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I love learning new words, especially when those words are fun to say. Words like hullabaloo, whippersnapper and chimichanga just make me smile.  They make me smile so much, I have a page in my notebook where I collect them so I can return to them again and again.  There’s one...

I have a lot of books. And I bet you have a lot of books, too.  So, what do you do when you have TOO MANY books to fit on your shelves? Do you store them away? Donate them? Add them to a Free Little Library? Gift them to a friend...

There are two great sources of comfort in the world, among a few other things: books and food. Books that invite us in to stay awhile and recipes that bring together family and friends for unforgettable experiences.  Books that embody both aspects are often incredibly satisfying, but I’ve learned something: don’t...

Do you know this small, but important fact about me? I love lists. I love lists in all shapes, sizes, lengths and formats. There’s just something so satisfying about crossing an item off of a list that I cannot resist. And yes, I’m one of those people who adds something to...

I am continually curious and am constantly seeking out new ideas, perspectives, words and concepts. So when I first heard about The Timeline Theory, I was intrigued.  I just love the idea that there are thousands of parallel versions of ourselves based on the decisions we make each day: the version...

I just finished Book Lovers by Emily Henry and when I closed the final page, I sent a wish out into the universe for Emily Henry to write another book. Immediately. I LOVED the characters, the banter, the rom-com nature and the family drama, too.  I immediately went to her website...

As a parent of three children (now 17, 15 and 15), I’ve read my share of parenting books. I started with the iconic What to Expect When You’re Expecting, moved into Dr. Sears’ Attachment Parenting series and lately, have explored books to support teenage development, parenting through a pandemic and navigating...

Every week on the podcast, I share three books that you need to know about. Books that make us laugh, make us cry, help us learn and broaden our perspectives, too. But what about our writing lives? That was the top question I was asked after releasing Episode 5 where I...

I have a special affinity for reading non-fiction. As a literacy teacher educator, I read a lot of professional research and books for educators. I take that same spirit of non-fiction into my personal life, too, and devour personal development books like they are candy. Today, I’m sharing three books that...