So I always meant to do a word of the year. I thought picking a word of the year for 2019 would be a cool way to bring focus to the year ahead, and this year I actually picked a word. I think it’s going to encapsulate the year pretty well. This year’s word for …
Merry Christmas
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the …
30 Days of Thankful Printable Freebie
With thanksgiving coming up, we’re all being reminded to focus our thoughts on gratitude. I’ve been trying to add this more in my daily rhythm with hit or miss success. So I thought a printable would be a great way to add a little constancy to the habit. This printable PDF has 2 designs each …
Planner Bookmarks Neutral | Freebie Friday
It’s time for another Freebie Friday, and today I’m inspired by my need to get organized. I had so much going on, that slowly I just let my planner go, which is always a dangerous thing. Between not prepping it for the next week and letting myself scribble notes and to-do lists on scrap pieces …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Messy Grace
Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: WaterBrook Press | November 6, 2015 Pages: 211 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Format: paperback Source: Publisher through Blogging for Books (thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my opinion …
Twilight Gender Swap Book Review: The one where she is he
“I try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.” Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephanie Meyers | website | Publisher/Year: Little Brown| October 6, 2015 Pages: 389 Series: Standalone Genre: YA Paranormal Romance Format: eBook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati Libary Amazon | Goodreads There are going to be spoilers all over this review, both for this book …
The School of Good and Evil Book Review: The one with princes, witches, and kidnapping
“Only once you destroy who you think you are can you embrace who you truly are” The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | May 14, 2013 Pages: 488 Series: The School for Good and Evil Book 1 of 3 Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Borrowed …
Geek Girl Book Review: The one with a geek, a stalker, and models
Nobody really metamorphoses. Cinderella is always Cinderella, just in a nicer dress. Geek Girl by Holly Smale | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins Children’s Books | February 28, 2013 Pages: 378 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | January 27, 2015 Read By: Katey Sobey Time: 8 hours and 2 minutes Series: Geek Girl …
Throne of Glass Book Review: The one with Assassins, Magic Ruins, and Royals
“You could rattle the stars,” she whispered. “You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.” Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Bloomsbury USA Childrens | August 7, 2012 Pages: 432 Series: Throne of Glass Book 1 …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Flamewalker
Flamewalker by Wendy Vogel | website | Publisher/Year: Word Branch Publishing | April 24, 2015 Pages: 312 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Own Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Khalira passes through the flames, changed like no one else. While some are not chosen, those that are only have one marking given to them by the Goddess, Khalira is …