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  Title: The Art Of Frugal Hedonism By: Anne Raser-Rowland Genre: Non-Fiction Pages: 256 Release Date: January 2nd, 2017 Publisher: Melliodora Publishing Rating: ★★★☆☆   Summary from Goodreads: It sounds too good to be true. You can save money and the world, inoculate yourself against many of the ills of modern life,  and enjoy everything more on both the sensual and profound levels? Preposterous! Yet here is a toolkit to help you do just that. A tweak here, a twiddle there; every strategy in  The Art Of Frugal Hedonism  has been designed to help you target the most important habits of mind and action needed for living frugally but hedonistically. Apply a couple, and you ll definitely have a few extra dollars in your pocket and enjoy more sunsets. Apply the lot, and you ll wake up one day and realise that you re happier, wealthier, fitter, and more in lust with life than you d ever thought possible.   Add on Goodreads   Review: This book just sucked al...

  Well, I finally made it to the Kenobi book in the series and it was a huge let down. The book wasn't really even about Kenobi, but the impact he was having on Tatooine. It was told by several other unimportant characters with Kenobi sprinkled in. How disappointing. Here are the last 5 Star Wars books I've read. My Rating: ★★★★☆ Labyrinth of Evil James Luceno The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic-and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . . Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy-and Separatist Councilmember-Nute Gunray is the mission that br...

  Hello Monday! We just finished up second Thanksgiving with the husbands side of the family, and we are also getting over a nasty flu. Poor middle boy came down with something nasty right after our first Thanksgiving. That's what we get for going out in the real world. This weeks read is Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne, a book I received from the publisher and it sounds fantastic. Can't wait to read it. Added some recipes for your leftover turkey (If you still have any), but they can also be made with deli turkey if you so desire. Enjoy this weeks menu! WEEKLY MENU Monday Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini Kids - Grilled Cheese   Tuesday Strombolini Pizza Pockets Kids - Cheese Pizza   Wednesday Tequila Lima Grilled Chickens Clubs Kids - Chicken and Biscuit Sandwich   Thursday Bratwurst Bar Kids - Hotdog Nuggets   Friday Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Kids - Chicken Nugget Salad   Saturday Lazy Mom's Grazing Board Kids - Cheese and Crackers   S...

  Hello Sunday! What a week. Nothing like family to either warm your heart or suck you dry. I love them either way. Lets recap the week. Sunday Confessions #174 ~ Weekly Menu #482 And The Book Of The Week ~ Book Review: Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel ~ Book Review: Flirting with the Beast by Jane Porter Weekly Menu #483 And The Book Of The Week ~ Reading through the Star Wars Universe Part 7 ~ Book Review: The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Anne Raser-Rowland ~ Book Review: Little Thieves by Margaret Owens ~ Sunday Confessions #176 The Shadows Between Us #1 The Shadows Between Us Tricia Levenseller Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power: 1) Woo the Shadow King. 2) Marry him. 3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself. No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessa...

  Title: Flirting with the Beast By: Jane Porter Genre: Romance Pages: 336 Release Date: November 29th, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Books Rating: ★★★★☆   Summary from Goodreads: A woman expecting to spend the holidays alone finds warmth in the iciest man she knows in this steamy and charming later-in-life romance by New York Times bestselling author Jane Porter. It's been five years since Andi McDermott lost her husband, and she's finally starting to feel like herself again, ready to live fully--she's even started dating again. But when her holiday plans with her stepson and his fiancé  fall through, she refuses to spend another Christmas alone while everyone is celebrating with their families. Impulsively, she decides to go up to her cabin in Lake Arrowhead, a place she used to love to visit but hadn't gone to in years, not since the feud started between her husband and their nearest neighbor. Andi starts to rethink her decision when being alone at the cabin proves to be m...

 

  Title: Solomon's Crown By: Natasha Siegel Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 352 Release Date: March 14th, 2023 Publisher: Dell Rating: ★★★★☆   Summary from Goodreads: Two destined rivals fall desperately in love—but the fate of medieval Europe hangs in the balance. “A pair of thrones between us, and my heart clutched like a rosary within his hands ...” Twelfth-century Europe. Newly-crowned King Philip of France is determined to restore his nation to its former empire and bring glory to his name. But when his greatest enemy, King Henry of England, threatens to end his reign before it can even begin, Philip is forced to make a precarious alliance with Henry’s volatile son—risking both his throne, and his heart. Richard, Duke of Aquitaine, never thought he would be King. But when an unexpected tragedy makes him heir to England, he finally has an opportunity to overthrow the father he despises. At first, Philip is a useful tool in his quest for vengeance... until passion and poli...

  Hello Monday! Last week was a hell of a week. For some reason, the boys were off their game and gave me the hardest time. Harder than we have had in a long time. I guess we are all allowed to struggle, but do they all have to do it at the same time? This weeks read is The Shadow between us by Tricia Levenseller. This author has an amazing writers voice and a wonderful way to tell a story. I can't wait to see what this book has in store for me. Lets get to this weeks menu. Enjoy! WEEKLY MENU Monday Biscuit Pot Pie Kids - Chicken and Biscuits   Tuesday Spaghetti Night Kids - Ramen   Wednesday Sloppy Joe Sliders Kids - Chicken Nugget Sliders   Thursday (Thanksgiving) Drinks   Friday Ground Turkey Tacos Kids - Cheese Quesadillas   Saturday BLT Caesar Salad Kids - Chicken Nugget Salad   Sunday (Family Dinner) Smoked Turkey Mashed Potatoes Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Sauce Stuffing Kids - Chicken Nugget Mashed Potato Bowls