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We Need to Do Better for Women: Why President Trump’s Speech Was Offensive

Yesterday, Donald Trump addressed a rally Tuesday night in Mississippi. At this rally, he took the time to mock Christine Blasey Ford in a way that was beyond offensive to women everywhere. Before I continue, I want everyone reading to know that this post isn’t political. This post is simply written to express my feelingsContinue reading “We Need to Do Better for Women: Why President Trump’s Speech Was Offensive”

Get Ready To Get Spooky! Here’s My Spooky Book Bucket List For This Year

Now that it’s October, it’s officially spooky season. So, break out the candy corn, decorate the pumpkins, and watch all of the scary movies you can. Personally, October means that I can watch It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown as much as I want, but everyone has their own preferences. With that being said, IContinue reading “Get Ready To Get Spooky! Here’s My Spooky Book Bucket List For This Year”

September Book of the Month Review: The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock

This month’s BOTM (Book of the Month) bought me a bit out of my comfort zone — to historical fiction. Typically, I tend to opt out of it due to the fact I often like to read contemporary works. However, when faced with the choices for this month’s Book of the Month, The Mermaid andContinue reading “September Book of the Month Review: The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock”

DIY Jewelry Tips For Beginners

Whether it’s because you saw an awesome craft idea or just want to have something fun to do, you’ve decided that you want to learn how to make your very own jewelry. However, you’re standing in the jewelry aisle at your craft store, and you’re puzzled. What is an eye pin? Do I really needContinue reading “DIY Jewelry Tips For Beginners”

Self Care Tips for the Busiest Person

If you didn’t know this already, September is Self Care Awareness Month. And, I can not stress this enough. Self care is important.  And, okay. I know what you’re thinking. I don’t have time to self care. Some of you reading this are in college and are juggling classes and part time jobs. Others areContinue reading “Self Care Tips for the Busiest Person”

Book vs. Movie: Crazy Rich Asians

I did something that’s a bit unusual for me — I saw the movie before I read the book. Usually, whenever I’m interested in a movie or TV show that was originally a book, I have to read the book first. That usually results in me usually never seeing the movie and reading the bookContinue reading “Book vs. Movie: Crazy Rich Asians”

Book of the Month August Reviews

August marked the first month for me being a member of the Book of the Month (BOTM) Book Club. Since I am a new member of the club, I was allowed to get an extra book for free, which was awesome. The books I chose were The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle and Goodbye ParisContinue reading “Book of the Month August Reviews”

Book Review: Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Move over Rainbow Rowell, John Green, and Sarah Dessen. There is a new YA author in town — Becky Albertalli. Becky Albertalli is the author of three wonderful books — all of them intertwined. They are: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, The Upside of the Unrequited, and the latest, Leah On The Offbeat. TheContinue reading “Book Review: Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli”

Why Kim Kardashian’s Weight Loss Comments Are Flat Out Offensive

Kim Kardashian isn’t exactly my favorite celebrity. Recently, my opinion of her downgraded even further — if that was even possible. On Sunday, Kardashian’s sisters Khole and Kendall Jenner complimented her weight loss. These compliments weren’t just the typical oh you lost weight, you look great ones. Oh, no. According to an article in Women’sContinue reading “Why Kim Kardashian’s Weight Loss Comments Are Flat Out Offensive”