School may be over for kids, but summertime is the perfect opportunity to break open a book and do some summer reading! I just finished reading “Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess” which is a new book written by Kashmira Sheth. It’s a fun read for middle schoolers and up! So what is the book about? Here is a quick synopsis: Nina’s grandmother is coming to visit, all the way from India. Nina can’t wait to see Dadi—but then it turns out that … [Read more...]
An American Dream, with Sprinkles by Mayly Tao {Book Review}
Have you seen the documentary, “The Donut King"? If not, I encourage you to watch it on Hulu. You may be wondering why I am bringing up a documentary when I am reviewing the book, “An American Dream, with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess.” It’s all connected, as the subject of the doc, Ted Ngoy (affectionately known as “The Donut King”) is Mayly Tao’s great uncle. An immigrant’s dream, in search of opportunity, … [Read more...]
Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse {Giveaway Contest}
Calling all Spider-Man fans...have I got a book for you! “Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse” is a colorful and informative guidebook that features 70 original illustrations from artists Giuseppe Camuncoli, Yancey Labat and Marco Del Forno. This never-before-seen artwork showcases the unique visual styles of the Spider-Verse’s diverse inhabitants. What else does it feature? Read the summary here from Amazon.com: Take a … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood {Book Review + Giveaway}
Cheese boards, charcuterie, or cheese plates – call it what you like, these snack boards are all the rage. You’ve nibbled on these snacks at weddings, parties and holiday gatherings. I’ve even bought them from a local purveyor, Honey Plate Co. – a female-owned LA-based business. However, there’s nothing like building your own snack board, especially when they are creatively themed like the ones featured in “Once Upon a Rind in … [Read more...]
The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life {Book Review + Giveaway}
“The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care” is a super cool book for girls of all ages (including the one writing this blog post)! ;) “The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life” teaches you self-empowerment. The book contains fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests, so that you’ll learn everything you need to know about your magical girl self! Once your magical … [Read more...]
Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family {Book Review}
I’ve been a fan of the British royal family since I was a child. I distinctly remember my mom watching the wedding of Princess Diana to Prince Charles on TV. She had recorded it on our VCR (yes, a VCR) and it was so amazing to watch the pageantry of the royal wedding. Flash forward to the present day and I’m still a fan of all things royal. I love watching the TV series, “The Crown” and if there’s a big interview on the news featuring the … [Read more...]
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