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Middle Grade March – Challenge Yourself to Read Something Different

Trisha / March 15, 2019

Middle grade books often get dismissed by older readers as books for little kids. In an effort to help more readers discover these amazing books, bookish folks all over the internet promote and participate in this reading challenge to try out a book category they don't usually read.Continue Reading

Lifestyle

The Best Banana Muffins I’ve Ever Had

Trisha / March 11, 2019

I've made these muffins twice already and OH MY GOODNESS they are so simple and delicious.Continue Reading

Reading

Girl, Wash Your Face is a Bunch of Plagiarism for Upper Middle Class White Moms

Trisha / March 8, 2019

I'd heard a lot of folks talking about this book, so I picked it up. It was a solid meh for me. While there were a handful of nuggets of wisdom that I connected with, a lot of it was quite superficial...and apparently plagiarized.Continue Reading

Pregnancy Pregnancy Loss

“Do you have kids?” How to Answer After Pregnancy Loss

Trisha / March 6, 2019

Less than a month after my son was stillborn (you can read about that here), I was asked this question again. And it nearly broke me. My mind went whirling as I tried to quickly and simultaneously figure out what to say and how to not burst into hardcore sobbing.Continue Reading

Lifestyle

My New Favourite Backpack for Hiking and Travel (and Library Book Hauls)

Trisha / March 4, 2019

My favourite new backpack - it's super lightweight, packs up tiny, and is named after my home province. Continue Reading

Reading

Open Sea – When a Book Just Isn’t for Me

Trisha / March 1, 2019

I thought this book would read as a great romance. But it was a lot more historical and a lot less romantic than I expected. It's not a bad book; it's just not the book for me.Continue Reading

Pregnancy Pregnancy Loss

“At Least You Know You Can Get Pregnant” – and why this consolation is not helpful

Trisha / February 27, 2019

I've heard the consolation "at least you know you can get pregnant" many times. Here's why it's not helpful but actually quite hurtful and what to say instead.Continue Reading

Lifestyle Reading

Five Ways to Make Reading Outside Healthier and Even More Enjoyable

Trisha / February 25, 2019

Reading outside can be so enjoyable, but the sun and heat can also make it uncomfortable and a little dangerous. Here's how you can make your sunny reading healthy and comfortable for mind and body.Continue Reading

Reading

Book Series to Read Again This Year

Trisha / February 22, 2019

I like re-reading books. Especially book series. Sometimes I reread book series simply for the fun of it. Sometimes I reread book series because a new book is coming out. And sometimes, I reread a book series because it's being made into a movie.Continue Reading

Writing

Writing Prompt: Good puppy. That’s a good puppy.

Trisha / February 20, 2019

If you write fiction, every once in a while you need a little push to get some new ideas flowing or to get to know your characters a little bit better. Writing prompts are a great way to practice your writing. Plop your characters into a new scene and see what they do. Looking for […]Continue Reading

Middle Grade March – Challenge Yourself to Read Something Different

The Best Banana Muffins I’ve Ever Had

Girl, Wash Your Face is a Bunch of Plagiarism for Upper Middle Class White Moms

My New Favourite Backpack for Hiking and Travel (and Library Book Hauls)

Open Sea – When a Book Just Isn’t for Me

“At Least You Know You Can Get Pregnant” – and why this consolation is not helpful

Five Ways to Make Reading Outside Healthier and Even More Enjoyable

Book Series to Read Again This Year

Writing Prompt: Good puppy. That’s a good puppy.

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