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    Things I’m thankful for…

    I wasn’t going to put up a post today, but I feel like it’s important to take a quick moment and list some things I’m thankful for this year! I think with all the food, friends, and craziness, we forget to step back and take a look at how many good things are in our lives. So without further ado… * My crazy, wonderful and totally supportive family. It doesn’t matter what happens between us, we are always an unbreakable unit. I don’t know where I’d be without them. * Brandon. My loving, and silly husband. He and I constantly…

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    Wedding time!

    Hi there lovely readers! In case you didn’t know, future hubby and I are getting married this year. In less than 6 weeks, I’ll be a married woman! I know, I can’t believe it either. My brain is still trying to wrap itself around all the time that has seriously flown by. A little less than 10 years ago we started dating. Last year we got engaged. This year, we’ll be married. Whoa. Time flies! Anyway this is me letting you know that I might not be around as much as usual! My posts for the next month or so…

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    Everlasting Summer Swap!

    Hi everyone! It’s about that time again.  Time to share the love, and host a swap! If you’ve never participated in one of these, make sure to check out the General Guidelines post first.  Ah Summer… It’s one of the most gorgeous times of the year, and yet it seems to fly by so fast. I’d love nothing for than an everlasting summer. More time to swim, wear those sandals I totally love, and show off my tan. That’s the theme of this swap! Let’s get started! ON TO THE DETAILS: This swap’s theme is EVERLASTING SUMMER, so you’ll want…

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    Bout of Books: Daily Updates Post

    So excited to be participating in this! I’m a big fan of meeting new people and discovering new blogs. This is my master list for daily updates. Here you’ll find what I’m reading, what I’ve finished, and other goodies. You can also see my goals post to see what I’m hoping to accomplish. Away we go! MASTER LIST UPDATES ======================================================================= Monday (8/13/12) Reading: Number of pages read today: 100 Number of hours listened (audio book): 6:19:52 Total books finished: None yet! Books in progress: The Peculiars by Marueen Doyle McQuerry / Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake Challenges completed: 2/2    * Auggie…

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    Bout of Books: Goals Post

    After a few years of watching people participate in this, and wishing I had time to participate, I finally do! So let’s get started! The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize,…

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    A hug for all of you!

    Hi all! This is me giving you a big hug, for a lot of reasons really, but mostly for being patient with me. I know things have slowed down a lot and, despite the ravenous pace at which I’m reading, reviews are behind. Thanks for believing in me! I’m working a week of 10 hour days, so needless to say I pretty much only sleep at the end of the day. I’ll work to catch up this weekend and get your more awesome reviews next week. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the reviews this week AND enter…

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    Quick Update

    Hi lovely readers! You may have noticed that I’ve been pretty scarce this week, so this is me letting you know that I’m not gone! Our wedding is a mere 3 months away (I know, I’m excited too!) and this just happens to be crunch time week. Registries had to be made, invitations addressed, millions of envelopes licked…bleh. Well anyway I’m still here, just a little busy. Don’t worry! Next week will go back to normal. That being said please make sure to stop by tomorrow and Friday! Tomorrow my review of Once by Anna Carey (follow up to Eve) will…

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    Moved in!

    Hey there blog lovelies! This is me letting you know that HDB is back up and running! If you were wondering where I’ve been the last few days, we moved. It was a little unexpected, but we found a great place and now things are pretty much set. I have internet again, so I promise to bombard you with awesome posts the remainder of the week :). Thanks for sticking around.

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    Spreading some bookish love!

    It’s Valentine’s Day! That time to spread the love, good vibes, and all around squishy feelings.  Now, since I’m a bibliophile, I can’t think of a better way to spread love than in bookish form.  Below are four very different books, each one dealing with that age old quest for love.  All were read in 2011, and still are my favorites.  These missed a lot of the limelight, so consider this your notice! These are FABULOUS. Practice Cake by Dalya Moon is one of my all time favorite hidden gems! Maddie is so sure she’s ready for love, and her smoldering…