Would you like to know what doesn’t make me happy? The fact that I haven’t shared a Happiness Report since March. That’s ridiculous. What else is ridiculous is the fact that I have let the things that I love most about blogging… Happiness Reports, Project 365, Connect Through Reading Posts, etc. slide while I…
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My Favorite Books of 2012
When I set out at the beginning of 2012 with the goal to read more, even if it was just a few pages each day, I never knew that I would re-ignite my passion for reading and good books in such a fervent way. I have fallen head over heels in love with books again…
Cinnamon Spiced Cafe Latte
The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lisa W., the winner. Thanks to all who entered! The clock is ticking and my kids are counting down the hours until Santa hopefully shows up at our house. Christmas music is blaring and goodies are being baked. It is finally, beginning to look a lot like Christmas!…
A New Look {Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix}
Well, hi there! I can’t tell you how happy I am to have you all see my new design and to welcome you to the new home of Dine & Dish. This has been such a long time coming and it feels so good to have something clean and fresh. I know it’s quite the…
10 Things That Make My Life Easier
This week, our first full week of school being out and all four kids home with me, I’ve been relying a lot on those things that save me time and effort. I want to spend as much time with my family as possible while they are home, so I want other things in my…
5 Must Read Books August 2020 Part 1
August 2020 was a great reading month for me. Here are reviews of the 5 of the 9 books I read this month, all 4 and 5-star reviews, which is really unusual! Part 2 will be coming soon. Since the pandemic began, I’ve had such a hard time concentrating on books. I’m reading a lot…
January 2020 Book Reviews – 11 Books of Different Genres
Here are detailed reviews of the 11 books I read in January! January was a great reading month for me. I read 11 books – and although they weren’t all 5 star reads, they definitely kept me interested in turning the pages. From fantasy fiction (which is definitely not a genre I read much) to…
How To Buy Audiobooks and Support Indie Bookstores with Libro.fm
Do you love supporting local, independent bookstores? Then you need to know about buying audiobooks and print books while supporting your local community through Libro.fm. I get asked all the time about how I am able to read so many books. Usually, my first answer is I don’t watch TV. I couldn’t tell you the…
My Top Ten Books Read in 2019 (Book Reviews Included)
In 2019 I read 98 books. Here are my top 10 favorite reads from the year, including book reviews! 2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books…
September 2018 Books Read – Including a Favorite by John Boyne
Here are my September 2018 book reviews, which includes a book by John Boyne that has pushed its way into my top ten favorites. Hello! I’m here today with my monthly book review update. It was a slower reading month for me, simply because one of the books I read was huge. If you…