In a few days, the month of love will be upon us. It can be seen as a crossroad month as well. Spring tries to come early and Winter reminds use whose in charge. Instead of focusing on this tug of war, let's think about how to pour love into ourselves. More often than not,... Continue Reading →
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Manga Pacing
A few weeks ago, I predicted that The Apothecary Diaries Season Two Episode One would resume at Manga Volume 8, Chapter 41 Books and likely end with Chapter 42 The Cat. When the episode ended, I wasn't surprised that Episode 2 would start with The Caravan. More importantly, the opening credits gave more Easter eggs... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Treasure Planet
You know it really bothers me that Disney didn't follow through on making Treasure Planet a sequel. It's such a good movie that still holds up with my littles. There was so much more we could have experienced with James Hawkins. Nonetheless, the movie is still worth watching and can leave a lasting impression. I'll... Continue Reading →
You Can Buy Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
I like cheesecake, but it's not something I've bothered learning how to make from scratch. Nor is it something my kiddos care for. So, I decided I could risk getting Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling. It wouldn't evaporate into thin air immediately and I was curious to see how it tastes. Little did I know how hard... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sadness
Inside Out is an interesting Pixar movie, because it showcases how important it is to feel all of our feelings. Secondly, the movie showcase what grinning and bearing it can do overtime. Masking our true feelings for an indefinite amount of time isn't maintainable. Like any emotion, our minds and bodies need to release sadness... Continue Reading →
Bob’s Burgers Top 3 Valentine’s Day Episodes
Did anyone notice how quickly Christmas was evicted this year. I mean it was no where close to Halloween's treatment last year. Still Valentine's Day kicked the door down and shoved Christmas to the clearance section. In honor of that, I decided to jump right into Valentine's Day. Blend that with one of my favorite... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Tsundoku
It's officially 2025 and your To Be Read (TBR) list barely bugged in 2024. In fact, it's already growing. If this is hitting home, don't worry! This week's post is for my book Lovers that have an extensive TBR stack of books waiting to be read. Did you know that you are practicing Tsundoku? It... Continue Reading →
Friendly New Year Reminders
This year December 31st fell on a weekday. That might make it feel like any other day for some of us. Holiday Pay isn't guaranteed. In order for people to take full advantage of their days off, somebody has to work. If you're not doomed to clock in this week, here's a few things that... Continue Reading →
Meme Mondays with Trisha: Apothecary Diaries
Since 2025 is literally a day away, what's the point of finishing the year on a serious note. It's time for Meme Mondays With Trisha! That and Apothecary Diaries Season Two debuts January 10, 2025. Needless to say, I'm excited and decided to use this as an excuse to do a Monday post about it.... Continue Reading →
There’s Still Time To Prepare For A Thrifty Christmas Eve Book Exchange
Are you looking for a new practical holiday tradition? Have you considered doing a family Christmas Eve Book Exchange? This is a great idea for the book lover in your life, as well as, reluctant readers. When I say reluctant reader, I mean a person that doesn't read for recreational reasons. Sometimes, this lack of... Continue Reading →