Meet Amy

I have struggled with the answer when asked, "What do you do?" and it isn't work-related. Ultimately, we settled on that I find things and untangle things. But I also read (a lot), pretend to wake surf, and watch Hallmark films.

Amy's bookshelf: 2024

The Weekend Away
it was amazing
So so good! Orla and Kate are long-time best friends off on a girls' weekend away. Kate is a bit of a player who is trying to get back at her soon-to-be-ex, causing her to spend frivolously and do drugs and hook-ups. Orla is a new mom ex...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, five-stars, thriller, and thoughtful
Written Off
really liked it
tagged: 2024, cozy, easy, and four-stars
Maybe Next Time
really liked it
Parts were a screaming 5 and parts were like “what?” And just irritated me. It is a Groundhog Day premise about a family of four - the mom is caught up in her own life and missing all that is going on around her with her kids and then he...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, fiction, four-stars, and thoughtful

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Luna’s Favorites

During the pandemic, we added an adorable Labradoodle to our family. She’s a micro and weighs between 12-15lbs (depending on the time of year and whether or not she’s getting all her walks in.) I thought I’d share some of her favorites with everyone (and yes, these are affiliate links).

Food

I combine a […]

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Ivy Discovered Pinterest

I didn’t think I talked about Pinterest very often. Although, Pinterest is where I have found several tasty treats the past few months (including Jade’s birthday breakfast). And from that, I guess Ivy has gathered that Pinterest has some really cool things on it.

Scott was taking Jade on a snowmobiling ride on Saturday so […]

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I got to have lunch with two artists

The other day I was invited to attend a lunch with Liz Lemon Swindle (and not the Liz Lemon from 30 Rock as my brother and Scott joked) and Robert Boyd. When the invitation came, I was so excited. I met Liz years ago at a gallery party that my uncle was part of. So […]

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Full Frame Cameras - What's the big deal?

For those of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you have no doubt seen the pictures that announce my absolute excitement over my new camera. Yes, I am the proud owner of the brand new Nikon D600. And so far I love it! (Granted, I’ve only had it for a day (and most […]

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Because Sephora Told Me To...

I have a lot of dark spots on my face. If you have met me in person, you have likely noticed them but were kind enough to look past them. In pictures, I tend to Photoshop them away. (Is that vain of me to do? At least I’m open about it and that has to […]

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