Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly is a story about two sisters during WWII and the challenges they faced. Picture Martha’s Vineyard during WWII, it’s a training ground for D-Day. But it is also home to many Americans who were struggling to survive. The Martha’s…
It’s time for some summer fun! Here’s a FREE printable for your family to write a family summer bucket list filled with great activities! We are about to be waist-deep in summer, and I would love to tell you that I’m ready, but I’m not! While I love my kids…
Our youngest, Cooper, is officially three years old, and I can’t believe it! Here’s how his birthday party went, and all his favorite things. Cooper is officially three years old! I can’t believe my baby is getting so big. Please excuse me while I cry over baby pictures and hope…
Friends With Benefits by Marisa Kanter is a sweet romance novel about best friends who marry for each other’s benefits and fall in love. Friend With Benefits by Marisa Kanter is a great romance novel to check out when you want a sweet friends-to-lovers and marriage of convenience book. This…
April 2025 was filled with some pains and gains in achieving my goals of the month. Here are the Books I read and posts published this April. Goodbye April! It was a pretty good month for me. There were some struggles and some gains in accomplishing my goals for 2025.…
Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay is a thriller about five sets of parents whose children go missing. It’s full of twists, turns, and surprises! Imagine you’re a parent and you go to visit your child during Parents Weekend in their first year of college. You plan on meeting them (and…
This dandelion lion craft is a fun and easy outdoor craft you can do with your children this summer. Everyone will love this craft! This is a craft I saw on Instagram and I have been so excited to try it. My children love picking dandelions from our yard and…
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick is a compelling story about four women navigating their identities in the 1960s. The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a funny, smart, and compelling book that highlights what female friendship and a good thought-provoking book can do to raise women…
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan is a great summer romance read that will have you laughing, crying, and swooning. I gave it 5 stars. It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan is a fantastic summer romance novel! I loved this book so much that I gave it 5…
This easy bean dip recipe is a great party dip that everyone loves! It’s the best appetizer for any party or family gathering. This easy bean dip recipe is one of my family’s favorites for any family gathering. We know that if we show up with this bean dip, everyone…