• Reviews

    Cocktails with a Literary Twist

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    Looking for a fun cookbook full of drinks and snacks with a literary twist? Check out these adorable books by Tim Federle. Each title creates literary-inspired cocktails for book lovers who want to enjoy a fancy drink. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive a commission if you…

  • Lifestyle

    Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Recipes

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    I love to cook; if you’ve been a reader for a while, I’m sure you already know. I think cooking might actually be my love language. I love finding new recipes to try and often surprise myself with great flavors and new favorites. My partner and I often lean toward…

  • Activities

    Family Book Club: Spooky Titles

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    For my second-ever Family Book Club (check out my first one), I’m sharing some spooky titles for the fall season. Now, I’ll be the first to admit, that I am the biggest scaredy-cat out there! I don’t like haunted houses, I don’t like scary movies, and even scary middle grade…

  • Activities

    Family Book Club: Icky, Sticky, Slimy, Gross & Gooey

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    I’m launching something completely new today and I’m so excited about it! I’ve created family book club kit that is prepped and ready to go, all you need are some family members or friends! Today’s theme is Icky, Sticky, Slimy, Gross & Gooey. I figured that a theme that would…

  • Lifestyle

    Homemade Egg Rolls

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    While many families are eating a pork roast to welcome in the New Year tomorrow, I’m going in a little bit of a different route! Did you know that you can make egg rolls at home? And honestly, they’re not super difficult! It would definitely be a fun family activity…

  • Lists

    9 Young Adult Books for National Cooking Day

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    It’s National Cooking Day and this is one holiday that I couldn’t ignore! I think most of you know how much I enjoy spending time in my kitchen cooking. I love finding flavorful recipes and sharing them with the people I love. In fact, I think Penzeys Spices has one…

  • Lifestyle

    Slice of Life Day 19: Chipotle Tahini Bowls

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    I found a new yummy recipe that I wanted to share with you – Chipotle Tahini Bowls from Pinch of Yum! I’ll be honest, this was a little more involved than what I typically would make for a weekday meal, but it was super tasty. What I love is that…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Make Me Hungry

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    This was one of my favorite Top Ten Tuesday themes! If you can’t tell already from other posts on my blog, I love to cook and bake and eat! Today I’m sharing middle grade titles with great recipes (and a cookbook to get everyone started off on the right foot!)…