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Why We Need to Focus on Our Mental Health More Than Ever Before

Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness month? This year, the emphasis of mental health is more important than ever before. We are in a pandemic. We are in waters that no one knows how to swim in. We are adjusting to a new normal. Many of us are on furlough orContinue reading “Why We Need to Focus on Our Mental Health More Than Ever Before”

7 New Book Releases I Am Really Excited For

2020 is the year when there are so many exciting new releases from my favorite authors. Some are long awaited, while others are not. That said, here are the books that I am super stoked for. And, I’m sure that you’ll be seeing them all on my Bookstagram. That Lies That Bind by Emily GiffinContinue reading “7 New Book Releases I Am Really Excited For”

Fashion Friday: Jewelry Trends I Am Obsessed With

I think that I am obsessed with jewelry. I love jewelry for many reasons. I have a lot of it that was passed down, so I love that I have a bit of family history that I get to have. Furthermore, I love that certain pieces make me feel a certain way. I have hoopsContinue reading “Fashion Friday: Jewelry Trends I Am Obsessed With”

What I Love Wednesday: May 13

Happy Wednesday everyone! In one week, the lockdown in my state will be lifted. Well, somewhat.  On May 20th, hair salons and all retail will be opening up. Furthermore, restaurants will now be serving food outside. However, I think that it’s never going to be the same as it was pre-pandemic. The economic impacts areContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: May 13”

Tech Tuesday: Nook versus Kindle

I have had a Nook since 2012. I had received it as a gift from my dad for Christmas one year. I liked it because it was so small and I could fit all of the books that I wanted to read. The only problem was I didn’t have a job at the time, soContinue reading “Tech Tuesday: Nook versus Kindle”

What Mother’s Day Is Like For Someone Who Lost Her Mom

This is going to be the second Mother’s Day without my mom. Last Mother’s Day was a hard day for me, because it was the first time that it truly hit me that my mother was gone. This year, Mother’s Day is just going to be different because of the pandemic. I don’t think thatContinue reading “What Mother’s Day Is Like For Someone Who Lost Her Mom”

What I Love Wednesday: May 6, 2020

Happy hump day everyone! It looks like better days are coming – we are reaching the end of the quarantine and things are beginning to open up once again. This week, I have quite a few favorites that I am so excited to share with you. So, without further a due, here are some ofContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: May 6, 2020”

8 Books to Give Mom For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is next week, and like Easter, it’s going to look a bit different. One of the best gifts that you can give Mom is a book for two reasons: one: it provides entertainment to your mom, and it helps support the book industry, which is one of the many that is suffering rightContinue reading “8 Books to Give Mom For Mother’s Day”

April Reading Wrap Up + May Reading Goals

Wow. It’s May already. I can’t believe that it’s already the springtime. I am hoping that May brings out a brighter month. That said, this month I read 11 books: three audiobooks, and eight physical ones. I blame a lot of this due to social distancing, and I discovered that I really loved Jane Green’sContinue reading “April Reading Wrap Up + May Reading Goals”