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Around this time of year, I start to realize how shamefully lazy I am.  All I want to do is sit around in my sweatpants.  My cat feels the same way, apparently, because he currently has his face smooshed up against my arm while he snoozes on the blanket.  If I move, he moves his smoosh with me.

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There’s a reason why it’s so hard for me to DNF a book.  Once I “meet” characters in a story, I’ve got to find out what happens.  Sometimes I put the book aside for a while, but usually there’s an intention to finish reading it at some point.  That’s what I thought would happen with The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent.  It felt like the story was going in one clear direction and was dragging on.  It was tempting to switch to a new one, but I pushed through.  SO GLAD I DID!

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What if your dream came true….but then it became a nightmare?  In The Invited by Jennifer McMahon, that strange reality befalls Nate and Helen.

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I remember the year when my son used his Christmas money to buy himself a Yo-kai watch. He was so proud of it!  The little discs were interchangeable, and he spent so much time pretending to be the master of the Yo-kai.  Now you can enjoy the show’s episodes at home!  The Yo-kai Watch Season 1 Volume 1 DVD is available from NCircle Entertainment.

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Though we’re not rich with cash-in-hand, I’m grateful that my husband has been wise about financial planning for the future.  He holds several insurance policies that will (hopefully) protect us if a terminal illness or long-term care need comes our way.  If you’re facing a health crisis, such as a life-threatening diagnosis, it may be wise to see if a life insurance accelerated death benefit could help you bridge the gap between your financial burdens.  [Read more…]

Everyone has preferences when it comes to romance stories, right? When asked about my favorite genre, romance isn’t at the top of the list.  If romance is part of the story, that’s fine, but I won’t usually read a book if it’s only about the loooove.    Here’s what I look for when choosing a romance. [Read more…]

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I wonder if Sophie Kinsella felt her ears burning lately.  We have a lot of book conversations at work!  My friend Laura and I have been talking about Kinsella’s books for the past few days.  It was a happy day when I learned that this author also writes fun adventures for younger readers!

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It’s been an eventful weekend and it’s not even Saturday.  My husband spent Thursday in the hospital (after a trip to the ER last weekend) due to kidney stone complications. He was in the surgery/recovery room for hours, which I spent twiddling my thumbs in the waiting room.  I had The Confession by Jo Spain on my Kindle app, so it helped me to get through those nail-biting hours.

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A thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  In fact, gifting your Valentine with a canvas print of a special memory can be quite affordable.  You don’t even have to leave your house, either!  Take a few moments to peruse the Canvas Champ print options, and within seconds you’ll be on your way to hugs and smiles.

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For some reason, the first months of the year seem to fly by for me. There are days — weeks, even — that are so busy, it seems like I can’t make time to pick up a bottle of shampoo.  We don’t do big Valentine’s Day gifts at our house.  Instead, we have a nice dinner at home.  Any gifts we exchange are small but thoughtful.  Amazon has a great assortment of Valentine gifts that can be on your doorstep in just a couple of days. Here are some of my favorites.

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