To be honest, I am a bit of a scaredy cat, so when my friend approached me with a buddy read for this book I wasn't sure if it was going to be as fun for me. (I tend to hide behind my hands during Stranger Things...enough said) But nevertheless her enthusiasm was contagious and I agreed. And so we start a three day read of one the most intense books I have read all year.
Life happens in ways you cannot control and sometimes you just need a little escape. I personally look for an escape in a great book. And during these times I have travelled to many a magical land. None as great as Prythian
The SA Bookstagram community is fairly young in comparison to the other international communities. But like the other we are all very passionate about reading and anything that will enable us to read more. One of the favorites among the bookstagrammers are the SA Bookswap. Several times throughout the year, the amazing Tams (@bibliobookwolf) takes … Continue reading SA Bookswap 101
As a fervent crafter I jump at the opportunity to make something fun and whimsical whenever the opportunity presents itself. Such an opportunity came my way a few months ago in the form of SA Book Swap. The theme was second time around with a relatively small budget, encouraging us to use preloved items and … Continue reading Hot air balloon Mobile
In LEAN OUT, Marissa Orr, who began her career as a founding member of Google’s Sales Operations & Strategy Team, takes a long, hard, and honest look at the gender gap and, in the process, exposes a lot of bad narrative out there. Because, hey, female empowerment should never be women telling each other how … Continue reading Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power, and the Workplace (Reviewed by Meredith Mara)
Call me Lorelai Gilmore if you have to but there is definitely such a thing as bad coffee. And Nothing ruins a morning like bad coffee. Whether you enjoy a cup every now and then or considering an IV for your caffeine convenience, life's too short to drink bad coffee. This may not be a problem you … Continue reading How to make a delicious cup of French Press Coffee
America 1880, the verge of scientific magic setting the scene for the explosive finale of this murder mystery series. Following the bloody trail of America's "first" serial killer, join Audrey Rose and Thomas for a journey they won't soon forget.This last installment will have you grabbing your tissues and jumping for joy. But don't forget … Continue reading Capturing the Devil
"Once upon a time in a far away land, a young prince lived in a shiny castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the Prince was spoiled, selfish and unkind. But then one winter's night an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from … Continue reading The Beast Within
Coffee is a lifeline most of us can't afford to go without. I know most of my mornings start with multiple cups of coffee. Coffee has many health benefits, but you also need to use and consume this magic bean responsibly. So with a cup in hand I start my morning beauty routine (aka searching … Continue reading Invigorating Body Scrub
Every little girl starts out dreaming about being a Disney Princess, whether you are dreaming of Cinderella and her fairy godmother or Mulan shifting gender boundaries. They truly have a role model for each one of us. Well the Kingdom is a more techy version of Disneyland, with AI princess guaranteed to help you make … Continue reading The Kingdom
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