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  This book has been on my GoodReads "want to read" list for a while so it was both satisfying to finally get it off my list but it was also a very thrilling and twisting mystery novel.  In this book, each character has their own section which I found kind of neat to see each of the perspectives of the characters and how different their personalities and lives are.  I would recommend this book for young adults 13 and up as it does have some coarse language and some mature circumstances and scenes.  The main characters in the book are Bronwyn who is an intelligent girl who comes from a family of Yale graduates, Cooper who is an all-star baseball player, Addy who is known at Bayview high as being popular and beautiful, Nate who is already on Probation for dealing drugs, and Simon who is the creator of the gossip app About That.  The five of them end up in detention and by the end of detention, Simon is dead.  This book made me feel a lot of emotions at one po...

  Are you a person like me who uses Google docs, Google slides, or Blogger a lot?  If so, you might be getting tired of the same old regular font so I made a list of my favorite cute and aesthetic Google fonts! Indie flower:  Indie flower is a font that gives me kind of handwriting cartoon aesthetic vibes and I like using this font for titles or subheadings. Coming soon:  Coming soon is a clear and easy-to-read but cute font.  I like using this font for printables as it is easy to read for kids. Short Stack:  This font is much like Coming soon but bolder and this font gives me fun and happy vibes.  A great font to use for writing a presentation or schedule. Shadows into light:  The font gives me handwritten letter vibes and it is just a nice classic rustic style font. Shadows into light 2: Shadows into light 2 is just the same style as shadows into light but bigger and bolder.  Amatic SC:  This font is very light and the letters are very...

Crying in h mart by Michelle Zauner is a heartbreaking but fascinating memoir in which she writes about the connection between her and her mother, her youth, and the power of food and cooking. In the memoir, Zauner recalls treasured memories of her youth and describes her life in her childhood as a Korean American and now as an adult.  She also brings Korean dishes to life and describes the taste and smell of each and every one of the childhood Korean dishes she enjoyed and now making them as an adult to remember her mother who passed away due to cancer reasons.  Crying in h mart was one of the saddest memoirs I have ever read but in the memoir, you see what it is like growing up with a Korean mother and a Caucasian father and you discover traditional Korean dishes. I feel like you would understand the author's situation better if you were in her situation before or went through a similar situation as she did.  This book has funny and joyful family gatherings, grieving or...

  I have waited so long for a chance to get my hands on this book as I have heard so many good reviews about it.  As soon as I heard about this book, I went to my library website to see if I could check it out, it turns out that about 7 other people had the same idea I did!  I was NOT going to wait about 7 weeks for that book so my original plan was to wait for the line out and request it when the book got a bit older, however, that was not needed because a friend happened to have a copy of Two can keep a secret and I borrowed it as soon as possible.  I am SO glad I read this book it is honestly one of the best mysteries I have ever read (along with Agatha Christie mysteries).  However, I am giving it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐out of 5 stars because the first few chapters were VERY slow let me tell you I was actually regretting getting this book but I powered through the lameness, and once you get to about chapter 5 things start to fall into place and get interesting (trust me!)....

  I just finished reading Marple which has 12 short mystery stories based on Agatha Christie's legendary sleuth, Jane Marple.  The mysteries and authors of each story are in the list below: EVIL IN SMALL PLACES by Lucy Foley THE SECOND MURDER AT THE VICARAGE by Val McDermid MISS MARPLE TAKES MANHATTEN by Alyssa Cole   THE UNRAVELLING by Natalie Haynes MISS MARPLE’S CHRISTMAS by Ruth Ware THE OPEN MIND by Naomi Alderman THE JADE EMPRESS by Jean Kwok A DEADLY WEDDING DAY by Dreda Say Mitchel MURDER AT THE VILLA ROSA by Elly Griffiths THE MURDERING SORT by Karen M. McManus THE MYSTERY OF THE ACID SOIL by Kate Mosse THE DISAPPEARANCE by Leigh Bardugo I am going to give the book overall an 8-star read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐out of 10 stars and the reason why is because some of the stories are just too confusing and have too many characters or too many things happening at once to understand what is really going on.  But on the other hand, some of the stories were one of the best mystery ...

  Today's book review is on 90 Days Of Different by Canadian author, Eric Walters.  It turned out to be another one of my favorite reads (I just finished it today) and I highly recommend it to tweens, teens, and adults.  However, I am giving it 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ because I found that some of the events were slightly boring to me and this book also contains some drinking scenes. 90 Days Of Different follows 18-year-old Sophie Evans.  The book starts out on her last day of high school when her boyfriend breaks up with her because she is too dull- too ordinary.  After she broke up with her boyfriend, her friend Ella wants her to try to do 90 days of things that she would not normally do- to get her out of her comfort bubble.  Along the way, she documents her different days on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  You see Sophie changing as the story moves on and by the time you are at day 90, you will notice how many changes have happened ...

