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6 Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is less than a month away, so it’s time to think about getting into the holiday spirit. And for me, one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to read something festive. So, today, I’m going to recommend 6 books to get you into the holiday…
Read MoreMildred Jane at 8 Months
Mildred is 8 months old now! It doesn’t seem like she should be that old already, but that’s probably my lack of sleep talking. Mildred still isn’t sleeping through the night, but at least she’s only getting up a couple times most nights. She’s always wanting to eat. But at her age, that’s a good…
Read MoreMy Favorite Browser Extensions for Online Shopping
The holiday shopping season is upon us. And while I love to shop local, there are some things I can’t find locally – and then there are the post-Thanksgiving crowds. So, I wanted to take some time to share my favorite browser extensions for online shopping. These can help you find promo codes and discounts…
Read MoreBookish Questions – Out of Shelf Space?
What do you do when you run out of shelf space? If you’re a big fan of e-readers, you may never encounter this problem, but thanks to the recent creation of my own tiny human, I suddenly have a lot less space for books. So, while I would like my collection of books to keep…
Read MoreWho Wore it Better: Halloween Edition
Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone out there in blog-land! It’s Mildred Jane’s 1st Halloween, so I had a tough time deciding on her costume – that is, until I came across a cute little Hawaiian print outfit in the clearance section at Carter’s. And I immediately knew she should go as Lilo…
Read MoreHalloween from Your Closet: Scarecrow
Need a last minute Halloween costume? Go as a scarecrow. It’s super easy, gender neutral, and you probably have everything you need in your closet. The Outfit 1 Plaid Button-up Shirt 1 Pair of Denim Jeans or Khakis 1 Pair Brown Boots 1 Straw Hat I totally understand that some people aren’t “country” so you…
Read More5 Fun Gift Ideas for Your Tiny Human
It may not even be Halloween yet, but Christmas is quickly approaching. There are only 62 days left until the big day. And that means that it really is time to think about gifts, especially if you are planning handmade (by you or someone else) gifts, or if you’re hoping to get whatever the hot…
Read MoreThrough the Sad Wood – A Review
I recently got a chance to read a review copy of Through the Sad Wood Our Corpses will Hang by Ava Farmehri. So what’s this book about anyway? A Synopsis – At the age of 20, Sheyda Porrouya’s life is almost over. She was born in Iran on the day staunchly orthodox mullas declared the…
Read MoreMildred Jane at 7 Months
Millie is a 7 months old! It doesn’t seem like it should have been that long, but that might just be my lack of sleep talking. Millie still isn’t sleeping thru the night, but we are down to only getting up once or twice a night, which has helped. She’s sitting up on her own…
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