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Ooooohhhh,  I've been reading some page turners recently!  With the holidays, a stomach bug, some travelling and cold weather, reading has been my jam! Here we go...

Becoming by Michelle Obama

It's no wonder this books has so many five star ratings on Amazon. It was compelling and captivating and covers Michelle's life up until this point with great detail and candour whilst maintaining class and respect. I loved getting to know her better and understanding a bit more about the Obamas and what made them the strong role models that they are. She definitely doesn't sugar coat a lot and is brutally honest throughout. It's a long read and starts off a bit slowly but it's so well written, highly recommend. 

Swear On This Life

If you are looking for a captivating, quick love story this is the one for you. I LOVED IT. For Colleen Hoover fans, it reminds me of her writing a bit. The protagonist has had a tough life which has hardened her quite a bit and through the book you see her journey, growth and beautiful love story. It was happy, sad, funny, insightful and contemplative all at the same time. Even writing this makes me want to reread the book! 

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Such a great book. And I loved it for this particular time in my life and the milestone birthday I just had. A little life coaching, a little cheer leader and a little cut the BS and a whole lot of truth and empowering. A very quick read with some very strong messaging. 

Evidence of The Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

Love a good quick read with a  plot twist. Basically a woman writes a story to a man she's never met because she thinks that their respective spouses are having an affair. A friendship ensues complete with twists and turns.  For TJR fans, this was cute (and free if you have Prime or Kindle Unlimited). 

And Then You Loved Me- Inglath Cooper

I got this one from Amazon and what a wonderful read about the Old Order Church, family obligations, strong teenage relationships and so many unexpected twists and turns. You get different points of views from old and young and the past and present. It also has some beautiful love stories between two old teenage sweet hearts, a mother and daughter and two sisters. I'd definitely read something else from this author. 

What have you been reading lately? Anything to recommend?

Happy weekending, friends!

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How is it the last Wednesday in January already?! Here's a little what's up for ya'!

What we're eating this week?

We are back on the low carb train-- well slowly transitioning anyways

Honestly, I'm missing all the cake I had last week. I ate sugar like it was my job.

If you notice, I had two cakes on the actual day!

Is anyone else enjoying the Marie Kondo series on Netflix? I was getting rid of stuff that didn't spark joy for a while now but this is making me want to clean even more!!  Apart from that, I'm also watching This is Us, A Million Little Things, Grey's Anatomy and The Bachelor. 

So much books. I will have to do a reading recap very soon. 

Such a cold weekend with lots of family time, movies, card games and snacks. We did manage to brave the cold to take the girls to their ski lessons and go to lunch at a friend's place though so all was not at home. Oh and I did laundry like a boss so winning all around. 

Instead of taking pics of all the stacks of laundry, I thought I would share some fun we had when we ventured to the American Girl Store on our visit to Chicago. My sister in law planned it out and it was a visit my girls will remember forever. C went to the NYC store and restaurants when she was four for tea but barely remembers it and A has never been. Both girls were so thrilled to go with their cousin. We made it a girls' day out and spent a few fabulous hours there.

I wanted the brothers to pose with the dolls before they left but this was the best I could get.

This was after their girls got their ears pierced and they wanted to shop for some outfits for them. I should mention that the outfits cost more than some of my own!

Such a fun day that my girls will remember forever. Thanks to all the family who made it happen. Love you guys!

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My parents and my brother. 

My baby brother moved mountains with work and family to get here.

Ten of my family members came from NYC, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. Our house was packed and SO MUCH fun on Saturday and Sunday. We laight so much 

 I'm owning this 4-0!!

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