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Looking for some book recommendations this month?  Check out what's new and exciting on our bookshelves right now! FOR MOM:  People We Meet on Vacation Written by Emily Henry Who is ready for Spring Break?!?  Did you already get to enjoy a Spring...

Recently, I was listening to a podcast interview with a writer, and the author said to the host, “stories build connections.” It’s true. The act of writing can feel isolating, but publishing or sharing a story means someone will potentially...

Wishing you all the luck of the Irish this month! Overbooked: March Book Recommendations FOR MOM:  The Lost Girls of Ireland Written by Susanne O'Leary You might not be in Ireland right now, but you will certainly feel like you are when you read this one! ...

Do you want to feel empowered to declutter your home? I used to always wonder what other people’s homes look like. Are they also swimming in clutter, to the point where it’s hopeless to even consider decluttering? Or do they hide...

The Big Game is one of the biggest sporting events in our country.  People get amped and are passionate about their team.  When we were young and kid free, we attended many Big Game parties with different traditions, depending...

Love is in the air! Overbooked: February Book Recommendations   FOR MOM:  The Five Love Languages Written by Gary Chapman Do you know your love language?  What better way to discover how to love the people in your life than to explore the different ways...

My First Chinese New Year Celebration This year Chinese New Year will be on January 22nd and it is the year of the Rabbit. I celebrate Chinese New Year with my husband and his side of the family. I have celebrated...

No! I’m saying no to traditional New Year’s Resolutions. No To New Year's Resolutions. Maybe I’ll just revisit previous promises or go with the flow. But I cannot elongate my to-do list! It already has babies. And sticky-note grandchildren. I see them lying...

Scheduling Nothing As we head into the holiday season, I automatically start looking at my calendar and penciling in dates for holiday dance productions, concerts, and parties. And on the outlook this year, I automatically started planning for our holiday...

Tis the Season to grab a great book! Overbooked: December Book Recommendations It might not be snowing here in Ventura County, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a good snuggle by the fire with a hot drink and new book! FOR...