"I'm a woman, I fish. Deal with it." Have you ever been fishing? Growing up in the country, fishing was big in my family, from the local lakes and ponds, to upstate NY for Salmon, and even surf fishing at the Jersey shore. My husband really enjoys the sport as well. I have not been … Continue reading Fishing! by Sarah Stonich
Have you picked up any new skills or hobbies over the past few months? I feel like we’ve all been making + baking, crafting + cleaning … there’s only so much Netflix you can watch, right? There’s been sourdough starters, garden planting, hiking, macrame, knitting and puzzling … and it has been so … Continue reading Attainable Sustainable by Kris Bordessa
Did you ever have a book just ruin all your plans for the day? You sit down, intending to read a few chapters before going on with your day, and the next thing you know you’re knee-deep in a fast-paced thriller and half the day has passed you by? That’s what it’s like to … Continue reading The Request by David Bell
Do your beach reads need to take place AT the beach?I don’t think mine do... but it sure doesn't hurt! SUMMER LONGING is definitely what I’d call the ultimate beach read! It’s got: • Idyllic summer beach town setting (Provincetown/Cape Cod) • A bit of mystery (random baby left at a doorstep) … Continue reading Summer Longing by Jamie Brenner
Did you know there is such a thing as National Eat What You Want Day!? Well, there is! And it's TODAY!! I’d like to eat that cake on this cover right now. Do you ever read series? I never typically do but then this Hopeless Romantics series sucked me in with all the … Continue reading The Hopeless Romantics series by Nina Bocci
Do you like to read memoirs? How about home renovation books? You might recognize this authors name. Erica is actually the genius behind one of my favorite books last year, The Scent Keeper. In this memoir - yes, it’s about Erica - but more specifically, one particular point in her life when she purchases … Continue reading House Lessons: Renovating a Life by Erica Bauermeister
This book was BONKERS. And I mean that in the best way I swear. Think: Dexter but sexier.”—theSkimm I picked this book up on vacation and I could NOT put it down. I remember texting with a friend that I was RIVETED and had to cnacel everything I had planned that day. I was with … Continue reading My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Did you ever go to the bookstore or library for books to help you achieve something in a certain time of life? We've all been there... For Example: - You're getting married. Let's go check out the wedding planning books and magazines! - I want to start a business! Where do I start? I need … Continue reading Gather As You Go by Carol Lavin Bernick
Do you enjoy retellings? This week is unexpectedly turning into retellings week for me and I am HERE FOR IT! I recently read one that was a retelling of Rebecca and another that is the story of Henry VIII. Up Next is one about Alice and Wonderland ... but for today we bring this "scorching … Continue reading Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin (Review and Excerpt)
Have you ever felt you were More Than something? More than just a pretty face. or More than your job. or More than a mother. Meet Peggy. She lost her husband 24 years ago. She's a mom to twins. She defines herself by those tow things. Three, if she dares to look in the mirror. … Continue reading More Than by Diane Barnes
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