Hey friends, I hope you are all doing well during these crazy times we are living in. I know I've fallen off the blogging wagon over the last couple of years but I'm hoping that will be changing again soon. Being home has been interesting and we're all learning how to navigate our new normal. I haven't been reading as much as I thought I would … [Read more...]
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Apr 2020
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Jul 2019
If you love reading a good historical fiction book that teaches you about a little piece of history, then the Stolen Marriage is one for you this summer! I read this one at the pool in a day last week - I couldn't put it down. Besides being a good fiction story, I learned a bit about the polio epidemic in the US in the early 40s and loved … [Read more...]
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Dec 2018
I just loved doing the Goodreads challenge this year. In the beginning of the year, I set myself a goal for how many books I would try and read by the end of the year. I went with 30, giving myself a little leeway for busy times of year and hit it plus a few extras! I've been seeing a lot of friends share their lists on Facebook and have been … [Read more...]
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Sep 2018
You know it's a good book when you finish and you're sad it's over. I'm still reeling and thinking about Moloka'i, the historical book I finished last night. The book is set in the early 1900s in Hawaii, during one of the largest medical quarantines that ever happened in the US. (leprosy) The story follows Rachel Kalama, a 7 year old girl who … [Read more...]
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Apr 2018
Here are a few questions to think about while you continue to read Educated. Leave some comments of any other questions you have that we can discuss at the end of the month! I hope you are all enjoying the memoir thus far. I am curious to see what you think. If you haven't started the book yet, it's not too late! … [Read more...]
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Jun 2017
Dads don't want ties. Ever. It's like getting kids socks for Christmas. Sure, dad might need them, but it's hard to be excited about a piece of clothing required for work. Instead, this Father's Day, get dad this book: We Stood Upon Stars by Roger Thompson. Dads crave adventure. You may have heard some tales about crazy campouts or road trips … [Read more...]
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Jul 2016
We've had aaaalot of travel time this summer, with only more coming soon with a flight to Hawaii from the east coast. I've definitely been logging some miles on my Kindle too and my summer reading list. I recently re-discovered how to rent a book on my Kindle from my local library so that's awesome and helps with cost as I've been reading a ton. … [Read more...]
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Apr 2016
Read anything good lately? I've recently joined a second book club because I love to read so much. I'm always looking for new books and an excuse to drink wine and talk about them. So I've been putting together a list to share with you guys from my want-to-read list on Good Reads. These all come highly recommended either by me, a friend or … [Read more...]
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Jan 2016
Friends, when was the last time you made some time for yourself? You're laughing, right? At the suggestion? I know. I struggle often to find any time for myself with work, family live and general craziness. But you can do it! Early last year, I brought you a review of my blogger friend Jessica's book, The Fringe Hours. Her book helps you find … [Read more...]
Every time I turn around, I see a friend or another blogger talking about this book -The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing ($10.81). I've been wanting to order it for months and I finally went and did it this week. I sort of already knew much of what the book was about based on other people's … [Read more...]
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