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I always see October as the last relaxing month before the holiday crazy hits. November is anniversary month, numerous family birthdays, Thanksgiving—not to mention my sister’s due date. December is more birthday and Christmas and then bam. We’re in a new year. Some might think it’s the perfect time to lay low and relax, but what’s the fun in that? This… Read More
This house is gorgeous. I can not wait for this. I love Allen Arnold (and his new book The Story of With). 15 career tips from smart women. One of these days, I’ll have capsule wardrobe. I love Poldark. Season 2 just started back up on Masterpiece classic. If you need to binge watch season one before Sunday (hint: you… Read More
The weekend is coming up. With more fall like weather (hopefully), it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and lose yourself. Last year, I told you to binge read Nadine Brandes’ A Time to Die. This year, I’m telling you to binge read the second in the series, A Time to Rise (and you’re in luck!… Read More
I have a handful of go-to podcasts that I don’t ever miss an episode of—that’s another post in and of itself. The episodes below are my favorite from my favorite. These are the podcast episodes that sent me scrambling for a pen and paper to take notes—and then rewinding and listening again. on “being busy” | Elise Gets Crafty… Read More
drinking lots of tea because I haven’t gotten into town to get decent coffee to drink. having fun at the gym. I’ve stepped it up a notch with some calisthenics in addition to my cardio elliptical love. planning family dinners. Loving getting ideas from Dinner the Playbook. anxious over the fact that I have turned All the Lies You Cannot… Read More
Rachel Ignotogsky’s Women in Science is a seriously fun book. Rachel gives a quick bio of fifty women scientists who changed the world. I’m excited to read this book with Elsie—she will love learning about girl heroes, and she’ll have fun with the illustrations. Speaking of, the amazing visuals (and doodles) may be one of my most favorite parts. This book is… Read More
School started last month and it was just crazy, so I only got two books actually completed. But I have a lofty goal for September, let’s see if I can plow through! Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? | Mindy Kaling: I needed a funny book to read, and this one did it. It was more a collection of essay… Read More