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Notes from a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World (original 2014; edition 2014)

by Tsh Oxenreider, Ann Voskamp (Foreword)

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Life is chaotic. Butwe can choose to live it differently.  It doesn't alwaysfeel like it, but we do have thefreedom to creatively change the everyday little things in our lives so thatour path better aligns with our values and passions. The popular blogger and founder of the internationallyrecognized Simple Mom onlinecommunity tells the story of her family's ongoing quest to live more simply,fully, and intentionally. Part memoir, part travelogue, part practical guide, Notes from a Blue Bike takes you from ahillside in Kosovo to a Turkish high-rise to the congested city of Austin to asmall town in Oregon. It chronicles schooling quandaries and dinnertimedilemmas, as well as entrepreneurial adventures and family excursions viaplane, train, automobile, and blue cruiser bike. Entertaining and compelling--but never shrill or dogmatic--Notes from a Blue Bike invites you toclimb on your own bike, pay attention to who you are and what your familyneeds, and make some important choices. It's a risky ride, but it's worth it--living your lifeaccording to who you really aresimply takes a little intention. It's never too late.… (more)
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Title:Notes from a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World
Authors:Tsh Oxenreider
Other authors:Ann Voskamp (Foreword)
Info:Thomas Nelson (2014), Hardcover, 272 pages
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Notes from a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World by Tsh Oxenreider (2014)

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I enjoyed this quick read, even though I don't have kids or do homeschooling and my life is not much like the author's. What we do share, though, is a passion for travel and experiencing other ways of living and seeing the world. Enjoyed the recounting of life in Turkey and elsewhere. ( )
  fmclellan | Jan 23, 2024 |
Part memoir, part manifesto of living a simpler life, Tsh skillfully shares personal stories that highlight her family's journey to living a counter-cultural lifestyle. I loved the stories that she shared. Motivating and thought-provoking, I found myself drawn in by her passion for the subject. Having lived overseas, she brings a unique perspective to the table that many people have never experienced or may never get to experience. Drawing heavily on their life in Turkey, she illustrates how their life there was a springboard to living life with more intention upon their return to the United States. This book is a great jumping off point for people to put some thought into what your goals are, how you want to live, what your priorities are, and how you want to raise your kids. She is quick to reiterate that each family needs to evaluate and make decisions based on what is best for your particular family, your particular season. It is never easy to live counter-culturally, particularly in a culture like the U.S. But with a bit of thought and some creativity, it is possible to make even small changes. While Tsh writes out of her life as a mom of young kids, this book is not geared specifically for moms of young kids. There is a lot of great information in there for people of all ages, men or women, regardless of life stage. I would highly recommend this book! ( )
  nrdowner | Jun 20, 2019 |
Tsh Oxenreider shows how it can be possible to live our lives contentedly with intention by creatively changing little things in our lives. The chapters are divided into seven topics.

I – Awakening – “We were made to live slower then our fast-paced Western culture deems normal. But it means paddling upstream through strong currents.”

II – Food – The Slow Food approach – wanting to feed the family nourishing food and supporting companies and farmers by buying local. Eating right requires making deliberate choices about ingredients and growing methods.

III – Work – Starting your own business and being able to work from anywhere. It will require finding a work-life balance and prioritizing your family values.

IV – Education – Schooling options – to homeschool or not to homeschool. Be intentional about you kids’ education, thinking through both the benefits and the negative consequences.

V – Travel – The modern-day technology of travel. There were days when the family felt like heading toward the airport and hopping the next plane to wherever. The kids all had updated passports. It requires bravery, but allows you to investigate life up close. Certainly not routine, but creates much adventure as a family.

VI – Entertainment – In all its forms, entertainment is so easily accessible in our technology-soaked culture – always within arm’s reach.

VII – Revival – Taking care of yourself is essential to making life-changing decisions that can have an effect on your family. Sometimes slowing down is necessary to enjoy living more intentionally. It can be a blessing to live for something beyond yourself.

To young couples raising a family I would recommend this book more quickly. Realistically, the suggestions are not for everyone. I would assume that most families would not be able to just pick up at anytime and hop a plane to wherever. But the author reassures the readers to live according to their needs and resources. Also included, in the back of the book, are interesting discussion questions. I could see this book being read by a young couple’s book club.

My only quibble with the book - sometimes the chapters felt disjointed.

I wavered between a 3-4 rating, finally deciding on 4 because of the great writing style. I found this book to be a relaxed and easy read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  wrbinpa | Aug 16, 2014 |
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To Kyle, Tatum, Reed, and
Finn—who make everything
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French philosopher Albert Camus once said, "Life is the sum of all your choices," and boy, do we make a lot of them.
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Life is chaotic. Butwe can choose to live it differently.  It doesn't alwaysfeel like it, but we do have thefreedom to creatively change the everyday little things in our lives so thatour path better aligns with our values and passions. The popular blogger and founder of the internationallyrecognized Simple Mom onlinecommunity tells the story of her family's ongoing quest to live more simply,fully, and intentionally. Part memoir, part travelogue, part practical guide, Notes from a Blue Bike takes you from ahillside in Kosovo to a Turkish high-rise to the congested city of Austin to asmall town in Oregon. It chronicles schooling quandaries and dinnertimedilemmas, as well as entrepreneurial adventures and family excursions viaplane, train, automobile, and blue cruiser bike. Entertaining and compelling--but never shrill or dogmatic--Notes from a Blue Bike invites you toclimb on your own bike, pay attention to who you are and what your familyneeds, and make some important choices. It's a risky ride, but it's worth it--living your lifeaccording to who you really aresimply takes a little intention. It's never too late.

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