Bringing Back the Quiet Art of Summer Journaling

I have received sample items to facilitate this post. When I was a teenager, I would spend hours possessively hunched over pen and paper, meticulously recording my adventures, both real and imagined. My notebook rarely left my side, often folded and stuffed into a pocket, ready for inspiration to strike. In the summer, I would … Read more

let the words weep

let the words weep.let my arms keep safethe bodies of my sisters. we have the ocean on our side,salt inside of us.these life-creating waters all flowin the same direction. you are breaking us. we are not pearl-lined shellsmade for you to smash open and harvest.we are not hollowed vesselssilently awaiting one more cowardly violation. there … Read more

Pretty Throw Blanket from Softexly

I have received sample items for review. The folks at SE Softexly were kind enough to let me try out this lovely blanket. Measuring 50″x60″, this throw is the perfect size to cuddle under while watching movies or reading. The light pink color is understated, sophisticated and pretty. The fabric is 100% cotton with a … Read more

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Cookie Party and Review

I have received samples to facilitate this post but all views are entirely my own. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck is now available on Digital, and is coming to DVD July 13th, and on HBO Max later this year. Our friends at Warner Bros. were sweet enough to send us a package of freshly baked sugar … Read more

Self-Care in a Post-Pandemic World, Part One: Stuffed Animals

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As we slowly emerge from our pandemic-induced cocoons, eyes wide to soak in forgotten sights and loved ones, Bambi legs wobbly and slightly akimbo, I’ve realized more than ever how important it is to be gentle with ourselves. From political strife to nation-wide mourning, we’ve collectively been through serious trauma. And it isn’t over: record-breaking … Read more

Father’s Day T-Shirt Giveaway with TVStoreOnline, Ends 6/20- Plus Huge Sale!

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It’s a running joke that dad’s get the raw end of the deal in terms of holidays. Moms get showered with flowers and jewelry and sugar-sweet cards filled with devotion while dads are lucky if anyone remembers Father’s Day. Don’t be that person this year.

Fungarium: Welcome to the Museum Book Review and Giveaway #EarthDay

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I feel books like these are extra important at this time in the world. Only by learning about the complex interactions between ourselves and even the most often overlooked organisms around us will we find the passion needed to preserve our planet for future generations.

Zonia’s Rain Forest Book Review and Giveaway #EarthDay

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hough we should really be celebrating the Earth every day, this month is when we put special focus on our beautiful, complex gift of a planet along with what we can do to heal the wounds we have inflicted upon her. The best way to raise adult who will make the needed changes towards repairing the land, cleaning the water and air and saving the world’s other inhabitants is to start informing our children as soon as they’re able to understand.

Sweet, Candy-Free Easter Basket Treats

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I have received sample items to facilitate this post, but all opinions are my own. You guys know I’m a candy-obsessed five-year-old at heart. My best friend just sent me a giant box of extremely sour candy for my birthday and it was probably the happiest I’ve ever been. If Willy Wonka opens the chocolate … Read more