Category: Literacy Lifestyle
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Book Review: The Games God’s Play
Enter A Thrilling World of Gods and Mortals. As a lover of mythology and epic tales, The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen captivated me from the very first page. The premise—a world where gods actively influence mortals through a deadly game—promised a thrilling journey filled with danger, romance, and divine drama. And it delivered. Owen’s blend…
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Nailed It! – Putting Cookbooks to the Test
Welcome to Nailed It!, my new monthly blog series where I put cookbooks to the test— trying out a recipe and sharing the verdict. So, what does Nailed It! mean? It’s that perfectly satisfying moment when you attempt something—whether it’s baking a cake, styling a bookshelf, or recreating a gorgeous cookbook recipe—and absolutely crush it. It turns out just right,…
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Read Across America Week: Celebrating the Power of Books.
March isn’t just another month—it’s a celebration of literacy, imagination, and the joy of storytelling. Read Across America Week kicks off on March 2nd, the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss, and extends through March 6th, inspiring children and adults alike to embrace the magic of books. Organized by the National Education Association (NEA), this nationwide initiative encourages…
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How Do I Pick The Books I Read?
Ah, the thrill of a bookstore visit. You know that feeling? The moment you step inside, the world outside fades into a whisper, and suddenly, it’s just you and the endless shelves of possibility. I head straight for my favorite sections, mystery first, then fantasy, then romance and lastly fiction. I weave through the maze…
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Book/Coffee Shop Tour: Writer’s Block, Downtown Las Vegas, NV
Today I visited the coolest book/coffee shop in Downtown Las Vegas, NV with my 2 sisters Amanda and Claire. I had to try out a few of their drinks, so I ordered a blueberry London Fog and then a Chai Tea latte out of a massive bird cage! The drinks were delicious – Whoops I…
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Book Review: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
This first book in an ongoing series is a fast paced mystery that’s highly entertaining. It’s filled with danger, seriously bad guys and murder. The relatable protagonist Finlay Donovan’s life is stuck like so many other women in the world today. She was married with 2 kids expect her husband has left her for a…
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Book Review: Dear Reader
For as long as she can remember, Cathy has lost and found herself in stories… As a fellow book lover this book spoke to my soul. Cathy has a wonderful way with words and when you read her books she makes you feel like you are sitting together like old friends do chatting over a…
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Crush Your Goals The Pomodoro Technique Way
Admittedly, I’ve never been big on productive, I’ve gone with the flow. I keep things pretty simple. I write a daily to do list with things I need to get done and then I start hustling. My father introduced me to the Pomodoro Technique years ago but I never implemented it until this past month,…
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Book Review: How To Make A Living As A Writer
Writing Book Review I’ve been very fortunate to have a life where I have constant access to hundred’s of books. Books and writing have always been a passion of mine. It wasn’t until my 40’s that I got enough courage to actually start writing. Inspired to act on reading about an author who got a…
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Starting From Scratch
Every day we are blessed with a clean slate to live the life we want. I want to be a writer – a published author. In a sense I am, I had my 1st short story published back in March 2022 in Chicken Soup For The Soul. Since then I’ve submitted 3 other stories and…
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