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March 2025 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried, yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of humanity. These are the books I read in March 2025, listed chronologically, and graded by

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Frustration Tolerance Activities for Kids

Lately, when my kids are frustrated, they scream. And not just the one diagnosed with autism (though he’s the loudest), it’s all of them. Here’s the truth: it’s tough not to scream back. Well, not at first. I can be real calm for the first five minutes. After that, the

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Criticize Your Darlings

Modern society has a problem regarding criticism. No, it’s not that we’re too nasty or divisive or strident (though, of course, those things are true, too).  It’s the opposite tendency I find worrisome: a seemingly rising inability to criticize things that we like. But all kinds of things that we

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February 2025 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried, yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of humanity. These are the books I read in February 2025, listed chronologically, and graded by

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Confessions of a Recovering Manic Pixie Dream Girl

My melatonin nightmares involve rejection from men. It could be my husband, my college boyfriend, some boy from middle school, or maybe this dude I sometimes see (and have never spoken to!) at the gas station.  I have four children. And a husband, mother, sister, and friends that I adore.

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January 2025 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried, yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of humanity. These are the books I read in January 2025, listed chronologically, and graded by

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December 2024 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of humanity. These are the books I read in December 2024, listed chronologically, and graded on

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5 Beauty Brands I Fell In Love With in 2024

When it comes to beauty products this year, I’ve been prioritizing performance over trends (or my roving eyes). As a middle aged woman navigating the beauty world, I don’t have the patience (or funds) for flashy items that don’t deliver. That’s why these five beauty brands—Tirtir, Living Proof, RMS Beauty,

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November 2024 Bite Size Book Reviews

As far back as I can remember, I’ve read as naturally and instinctively as others breathe. My love for reading has only grown with each book (mostly literary fiction novels) I devour. Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind.

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October Bite Size Book Reviews

As far back as I can remember, I’ve read as naturally and instinctively as others breathe. My love for reading has only grown with each book (mostly literary fiction novels) I devour. Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried yet filled with endless possibilities to expand and enrich the mind.

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