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Name, Claim and Reframe {Book Review}

Posted on July 12, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Andrea Mein DeWitt, Hatherleigh Press, Name Claim and Reframe, self-help book | 2 Comments

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Earlier this year, I felt like I was at a crossroads with my career and personal life. “Name, Claim and Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life” helped me understand what the source of my pain point was, and how to claim my life back by establishing healthy boundaries and reframing my way of thinking. In this book, author and life coach Andrea Mein DeWitt gives actionable insights so that you can adopt a more strategic and intentional … [Read more...]

ButterBox – An Innovative Kitchen Tool

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: Au Cao, ButterBox, kitchen gadget, Trang Cao | Leave a Comment

ButterBox_photo credit Au Cao

Have you heard of ButterBox? It’s an innovative kitchen tool that allows you to store your butter in an airtight, upright butter dish and it also doubles as a knife-free spreader. Recently I received my own ButterBox from Au Cao. As I looked at the box and instruction guide, I wondered, how does this spread butter? Turns out, the ButterBox spreads it easily! Watch the video below for a … [Read more...]

Meet Vix Browne, Children’s Book Author

Posted on June 27, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: children's books, Victoria Browne writer, Victoria Lyttle author, Vix Browne | 2 Comments

Vix Browne - Children's Book Author

As a child, I was an avid reader. After I had my daughter, I immediately started reading children’s books to her. Although my daughter has aged out, I still enjoy giving children’s books to the littles in our extended family because I like to encourage picture books as opposed to electronic gadgets at a young age. Vix Browne is a writer whose books, “The Day My Monster Spoke” and “The Night My Feelings Spoke” have just recently been released. … [Read more...]

Jade Knit Clogs from greenReActives

Posted on June 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: eco-friendly, greenReActives, Jade Knit Clogs, sustainable shoes | Leave a Comment

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My new go-to summer shoes are stylish, comfortable and eco-friendly! The Jade Knit Clogs are from greenReActives and made with innovative, sustainable materials - i.e. recycled bottles that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The clogs from greenReActives come in a variety of colors and materials (suede, knit, berber, faux fur-lined and faux felt). I chose a puff/grey knit because I loved the unique color and pattern of the clogs. … [Read more...]

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on June 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: Super Nintendo World, Three Broomsticks, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Leave a Comment

Wall - Super Nintendo World

For my family, summer vacation means trips to the beach, staying up late and visiting local theme parks. A few days after my daughter took her last final, we headed over to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out Super Nintendo World, drink some Butterbeer and go on the World-Famous Studio Tour (aka the Universal Studios tram ride). After going through the security screening and turnstiles, we headed straight for Super Nintendo World. The … [Read more...]

Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on June 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Kashmira Sheth, Middle-grade fiction, Nina Soni Perfect Hostess, Peachtree Publishing Company | 1 Comment

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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...]

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