I first heard about this idea a couple of years ago from my goal-setting buddy. (If you don’t have such a person in your own life, I highly recommend you find one.) If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s a list of 25 things to do before you turn 25. You can adjust the […]
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These are some of my favorite apps for keeping on top of things. I do have an iPhone, but most of them have an Android version too. Hope you find some helpful tips! Wunderlist – This app is a list-maker’s dream because it lets you make lists of lists. Technically, you create folders of lists,
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Whether you’ve made a resolution to read more in 2018 or are looking for some new recommendations, these are mini reviews on every book I read in 2017. I set reading goals every year. Last year, it was simply to read 20 books. Here are some ideas for different challenges you could try yourself. Read
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Here’s a fun craft to reuse old wine corks! This wreath requires few materials. Plus, corks are light, so the finished product is easy to hang anywhere. Materials: wine corks (I used about 60 for a 12″ diameter wreath) embellishments ribbon florist wire (green preferred because it blends best) hot glue gun and glue wire
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First up, I have 10 general tips based on my packing procedure. This is followed by a 5 bonus tips for winter holiday travel. Happy trails! General tips: This probably goes without saying, but start from a list. This ensures you don’t bring too much or forget something important. I have a list going well
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Genre: Historical fiction Rating: 3 stars (out of 5) Reminds me of: (1) A Company of Swans; (2) Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Trigiani kind of hits you over the head with this comparison.) Kiss Carlo is a period novel taking place shortly after WWII. Before I go any farther though, I have to address the cover, which seems to
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Is your life noisy? I mean this literally. Do you have quiet time during the day, when you can hear yourself think? I have thought a lot about finding quiet time because I noticed about six months ago that I had almost no time to think. Despite the fact I’m sharing this in a blog,
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First of all, I love Halloween and costumes and the ability to be someone else for an evening. I also get that not everyone loves it the way I do. But the trick to a great costume is really quite simple – Be specific and focus on the details. The key to a great costume
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One of the most important things I can recommend for overall productivity is getting the most out of your evenings. I know it is super easy to get home after work, sit and watch tv, and let the rest of the evening slip away. To be productive, you cannot let this happen. For myself, I
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Genre: Suspense Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) Reminds me of: (1) The Dark Tower series; (2) The Shawshank Redemption – Is it cheating to say these remind me of other Stephen King books? I must preface by saying that I am an unabashed, dedicated Stephen King fan. I have been reading his novels for
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