Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid is not only a love story, but a historical literary novel that takes place during the 1980s NASA Space Shuttle program. The main character, Joan Goodwin, is an astronomy professor and selected to train as an astronaut at NASA at a time when women are still underrepresented in STEM professions. Joan, quiet and highly intelligent, undergoes the physical, emotional and mental demands of the training. Throughout the process, she forms close rela

Our Spotify Holiday Playlist  now more than 50 songs! It's a great mix of artists and genres — classics, pop, country and instrumental. It should definitley get you into the holiday spirit while driving, wrapping presents or taking a stroll through the neighborhood to enjoy Christmas lights. Happy Holidays!

Are you in search of a cute, cozy and swoon-worthy holiday read? If so, you may enjoy one of our favorites in recent years! Lovelight Farms  by B.K. Borison is a delightful story! The Christmas Dress is a favorite from last year. The Christmas Bookshop  by Jenny Colgan (You can read our review here .) Two from my TBR: The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that celebrates gifts to nonprofits for their work and impact locally, nationwide and globally. I am honoring today by giving to institituions of higher education as well as a few of my favorite nonprofits, such as: Doctors Without Borders Women for Women International American Cancer Society The United Way Dress for Success National Organization for Women I hope you will consider giving to a nonprofit or two close to your heart. "For it

If you're still trying to figure out what to prepare for Friday night, I have two recipes that are crowd pleasers and perfect for the fall! They're also easy to make and so delicious! Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples Ingredients: - 6 apples of your choice sliced (and peeled, if you prefer) - 1/2 cup of granulated sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 3 tablespoons of corn starch (we use arrowroot powder) - 1 tablespoon of cinnamon - 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg - pinch of salt - 2 tablespoons of u

When Halloween falls on school and work day, it's always a bit tricky to get things in order in time for dinner and trick-or-treating. I've created an easy checklist to refer to as you prepare for Friday night's festivitites, especially for those who are hosting! The Quick & Easy Checklist for Halloween Night: Attire/Gear Halloween costumes, layers/coats (if the weather is chilly) Candy bags or buckets Flash lights Glow sticks, bracelets and necklaces Food Dinner (chili, pizz

It’s time for our annual Halloween playlist ! We’ve curated the perfect sounds for a fun and spooky evening that will get you pumped for the festivities! We’ve added new songs to last year’s list, but we kept the classics that we’ve come to love this time of year! Enjoy!

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