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I’m writing this from a charter bus on a field trip to DC and Williamsburg. Wandering the country with these 200 8th graders has been a tremendous blessing to me! We’ve seen monuments, priceless treasures, and iconic landmarks. All of us have our cell phones out constantly, taking photos and texting essential information. If your phone helps you stay connected when you’re prone to wander, check out these beautiful cases to make the moment even better. [Read more…]

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Make way for the newest unboxing – the ShareASale Merchant Discovery Box has hit the stage!  This is a great opportunity for bloggers to try new products and work with new merchants.  Here’s what was in my box.

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I’m traveling to Washington DC with my daughter’s school group.  We’re looking forward to a really fun time!  I looked back on some photos from our family’s 2016 DC vacation, and enjoyed remembering those adventures.  If you don’t have a beach trip planned this summer, why not take a day trip near your home?

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Children naturally love stories, especially those that put the child in the story.  You’re My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards combines the charm of a nature story with the appeal of a cut-out book.

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When I finish a book in less than 24 hours, it’s considered a homerun.  The House Swap by Rebecca Fleet met that criteria!

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Book suggestions are so important to me.  I love to know what my friends are reading, what’s on the bestseller list, and what my favorite authors like to read.

This year has been a good one for books, and there are so many great page-turners to look forward to!  I’ve really enjoyed suspense and thrillers this year, especially the kind that take place in a suburb or quaint small town.  Maybe it’s my Downton Abbey withdrawal, but I’ve also been hunting down UK-based books.  What books are lingering on your wishlist?  Here are three of my book suggestions for the first half of 2018. [Read more…]

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Sometimes I don’t have time to write a thorough, full-page post for each book.  Still, I want to highlight these titles you might want to check out for spring and summer!

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As Teo said in The Good Liar, “It can be hard to keep three narrative threads balanced.”

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This year, I’ve had the chance to go to two Friends of the Library book sales.  What fun!  If you’re looking for books at a low price, may I suggest you look for a book sale in your area?

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Have you been wondering how to fill in your eyebrows? 

Now that warm weather is upon us, it’s time to take a look at the cosmetic bag.  What is going to give you the most bang for your buck?  I recently replaced my brow fill-in powder with Wunderbrow by Wunder2 and love the results.  If you’ve been looking for an eyebrow product that will fill, define, shape, and STAY, check this out.  It’s also vegan and cruelty free!  I like to purchase Wunderbrow on Amazon.  Though it’s the same price as Ulta and other beauty stores, Amazon offers a discount of up to 15% with a subscription.  You can always extend the subscription out to 6 months when you’re likely to need a refill, or even cancel it.

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