about reading this year. Since I picked up the book Thunder Dog on Tuesdays I think, I’ve been reading a little during the girls’ naptime, and I just finished today! Still working through The Core.

  • Claire

    I could read in the car, but then I get car sick. Just a sign of getting older I guess. Lol
    I suppose durring the semi quietness of naptime I could read. I was given 2.great homeschooling books and need to read them.

  • Hbrmom81

    I read every night no matter what. I started this shortly after my first son was born and I lost all touch with myself and the things I once loved. I realized I still needed me time, I preach this to everyone I know! Read, read, and read some more!!!!

  • Renaysue

    I am finally finishing up The Screwtape Letters and will bring it Friday! So that I can read One Thousand Gifts! :) oh and that other book by some girl named Mandi!

  • jcart_1106

    I’m pretty streaky with my reading. I may read 3 books in 3 days, then not read anything else for a month. I agree that my Kindle has made a HUGE difference in the amount I read. It’s so easy to find a book and just start. Great post!

  • http://www.quirkybookworm.com Jessica @ Quirky Bookworm

    I completely agree that you have to make time to read. I read 2-3 books per week, in spite of my 1 year old, and it’s because I choose reading far ahead of tv, or internet, or other leisure options.

    Also, I listen to audiobooks a lot. I do most of my housecleaning while Eleanor is napping, and I just pop in my headphones and listen to my latest book while I work. Mopping and toilet cleaning are much more fun if you’re listening to a good book!

  • Leigh

    I love reading while the kids are in the bath. They need me there, but only in body. Since my son’s bath record is 2 hours I can get lots and lots of reading time in.

  • Melinda T

    I love to read, but life got in the way and books got shoved to the side! But this year I’m determined to make the time to enjoy and read more books! No more excuses!

  • http://www.wellroundedhome.com Kacey

    I just had to share this on Twitter. Great tips…and very timely because reading is one of my goals this year. I’m averaging about two books a month, so you’re definitely an inspiration at 8-10/month. I also find that having books ready to read on my iPad after I’ve finished one helps keep the momentum going. Great blog!

  • http://parentingmiracles.net/ JessieLeigh

    Oh, how I love this post!  Wonderful, wonderful points and made with total grace.  I must confess that it drove me NUTS to have co-workers say to me, “I wish I had TIME to read!” right after they got done gossiping for the whole lunch hour about some reality TV show. *raised eyebrow*

    • http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way

      LOL, JessieLeigh…so true!

  • http://homeschoolblogger.com/martha Martha

    This is a great post and many of the ways I make time to read! I read and review books in exchange for good books! 
    In a week, I read an average of about 3-5 books a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. I homeschool four active boys, but one thing I do, is take a book everywhere I go. When I have a minute in the car, I read, when I am waiting for a prescription, I read, when the children are in a class, I read…..

  • Heather

    I love the idea of everyone piling on the couch for some silent reading. My two year old loves to ‘read by herself’ and flip through books. Plus, modeling behaviors is SO much better than telling about them. Good practice for those 20 minute reading homework assignments coming in elementary school. LOL.

    • http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way

      I truly believe this is one of the best ways to give kids a love of books. We keep lots of books around, and the girls are perfectly happy to look at them and “read” the story through the pictures, whether it be fiction or non-fiction. Being able to read the words is unlocking another part of the story, but the foundation is already there.

  • http://www.quirkybookworm.com Jessica @ Quirky Bookworm

    That’s why I actually prefer nonfiction audiobooks. If your mind does wander for a second, it’s ok. Whereas with fiction you inevitably missed some key bit of dialog and then have to back track… :)

  • http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way

    LOL! That’s funny! Maybe I just need to lower my expectations and not worry so much if my mind wanders!

  • http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way

    I love that you sneak it in whenever you have a few minutes; I’m the exact same way!