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WtrW: In a Dark, Dark Wood

2/13/2019

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This week for What to Read Wednesdays I've got a thriller and soon to be movie for you. In a Dark, Dark, Wood intrigued me because the title reminded me of one of my favorite children's books In a Dark, Dark, Room. I read In a Dark, Dark Wood in 2016 (actually I listened to it) and it was a very captivating read, though nothing really like my childhood scary stories book.

In a Dark, Dark Wood was written by Ruth Ware and became an instant New York Times Best Seller when it was published in 2015. It follows Nora Shaw, a writer who is invited to her old college friend's, Clare, hen-do (a bachelorette party essentially but bigger). Nora is confused because she hasn't talked to Clare in years, and they weren't exactly on good terms. The weekend holiday has a tragic turn of events when a man is shot and then Nora ends up in the hospital unable to recall any of the events from the weekend. Now she's the prime suspect!

In a Dark, Dark, Wood is a fun psychological thriller. It's a quick read and you'll probably like it if you liked Gone Girl (I haven't read this yet, though it's on my shelf) and The Girl on the Train (I listened to this around the same time as In a Dark, Dark Wood and I loved it). I didn't find it completely predictable so it made it an interesting story that kept me on my toes. It isn't your classic fast-paced mystery book with police chases and shootouts. But the unanswered questions really intrigued me and kept me tuned into the story.

AND Reese Witherspoon's production company, Pacific Standard, is attached to the movie adaptation and you know I'm going to be watching it! If you're like me and love to compare books to their movies, you'll for sure want to read this book.

So do you like mysteries and thrillers? Will you be reading In a Dark, Dark Wood? Let us know in the comments below.

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What to Read Wednesdays- Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

1/30/2019

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Hello! Alicia here with a brand new feature for our blog:What to Read Wednesdays! Because I'm starting up the second season of my podcast, From Cover to Reel, I thought I would share with you guys the things I'm reading that I really love. Not all the books I feature here will be from the podcast but most probably will be, because that's what I'm reading lately.

I have loved reading for...forever! I can't remember a time where I didn't like it. I love reading everything. The more I can read and learn, the better! My favorite books of all time I have shared on other bookish posts we've made. The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, and Harry Potter being just a few of them. I'm so excited to start this new feature and share my passion for books with you.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

This week I'm sharing a picture book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.

This cute storybook tells the story of the town ChewandSwallow where instead of watching the weather report to see if they need an umbrella, the townsfolk watch to see if they need a fork or a spoon. It "rains" food down 3 meals a day. That is until the food starts coming down too large and giant pancakes close down the school! What are the people of ChewandSwallow to do?

Guys! You have to read this book if you haven't yet. My son loves it. Our copy is so well worn I need to tape the cover back on (oops)! The story is simple and so imaginative. And the illustrations are so fun! We love reading it together and seeing all the new details we can find in the pictures. Our favorite is a guy with a giant elbow macaroni noodle on his head.

What's even more fun is that there are sequels to this book: Pickles to Pittsburg and Planet of the Pies! I haven't read these yet but I'm looking forward to it. I can wholeheartedly recommend the first book though. I love it!

And this will be the subject of our podcast this month, so if you read it and watch the movie (it's on Netflix right now) let us know what you think of the movie adaptation.

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Something to Wear

12/11/2018

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Hello! Today we share with you Something to Wear as part of our children's gift guides. Something to Read and Something they Need have already been done. Stay tuned for Something they Want.

I'm so excited for this post because I love kids clothes! They're so cute and less expensive than my own clothes (usually). Kids look cute in everything so it makes shopping so much easier.

Today I have found a bunch of cute clothes at Target for the kids. I personally buy my own kids clothes at Target. I love the price and sales they have. The quality is also great. My son has pants from there that still look nice after a year of frequent use from playing outside. I also like their Cat & Jack brand because they get kids in on the designing process! So there's more unique clothing choices. And my daughter has many cute clothes from Target, dresses, pants, shirts, pjs...she's a Target girl like her momma! So I feel confident in recommending these clothes to you today. My kids and I both love them and they get complemented on their outfits frequently.

Right now Target is having a sale on kids clothes so it's the perfect time to buy. Buy One Get One 50% off! And if you order $35 of clothes shipping is free! Or you can have it shipped to your local store for pick-up.

Something to Wear for Babies

First I have found this adorable button up sweater that would be cute on any baby. You'll keep your baby warm and amp up their adorableness at the same time!
For a more dapper look, this suspender outfit would be perfect.
This red dress with a faux fur shrug would be so adorable on a baby to wear for a Christmas party.
Last I present this baby bear bunting! My daughter had a pink one similar to this and it was the cutest thing ever!

Something to Wear for Toddlers

This cute outfit would be perfect for a toddler girl to wear to a family get together where she'll probably be running and playing a lot, but you still want her to look nice.
A "Very Merry Very Bright" shirt and leggings! A great outfit for Christmas Day.
My son has these skinny jeans. I love that they're pull on because with potty training every moment counts.
I love how cozy and warm this sweater looks. And the big buttons would be great for helping your child to practice their buttoning skills.

Something to Wear for School-Aged Kids

This sweater is an easy way to have your son look dressed up without him having to wear a shirt and tie. He'll appreciate it. I have a similar sweater for my son and he loves it.
Joggers are the greatest pants of all time. They have the comfort of sweat pants but look nicer. I also love that they can't drag on the ground. My son has several pairs of these from Target and they are so comfy!
This lace top is so beautiful, I would wear it now myself!
I'm a sucker for sequins and tulle so this shirt and skirt are right up my alley. I love it so much!

This is just a handful of all the cute clothes I saw on their site and in stores. Have a look for yourself and do your shopping from the comfort of your own home. Merry Christmas!