You love heading out for family adventures but aren’t sure how to best capture those memories. You’ve tried getting good photos of little Tommy running down the hiking path but it’s blurry or the sun is blowing everything out. You’ve tried and decided it’s not going to happen. You will never capture all those fun…
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How to Write Fiction Book Reviews
Have you ever finished a really great (or maybe really bad) book and wanted to write an objective fiction book review? That’s how I felt when I started receiving more ARCs (advanced reader copies). I wanted to really put thought into my review and give it a fair rating. I didn’t have a system, but…
Will the Simple Elephant Planner Work for ADHD?
They say an elephant never forgets. Is it because they use the Simple Elephant Planner? I found the Simple Elephant Planner on a list of planners for ADHD and found it on Amazon. It’s currently available for $7.75 to $9.99, depending on color choice. This is a great price point and not a huge investment…
How to Find Mindfulness in Nature
There is just something about spending time in nature that really makes you feel better. Why not get even more benefits by practicing mindfulness in nature? The rewards are worth it. Getting outside and doing mindfulness activities can help you feel more invigorated and present in your everyday life. Spending an hour in nature each…
Cafe Noir | June 2024
June was a slower month for me. I only read three books instead of four, but they were all focused on improving my skill sets! I find that if I read more nonfiction, I tend to read less, as it takes me longer to finish them. I always want to make sure I understand the…
How to Stay Safe in Summer Heat
We all love heading out to the trails when the weather gets warmer. After hibernating all winter and avoiding a rainy, muddy spring, the summer heat feels good on our skin! But the summer heat can be dangerous. I always see people say things like, “I’m an expert; I can go out at 2 pm…
Will the Hero’s Planner work for someone with ADHD?
The newest product from the Hero’s Journal, the Hero’s Planner, is available in perfect or spiral bound for $79.99. While it may seem a bit on the pricey side, I assure you that the value it provides will outweigh the higher price point. So, what exactly does the Hero’s Planner offer? Designed with the needs…
Cafe Noir | May 2024
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin ☕☕☕☕ / 5 Thank you, Netgalley and Random House Publishing, for the advanced copy. The Summer Pact opened with a storyline that drew me in. I was excited to read on and discover what happened to the characters. And then it happened. One of the main female characters found…
Will the Passion Planner work for the ADHD brain?
In our quest to find the perfect planner for your ADHD brain, we will look at the Passion Planner today. I grabbed this one because I loved the rainbow ombre cover. It is a soft, faux leather cover that is nice to the touch. The Passion Planner logo on the front and the quote on…
Erin Condren New Daily Duo: Worth it?!
It’s planner launch season! Of course, I ordered from the recent Erin Condren Life Planner launch. In this post, I will share what I ordered and my thoughts and compare the current Daily Duo with the newest version! I am an Erin Condren affiliate and will earn a commission if you purchase from the link…