- I did a bit of a Fall cleaning around the house and I threw away a lot of candles that either I didn’t love anymore, were old or were basically gone. I realized I am in need of new candles like no other. I just stumbled upon these literary candles that I NEEEEED. There are so many literary candles to choose from and I’ve bought from a couple places but these are my new obsession. I’m trying to choose between Reading in the Leaves, Gomez & Morticia, ButterBrew Cupcakes, Currently Reading: Autumn Edition, or Friday Night Dinner. HELP ME CHOOOOOSE!
- Upcoming YA Books From Authors of Color That You NEED in 2018. This list gives me great hopes for the books coming out in 2018!!! So many added to my TBR!
- This post about living with postpartum anxiety really resonated with me. I’ve been pretty honest about struggling with PPD and PPA when Riley was born and I’m never going to shut up about it because it’s scary and it can happen to anyone. Getting appropriate help was the best thing I did. I recently read about a woman my age who took her own life when her baby was 6 weeks because of PPD and it broke my heart and also scared me…because that could have been me. I wasn’t at that point of thinking of harming myself but I was slowly unraveling to the point I could have started thinking those thoughts.
- These truths about marriage…YEP!
- I’ve begun to prepare my ~cold weather essentials beauty kit~ because oof the cold weather does a number on my skin & I’m out of pretty much everything I normally use in the winter. I’m thinking I want to try some new products. My lips become Sahara desert level dry in the winter and I’ve hard good things about this balm (litttttle more pricey than I’d spend on a lip balm…anyone use it or have a favorite that works??). Is a post on my cold weather essentials of interest??
- During one of Riley’s naps this past week I was looking at my Pinterest account and was trying to spruce things up and add some pins from blog posts, I stumbled upon a thing called Tailwind. I’ve been playing with it for the past week and I’ve gotta say I love it. I really enjoy things that will save me time and I love that you can use Tailwind to schedule your Pinterest & Instagram for optimal times. Plus it’s really helpful when you want to get stuff done in advance especially with Instagram. With Tailwind you can just schedule them in advance which, for me especially with a baby around, this might be the perfect time for me to have stuff ready in advance when I get moments to do it. I’m still using the free trial version and playing around with it before I would ever think about committing to paying for it but I like it so far and I’m intrigued by the premium features!
- 11 horror books inspired by true stories — I am obsessed with stuff like this.
- I feeel like I need this “What Would Barb Do?” shirt in honor of Stranger Things season 2!!! I’m hoping Riley takes great naps this weekend so Will and I can binge!! Anyone else excited??
- I want to host a party just to make this drink!
- This week on the blog: If We Were having Coffee & All The Books I’ve Read So Far To Riley
Happy Sunday!! According to the weather report, it’s supposed to rain all day so, besides taking care of Riley, my day is going to consist of Stranger Things, cleaning our messy apartment and napping!! What are you guys up to??
Emmah says
I’m not a candle person (thanks allergies), but Reading In The Leaves sounds amazing!! I love Fall scents!!
I’m definitely gonna have to check out that list of diverse 2018 YA books! I can’t wait for Sandhya Menon’s new book, because I loved WDMR!
Ugh, winter reeks havoc on my skin too. Especially my hands. They get cracks, especially around the knuckles, and it HURTS (sometimes they bleed).
If y’all are looking for another show to binge after you finish up Stranger Things, I suggest iZombie!! It’s on Netflix and it’s not your typical zombie show. It’s really funny and I LOVE it!
It’s raining here today too. So, I’m just relaxing. Might have a cup of tea. Going to read some more of Stealing Parker. Maybe make up a couple Q+A’s for my pen pals, not sure.
Jamie says
I’ve been wanting to check out iZombie! Will have to do so!
And omg SAAAAAME…WDMR was so so good!!
April Books & Wine says
I 100% own that Barb shirt and was wearing it on Saturday. It’s so comfy.
For real, Post Partum Anxiety is SO real. It has really wreaked havoc on me anytime I have to drive a long distance. I get so nervous that something is going to happen. It also ruined that whole sleep when the baby sleeps thing for me as well.
Jamie says
AHHH I love that you own it!
AND OMG YES…I seriously hate the sleep when the baby sleeps advice bc it feels like bullshit bc I literally cannot sleep when she sleeps during the day. I mean, MAYBE now I could try (she’s sleeping DECENT so I don’t have a strong urge to nap) but it’s a lot harder than everyone makes it sound. Also I would literally never do anything else if I slept when she was sleeping. I find I would rather read or blog than nap these days. In the beginning I longed for sleep so much but, even though I feel tired now, it’s not like that DESPERATE feeling.