Books & Movies

There’s nothing more irritating than getting changed into comfy clothes, popping some popcorn, and getting all settled in to watch a movie, only to spend an hour going through the Netflix “Watch Instantly” section and finding nothing that looks good (or that you can agree on). Well, if you run into that situation this weekend, I have a few suggestions for you! 1. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day:  I just […]

A few weeks ago, I was asked if I’d like to review The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman. As you guys know, I’ve been wanting to get some more plants for my house--and learn how to actually take care of them--so the timing couldn’t have been better! And the book is beeeaautiful. Maybe some of you have read (or own) The Flower Recipe Book. Well, this book is similar, […]

It’s been awhile since I did my last “reading and watching” post! To be honest, I’ve been really busy, so I haven’t been reading nearly as much as I would like…but I’ve still managed to squeeze in a few good books. As you can probably tell, I gravitate more towards light reading than long, serious books. Here are some of the ones that I’ve read lately (plus some shows and movies, too). Do […]

Sometimes, when we're sick of watching movies at night and have nothing better planned, Ben and I like to go to the bookstore and each pick out a new book. Then we come home, get some snacks, and settle in on the couch to read together. It's a cheap, relaxing, and low-key date. This past weekend, it was raining on Friday night so it seemed like the perfect time to […]