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A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll – an #ownvoices review
Disclosure – I was sent a proof of this book free for review, and links may be affiliate links. There’s a trepidation in approaching a book about an autistic character when you’re autistic. What if it doesn’t describe autism the way you experience it? What if you’re going to have to spend the next however…
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein – blog tour
First of all, I was gifted a copy of this book to read via netgalley, and this post may contain affiliate links if I get around to it. Book Summary. Windyedge Airfield, Scotland. World War II. Louisa Adair, newly orphaned and shunned for her mixed-race heritage, has come here to the edge of the world…
Fierce Fearless and Free by Lari Don
Book summary: A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no, that’s not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery, and made…
The first song.
Parenting is full of firsts. First smile, first steps, first word (different children achieve these in different orders and at different ages, don’t panic). What I’ve found unexpected is that the firsts don’t lose impact as your children get older. In fact, sometimes they’re greater. I’ve written before about being the unheard cheerleader, now my…
Food savvy leftovers
Week two of the #FoodSavvy challenge and I’m already running behind. You’re shocked I know. So today is left overs and in a day or so I’ll talk about planning. I’ve tried to lift my game on leftovers. Being a big family, with picky eaters, it is quite common for me to make more food…
Getting #FoodSavvy all over again.
For long time readers of the blog, assuming there are any of you still hanging around 😉 you may remember me getting #FoodSavvy along with a bunch of other bloggers and a local charity last year. (Disclosure: post not sponsored but I will be reviewing items.) I’m doing it all over again, and you can…
