It's the end of the year, which means it's time for everyone (including me!) to share their favorite books of the year. Many of the books that blew me away this year were not published in 2016, but that doesn't mean they aren't worthy of your time. The following 10 books are in no particular order and range from political non-fiction to historical fiction, so no matter what you … [Read more...]
7 Last Minute Gifts You Can Get Right Now
Christmas is in two days, so it's safe to say that it's too late to start ordering gifts online if you want to ensure they are on time. But don't panic - I have you covered with these 7 gift ideas for the various people in your life that are available in stores as readily available (for most) as Target and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. So if you're a last minute shopper like me … [Read more...]
Keep It! 5 Purchases That Were Totally Worth It
2016 was a big year for big purchases in our household, and I must say, they were all worth it. After a year of hunkering down and saving like crazy, my husband and I were finally able to purchase our first home. Because were were so thrifty for so long, we made up for lost time with a few purchases to complement our new home (okay, maybe some of them were just for fun...). … [Read more...]
5 Books On My Reading List
This post is sponsored by Bookwitty. Thoughts my own.One of my favorite things about the holidays is reading everyone's annual wrap-ups and lists of books they are most excited to read in the new year. Every year, I'm reminded of some gems that I missed and have a renewed excitement for what's to come. When Bookwitty asked me to share with you the 5 books I'm … [Read more...]
9 Books for Women Who Need a Little Inspiration
With everything that's going on in American politics lately, women have been rallying together to figure out how to move forward and shake things up a bit. I am one of these women and the following 9 books are books I've either read or have heard are a great inspiration for making positive changes in our careers, lives, and the world. If you're feeling the need to get inspired, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Squeeze in More Listening Time on Audible
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Audible. The opinions and text are all mine.The past few months have been a blur - new job, new house, new nephew on the way - and my weekday reading has taken a definitive hit. On a good day, I can squeeze in 30 minutes, but there are many days when I don't pick up a book at all. Luckily, I'm an Audible subscriber … [Read more...]
10 Bookish Families to be Thankful For (Because They’re Not Yours)
Families are complicated. For some, spending time with loved ones is a glorious occasion. For others, it brings to the surface tensions and anger and resentments. But for most, it's a bit of both. But no matter what your situation, you can take comfort that you do not belong to any of the following dysfunctional families (even though we love some, anyway). The Nest … [Read more...]
3 Must-Reads About Body Image
Women's bodies are always a topic of discussion. Sometimes it's because we're too skinny, other times because we're too fat. Or it's because we're just normal and should "learn to accept it" as if being normal is something that needs to be accepted in the first place. Sometimes our body is something we should take ownership of, as if it's not already ours, or … [Read more...]