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Springing Into Summer
With the passing of Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer is here and with it the unofficial end of spring. Here in Michigan we got into the 80s this weekend – and we are supposed to get into the 90s this week! With the feel of summer in the air I have started…
Summer Reading List
What do you look forward to reading in the summer? Do you crave a summer romance novel? Maybe it’s the time of year you like to pick up a memoire or biography? Perhaps you’re more of a summer cozy mystery reader? Whatever you like and where ever you are at with your reading tastes, I…
Christina & Lovely Lauren
I have not been to a really big author event in so long, and this one I was heading to on my own so I was just a little nervous! BUT – I didn’t need to be, since it was the most amazing experience. Christina and Lauren are both such lovely humans and write some…
Coloring on the Rise
I have been so blessed and have been sent several lovely coloring book from Ink and Willow in the last year! These have all been thought provoking and powerful books and this newest addition to the collection of books they produce is no exception! This beautiful book of postcards that can be colored is titled…
ABC’s of Cozy Mysteries
Okay, I have read A LOT of cozy mysteries since December! They have turned into the ultimate comfort read for me and something I am able to listen to during a long/stressful week that always helps me decompress. The excitement of the mystery but the low steaks of a cozy mystery make them the perfect…
Joy in Jury Duty
I have grown up with a fear of jury duty. Being stuck in a room with a bunch of people for hours or days? No. Thank. You. Never did I think that Jury Duty would bring me so much joy as it did when I watch the show Jury Duty on Amazon Prime through Freevee.…
Mental Breaks & Burnout
As someone who has always struggled with anxiety and only started addressing it in recent years, mental health is something I have thought a lot about the last 2 years. I don’t know if Covid brought this awareness about or maybe it’s being in my 30’s, but last year I reached a breaking point with…
Mordor or Bust
My hubs and I decided to take on The Shire virtual challenge a few weeks back and I am so glad we did! This was one of the most fun things we have decided to do together as a couple and it has been such a good challenge for our health as well! This is…
Lavender in Bloom
Spring has MOST definitely sprung here in Michigan and with so have the flowers! I started the most adorable book series this week, a cozy mystery by Jess Dylan. It has the most amazing spring/summer vibes to it and it has made me crave fresh flowers and homemade lavender lemonade! Death in Bloom -> First…
Creating a TBR Jar
Two days ago I got a serious bug to do something creative with mini book covers. I decided I wanted to make a TBR Jar! If you know me I have a TBR but I don’t have a TBR. I am a definite mood reader that grabs whatever catches their fancy, so this is meant…
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