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PayBack’s a Witch Review

Title: Payback’s a Witch Author: Lana Harper Release Date: October 5, 2021 Format: Paperback Where to buy: Bookshop.org | Amazon My Rating: 4/5 Synopsis Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one--in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of

Self Care at 34

Self care is something that people talk about all the time. People talk about it at work, amongst friends, on nearly every single blog, and pretty much all other forms of media. Everyone talks about what self care is, why it is important, the various products you use and how

Small Town, Big Magic Review

Title: Small Town, Big Magic Author: Hazel Beck Release Date: Aug. 23, 2022 Format: Paperback Where to buy: Bookshop.org | Amazon My Rating: 4/5 Synopsis Emerson Wilde has built the life of her dreams. Youngest Chamber of Commerce president in St. Cyprian history, successful indie bookstore owner, and lucky

Building a Routine: The Goals

Habits and routines are something that I struggle with. Creating and maintaining them is a huge challenge for me. Growing up I thought there must be something wrong with me. Everyone else seemed to be able to do this without issue. Meanwhile, waking up and getting moving and sticking to

Five Things-8.10.23

I'm looking forward to my upcoming solo vacation in a neighboring city. It has been a long year. I need some time to myself to rest, recharge, and recover from burnout. As I'm prepping for my trip, here are five things that are getting me through

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