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Aruba Anniversary Trip Travel Blog

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This year marked our 10th wedding anniversary and we wanted to celebrate by taking our first trip away from our four kids for some much-needed rest and relaxation. When it came to picking a destination I had three requirements. I wanted an international beach destination outside of the hurricane belt. Aruba was the perfect fit! Below read all about our wonderful trip to Aruba including where we stayed, what we ate, and travel tips.

Best Reads of 2024

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In 2024 I read more books than ever, a total of 122! I’ve started reading more paper books solely because I can only have 10 holds from the library for my Kindle at any one time, which is very limiting to me. This year I’ve made some reading self-discoveries. For example, hockey romances are SPICY and I am here for them. Also, I’m drawn to the very specific trope of a single father with a child who has an illness/disability – weird. I can’t wait to see what amazing books 2025 has to offer. Here (in no particular order) are my top 12 reads of 2024.

October 2024 Book Reviews and Recommendations

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Wow, did I read a wide variety of books this month. Which means there should be something for everyone! If you don’t spot something on this page that catches your eye take a look at previous months’ book reviews and recommendations. Also, check out my “Book Picks” highlight on my Instagram page for all of my ratings from this year.

Trolls Birthday Party

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My children are all fans of the Trolls movies so when my daughter requested a Trolls-themed birthday party I knew it would be a hit. I like to keep my kids’ birthday parties easy and inexpensive. Below are ideas for Trolls birthday invitations, decorations, favors, and more.

September 2024 Book Reviews and Recommendations

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September felt like a mediocre reading month. I had high expectations for a number of the books that just fell flat. I do have a four-star review below that I think you should consider but I hope October raises the bar.