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Together, let’s discover how to create a life that is pure, simple and sweet!

In this ever-changing, fast-paced world we live in, it is becoming increasingly harder to find joy in the little moments, celebrate minimalism and find true contentment in our surroundings. However, it is not impossible. Life can be rich and beautiful while still being simple.

TQ_PROILE IMAGE.png — Hey There! I’m Mandy, and I am so glad you’re here!

I am a wife and Mama who also happens to be an avid reader, modern memory keeper and photographer. Keeping life simple while being intentional, creative and present in the time I spend in my faith and with my family is something I’m continually learning to cultivate, just like you! I hope you’ll join me here so together we can learn to navigate life while living intentionally and creatively.
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For Kids: Jesus Moments: Esther - Finding Jesus in the Story of Queen Esther

Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible

An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments

Using the story and life of Esther, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!

★★★★ The Color of Home by Kit Tosello, A Contemporary, Debut Novel of Healing, Loss and Belonging

Women’s Fiction · Contemporary · Romance

A beautiful, heartwarming story of healing, loss and belonging.

Author Kit Tosello captivated me with her debut novel of a young woman who arrives in a small town, unsure and uncertain, but hopeful that she can support her aging aunt and uncle as they prepare to settle their estate. As the story develops and the beautifully-crafted layers unfold, this young woman finds hope, family, purpose and love.

★★★★★ Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer, A Time Travel Novel About Pirates, Prohibition and Romance

Time Travel · Intrigue · Romance

Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other.

Gabrielle Meyer writes some of my favorite romances of all time! This book is exciting, filled with adventure, romance and time travel, as well as heartfelt, heartwarming and truly a joy to read. If you enjoy a good Bonnie and Clyde, Prohibition story along with a hefty dose of Pirates of the Caribbean and a hint of Outlander thrown in, you're going to want to read this book.

★★★★ The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, A New Bookish Theme Romantic Comedy

Book Themed · Romantic Comedy · Contemporary

A sweet story of romance, writing and the woes of the publishing industry.

Don't miss the delightful romantic comedy, The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, a story of two seemingly mismatched hearts brought together by fate, proving that sometimes, the perfect love story is hidden in the pages of a well-loved book.

★★★★★ Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright, A Story of a Manor Shrouded in Mysterious Murders During Prohibition

Mystery · Dual Timeline · Suspense

An ominous butterfly house. A sinister legacy. An untraceable killer.

With a captivating dual-timeline featuring both past and present, Wright wrapped me up in the emotional, perplexing murders during the time of Prohibition and current day, unfolding this story one layer at a time. As residents encounter the puzzling history of the home, Wright weaves a tale of tragedy, family and faith.

★★★ Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn - A Beautiful Contemporary Fiction Novel Of Travel and Friendship

Contemporary · Women’s Fiction · Travel

Two friends can hardly believe when their dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime!

Author Robin Jones Gunn expertly delivers a beautiful, layered narrative in this story, revealing it one layer at a time to unfold a sweet story of friendship as two women discover the magnificent wilds of Kenya while contemplating the crossroads their personal lives have recently taken.

For Kids: Lily, the Lemur and the Lamb King by Bob Hartman

Whimsical · Kids Chapter Book · Imaginative

This fictional christian adventure book will give children 7+ a whole new way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him.

Join Lily and her friend the Lemur on a series of adventures in the Lamb King's mysterious and exciting playground. They'll explore a me-tree, play Scrabble with a slow loris, and save an entire family of squirrels from the cold! Along the way, children will find themselves exploring key truths about Jesus' kingdom.

★★★ Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson, a Red Door Inn Christmas Romance

Holiday · Sweet · Romance

Cuddle up for some warm holiday cheer as New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson explores the unforeseen consequences of meddling with mistletoe when love is on the line.

This light, quick read had all the festive charm - an inn with a red door, culinary treats, a broody hero, a bumbling, sweet heroine, adorable kids, a meddling aunt, and all the Christmas trimmings set in a snow-filled small town. Don’t miss this sweet romance that will put you in the holiday spirit!

WELCOME

Together, let’s discover how to create a life that is pure, simple and sweet!

In this ever-changing, fast-paced world we live in, it is becoming increasingly harder to find joy in the little moments, celebrate minimalism and find true contentment in our surroundings. However, it is not impossible. Life can be rich and beautiful while still being simple.

FEATURED POSTS:

Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible

An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments

Women’s Fiction · Contemporary · Romance

A beautiful, heartwarming story of healing, loss and belonging.

Time Travel · Intrigue · Romance

Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other.

Book Themed · Romantic Comedy · Contemporary

A sweet story of romance, writing and the woes of the publishing industry.

Don't miss the delightful romantic comedy, The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, a story of two seemingly mismatched hearts brought together by fate, proving that sometimes, the perfect love story is hidden in the pages of a well-loved book.

Mystery · Dual Timeline · Suspense

An ominous butterfly house. A sinister legacy. An untraceable killer.

Contemporary · Women’s Fiction · Travel

Two friends can hardly believe when their dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime!

Author Robin Jones Gunn expertly delivers a beautiful, layered narrative in this story, revealing it one layer at a time to unfold a sweet story of friendship as two women discover the magnificent wilds of Kenya while contemplating the crossroads their personal lives have recently taken.

Whimsical · Kids Chapter Book · Imaginative

This fictional christian adventure book will give children 7+ a whole new way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him.

Holiday · Sweet · Romance

Cuddle up for some warm holiday cheer as New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson explores the unforeseen consequences of meddling with mistletoe when love is on the line.

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