Thank you to Goodreads, Custom House, and Elisabeth Thomas for my copy of Catherine House! Recently, I’ve been fairly obsessed with entering Goodreads giveaways. It’s a great way to get to read new books, connect with authors, and talk books in a community full of book lovers. Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas is one of […]
Patience is a Virtue
Patience is something I don’t have too much of. Generally, I read the last page of a book because I don’t like not knowing how it ends. The Bachelor/Bachelorette? I almost always look up the spoilers to see who wins. Now that I don’t have cable, I can’t mentally afford to get involved in shows […]
Guide to Wedding & Shower Gifts
So someone you know just got engaged. How wonderful for them! Do you just see dollar signs? Gift giving for weddings and showers can be complicated and expensive! There are a few different categories of gift giving depending on the event, how close you are with the honoree, and your involvement in the overall event. […]
What It Seems by Emily Bleeker
Thank you to Emily Bleeker, Lake Union Publishing, and Books Forward for my Advanced Reader’s Copy of What It Seems! You guys know that I love the opportunity to read books, especially new books or emerging authors. I was not familiar with Emily Bleeker when I was presented the opportunity to read What It Seems. […]
12 Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job!
Interviewing can be intimidating, no matter how many you’ve done or how often you interview. Even if you have a job and are looking for a new one, these interview tips can help. Additionally, you can use these tips if you’re the one doing the interviewing! I’ve had the opportunity to do it all. My […]
Things I’ve Learned As A First Time Homeowner
Happy Homeowner-iversary to me! I closed on my house June 14, 2019. I didn’t officially move in until later in the month, but it has officially been mine for one year now. Honestly, this is about the time when I’d start looking for a new apartment or getting restless, and I’m just not. I’ve learned […]
Perfect Beach Reads for Your Next Vacation
Just picture it: You’re in a beach chair, listening to the waves crash on the shore. There’s an ice cold beverage next to you, and you’ve got the best book in your lap. What are you reading? Now, my recommendations for beach reads are surprisingly similar to those books I love to share with people. […]
How I Shop For The Best Deals
I like to pride myself on almost always getting an AMAZING deal. Much like shopping at Hobby Lobby, if you pay full price for something, you’re doing it wrong. Now, there are certain items where you will likely pay full price. Mostly things with designer labels. Unless you’re buying second hand, I can’t help you. […]
{Grown Up} Summer Reading Bingo
Did you guys ever participate in the summer reading program at your local library when you were growing up? I think we did it almost every summer. You could get rewarded (things like bigger check out limits or ice cream cones) for reading. How simple is that?! Unfortunately, as you get older, you don’t get […]
Mood Reading: How to Pick a Book for How You Feel
I pride myself on being a mood reader. I follow a lot of bookstagrammers who can set a goal list for the month and just read those books. A book club I’m a part of sets a theme per month, and I couldn’t even adhere to that. One month, our theme was “True” (think true […]