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  • 6 (P)lanner Accessory Essentials

    6 (P)lanner Accessory Essentials

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    Kim
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    I’ve been all over the map when it comes to planning. Some years I use a bullet journal. Some years I use a spiral bound notebook. Some years I use a traditional planner. It doesn’t matter what it is but I’ve got to have some kind of planning system. I love having everything mapped out…

  • (O)ut of This World Fiction Favorites

    (O)ut of This World Fiction Favorites

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    Over the years I’ve realized that books that take place off world are some of my favorite stories. I love the adventure and action of them. But I’ve also realized there can be a lot of depth to these stories. Today I’m sharing a few of my very favorite Out of This World books that…

  • 8 Audiobook Recommendations for (N)ewbies

    8 Audiobook Recommendations for (N)ewbies

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    Tanya Patrice
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    It’s no secret that we are audiobook queens around here, and if you’re new to audiobooks and wondering where to start, then we’re here for you! Check out our list below of books from different genres that you might want to experience for audiobooks. Epic Saga Where the Crawdad Sings, Delia Owens The audiobook is…

  • (K)eyword Connect [Day]

    (K)eyword Connect [Day]

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    Tanya Patrice
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    Pick any of the keywords for this month from the Monthly Keyword Challenge or the Monthly Motif Challenge, and make connections. This month choices are Boy, Last, Day, Into, Dear, Summer or a place IN or OUT of this World. My choice – DAY. 1 – DAY. One of the words for the July Key…

  • A (M)iddle Grade Summer Reading List

    A (M)iddle Grade Summer Reading List

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    Kim
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    I love middle grade fiction and try to read several every year. I find that I’m reading more and more now that my son is getting older and interested in reading them with me. Here are a few that I’ve read and loved lately… The Wild Robot, Peter Brown My 6 year old just listened…

  • (L)atest Audiobook (L)istens

    (L)atest Audiobook (L)istens

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    Kim
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    The year is half way over and already I’ve listened to some stellar audiobook narrations. Here’s a look at a few I think are worth mentioning… The Luminous Dead, Caitlin Starling This is a pyschological thriller at its best. I’m glad I listened to this on audio because the narration really made it all the…

  • Our Reading (I)nbox [A 2020 Mid-Year Reading List Update]

    Our Reading (I)nbox [A 2020 Mid-Year Reading List Update]

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    Kim and Tanya
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    We’re keeping track of the books that we’ve mentioned here on GXO, that we’d like to read this year, and trying to give them first priority. Plus checking in with how we’re doing with our reading challenges. Here’s our my mid-year “to be read” report. TANYA PATRICE The first few books added to my reading list…

  • A Summer (H)oliday Reading Guide [The 2020 Edition]

    A Summer (H)oliday Reading Guide [The 2020 Edition]

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    Kim and Tanya
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    As I was looking back at old posts I was reminded that Tanya did a Summer (H)oliday Fiction Reading Guide back in 2016 and gave recommendationss for some of our favorite holidays from July-Sept. I thought it was such a fun post and decided to put up an updated version. Even if a lot of…

  • (G)XO Summer Must Haves [The 2020 Edition]

    (G)XO Summer Must Haves [The 2020 Edition]

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    Kim and Tanya
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    Summer loving! Having a blast! Grease, anyone? I think it’s safe to say that summer is our jam here at GXO! We love it! We live for it! And we’ve found a few things that are summer must haves for us and we want to share… KIM ONE. Bags! I finally splurged on this Large…

  • The Mid-Year Book (F)reakOut Extravaganza – Favorite Books of 2020 So Far

    The Mid-Year Book (F)reakOut Extravaganza – Favorite Books of 2020 So Far

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    Kim and Tanya
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    The “mid-year book freakout” tag has been going around the interwebs for a few years now, and just like last year (and the year before) we decided to join in the fun. (Counting this for “F” in our Summer A to Z blogging event.) 1. Best Book We’ve Read So Far Tanya: The Bear and…