Madeline Livingston

Do you skip the classics section at the bookstore? Maybe you wonder what you’re missing, but you feel intimidated? Or maybe you think classics are boring? This list is my attempt to convert you to a lover of the classics! As a former English major and a reader across all genres, I believe there’s a classic out there for every reading taste. Check out my list to find your perfect classic match. I link to Bookshop.org whenever possible so your purchases go to support local bookstores!

Looking for your next favorite novel for beach reading or book club discussion? If you love literary fiction, relationship-driven novels, family sagas, and redemptive story arcs, this list is for you! Exquisitely written, compelling, and full of delightful characters, these are stories that will stick with you long after you turn the last page.

It’s 2026. Sometimes everything feels bleak, and you just need a gentle read that will help you see some goodness and hope in the world again. These are the books I turn to when I want to read something that feels like a warm hug, a cozy seat by the fire, or a hot mug of tea on a cold day. Snuggle up and enjoy one of these feel-good reads!

I'm always trying to find mysteries and thrillers with that perfect level of intrigue, sans all the gore and grizzle, and now I'm sharing my favorite finds with you. From classic who-dunnits to suspenseful sci-fi thrillers, these are the page turners I haven't been able to put down. Many of these titles are also amazing on audio - Heartwood and These Silent Woods are a few of my all-time favorites on audio!

Little Women has to be my all-time favorite novel - one of the few I love to reread every few years. If you too love Little Women and all its delightful elements - a fiercely independent and unconventional heroine, cozy domestic scenes, a loving family coming together in the face of loss and adversity - then I think you'll also love these titles!

These are the board books our littles have picked from the shelf most often, and the ones we don't mind reading them on repeat! If you're looking for the best books for babies and toddlers to add to your shelf, this list is for you.

My kids are all about cars, trucks, trains, planes, boats, rockets…anything that goes! We are also big readers. Here's a list of our very favorite transportation books - the ones I enjoy reading just as much as my kids do!

From years of teaching preschool and now reading with my own children at home, I’ve read just about ALL the fall picture books out there. These are the favorites I keep returning to year after year - beautifully written and illustrated celebrations of the season that I love just as much as my little readers do.

We just got back from our second roadtrip this summer with a preschooler and a toddler, and whew! Let me tell you, “vacation” takes on a whole different meaning when you have kids. With that said, after lots of road trips with littles, we've figured out a few strategies that have made our time in the van (mostly) stress-free and sometimes even fun for us and our kids. Here are some of our favorite products and helpful tips for surviving your roadtrip with toddlers and preschoolers!

Shopping for a one year old? Check out my list of practical, fun, and educational gifts that both babies and parents will love! Many of these products have been well loved in our home, and I hope your little one will enjoy them too.

If I could go back and make my first baby registry all over again, these are the first twenty items I would add - our most used and most loved products for our littles. Every parent deserves tools that will make this season of life a little easier. These are items we reach for often that have stood the test of time and impressed us with their quality and design.

As a former preschool teacher turned stay-at-home mom, I'd like to think of myself as an expert when it comes to play! I'm passionate about toys and books that inspire learning and imagination, and I know which toys preschoolers will return to again and again. If you're looking for the perfect gift for a preschooler in your life, look no further!

I love filling our home with simple, high-quality toys that invite imaginative play and creativity. These are our tried-and-true favorites - the toys that are most versatile across ages and interests, and the ones my kids reach for again and again!

Here's some of our favorite gear for outdoor fun with our little adventurers. Check out this list to find everything you'll need for creeking, rainy day romps, muddy play, nature exploration, and more.

Interested in homeschooling your little one but not sure where to start? As a homeschool graduate and former preschool teacher, I'm so confident in the efficacy (and doability!) of teaching at home, and I'd love to walk you through my approach to homeschooling my preschooler. My approach involves hands-on and play-based learning, lots of time in nature, practical life skills, and a heavy emphasis on literature. My teaching philosophy is eclectic, with a good dose of Classical Charlotte Mason mixed in. In this list I lay out everything I'm using for preschool at home and explain how I'm using it. I know stepping into this world can be intimidating, and I'm happy to answer any questions you have!

We decided to cloth diaper with our first baby, and we have learned a lot along the way. If you're interested in cloth diapering but feel intimidated, I've been there before, and I'd love to help you feel more confident! Below you'll find the products we've used and loved along with the tips I share with any new mom ready to embark on the cloth diaper journey.

A curated list of my favorite baby girl fashion from high-quality and affordable children's clothing brands. A magical childhood deserves a magical wardrobe. Here you'll find vintage-inspired styles in soft, feminine hues with pops of bright color and whimsy sprinkled throughout.

If you're newly pregnant, you're likely being inundated with lots of marketing for a million products that will supposedly make your life better. In truth, you don't need a ton! But after two pregnancies, this is the list of must-have items I would recommend to any mom-to-be. These are the tried and true products that got me through pregnancy, from the early days of morning sickness, to recovering after delivery.

I love making non-toxic and low-tox swaps in our home wherever I can. I’m also on a budget and want to embrace what’s healthy and wholesome with joy instead of fear. If that sounds like you, this list is for you! From all-purpose cleaners to all-natural fibers, these are the low-tox products we love in our home.

As a mom of littles, I want to feel good in my clothes, but I also don’t want to spend too much time thinking about what I’m going to wear! I’ve found that having some favorite staples I can mix and match, along with a few fun patterned pieces, is a great fit for me. I do a lot of my shopping at resale shops, but these are some favorites I’ve bought new!