Month: January 2024
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Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
A murder mystery set in the midst of the Blitz, with a little romance thrown in is perfect for this reader. I was delighted to receive an ARC of Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin! Pre-order now- out on February 6! Publisher’s Blurb: “As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida… Read more
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The Elusive Self Care
For me, self care has looked different in different seasons. When I was pregnant, laying down on the couch with my feet up (and usually napping) after school was the best way to care for myself. In Other Seasons… It’s the Little Things Be kind to yourself <3 Plan your self care ahead of time,… Read more
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House + Love = Home by Jenny Marrs and Christmas traditions
Design books are not what I typically read, but House + Love = Home by Jenny Marrs was so much more than that. It’s an encouragement to live life intentionally, focusing on your family’s values and priorities. Not wasting time on things outside of those. We are in the midst of a bathroom overhaul (two… Read more
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My Top Productivity Tip
While you drink your morning coffee or tea, look over your schedule for the day. Decide your top 3 things that have to be completed today. Weeding your tasks down to 3 items will force you to root out what isn’t urgent. Once you complete these three tasks, you should feel proud. Either continue on… Read more
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The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
I really did not expect to like this one (or even finish it) because it’s about a midwife, and I despise hearing birth stories. However, the murder mystery sucked me right in. And I trust Ariel Lawhon- I’ve loved all of her books that I’ve read. The Frozen River was no exception. Set in the newly… Read more