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20 New Celebrity Books to Sink Your Teeth Into

Here are 20 new celebrity books published in the two years to devour. Whether you're here to learn the latest gossip, delve into the earnest lives of those you inspire or just want to check off that box for your 2023 reading challenge, you are in the right place. I focused on non-fiction for this list, but if you wanted to fulfill the "book by a celebrity" cateogry a different way, you can check out this list of fiction by celebrities on Goodreads. There are too many good picks on here, I'm having trouble picking one for the challenge. Which…

Post published:February 13, 2023
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The Best Sweetened Homemade Oatmeal

My husband and I swear by this sweetened homemade oatmeal as soon as the weather starts getting cold outside. This easy stovetop oatmeal is the perfect comfort food for cold winter days! We always add some cooked apples on top with a little maple syrup, but I'll go over plenty of other topping options as well. Plus this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and refined sugar free. So it's the perfect healthy breakfast. What makes this oatmeal super easy is requires only three ingredients and can be done in under 10 minutes. A quick breakfast for those who…

Post published:February 6, 2023
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Easy Veggie Soup

This easy veggie soup is an essential in the winter for my husband and I. It's such a great, versatile soup to have on hand because if you are missing something, you can always replace it with whatever you have on hand. Easy Veggie Soup Ingredients Like I said in the beginning, it is so easy to change out veggies and try some new ones in this recipe. The last time I made it, I didn't have enough green beans so I added peas. Have fun with this! Try new flavors. Here is what I usually put in my soup:…

Post published:January 30, 2023
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10 Science Fiction Books by BIPOC Authors

We need more science fiction by BIPOC authors! One of the categories on my 2023 reading challenge is exactly that, so you can explore this genre some more and diversify your reading. Pick a book from this list to read to fulfill this category for the reading challenge if you are having trouble with deciding what to read. I love this selection of books, so let's get right into this list. Previous Next 10 Science Fiction Books by BIPOC Authors Noor by Nnedi Okorafor  5/5 Find on Goodreads Buy on Amazon Anwuli Okwudili prefers to be called AO which…

Post published:January 26, 2023
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No Bake Almond Cacao Snack Balls

These easy no bake almond cacao snack balls are so quick to make and delicious, you won't be able to keep your family from eating them all in one day! They are gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar free and vegan! I like to dip mine halfway into a vegan and refined sugar free chocolate ganache that tastes just like the real thing. You don't have to feel a shred of guilt when eating these delicious morsels. No Bake Almond Cacao Snack Balls Ingredients There are minimal ingredients in this recipe which makes it even better. You might even have it…

Post published:January 23, 2023
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20 Best Valentines Day Gifts for Him or Her

Look no further for ideas, here are the best Valentines gifts for this year to get your significant other or your bestie for Galentine's day! For the perfect Valentine: $19.99 - $43.99+ A cute candle, tote bag, shirt, hoodie or mug could be the perfect gift! There'a a large selection of gifts on my shop With Love Melissa Shop. For the jewelry loving Valentine $10+ This beautiful diamond heart necklace is sure to show how much you love your partner. For the Valentine who loves chocolate: $14.99+ You can't go wrong with a little chocolate on Valentine's day. Harry and…

Post published:January 16, 2023
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Top 12 Self Help Books for Those Struggling with Anxiety

Self help anxiety books can be a great tool if you are struggling with anxiety. Many of us these days are struggling with anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health about 30% of adults in the U.S. experience a form of anxiety at some point in their lives. Books can be a great resource to turn to in addition to professional help. They can help you find tools to manage it. Here's a list of 12 self help books for anxiety to get you started. Previous Next The Top 12 Self Help Books for Anxiety The Big Activity…

Post published:January 16, 2023
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What a Daily Gratitude Practice Can Do For Your Mental Health

Experts say a daily gratitude practice can vastly improve your mental health and outlook on life. I've had my own gratitude practice for years now and I can definitely say that practice has improved my positivity and has even helped calm my anxiety. What is Gratitude? I like this definition of Gratitude by Sansone and Sansone from the 2010 article Gratitude and Well Being: “the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself and represents a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation” A list of 10 more definitions from cited publications are on this excellent article by Positive Psychology.…

Post published:January 9, 2023
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How to Set Goals + My 2023 Goals

Many of us don't know how to set goals. I'm here to tell you it's very easy to do! The achieving said goals is probably the harder part, but I'm also going to talk about how to make it easier to get there. I also want to talk about my goals for 2023 and how that will impact my blog next year, so keep reading to find out. How to Set Goals: Start Off Simple If you've never set goals for yourself before, start small and simple. Small and simple is not "I want to make a million dollars this…

Post published:January 5, 2023
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Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health

Is journaling really that good for you? It turns out there are many benefits of journaling for mental health. I've been journaling on and off for years and had no idea, so I learned a lot researching this blog post. Let's get into it. What are the Benefits of Journaling? This a question with a multi-faceted answer, but I will try and simplify it into one list for you. The benefits of journaling can be boiled down into these points here: 1. Journaling is an Outlet for Feelings and Emotions Journaling can be a release for all those pent up…

Post published:January 2, 2023
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