Angie Thomas’ debut novel, The Hate U Give was hands down one of my favorite books that I read in 2018. So, when her second novel, One The Come Up, was one of the options for this month’s selection, I knew that I had to go with that. The novel is about 16 year oldContinue reading “Book Of The Month: Angie Thomas’ On The Come Up”
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Self Care and Significant Others
One of the most important things that we humans can do for ourselves is self care. And, we live in a society where self care is absolutely necessary. Between the added technology, lines blur. With that, you are expected to have that mentality that you are constantly available — whether that means that you areContinue reading “Self Care and Significant Others”
An Evolution of Valentine’s Day
In elementary school, Valentine’s Day was the one day where we were permitted to eat chocolate from the final ring from the bell until dismissal. However, in middle and high school, Valentine’s Day was the one day a year when there was some sort of hope in the air. Hope that the object of yourContinue reading “An Evolution of Valentine’s Day”
Craft Tutorial: Heart Bracelet
Lately, I have been obsessed with making these heart bracelets, which are perfect for Valentine’s Day! And the funny thing? I discovered this design on a fluke when I was making a bracelet for a co-worker. However, I like it enough to make it one of my new go-tos. So, in honor of tomorrow beingContinue reading “Craft Tutorial: Heart Bracelet”
Something We All Need To Work On In 2019
There is something that each and every one of us deserve in our daily lives and interactions. It is something that is so simple and so easy that everyone can do. And, that is to simply work on our communication with each other, and to make sure that we are kinder to one another. Honestly,Continue reading “Something We All Need To Work On In 2019”
Craft Tutorial: Knit Infinity Scarf
I picked up a pair of knitting needles for the first time the past November. Since then, I’ve made a few scarves for friends and family. However, after the third one, I began to get a little tired of making your standard scarf with a ton of rows and that’s about it. With that beingContinue reading “Craft Tutorial: Knit Infinity Scarf”
There Is A Time For Everything
My favorite bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3:1 – 8. For those of you who are not familiar with the Bible, please see below for the verse: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant,Continue reading “There Is A Time For Everything”
Craft Tutorial: Toggle Bracelet
Lately, one of my favorite pieces to make is a toggle bracelet. What I like about them is that they are so simple, yet they can turn into the most beautiful pieces. And, like many of the crafts that I show you how to make, there are so many ways to make it. So, ifContinue reading “Craft Tutorial: Toggle Bracelet”
15 Books That I Would Like To Read In 2019
2019 is already in full swing, and I’ve already completed five books of my Goodreads challenge. However, this year I really want to try to lower the books on my to-read shelf. Therefore, I hope that this year is the year that I read the following books. Some of these books are books that haveContinue reading “15 Books That I Would Like To Read In 2019”
Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir Review
I wanted to read the novel Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir for a while now. Recently, I finally was able to pick that book up, and absolutely loved it. Synopsis: The novel is about Esther Anne “Essie” Hicks, who spent her entire life in front of the camera from her family’s reality show,Continue reading “Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir Review”
