I’ve been an avid Fitbit user for two years. In 2014 I received a Fitbit Flex for my 24th birthday. For the past 730 days I’ve sported that thing almost every day. Challenging myself to hit daily and weekly goals has made using a Fitbit an enjoyable experience. Just the simple act of tracking fitnessContinue reading “The New Fitbit Alta”
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Road trip to Chicago
Last week our family loaded up our luggage into a compact rental car and drove six hours west to the beautiful city of Chicago. Even though we only spent two and a half days in the city we were able to visit so many sites. We chose to travel to Chicago for a couple ofContinue reading “Road trip to Chicago”
24 Book Challenge: A Book from the 2016 Best Seller’s List
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #8 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: The Girl on the TrainContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book from the 2016 Best Seller’s List”
Switching Between Storylines: The Irresistible Novel
The thirteenth chapter in The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke was succinct and to-the-point. As always, Gerke wrote about a “rule” and examined that rule from multiple perspectives. **Disclaimer: The usual preferences he explores pertain to those opposed to the “rule”, those in favor of the “rule”, and The Gatekeepers, or publishers. All of thisContinue reading “Switching Between Storylines: The Irresistible Novel”
Five Minute Friday: Want
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Want. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Want”
Throwback: How to Pack For An International Flight
In honor of our Traveling Adventures which begin today here is a look at a post from last summer about packing for an international flight: I met my husband in 2007 and I have traveled every summer (and one Christmas) since to his hometown in England. As we embark on journey #9 to England IContinue reading “Throwback: How to Pack For An International Flight”
Anniversary Bliss
The first week of June is always full of such bliss in our household. On June 4, my husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary. June 6 is my mother’s birthday which we always commemorate with a mother-daughter lunch. And my birthday is today, June 7. (I’m 26!!!) We are busy packing and preparing forContinue reading “Anniversary Bliss”
24 Book Challenge: A Book From a Banned Books List
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #5 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: A Separate Peace Author: JohnContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book From a Banned Books List”
That: The Irresistible Novel
Today’s simple principle comes from Chapter 12 of The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke. There are writers and editors out there who believe you should ban the word that from your fiction if you hope to ever score a publishing deal. Before I jump into an analysis of this chapter please remember that Gerke’s bookContinue reading “That: The Irresistible Novel”
Five Minute Friday: Haven
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Haven. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Haven”
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