So my weekend happened a lot differently than planned. My sister and I have had plans to go to the Farmer’s Market for a few weeks now. Imagine my surprise when I showed up to the coffee shop and seven wonderful girlfriends, my mom, sister, mother-in-law, and Andy’s aunt and grandmother were waiting for me! The guys at the Coffee… Read More
Archives for August 2015
Around Here
Around here there is a lot of note taking and list making—getting ready for all things conference in three weeks (what?). I’ve been listening to my favorite podcasts (Elise Gets Crafty and DIY MFA) which I may regret in three weeks on the drive to conference with nothing to listen to (audiobooks—what are some must haves?) Reading the beast of… Read More
Pre-Conference Mix and Mingle
My pal Laurie is hosting a mix and mingle for all the crazy nerd words that are heading to conference next month. (oh my gosh . . .conference is next month!) If you’re here from Laurie’s blog—HI!!!!!! Name: Christen E. Krumm Location: Greenwood, Ar What you write/tagline/trademark: YA/MG Fiction | Reader. Writer. Serious Coffee Drinker. Place in the book world: Just finished (well,… Read More
3 Things to Do with the ‘Coffee and a Quote’ Printables
For the past couple of weeks, on Friday, I’ve posted a free ‘coffee and a quote’ printable. Here are a couple ways I’ve been using them. 1. As a bookmark. I use so many random things as bookmarks. 2. Post up around the house. I love motivational quotes. I love taping them up around the house—by the sink to look… Read More
Friday Links: Vol. 10
Here are a few fun things found around the web this week: These dolls make me want to buy them all and hide with Elsie all day and play. (also, right now on their site, you can use the code Lottie15 to get 15% off your entire order) Soaking up all the conference newbie posts that I can. (what’s your… Read More
Stuff I Love
nerdy t-shirt | coffee with a purpose | library smelling candle | this print for elsie’s reading corner | why are all the cool shower curtain’s $70 | custom cuff
Debra Clopton’s New Book and Love at the Reins Giveaway
A new tale of romance, family, and taking risks—don’t miss Debra Clopton’s Counting on a Cowboy! After losing everything she held dear, Abby never wants to love again. But a certain cowboy may just spur her to wonder if love might be worth the risk. As Abby throws herself into helping Bo navigate fatherhood, hope sparks between them, revealing that maybe, just… Read More