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My Review of Big Time by Laura Vanderkam + A Giveaway

*This giveaway is now closed… but if you didn’t happen to win, you should definitely find a way to get your hands on this book!*

For Mother’s Day, I knew exactly what I wanted: a…

Reading, Blogging, Friendship, Giveaway!, MayBloPoMo
May, 12, 2026

On My Shelf: Books Read April 2026

Normally, I’d be enthused about the number of books I read in April. But this time, I managed to get through so many books because I largely ignored reasonable bedtimes to carve out solo…

Reading, MayBloPoMo
May, 05, 2026
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On My Shelf: Books Read March 2026 + Day #1 of Cool Bloggers Walking Club

Before I launch into my monthly book review… a friendly (excited!) reminder that today is April 1st… which means it’s the first day of our online walking club.

All the details are in this…

Reading
Apr, 01, 2026
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On My Shelf: Books Read February 2026

Books definitely took a backseat for me in February.

I was living in a low-level state of continual panic. There were lists EVERYWHERE: things to pack, things to buy, chores to do, people to call….

Reading
Mar, 05, 2026
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On My Shelf: Books Read January 2026

Who’s ready to talk books?? I expected my reading stats to take a nosedive at the start of the new year, but some epic snowstorms (and soccer practices) gave me time to read a…

Reading
Feb, 04, 2026
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Well, Butter My Butt and Call Me a Biscuit

Years ago, when we were visiting my sister in South Carolina, we came across a book of “country sayings,” and we still laugh about it to this day! Turns out there are a lot…

Two Questions for Your Thursday (Inspired by James Clear)

Happy Thursday! Here are a few questions/thoughts I’ve been mulling over after a recent edition of James Clear’s newsletter.

A reader mentioned that she often feels overwhelmed because his newsletter always seems to leave…