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feeling productive. re-commiting to getting my 10k steps in a day. With trips, vacation, and all things summery, I haven’t been able to get my steps in! listening to the What Should I Read Next podcast—I’m finally all caught up on my podcasts, and I’m adding more to the mix! contemplating ripping up the carpet in my living room. enjoying little… Read More
I always love linking up every month with Anne’s What I’ve Been Reading Lately posts. For the past couple of months, I’ve been off my reading game, only able to finish one maybe two books a month. This month I feel like I’m back in the groove of things having read five (now, if I can only remember to update my… Read More
I know. I know. It’s almost the middle of the month and I’m just getting to my July goals. Honestly? I feel like the month is just getting started. Between the “new normal” of June, family vacations, VBS, and visiting family, life is just slowing down long enough for me to finally breathe! So there aren’t many, but here are… Read More
This weekend was hard. It left me exhausted and heartbroken. Instead of asking more whys and hows, here are five things that I’m loving (and are making me happy) right now. Trivia Crack. I’ve always loved trivia games. This one isn’t new (it’s an app on your phone), but I’ve started it up again with a vengeance with family. So, so fun… Read More
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Hello, friends of Christen! She is my Mom Boss, pre-published author, PR pro kindred spirit, so if you hang out here, I know we will get along just fine! On my website, I post “Friday Mixing Bowl” lists with my weekly finds, because it’s often a very random assortment. I’m excited to share some recommendations to keep you busy and… Read More
I finally have more than two books read in a month. HA! May was a little better, but June I think I finally get back on track. What I read in May: Wolf by Wolf | Ryan Graudin: I seriously want to gush over this book. It’s an alternative history story (which I’m really loving) Germany has won WWII and… Read More