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Your Go-To Summer Coloring Book List {Book Review}

Posted on July 22, 2026 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Adams Media, coloring books, Ten Speed Press, Ulysses Press | 5 Comments

Summer coloring book round-up

Summer heatwaves are no joke and sometimes it’s too hot to send your kids outside to play. We’ve all been there and while it is tempting to let your little ones look at screens for a bit, a good coloring book is a great way to unwind. It’s also a fun creative outlet! I’ve rounded up some terrific new coloring books that are sure to keep kids of all ages happy and busy! America the Beautiful Coloring Book The Fourth of July might be … [Read more...]

2026 Valentine’s Gift Guide

Posted on February 9, 2026 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Adams Media, Gaynor Carradice, Penguin Random House, Valentine’s Gift Guide, Vivi Tinta | 9 Comments

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Valentine’s Gift Guide. There may be some affiliate links in this article. Valentine’s Day is usually all about the sugar rush, but I love balancing out sweet treats with something creative! If you’re looking for a non-candy gift idea, check out these three stickers and coloring books in my Valentine's Gift Guide. It’s a nice alternative (or addition!) to the usual sweets. The Heartwarming … [Read more...]

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 15, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Product Reviews | Tags: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, BunBebes Plushies, The Crush Dictionary & Recipe Book, Wanderfull HydroBag | 7 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Check out this year's round-up of products that will make great stocking stuffers and holiday gifts! Wanderfull HydroBag When I’m running errands or at an event, I like having my hands free so that I can manage tasks and look up things on my phone. I also like having my water bottle on-hand and that’s why the HydroBag … [Read more...]

Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}

Posted on October 27, 2025 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Adams Media, coloring books, Labubu, Lafufu Activity Books | 8 Comments

Lafufu Coloring Books from Adams Media

Are you or your kids obsessed with all things Labubu? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen these mischievous creatures in plush form hanging from handbags or held in the arms of a child. A Lafufu is a copycat version, but still equally cute with exaggerated facial features of sharp teeth and large ears. Coloring books are a great way to keep kids busy! When my daughter was little, she loved to bring out her crayons and markers … [Read more...]

“Prime Minister” Documentary + Jacinda Ardern’s Heartwarming Children’s Book

Posted on September 22, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: HBO Original documentary, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Prime Minister, Penguin Random House, Prime Minister Documentary | 11 Comments

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"Prime Minister" is an intimate documentary chronicling Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected journey as New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister. The film debuted in January 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival and later went on to win the World Cinema Documentary Audience Award at the festival. The documentary film premieres on September 30th on HBO and HBO Max, and offers a rare and unfiltered portrait of the Ardern. "Prime Minister," is … [Read more...]

The Wellness Ethic {Book Review + Author Interview}

Posted on July 10, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Author Spotlight, Mark Reinisch, self-help book, Wellness Ethic | 22 Comments

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Everyone has some type of work ethic, whether it is integrity, reliability, discipline, etc. The notion of ‘work hard, play hard’ and devoting the majority of your time to a career while your personal life is held in the balance – this is something that earlier generations devoted their whole lives to pursuing. What if you learned that you did not have to live like that, and that instead, you should embrace a belief of “wellness ethic,” which … [Read more...]

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