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Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on April 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Charcuterie, cheese plate, Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood, Rachel Riederman, snack board | 3 Comments

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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}

Posted on January 24, 2022 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Jacque Aye, self-care book for girls, The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life, Ulysses Press | 4 Comments

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“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}

Posted on January 19, 2022 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Modern British Royal Family, Rachel Bowie, Roberta Fiorito, Royal Trivia book | Leave a Comment

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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...]

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Winter Wonderland {Book Giveaway}

Posted on October 24, 2021 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: children's book, Miss Olive, Susan Marie, The Doggy Diva Show | 2 Comments

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“Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Wonderland” is the third installment in the award-winning Miss Olive children’s book trilogy from The Doggy Diva Diaries. The book is written by Susan Marie and illustrated by Rebekah Phillips. In this latest book, the rescue dog learns the true meaning of the holidays. Readers will see how the rescue dog discovers that the greatest gift of all is the love and kindness you share with your family, … [Read more...]

Food is Love Cookbook + Interview with Chef Angelique Santana

Posted on September 23, 2021 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Chef Angelique Santana, Food is Love cookbook, vegan cookbook, vegan recipes | 4 Comments

I like to think that I eat relatively healthy, but I know that I can do better. One of the things that I am trying to lean into is eating more plant-based meals. If I can devote one day a week to vegetarian or vegan meals, then that is a step in the right direction. Enter the “Food Is Love: there are no rules in food and love” cookbook. I know there are health benefits to eating a diet rich with vegetables and fruits. I’m also trying to … [Read more...]

Now You Say Yes {Book Review}

Posted on September 14, 2021 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Bill Harley, Middle-grade fiction, Now You Say Yes, Peachtree Publishing Company, YA Books | Leave a Comment

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Recently I was sent an advanced copy of the book “Now You Say Yes.” It's a story about love, the foster care system and family. It also delves into the topic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and features a cross-country trip of a lifetime. Synopsis: When her mother dies, fifteen-year-old Mari and is desperate to avoid being caught up in the foster system. Again. And to complicate matters, she is now the only one who can take care of … [Read more...]

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