The Humbled Homemaker: Summer 2012 Reading List

If you've been reading The Humbled Homemaker for any length of time, you should know that I am an avid bookworm.

I revel in sharing good reads with my readers, so from time-to-time I'll put together a post to tell you what I'm reading or have recently read.

Without further ado, here's my summer reading list for 2012:

Spiritual Growth/Parenting

Shepherding a Child's Heart, by Ted Tripp: I've read parts of this one before, but, as my girls grow, this book becomes even more applicable. My hubby and I are currently reading through it with our church Life Group. I truly have struggled with knowing how to best discipline (and disciple) my children in the Lord--and this book comes highly-recommended by many of my veteran mommy friends!
Hope for the Weary Mom: Where God Meets You in Your Mess, by Stacey Thacker and Brooke McGlothin. As a work-at-home mom of a 4 year old and 20 month old (and newborn come August!), I'll be honest: I'm weary...a lot!! I bought this eBook for my Kindle for only $.99, but you can get the PDF for FREE following the link above! I've only read a few pages so far, but I already feel refreshed by the authors' transparency. There really are other moms who understand this "mess" that motherhood can sometimes be!
Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. This is the most meaty short devotional book I've ever read. Each day includes a short reflection with a few verses of Scripture to read. And it never fails: each time I pick this book up, God meets me right where I am.

Birth Prep

Unbound Birth: How to Have a Natural Birth in the Hospital, by Jenny Yarbrough. I'm really, really excited about reading this eBook because I'm hoping to have another natural birth in a hospital in about 6 weeks! I've already skimmed this book through, and it's a winner! Be on the lookout for a full-length review and giveaway soon! :) Can't wait? You can get it here for just $4.99!!
The Birth Book, by William and Martha Sears. This was my favorite birth prep. book to read last pregnancy, so I'll be reading it again this month. I may also skim The Bradley Method book and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth.

Homemaking

Healthy Homemaking: One Step at a Time, by Stephanie Langford. I have honestly slacked off some on my year-long venture through this book, but I'm picking it back up this summer!
The Heart of Simplicity, co-authored by 13 homemaking bloggers. I edited this recently-released book, and I would have to say it's the best book on homemaking I've ever read! I read it at least four times through, and I want to re-read it after Baby's arrival!
20-Minute Meals, by Leigh Ann Dutton. I also edited this recently-released book. It's a cookbook with 28 meals that all take only 20 minutes to prepare! I've been pulling this book out a lot this summer already...and I am sure it will be a lifesaver in my early weeks postpartum!

Professional

How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too, by Mandi Ehman. I re-read this book last month, and it was just as inspiring (or more!) than the first time I read it! If you are a mom who works from home (or desires to do so!), this book is a must-read! This book is normally $12, but you can get it for $9 right now using the coupon code: DREAMBIG.

What's on your summer reading list?