The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea Book Club Discussion
Happy 2025! Carrie and I are ready to hit the ground running with an awesome new year of books and can't wait to share our picks with you as we go. Every month, we will give away a copy of our next month's pick to one of you! Details below on how to enter (super-easy--you just need to leave a comment!). To kick the year off, we are chatting up one of the most popular gems from last year, the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea. Let's dig into this Somewhere Beyond the Sea book club discussion!Grab your ...
Here One Moment Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month's Here One Moment book club discussion!I need to start by being honest. When I read the premise of the latest Liane Moriarty novel, Here One Moment, I kind of cringed. I love Liane Moriarty, don’t get me wrong! I just felt like I had read this book before (The Measure, anyone?). And while Moriarty is a phenomenal writer, I wondered if this would be the same as all the others.Fear not! While this book may have similarities to other novels, it ends up being a completely different story altogether … in the best way!Here ...
Create Fun Halloween Decor with a Decoupage Pumpkin Craft!
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, it’s that enchanting time of year—Halloween! With all the excitement around costumes and decorations, why not add a personal touch to your home this season? Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful craft project that’s perfect for you and your little ones: creating a decoupage pumpkin and skull! The best part? This craft only took us an hour to make!What You’ll Need:Before we dive into the fun, let’s gather our supplies for this decoupage pumpkin craft. You’ll need:Cardboard pumpkin and skull shapes (available at your local craft store)Mod PodgePaintbrush ...
Slow Dance Book Club Discussion
Rainbow Rowell is back! She has been one of my favorite authors since I first wrote about my "Summer of Rainbow Rowell" ten years ago when I read all four of her novels she had published. Since then she has written short stories, YA books centered on Simon and Baz (fanfic characters introduced in Fangirl) and graphic novels. We always enjoy her work, but Carrie and I have been very excited about the release of her new full-length novel, Slow Dance. And friends, it was good. Read on for our Slow Dance book club chat and questions! Slow Dance Book ...
What Have You Done? Book Club Discussion
Thanks to Carrie for bringing August's What Have You Done? book club discussion and scooping our online book club on this juicy summer thriller! We're so glad you're here!For this month’s book club, we decided we were due a thriller, and a thriller we got! It was a perfect read for mid-summer and I blew through it in a day. This book made me go back to see if I had read any of Shari LaPena’s earlier works. Turns out I’ve only read The Couple Next Door (which was great!), so now I have several new books to add to ...
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