Book Review, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

About the author: It’s no secret how Jen Calonita knows the inside scoop on Hollywood. A former entertainment editor at a teen magazine, Jen started out her career chronicling backstage life at concerts with Justin Timberlake and interviewing Zac Efron on film sets. It was her work in the entertainment world that inspired her first… Read More Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

Beauty, Beauty Products, Product Review, Product Review, Review

Product Review: Bioré Baking Soda VoxBox (Part 2 of 2)

It’s been two weeks, and as promised in the first part of this post, I have an update on both the Bioré Baking Soda Scrub and Cleanser. Now I don’t know if it’s because of winter or because I have been really tired lately, but after a wonderful beginning with this product, it started irritating… Read More Product Review: Bioré Baking Soda VoxBox (Part 2 of 2)

Community, Community Building, Community Development, Personal Development

Developing Virtues: Never One At the Expense of Another

Last June, I came across an article by John Haltiwanger in which he explained why optimists are always late. While articles such as his do help understand how people—ourselves or others—think and function, the way Haltiwanger went about excusing lateness as a natural consequence of a virtue didn’t jive well with me. I felt that… Read More Developing Virtues: Never One At the Expense of Another

Music Review, Review

Music Review: Kevin Jenkins – ‘Til the Story’s Told’

From Tokyo’s Budokan to New York City’s Madison Square Garden, professional bassist Kevin Jenkins has, in his 38-year career, played many a great concert venue. He has also played with and for some great artists such as Michael Jackson, The Police, and Tina Turner. Released this month, Til the Story’s Told is Jenkins’ second album,… Read More Music Review: Kevin Jenkins – ‘Til the Story’s Told’

Planning The Week, Recipe

Planning The Week – Recipe Recommendation: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Happy Sunday!  This blogger uses Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy… Read More Planning The Week – Recipe Recommendation: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Book Recommendation, Fiction, Planning The Week, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Flunked’, by Jen Calonita

Happy Sunday!  This blogger uses Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Flunked’, by Jen Calonita

Review, The M0vie Blog, TV Review, X-files

The M0vie Blog’s Review of The X-Files, Season 3, Episode 20: ‘’Jose Chung’s ‘From Outer Space'”

I don’t know about you guys, but the six-episode revival of The X-Files has let me feeling a little out of sorts.  I was elated to have Mulder and Scully back and there were some definite amazing moments in the Season 10 run.  But that’s the thing: I felt that only moments were amazing.  Because… Read More The M0vie Blog’s Review of The X-Files, Season 3, Episode 20: ‘’Jose Chung’s ‘From Outer Space'”

Blog Review, Fashion, Photography, Review

Blog Review: ‘ADIMAY’ by Aditi Mayer

Name: Aditi Mayer Blog Reviewed: ADIMAY Her favourite post: http://www.adimay.com/2015/06/red-velvet.html Taking a visual trip in places that seem familiar but are given a magical touch is what ADIMAY seems to excel at. Her blog is primarily a photographic one accompanied by some great, short posts. Guys, her pictures are amazing. Just check out the spread… Read More Blog Review: ‘ADIMAY’ by Aditi Mayer