Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry is a beautifully told story of a southern family struggling through grief and starting to see a ghost. This book, at its center, is about family. The people who love us and see us through our grief. Margaret is the mother of the…
These 22 Mom affirmations will make your days a little better by setting positive intentions for your parenting challenges. Being a mother can be challenging! You may start to question yourself and your parenting abilities. So when something comes along that can help reduce your stress, build confidence, and help…
Ruins by Amy Taylor is a Greek tragedy set in modern times in Greece. What starts as a summer in Greece ends in a couple on the brink. This book is a slow-burning tale that starts about a couple on a dream summer vacation, then turns into a nightmare. Ruins…
My July 2025 Goals were easily crushed! Here are the books I read, blog posts I published, how the month went, and my goals for August. I’m not sure why, but this year has been one of my most productive years. I swear I’m just crushing my goals left and…
L.A. Women by Ella Berman tells a complex story of Lane and Gala, who have a complicated friendship in the 1960s and struggle through life. L.A. Women had me sucked in from the first chapter. I needed to know what happened to Gala and why Lane and her friendship was…
I have spent the last few years participating in a local 5K, and I have created the BEST running playlist for a 5K! For the last four years, in July and early August, I train to run in the local 5K. I have curated a running playlist that is the…
The Romcom Remake by Jen Atkinson is a closed-door romance, opposites attract, and sports romance that fills your heart with 2000s nostalgia. The Romcom Remake is a super sweet sports romance book that I think everyone will enjoy. I loved reading this book because of all the nostalgia vibes and…
This Mexican corn roll-ups recipe is easy to make and amazingly delicious! Full of flavor and spice makes this recipe the perfect party dip! A few months ago, my future sister-in-law brought a Mexican street corn dip to a family event. I absolutely devoured it! I thought it was one…
Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein tells the story of two sisters who sacrifice to get one of them to the Olympics for soccer. When I first got approved to read Spectacular Things, I was so excited because I love any book that focuses on the relationship between sisters. BUT this…
Home Safe by Tracy Baack is a sports romance book with no spice but a lot of love. This book will leave you feeling good and hopeful. Sometimes I come across a book that is so good I can’t wait to share it with you. I finished Home Safe and…