Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
September 2025 was filled with crushing goals, reading books, celebrating birthdays, publishing blog posts, and having fun! Hello October! But before we dive headfirst into the Halloween season, let me recap how my September goals went. Below are all the books I read, blog posts I published, my favorite things…
The Lafferty Girl by Rebecca Lafferty is a memoir about a girl who was abused by her father. A man who would later commit a horrible murder. This book is one of those books that’s hard to read, not because of the writing, but because of the content. Rebecca Lafferty…
If there’s one thing I love, it’s celebrating birthdays. We have three September birthdays, and here’s how we celebrated them this month. September is a busy month for our family, and that’s mostly because we have three September birthdays in this family alone. We love making each day special for…
Somebody’s Rose by Marla Melior is a beautifully told love story of Rose and Bud, from Bud’s point of view. He has loved her since he was 10. Every once in a while, a book comes along that just fills me with warmth. Somebody’s Rose is a touching story about…
This High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas recipe is easy to make. It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner. It’s filling and delicious. Every once in a while, I come across a recipe that is so good I can’t wait to share it on the blog! This recipe was one…
Mornings are hard! Here’s my perfect productive morning routine that starts my days off right! Plus, a FREE printable to make your own. We are finally getting back into the swing of a school routine, and that means that it’s time for me to create a productive morning routine! I…
The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell is a book about two actors who travel to the Regency Era and must work together to return to modern times. If I could sum this book up in three phrases, I would say: Jane Austen, enemies-to-lovers, and swoon-worthy scenes. The Austen Affair features…
Another month, another set of goals to crush. Here are the blog posts I published, books I read, and goals I accomplished in August 2025. August was a month full of getting back into the swing of things with school. This means I have had a lot more time to…
Game Point by Meg Jones is a sports romance with a friends-to-lovers trope. You’ll enjoy Oliver and Dylan’s love story. It’s game, set, match! Last year, I read Clean Point by Meg Jones and fell in love with her writing. She can create tennis matches that are intense and you…
This loaded zucchini bake recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is very filling. It’s a mix of cheese and crunch from the zucchini. If there’s one thing I have a lot of in my house, it’s zucchini! I planted two zucchini plants in my garden, and they have…