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What I’m Into (December 2016 Edition)

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I'm linking up What I'm Into over at Leigh Kramer.  It's always fun to see what others are up to as well so come check it out. What I'm Reading I read a lot of books in December. Partly because I did a better job managing my library queue and having enough books and partly to make sure I beat my husband's book count for the year (which I did, by 1 book). Here are 3 of my ... Read More

What Worked in 2016

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Inspired by posts on Modern Mrs. Darcy and MommaBlogsALot, I thought I'd tackle my own list for what worked for me in 2016. This isn't an easy post to write because, for the most part, I will not be sad to see 2016 come to an end. It was a year of lots of challenges and upheaval both personally and around the country. I feel like I'm crawling across the finish line of an ... Read More

Garfield Park Christmas Display in Indianapolis

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If you're searching for an easy, low crowds activity that doesn't break the budget then Garfield Park's Crossing at the Conservatory is worth checking out. At only $4 a person or $10 for a family (2 adults max) and free parking, this hidden gem is an annual tradition for our family. Garfield Park is a beautiful city park located just south of downtown Indianapolis and the ... Read More

Weekend Reads

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From time to time I'll share some links to some of my favorite reads. I know there are a lot of voices out there but these are a few I've found that were worth sharing and hopefully add to your own learning and growing. Happy weekend! Now Is The Time to Talk About What We Are Actually Talking About [The New Yorker] After reading her book Americanah with my book club, I'm ... Read More

Book Gift Guide from Let Me Give You Some Advice

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Books make the perfect gift, especially if you match the right book with the right person. Picking books for others can be a little daunting but all of these have well received. If you're still finishing up your shopping, here's a few ideas for gift giving perfection. This post contains Amazon affiliate links which allow a small portion of your purchase (at no cost to you) ... Read More