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May 18

Picture Book Review: Mighty Mara

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Mighty Mara is an own-voices picture book with a disability that ends with a good message about following your dreams despite what others may think and how someone should not be judged because they are different.

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May 17

Book Review: Built to Last

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Built to Last is a cute childhood sweethearts second chance romance story against the backdrop of a chaotic home reno TV show — an enjoyable story.

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May 11

Recipe: Taco Pasta

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Taco Pasta is quick, simple, and a crowd pleaser! Check out the recipe, and be sure to pin or screenshot it for later!

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May 10

Modern Marriage of Convenience Book Recommendations

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Modern marriage of convenience isn’t a trope I generally seek out, but I have read and enjoyed several, including a recent 5-star read that inspired this post (*hint: it’s the first on this list). Check out these contemporary romance books with a marriage of convenience that I recommend!

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May 5

Book Review: Thank You For Listening

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Thank You For Listening is equal parts fun and heartfelt and gives an interesting view into the world of audiobook production. Julia Whelan’s evocative writing and character interactions (banter, chemistry, and conflict) have won me over with both her debut and this novel.

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May 4

10 Ways to Support Foster and Adoptive Families

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Fostering can be very strenuous and isolating. Foster children have trauma, and trauma responses are often difficult and overwhelming. The same can be said of adopting. Foster and adoptive families need ongoing support, but they might not always realize or ask for it. I’ve put together a list of ten easy ways you can help foster and adoptive families that range from very simple and free to requiring more time, effort, and/or money — check them out!

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Hi, I'm Kelly! I am a 30-something year old blogger, based in Morgantown, West Virginia (US). Also a wife and stay-at-home adoptive mom of 3, life is chaotic, reading is my escape, and coffee keeps me going till it's time for wine!

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