The Women Book Club Discussion

Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month's The Women book club discussion as part of our ongoing virtual book club. I LOVED this book, and we're excited to share it with you!Grab your copy HERE!Meredith and I are super excited to discuss our latest pick, The Women, by Kristin Hannah.Wow. Just wow. I’m going to admit here that I don’t always love Kristin Hannah books. I know, I know, everyone loves her!! But people have their own preferences and I just found a lot of her books weren’t what I was looking for. So I went into this one skeptically. ...

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3 Important Steps to Prepare for College

Starting to get ready for college is a big step and an exciting time in just about every young person’s life. It’s a time when dreams start to come into focus and the realization that a new chapter is about to begin. However, this also means having to take some steps to prepare for college.Not least of which is to make sure you get into the right college. Getting ready early can really help. It means you're not just doing the minimum to get into college but doing your best to make sure your application stands out. In this article, ...

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Beach Day Essentials for Kids

Summers are perfect for spending time with your friends and family at the beach. The sun is high, the weather is warm, and the days are long, enabling you to enjoy endless hours lounging on the sand by the sea.You might plan on heading to the beach with kids, going for a solo pamper day, or to the beach with your friends. Whatever the reason for your beach trip, you need to make sure you are fully prepared with the right accessories.Below, we’ve covered the important items you need to take with you for a fun day at the beach.A ...

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The Teacher Book Club Discussion

Happy February! Carrie and I hope 2024 is treating you well and you're finding plenty of time to cozy in with some good reads during these chilly months. While we planned to chat up The Women this month, we are pivoting a bit...we weren't able to snag advanced copies of The Women, and since it's not out until Tuesday, 2/6, we are skipping ahead to our next pick. No worries! We will still send a copy of The Women to last month's winner and share our review in March, but for now, welcome to our The Teacher book club discussion. ...

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The Second Chance Year Book Club Discussion

Thanks to Carrie for kicking off a new year of our online book club (all are always welcome!) with this The Second Chance Year book club discussion!Welcome to 2024!! Hoping you all had an amazing holiday season and are starting the new year on a positive note!Our pick for Dec/Jan was The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner and it could not have been a more perfect fit. I finished it on New Year’s Eve and, considering this story begins and ends with New Year’s Eve, I loved how it lined up!Grab your copy HERE!As I said, we start on New Year’s ...

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