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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

April 24, 2017July 8, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Books
Historical Sisters Fiction: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Are you a fan of historical sisters fiction? I’ve been enjoying The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and wanted to share my thoughts about the book with you. Ready to start reading? Buy this book today on Amazon. Historical Sisters Fiction Historical sisters fiction is, as you might expect, a genre of historical stories that centers […]

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3 Activity Books for Preschoolers to Encourage Creativity

April 19, 2017March 12, 2022 ellen 14 Comments Books
These activity books for preschoolers will encourage your child to be creative. There are so many fun ways that preschoolers can learn before they formally enter school.

These activity books for preschoolers will encourage your child to be creative. There are so many fun ways that preschoolers can learn before they formally enter school. Making the learning process fun means your child will enjoy learning throughout their life. I received product for this post. This post contains affiliate links, and I will […]

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Coloring Books for Gardeners by Johanna Basford

April 17, 2017March 12, 2022 ellen 14 Comments Books
Coloring Books for Gardeners by Johanna Basford

These coloring books for gardeners are the perfect way to welcome spring. Each day, I look outside and the grass seems a little bit greener. I’m starting to see my daffodils and hyacinths peek up from the mulch in front out of our house. I know that any day now, spring will really be here. […]

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Frequencies by Linda Armstrong Review and Giveaway

April 15, 2017July 14, 2023 ellen 26 Comments Books
Frequencies by Linda Armstrong Review

Frequencies by Linda Armstrong was the book I decided to read this weekend. After hours in a busy grocery store getting ready for Easter tomorrow, I needed some downtime with a good book.  Get started reading this book right now! Frequencies by Linda Armstrong When Molly finally decides to flee from her violent mobster boyfriend, […]

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Bring ‘Em Onboard by Patricia M. Hand, MCC

April 13, 2017June 4, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Bring 'Em Onboard by Patricia M. Hand, MCC

I’ve always been fascinated by work at home books since they help me look outside of the box. Bring ‘Em Onboard by Patricia M. Hand, MCC is a book that chronicles one woman’s experience with working as a group travel real estate agent.  Bring ‘Em Onboard by Patricia M. Hand, MCC Do you have a dream […]

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Soothing Bedtime Story for Kids: Dylan’s Cosydoze

April 12, 2017April 26, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Soothing Bedtime Story for Kids: Dylan's Cosydoze

Have you ever wished you had a soothing bedtime story for kids to read on nights when your child is anxious? Reading to your child each night helps your child relax and is a wonderful opportunity to bond. If your child is ever anxious at night, you’ll want a book that helps soothe them so […]

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Animal Conservation Book for Children: Animal Ark

April 11, 2017April 6, 2023 ellen 58 Comments Books
Animal Conservation Book for Children: Animal Ark

This animal conservation book for children will help your child understand the importance of protecting animals for future generations to enjoy.  Ready to buy now? You can find this gorgeous book at a discount on Amazon. Animal Conservation Book for Children It’s not an easy topic to explain to children, let alone to young children. […]

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Suzy Toronto Wacky Women Coloring Books

April 6, 2017November 18, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Books
Suzy Toronto Wacky Women Coloring Books

Have you seen the Suzy Toronto Wacky Women artwork before? I fell in love with her inspiring artwork and sayings when I saw one on a mug a while ago. I had no idea that she had coloring books available as well, but she does.  Suzy Toronto Wacky Women Best-selling artist and writer Suzy Toronto’s […]

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1970s Memoir Review: Man of the Year by Lou Cove

April 4, 2017December 29, 2017 ellen 4 Comments Books
1970s Memoir Review: Man of the Year by Lou Cove

I was born in 1966, so I thought that doing a 1970s memoir review would bring back great memories. This book took place in 1978, when I was 12. I won this book in a giveaway on Goodreads, so I decided to review it here for you all to read. This post contains affiliate links, […]

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The Samaritan by Mason Cross

April 3, 2017August 6, 2023 ellen 6 Comments Books
Thriller Book Review: The Samaritan by Mason Cross

The Samaritan by Mason Cross was my weekend reading choice so I wanted to share my review with you today.  We had a winter storm warning all weekend so I just loaded up the wood stove and called it the perfect weekend for reading.  The Samaritan by Mason Cross When the mutilated body of a […]

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