Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Library Loot

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and me that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries.


I read about this one on a list of good books about mental illness. 

This one looked interesting.

What did you get this week? Share your loot below.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Library Loot

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and me that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries.


I love Brene Brown and I want to read more of her books. 

I love apples. I'm looking forward to some new ways of eating them. 

What did you get this week? Claire's got the linky this week.


Thursday, November 9, 2017

October Goal Update

Prepare to do something physically challenging in 2018. No hikes this month. In fact I'm feeling really lazy and like I should do more. But I've been super busy and it feels hard to add more activities. 

Be able to park my car in the garage by December 31, 2017. I have a couple of days off of work this month. I hope to actually work on cleaning up some rooms and getting rid of stuff.

Add yoga back into my life at least once a week. None this month :(

One hour a day without technology (no phone, no computer, no tv). Still doing good on this one. 

Add more art into my life. Still trying to peek in galleries as I walk past.

Get back to meal planning. I'm less meal planning and just using what we have on hand. It works out most days.

October Goal: Eat at home 25 days out of the month. I was really close. I think I cooked like 22 or 23 days this month. 

November: Get 2 massages.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Library Loot

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and me that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries.

This one looked interesting.

I liked the blurb on this one but it's got some iffy reviews. 

My kind of food nonfiction. 

What did you get this week? Share below!


Monday, November 6, 2017

October Book Tally

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy
Be True To Me by Adele Griffin
While The Duke was Sleeping by Sophie Jordan


So busy, almost no time for reading! Between D&D and knitting, reading really has taken a back seat. My friend told me I read like a normal person now. I want to read more, just hard to find the time!

Book Stats:
Foodies Read: 0 (none this month) YTD: 5
What's In A Name: 0 (None This Month) YTD: 1
Read Harder: 0 (None This month) YTD: 5
Total: 71

Friday, November 3, 2017

Houdini's Favorite Things

Favorite things month begins with Houdini's favorite toys and treats.

Toys


There are several different types of this toy but this is the one that Houdini loves most. He can chew on this for hours. My friend's dogs eat the treats off within minutes. He's impressed that Houdini leaves the treats alone for the most part and just enjoys chewing on the plastic parts.

Houdini loves toys with the crinkle. This one becomes a tug toy. He loves tugging on this one. One lasts several months. They are well constructed. In the past year, we've gone through 2 of them.

This one is a better tug toy. Houdini will loop one end on his leg and play tug on his own. This one seems to be constructed a little less well. One lasts a couple of weeks. 

Houdini's not a fan of balls. Fetch isn't something he enjoys all the time. But he does enjoy chasing this ball. It frustrates him in a playful way. Gives him great exercise. 


Treats

We avoid rawhide so these are a good substitute. They don't last hours but they are a good reward.

Tai discovered that Houdini liked cheetos. Not the best snack for him so I discovered these at the pet food store. He'll drool when he sees the bag.

What are your pup's favorite treats or toys? I'm always on the lookout for good recommendations. 

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Library Loot

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and me that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries.



I really liked the first in the series, While The Duke Was Sleeping. 

I've enjoyed the Matson books I've read. Looking forward to this one. 

What did you get this week? Claire has the linky this week.