In this video I’m sharing my Mother Culture plans for 2025, and I’m getting really specific about two fun projects I’m using to keep myself reading consistently: my 5x5 Reading Challenge and my Crochet Granny Square “Book Blanket” challenge. If you’ve ever had big reading goals that kind of fizzle out by February, this is the kind of gentle structure that helps me stay steady—without making reading feel like one more homeschool “assignment.” I walk through how I’m setting up my 5x5 (the basic idea, how I’m choosing categories, and how I’m keeping it realistic for a busy homeschool mom). I also explain my granny square blanket idea—pairing each finished book with a crochet square—so I end the year with something tangible that reminds me of what I read. Along the way, I share a few practical tips that help me actually finish a reading challenge: keep the list flexible, choose books you’re genuinely excited about, and build in simple accountability. I also mention the Scholé Sisters Podcast as an encouraging resource for Mother Culture and classical homeschooling camaraderie.