Inspiring books: Nurturing Creativity {Review & Giveaway}
All of us editors here at Simple Living Media have a common love for books. We love being able to share (and, whenever possible, give away) those of them that have inspired us in one way or another. Maybe you've seen Aimée's Bite This Book series? Well, I've put together a new category for book reviews here on Simple Homemade where you'll be able to view the archives at any time if you're looking for something new to read. And Inspring Books is a new series that will feature a book with some Simple Homemade-type flair (hopefully each month).
The inspring book I'm sharing about today is super special. It's written by one of my favorite bloggers, Renee Tougas, of FIMBY, and it was literally the perfect book for me, for the season of life I'm in.
Let me tell you a little about Renee's first ebook, Nurturing Creativity, and also give you a chance to win one of five copies.
Like Renee, I believe we humans were designed as creative beings. I honestly feel like it's part of who I am, and if you're not sure about that for yourself, this little book is just the thing to change your mind.
"I've come to describe what I do simply as creative living, not defined by any one craft or activity but an overall approach to life," says Renee, and that's how I want to live life as well.
I love how Renee encourages us moms to adapt our creative living to whatever season of life and motherhood we are in. Reading Nurturing Creativity really expanded my definition of what creativity looks like and encompasses.
Sure, I love to sew and craft and even paint with my kids. But this book left me thinking outside the creativity box per se. Making do with what we have in the kitchen or adapting a recipe? Oh, yeah, that is getting creative. I never before thought about how great it is when I do something creative (and fulfill one of my own needs) while also doing something practical for my family.
Being a mom can be a busy job, and we can find our time is fleeting. This easy-to-read book is almost more like an encouraging letter from a friend, nudging us gently to see opportunities for creativity we didn't notice before and nurturing that instinctive desire in our hearts to create, and giving us tips and tools for finding and using our own creativity.
And isn't the cover art just beautiful?
About the book
From Renee:
Nurturing Creativity is about embracing the seasons of motherhood and appreciating where you are while helping you to make creativity a priority in your life.
It will encourage you to let go of perfection, to start small, and to find inspiration in everyday living. This little book will challenge you to make the most of the time you do have.
Time you can spend creating beauty and meaning - with your head, heart, and hands.
I know you're a busy mom so this book is short (just under fifty PDF pages). You can easily read it in one sitting or savor it slowly.
Nurturing Creativity is available directly from FIMBY, where you get three different file types (PDF, .mobi (for Kindle), .epub (other readers such as Nook) to download for the amazing price of just $3. It is also available as a single download through Amazon for Kindle.
Giveaway
This giveaway has now ended.
Renee has been kind enough to offer a copy of her ebook to 5 lucky Simple Homemade readers today.
To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment answering this question: how do you like to express yourself in creative ways?
Giveaway ends Thursday May 18th at midnight PST. Good luck!
Thanks, Renee, for the review copy!