I loved the Hyundai Sonata when I test drove it last year, so I was very excited to try out the new 2016 Hybrid on my recent trip to Arizona. And -- surprise! -- I may have liked this one even better. Before I give you the details, let me set the mood with a little, well, … [Read more...] about 2016 hyundai sonata hybrid
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“room” movie review and book giveaway
As I've mentioned before, Room by Emma Donoghue is one of my favorite books ever. When I heard it was being made into a movie, I was wary because it was so meaningful to me, and it's a very hard subject to think about, let alone actually watch. In fact, during a Q&A … [Read more...] about “room” movie review and book giveaway
“suffragette” movie review and san diego ticket giveaway
Every time I hear the word "suffragette," I can't help thinking of Mary Poppins, and Jane and Michael's mother, Winifred, leading an impassioned chorus of women in "Sister Suffragette." It's taken me many years to appreciate the inclusion of that important bit of history in … [Read more...] about “suffragette” movie review and san diego ticket giveaway
from palate to palette: buick and the nyc wine and food festival!
I've loved being a Buick blogger this year and when Michael and I were invited to attend the New York City Wine and Food Festival to learn why a car company would sponsor a culinary event, I knew I was with the right brand. Cars inspired by food? I'm in. … [Read more...] about from palate to palette: buick and the nyc wine and food festival!
macy’s celebrates 10 years of the rwanda path to peace initiative
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency. All opinions are, as always, 100% my own. Note: Please click on the links even if you see strikethroughs, which I can't seem to get rid of. They still work and this is such an important cause. I have always believed that … [Read more...] about macy’s celebrates 10 years of the rwanda path to peace initiative
start 2016 off right with the “choices” notebook!
I am such a paper girl, I still swear by my Filofax. I love notebooks and journals and planners, and I can't imagine ever relying strictly on my phone or computer to organize my life. I need to see things laid out on paper. So when my fellow blogger, Kimberly Montgomery, … [Read more...] about start 2016 off right with the “choices” notebook!
back by popular demand: boxes of books!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I did the last Boxes of Books promotion! Sorry! No wonder my house looks like it's been turned into a library! (Note: That photo is from last time and doesn't even begin to show how many books I actually am ready to send you.) Many … [Read more...] about back by popular demand: boxes of books!
talking about “room” with author emma donoghue
I got to see Room the other night in New York, and say hi to author Emma Donoghue, who was doing a Q&A after the screening. The movie was excellent, thanks to powerful performances by Brie Larson and 9-year-old Jacob Tremblay, and a screenplay written by Donoghue herself. I … [Read more...] about talking about “room” with author emma donoghue