Friday Favorites: Book Review

Another edition of Friday Favorites with Andrea, Erika & Narci and today, I am sharing all about some books I am LOVING. We're on vacation, and there's nothing I love more than to curl up with a good book (most likely when Ry is napping because obviously who can read with a toddler awake?! lol).

Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter.

I am reading it right now and I can't put it down! She writes so well & her characters are so relatable. If you are into Jodi Piccoult books, she's a great author to try.

The paperback version on Amazon is only $7.99.

Courtney DeFeo's, In This House We Will Giggle.

I love this book because it teaches virtues to children in a way that is fun & filled with laughter. In each chapter she discusses a virtue, a conversation to have & a fun activity to do with your kids. While Ry isn't ready yet to begin having in depth discussions about God & virtues, I have been reading this & books like it to get a head start so that when the time comes, I'll be ready to start implementing some of these activities into our home. I want Riley to grow up finding joy in being a Christian and the joy it can bring to others. I am so excited to get started!

Amazon

Kindle Version: $7.99, Paperback Version: $12.09

I've discussed The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks in previous posts, but it has definitely been on of my favorites lately!

Amazon

Paperback: $6.80, Kindle: $5.39

I've been on a Nicholas Sparks kick lately. I recently read The Best of Me and loved it! A great read!

Amazon

Paperback: $6.99, Kindle: $5.99

I hope you love these books just as much as I do!

Have a wonderful day!

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Friday Favorites

Every Friday, I will share some things that I am really loving that week. A great start into the weekend and maybe it will give you some ideas. We have a Nor'Easter coming our way for tomorrow so a nice relaxing, cozy day at home for us. We'll probably try to get outside for a bit and play in the snow, but Ry isn't too sure about snow yet. We'll see!

Here are my favorites things this week..

Once Upon a Child

They buy and sell gently worn baby and children's clothes, equipment, etc. They have locations all over the country. We went for the first time last weekend during their 10 items for $10 sale just to see and boy were we pleasantly surprised! We walked out of there with some great late winter/early spring clothes for Ry. A lot of what we got her were Baby Gap clothes for $1 each! Here she is in one of the dresses.

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

 I really enjoy reading a book and then seeing the movie version. I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks and I recently found out this book was going to be his next movie coming out in April 2015. I just started it a few days ago but it is wonderful. 

These Stride Rite shoes for Ry. We just got them today during their Buy One, Get One 40% off. She has really started taking to walking and we want her to have some shoes that are good quality that will support her ankles/feet/legs as she ventures into walking. You can find ones like hers here.

I have watched American Idol from the beginning and I've got to say, I really love having Harry Connick Jr., JLo and Keith Urban together. Their dynamic is hilarious. I literally laughed out loud last week during one of their jokes. I'm also really excited to see these contestants more. There seem to be some really awesome talent!

Riley's first birthday is fast approaching (only about 2 weeks!) and we are going to do a Zoo/Jungle theme. I wanted a craft for some of the older kids to do to keep them entertained during the party and saw this idea! How cute! You can find the tutorial here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-A