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I love all things books and reading: books, bookstores, bookshelves, book bins, book covers, book sleeves, bookmarks, bookish culture, bookish fun and more. That’s why I have a special place in my reading heart for books about books. Not only do they indulge...
If you love home organization or Netflix, you’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo. This tidying-up expert has transformed households across the world by asking one simple question: Does it spark joy? Rather than view living spaces with disdain and focusing on what to remove or change, Marie focuses on what we...
We may have lost an hour due to daylight savings, but I’m LOVING the longer daylight hours. This week, I’ve got three books to share, a nudge for your notebook, all things JOMO and six links I know you’ll love. Happy reading! What I’m Reading: A snowy weekend makes for GREAT...
Books hold a special place in my heart and particular books have made an indelible impression on my life. My very first memory of reading is when Grover invited me into the pages of his book in There’s a Monster at the End of This Book. Later, Judy Blume’s Are You...
You would have thought I’ve done nothing all week except gather nuggets from the Internet based on the long list of goodies I have to share with you. But I did! I’ve got two books to share, a powerful writing prompt to face your fears and a few things I’m learning...
Happy March! This week, my twins turned fifteen (yikes!), so we celebrated with cookies, chocolate-covered fruit and cold medicine (yuck!). Plus, since it is officially Middle Grade March, I celebrated with a few books, too. This week, I have three books to share, a writing spiral for your notebook and some...
I love quotes and I love mantras: bite-sized phrases and sentences with big impact. Here are a few that have been on my mind and heart lately: Less is more. 20% of our actions give us 80% of our results. Present is better than perfect. The small stuff is actually the...
My children were on February break this week and we tried to make the most of it: we went out for lunch, tried candle-making, joined a virtual chocolate tasting, took walks in the sun before the snowstorm came and watched a few movies, too. I’ve got two books to share, some...
