There are so many great artists out there, it’s easy to get stuck in a genre listening to the same-old, same-old! To change things up, here are 10 indie folk alt-rock artists to add to your playlist. I’ve always loved music. Could be because I grew up in a family with lots of musicians, or, […]
10 Enjoyable Books for Tweens and Teens (and You Too)
Learning to read is the first important step in the literacy journey. Learning to *love* to read is a magical adventure! These ten books for tweens and teens are titles they can sink their teeth into, and a list you’ll enjoy reading (or re-reading), too! I developed a love of reading early on. My parents […]
10 Reasons Why Outlander Is so Popular
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (I’ve been guilty of that), you’ve likely heard of Outlander, and there’s probably some head-scratching while wondering what all the fuss is about. Here are 10 reasons why Outlander is so popular that will help explain why you should read the books and watch the series! I’m not […]
Summer Reading List for Vacation
What is it about summer that makes reading seem so much more inviting? I have a long list of books I’ve been waiting to start, and vacation seems like the best place to dig in! Just like the dead of winter, hot and steamy summer days make me want to read. I’m guessing it has […]
The Draw Of Stranger Things
This time last year I had just stumbled upon the Netflix original series Stranger Things. To be more precise, July 17, 2016, was the date I crossed the finish line with the final episode a mere two days after Netflix released them all at once. That’s eight nearly-hour-long, commercial-free episodes, my friends. IN. TWO. DAYS. Sure, I’ve enjoyed plenty […]
16 TV Shows To Binge
My favorite things to do when I’m not working (and I don’t have any other obligations) are reading, watching movies, or getting sucked into a television series. In fact, our living room TV is mounted above the fire place, surrounded by books that live on the mantle. My desk, where all the writing takes place, […]
Garlic and Sapphires
If you haven’t read Garlic and Sapphires, by Ruth Reichl, then it’s time to add it to your library. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This post may contain […]
30 Period Drama Movies You Can Stream Right Now
A wide variety of period drama movies to stream from the comfort of your couch with a glass of wine and a cozy blanket. I think my love of period dramas started when I was in elementary school and stumbled upon the Laura Ingalls Wilder series. I found her books captivating, especially Little House in […]