As I mentioned on my October 2020 No Spend recap article, October was a whirlwind of a month. Rather than trying to go back in time, I'm starting November fresh. Here are the books that I read in October that I loved. If the book sucked, I noted it as such. Booty Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney … Continue reading Book Review: Books I loved in October →

The Good Stuff: Embracing a Sweet, Simple Life by Emily Ley Ever need a reminder to get you back on track? Well Emily Ley delivered the reminder on embracing the simply path with so much compassion and kindness that I didn't realize she also gave me a swift kick in the ass at the same … Continue reading Book Review: The Good Stuff by Emily Ley →

Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman I loved Scott's other book about attempting to set a new fastest known time record on the Appalachian Trail. If I'm going to be honest, this book fell short of my expectations. Maybe because I find vegans to be annoying at … Continue reading Book Review: Eat and Run by Scott Jurek and Steve Friedman →

Clearly the Sarah Booth Delaney series is binge worthy because I wrapped up three books in less than two weeks. In typical Carolyn Haines fashion, she sucks you in and shocks you with who did it. After reading over 10 of her books, I thought I would be able to figure it out. But nope! … Continue reading Book Review: Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery Series by Carolyn Haines →

I still can't remember how I came to love this series but I LOVE IT! The books within the Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery series can stand alone but work so well with each other. I have been in the mood for some cozy mystery book reading and Wishbones delivered. Some readers did not care for … Continue reading Book Review: Wishbones (Sarah Booth Delaney #8) by Carolyn Haines →

Country Living Tiny Homes: Living Big in Small Spaces by Country Living Five star for this tiny little gem. Country Living Tiny Homes showcased homes ranging between 1,400 and 100 square feet. This book is set up with a chapter dedicated to a single home. I enjoyed seeing the creative designs for both storage and … Continue reading Book Review: Country Living Tiny Homes by Country Living →

Is it possible to grocery shop only once a month and spend $350 for a family of seven? Before you look at your current grocery budget, it is important to note that the $350 in 2007 equals $458.19 in 2020. "According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for food were 30.91% higher in 2020 versus 2007 (a … Continue reading Book Review: America’s Cheapest Family by Steve and Annette Economides →

Little House Living: The Make-Your-Own Guide to a Frugal, Simple, and Self-Sufficient Lifeby Merissa A. Alink Not sure about you, but I enjoy reading books where the author is totally honest. You know the one that show you a glimpse into their not to perfect life. We are are only eight and a half months … Continue reading Book Review: Little House Living by Merissa A. Alink →

Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far by Paul A. Offit, M.D. Personally, I felt that the pandemic caused people to just accept information without question. I watched information change rapidly simply over masking. At one time we were told do not wear a mask unless you are sick, then it was mask daily but … Continue reading Book Review: Overkill by Paul A. Offit →

Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home by Danielle Postel-Vinay I am a huge fan of books from other countries that focus on a single topic or subject. I enjoyed Cosy from England, Ichigo Ichie from Japan, Making Memories, Hygge, and Lykee from Denmark, Sisu from Finland, and Lagom from Sweden just … Continue reading Book Review: Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay →