This summer, I took a break from reading new books in order to enjoy some rereads. I love fantasy fiction, and I love Young Adult novels, so rereading the Artemis Fowl books felt like a relaxing way to pass the summer. Also, is there a better description for books for middle school readers? Young Adult… [Read More]
Brett Kavanaugh, Rape Culture, and Feminist Fatigue
It’s been a long few weeks. A long few months. Two incredibly long years since Donald Trump was elected to office. I’ve been quiet on Instagram and on Facebook regarding this whole Brett Kavanaugh disaster. Twitter, however, is a different story. Retweets make it easy to share my thoughts, my feelings, my befuddlement, my rage…. [Read More]
The Best DERMA E Products for Dry, Sensitive Skin
I can’t believe I’ve been a DERMA E brand ambassador for three years now! Applying for that first sponsored post with DERMA E is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Over the past three years, DERMA E has sent me many of their products to try. Some don’t work with my sensitive skin;… [Read More]
2018 Midterm Elections: What You Need to Know
I love writing about politics, particularly the United States political system. The 2018 midterm elections are just a month away. My guide on the 2018 midterm election primaries has started picking up traffic again, so it’s time to write an updated blog post on the midterm elections. I know many Americans still have questions about… [Read More]
Ready Player One Review: Book vs. Film
My husband and I both read Ready Player One this summer. Last week, we finally watched the film adaptation. Based on how quickly we both devoured the book, and how often we paused the movie to whine, it’s fair to say we both have strong opinions. Together we’ve written this Ready Player One review of… [Read More]
How to Plan the Perfect Paris Itinerary
Dan and I spent a wonderful two weeks in Paris, Saint Germain-en-laye, and London back in 2016. And yes, I’m still blogging about our European vacation simply because there is so much to tell! But before offering a standard vacation recap, I want to help any would-be travelers plan their own Paris itinerary. This trip… [Read More]