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January 17, 2016

Sundays With Writers: Mosquitoland by David Arnold

David-Arnold-1 It has been awhile since we have featured a YA pick on Sundays With Writers so I am excited to share with you a book that I think offers the same charm that I have appreciated so much, like in Rainbow Rowell’s, Eleanor & Park. I am big on quirky characters and I’m also big on coming-of-age adventures and Mosquitoland now […]
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Published on January 17, 2016 03:00

January 15, 2016

It’s the 3 Little Things: Art Forgery, Defying My Age, & Locking it Down

belltracchi Hello, my friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week. I admit that I have been doing a lot of reminiscing about our trip to Italy this week as I peek through our photos. It is, perhaps, because I am celebrating my birthday this weekend and remembering what a lucky lady I am to […]
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Published on January 15, 2016 03:00

January 14, 2016

Gluten-Free Sloppy Buffalo Joes

sloppy-buffalo-joes-2 This post is sponsored by Lingham’s Hot Sauce. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this site!  Sloppy Joes are nothing fancy, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love them. When my husband and I were in high school, we would hit a local deli each week where he would enjoy a good old-fashioned […]
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Published on January 14, 2016 04:00

The Virtual Librarian Experience: Fast Paced For A Patterson Lover

The MomAdviceVirtual Librarian (2) I really hope you are enjoying our fresh new series on the blog as I virtually select books for our readers. Today I am selecting books for a reader that loves a fast-paced thriller and I have to say that I have read a lot of these over the years. I think there is no […]
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Published on January 14, 2016 03:00

January 13, 2016

Amy’s Notebook 01.13.16

Knitting Station via Whipperberry Source: Whipperberry   What a cozy knitting station! Easy homemade ramen- this looks so good. Take a 30-day capsule wardrobe challenge! A round-up of reading challenges for 2016. 3 ways to be more grateful in the new year. The foolproof way to roast any vegetable. I just joined this feminist book club. I can’t wait […]
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Published on January 13, 2016 04:00

January 11, 2016

Transitioning Your Holiday Decor

transition-winter-decor-1 This post is sponsored on behalf of BHG at Walmart. Now that the holidays are behind us, it is the natural time for many to declutter and organize their spaces . I am partnering up with the BHG Live Better Network to show you some tips for transitioning your holiday decor and adding some organization to a hutch […]
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Published on January 11, 2016 03:00

January 10, 2016

Sundays With Writers: Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Josh-Malerman-2 I am so excited to be sharing our first Sundays With Writers of 2016 with such a special writer today. You know I am all about embracing all the book genres so I am VERY excited to share an interview with Josh Malerman who penned Bird Box, our first horror novel featured on the site.  This […]
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Published on January 10, 2016 03:00

January 8, 2016

It’s the 3 Little Things: True Crime, Sir Mix A Lot, & Cozy Legs

I-Like-Big-Books-Book-Bag As much as I enjoyed my break, it has felt weird to not share here! Can I say that we had the best Christmas ever? Not only did we have fun with both sides of our family on Christmas Eve, but we had a really untraditional and fantastic Christmas Day, just us four. That day […]
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Published on January 08, 2016 03:00

January 7, 2016

The Virtual Librarian Experience: It’s All About the Characters for a Kingsolver Lover

The MomAdviceVirtual Librarian (2) I am so excited to be unveiling a new feature on MomAdvice this year. The main features that many of our readers come here for are the book reviews and to check out the stories behind the stories in our Sundays With Writers series. As a ferocious reader,  I have reviewed hundreds of books on […]
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Published on January 07, 2016 03:00

January 6, 2016

Amy’s Notebook 01.06.16

Read more this year via Modern Mrs. Darcy Source: Modern Mrs. Darcy   Seven simple ways to read more this year. Oh, this cowl is gorgeous! The joy of experiences over things. YES. The joy of choosing one word for the year. Do you have one? The best pieces of culture we watched, read and listened to in 2015. Be sure to read […]
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Published on January 06, 2016 03:00