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August’s Book Pick!
How does it work? Each month I select a book. I’ll share why I chose and a link to purchase so you can get the book and read along! You may also wait until you hear our month end review. We’ll review the book, honestly, those reading along participate and share thoughts and those who just want some intel before reading on their own can learn more. This month’s choice—Beach Read– here is the link Why I chose this book It’s been a crazy year and a crazy summer! This month I wanted an escape from reality. So, I intend to lay by the pool, pretend I’m at the beach,…
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July’s Book Review
Jen Hatmaker’s Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire does not disappoint! I’ll be real, I kept hearing about how wonderful this Jen Hatmaker person is. I was a bit skeptical in selecting her book for the month of July, but with so much hype, why not read it and form my own opinion. This book is about being brave and honestly yourself and claiming your own gifts, quirks, and emotions. In this book, Jen breaks it down into five self-reflective categories–who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect. Self-reflection is good, but also can be confusing and laughable. For example, while reading…
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July’s Wine Pick
Summer Sangria is a must! Fruity and Delicious! But, let’s face it, I am lazy and and I want an easy Sangria that tastes wonderful and doesn’t break the bank. Solution, check Aldi, because this delicious Sangria from Spain is less than $6 per large bottle and it tastes really great! I mean it. Don’t believe it, Try it! Cheers to winning!
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Keep the Bugs Away
It’s summer and that means one problem we all have, mosquitos! I think my blood is full of sugar, they flock to me. I just want to keep the bugs away! I use the “green lotion”. What in the world is that, a magical lotion that seriously keeps mosquitoes away! Johnson’s creamy aloe and vitamin E. That’s the stuff! Get it, use it on yourself and your family. It does not disappoint. The end
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October’s Wine Pick- Stella Rosa Black!
October's Wine Pick is Stella Black!
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Walmart delivery for the win!
It was Sunday morning after 4th of July and I was exhausted from staying up late shooting off fireworks with the kids. After rolling out of bed, making a bottle for my screaming baby and throwing a pop tart in for breakfast, I had to tend to a work call on the weekend. The doorbell rings, my dog starts barking, and all I think is a big UGH. I open my front door to not a person, but groceries. Delivered to my door from an angel! Well, I had forgotten that I decided to try Walmart grocery delivery because the pick up spots were at inconvenient times. Can I just…
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Red, White, and Blue Oreos!
Can we take a minute to stop and talk about these triple stuffed red, white, and blue oreos! Now this is delightful! I don’t know how long these are going to be around, but you should stock up now! God Bless America and whoever came up with these! Tell your friends and comment with how many packages you have bought or eaten!
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July’s Book Pick!
How does it work? Each month I select a book. I’ll share why I chose and a link to purchase so you can get the book and read along! You may also wait until you hear our month end review. We’ll review the book, honestly, those reading along participate and share thoughts and those who just want some intel before reading on their own can learn more. This month’s choice—Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire-Jen Hatmaker – here is the link Why I chose this book Let’s just say, I am and have always been a bit of a people pleaser. This book is about being brave and honestly yourself and…
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June’s Book Review
The Art of Making Memories- Meik Wiking This book is written by the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He has been described as “the world’s happiest man” and “the Indiana Jones of Smiles” I was intrigued to learn more about how to create and use these memories to boost my happiness as well as the happiness of my family. This book was quirky, full of fun pictures, an easy read, made me laugh and made me really think. I loved Meik’s take on the “good life”. He calls it a life of both purpose and pleasure and says “It (the good life) is when life offers satisfaction…
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Skinny Strawberry Sangria
It’s summer time! This recipe from stone hill winery has two of my favorite things combined, sangria and strawberries! Now that’s refreshing. So, make ahead and enjoy this skinny strawberry sangria all weekend long! Skinny Strawberry Sangria Ingredients 1bottle Stone Hill Jacquesse Kick’n Sangria 212 oz. cans Sprite Zero or Lime LaCroix Sparkling Water 3cups Strawberries hulled and sliced Instructions Add 2 cups of sliced strawberries to a large pitcher. Pour wine over the strawberries. Cover, place in refrigerator for 4 – 5 hours. Remove from refrigerator and add lime sparkling soda/water and a few handfuls of ice.
