This recycled post (you were probably clued in by the “Part 1”) has a second part. I might add succeeding parts because I keep thinking of more series to add. Also, time keeps on moving forward and series that I didn’t consider vintage have now become so. This reminds me of that time our VWContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 2”
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Recycled Post: Adopting the Icelandic Tradition of Jólabókaflóð
Here’s another timely recycled post from Our Lemonade Days, my now-defunct family blog. Bringing Iceland’s Jólabókaflóð to Your Home I’ve always been intrigued by Iceland. For someone who lives in a tropical archipelago, I imagine it’s pretty much the opposite of what I know. Watching travel shows featuring it, I was further enchanted by its exotic (for someoneContinue reading “Recycled Post: Adopting the Icelandic Tradition of Jólabókaflóð”
Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1
Before This Small Life, I had several other blogs. I was doing well with the last one (Our Lemonade Days), but it encountered some technical issues that were too much for me to figure out. Not that it takes much to stump me when it comes to modern technology, but I had to let thatContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1”
Book Haul November 2024
I placed myself on a book buying ban at the beginning of the year. It’s laughable how I broke the ban the first month in. I kept on breaking the ban for some time until we started building our new house, then, I had no choice but to stick to the ban. I found aContinue reading “Book Haul November 2024”
Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents
This is a cozy fantasy-mystery I recently read. I don’t usually go for mysteries with a paranormal or supernatural element, but every now and then, I give one of them a whirl. I think the cover drew me in. I got the one on the left. I’m not sure which version is more recent, butContinue reading “Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents”
Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency
I’m always up for this kind of book vibe. I love cozy mysteries, and if it’s a historical one, it only means an added element of interest. The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency* is the first book in a series intending to make its mark in the ever-growing cozy crime niche. As far as first booksContinue reading “Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency”
Brands for This Seasoned Thrifter
What brands do you associate with? I don’t really pay much attention to brands. I know which ones are quality and I’m happy to have them, but I usually buy preloved, so… I’m not sure I really qualify as somebody who associates with a brand. Do Goodwill and Salvation Army count? Come to think ofContinue reading “Brands for This Seasoned Thrifter”
Reunite Me with a Book – The Mozart Season
What would your life be like without music? I’m no virtuoso. I learned piano for three years and still take forever to read notes or coordinate my fingers with what I’m reading. Despite my lack of talent, I adore music. I consider it integral to life. In fact, I love it so much that IContinue reading “Reunite Me with a Book – The Mozart Season”
Cozy Bookshop Dreams
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? I’m not sure if I want to put it out there since, for somebody who doesn’t believe in jinxes, I’m pretty leery of jinxing it.😂 I’ve described this in detail to my sister. It would be a cottage all the way inContinue reading “Cozy Bookshop Dreams”
How to Get out of a Reading Slump
If you’re an avid reader and you suddenly don’t feel like reading, you’re probably broadcasting to the world that you’ve hit a reading slump and begging everyone for advice on how to bust out of it. Okay, you’re probably not as obnoxious as that, but you’re likely quietly wondering how to get back into theContinue reading “How to Get out of a Reading Slump”
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