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9 Books for Women Who Need a Little Inspiration

December 5, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 3 Comments

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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

November 29, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 15 Comments

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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)

November 23, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 15 Comments

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

November 16, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 10 Comments

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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...]

5 Chilling True Crime Stories

October 24, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 13 Comments

Halloween is upon us, which means it's time to hide out with some terrifying reads, and what's more terrifying than true life? If reading has taught me anything, it's that the phrase the truth is stranger than fiction can be all too true and the following five true crime stories prove it. Each one terrified me in different ways - from the ability of one man to prey on … [Read more...]

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