- The word home has a different meaning or meanings to each of us. How would you define home?
- Sally describes their home as a place of respite and rest. Would you consider your home as a place where you find comfort and relaxation, or do you seek those things somewhere else?
- When was the last time you experienced homesickness? Where were you, and what were you longing for?
- Sarah cut herself off from her phone and social media during a one-month experiment. Can you picture your life without technology? What things do you think would be different? What would be the same?
- What are some family traditions that you look forward to celebrating in your home each year?
- Sally explains her annual January ritual of planning for the entire year. What, if anything, do you do in January (or at the beginning of every month) to prepare yourself for what’s ahead?
- Explain some daily routines that you or your family practice. How or why are these important for your household?
- For the Clarksons, May is full of celebrations and milestones. Is there a particular month or season that is filled to the brim with occasions and special events for you? What are they? How do you plan for them in advance?
- Sally describes the period in her life when her family lived with her mother-in-law as a very stressful and difficult time; however, her children have fun-filled memories of staying with their grandmother. Are there any memories you have and share with family members that they remember differently or that impacted them differently than you? What are they?
- How did you play as a child? What special place transformed into your magical play world? Why do you think play and imagination are so important for children?
- When you find yourself away from home, what are some things you do to comfortably settle yourself and bring home to you?
- Every autumn, the Clarkson ladies binge-watch their favorite television program, Lark Rise to Candleford. When they aren’t together, they even call each other as they watch their special program. Is there something you and your family or friends do together at the same time every year? What is it? If not, would you consider beginning this tradition? Why or why not?
- In what simple ways do you and your family serve one another and your guests around the house?
- What sort of feelings or thoughts do you have when you see the holidays approach on the calendar? What are your normal family plans during this season? How do you prepare for them?
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