Spilled Milk Blog

  • What to read next? Something from the Booker Prize 2026 longlist.

    What to read next? Something from the Booker Prize 2026 longlist.

    The long list of finalists for the Booker Prize in literature were announced yesterday! I’m a sucker for awards and lists like this, and it’s a great place to find new book recommendations. If you aren’t familiar with the Booker Prize, it’s one of the most coveted awards in literature. It’s given to exceptional novels… Read more

  • It’s the little things

    It’s the little things

    I missed the sourdough craze that broke out during the covid lockdown, but a couple years later my husband and two sons went on a two-week high-adventure trip with their BSA troop to Philmont Scout Ranch over the summer. Looking for something to do at home with my daughter to pass the time, I painstakingly… Read more

  • The one thing to buy to help your college freshman make friends in their dorm

    The one thing to buy to help your college freshman make friends in their dorm

    We’re packing up two of our kids to head off to college over the next few weeks. One is a freshman and one is transferring to a new school, so it’s all new for both of them. Those first few weeks of college can be overwhelming and exciting and anxiety-inducing, and if you’re feeling lonely… Read more

  • Make college move-in easy! Order these dorm room essentials to be delivered straight to their dorm.

    Make college move-in easy! Order these dorm room essentials to be delivered straight to their dorm.

    If you have a kiddo heading off to college this year, you’re probably feeling all the feels. Being hot, tired, and sweaty during move in is inevitable, but it isn’t going to help your emotional state. One tip to make the day go more smoothly is to ship any dorm items you purchase straight to… Read more

  • My HS American Literature reading list

    My HS American Literature reading list

    This year I’ll be teaching American Literature at our homeschool co-op, and we’ve finally narrowed down our reading list. I’m a real “look at all the options” type, and I constantly struggle with the tension of balancing classics that are important with modern books I know they’ll likely enjoy more. Here’s what homework looks like… Read more

  • 10 obvious items you should add to your Amazon subscribe & save list today

    10 obvious items you should add to your Amazon subscribe & save list today

    I have a pretty healthy Amazon subscribe & save list, and I’ve found it just makes my life easier. There are certain items—like kitchen scrub brushes—that I never think to get while I’m a the grocery. Then there are others—like body wash—that I waste so much time browsing and trying to make a decision on… Read more