  I have not done a book review in a long time, but I am back!  This time, I will review "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien- a classic and an old book first published in 1937.  I am going to give this book a 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ just because this book was very gripping and each chapter leaves you on a cliff-hanger to keep you turning the pages. The story is based on a Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who gets pulled into a plot and adventure to raid the treasure of Smaug The Magnificant by Gandalf the wizard and a group of dwarves.  Along the way, they pass through many problems and side trackers such as Trolls, Elves, Goblins, and many more exciting adventures.  It is really suspenseful and thrilling to see the whole story unfold and the author also delivers a good ending.  This book is sort of the intro to the Lord Of The Rings series and I would recommend reading The Hobbit before you start the Lord Of The Rings series just because from my understanding, you will already be ...

  Journalling is fun and a relaxing way to unwind after a long day!  You can jot down feelings, the weather, what you did, and whatever you feel like saying!   Here are some tips to get you started. 1.  The proper journal/diary: Your journal does not have to be fancy, however, I usually try to pick out aesthetically pleasing journals just because I find them better to write in 😊.  I also personalize my journals by putting stickers or doodling on the cover.   2. How to start:  You can just start writing by putting the date and the weather then write about your day.  If you prefer, you can begin your entry by writing "dear diary." 3.  Example entry:  Here is an example entry that I wrote for this blog: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Dear Diary, Today it is cloudy and gloomy outside.  This morning I went shopping and bought some groceries.  I plan on doing some artwork after dinner today.  I am still mad at Rhea for dro...

  The best way to engage kids in learning activities is through games.  So, I decided to put a list of fun but educational math games together for your class to enjoy!   MATH: Nerdle-the daily numbers game:  On Nerdle, there is a new math problem to figure out every day (you can even turn this into a daily thing or a Friday treat!)  In Nerdle, you have an amount of 6 guesses and you have to figure out the number sequence by entering in number sentences (you can see the example photo below).  A green number means the number is in the equation and in the right spot, purple means the number is in the equation but not in the right spot, and black means the number is not in the equation at all.  Play Nerdle here:  https://nerdlegame.com/ Mathgames.com:  Math games is a website with multiple math games to choose from.  Before you begin playing a game, it will ask you your grade and what math skill you are practicing.  NOTE:  The...

  You can download/copy my yellow wallpaper collection images here!  I hope you enjoy the vibrance and brightness of these wallpapers/backgrounds/photos!   Let me know which color you would like me to do next.  To download, right-click on the image you want and select "save image as".  To copy the photo, right-click on the image you wish to copy and select "copy image".  To paste on a document, presentation, etc. right-click where you want it to show up and click "paste".   You can also press Ctrl and V on your keyboard to paste. * Please note that the marble does not have a quote on this version.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  That is how the internet works friend.*

  T his is a bit of a random post as I NEVER did a product review before however when I was cleaning out my basement a few days ago I found a pack of 15 SnowTime Anytime indoor snowballs, a Christmas gift I got last year 😆!  I thought it would be fun to open it up, test them, and review them on video and for a Blog.  There may be more posts like these in the near future!  But, for now, let's get started! The snowballs were packaged in a plastic cylinder bucket with a handle on it and it was well sealed, in my opinion.  When I opened the bucket, the first thing I did was feel the snowballs (hey I was excited) and when I touched them, they reminded me of the feeling and sound of snow exactly.  The snowballs also came with a little note with some fun games on it.  You can use these snowballs with family, at a party, at retirement homes, in the classroom, and in any other indoor space.  Really fun for all ages and I really enjoyed playing with them (...

  Today, I will write about the book All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven.  I would recommend the age rating of this book to be 12+ and the genre of this book is romance💖 , I am giving this book 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because it is now one of my favorite romance novels.  This book has its happy parts, however, the end of the book for me was heart-breaking and a dramatic twist at the same time. This novel is about 2 people named Violet Markley and Theodore Finch, who both have their own problems and their own lives.  Violet has never been the same since her sister, Eleanor was killed in a car accident, and is afraid of many things.  Theodore (or Finch as everyone calls him) is dealing with depression and thinks of suicide.  When Violet and Finch meet on the ledge of their school bell tower everything changes for them forever.  They fall in love, and little by little they begin to learn more about each other more and more. If you are a person who loves a dram...

  NOTE:  I tried to make all party ideas appropriate for all ages!  Hope you all enjoy 🎃. Idea #1- Decorate your own cupcakes or cookies:  This is a fun activity for everyone to have the opportunity to show off their creative skills.  You can buy or make your own cupcake or cookie bases and whip up the icing in separate bowls for people to choose from.  For more fun, put out some cute sprinkles! Idea #2- pumpkin painting:  Get together some plastic pumpkins, acrylic paint, and sharpies!  Paint and design your own plastic pumpkin!   It can be done as an art activity or even as a challenge! Idea #3- Haunted room:  Create your own haunted room wherever your party is taking place!  A good thing about this idea is that you can make it appropriate for any age.   Idea #4-  oobleck: This is a good activity for kids, however, this is a messy activity, and a good space to make oobleck is in a bathroom or basement.  G...

  Today I will be reviewing the book And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie *spoiler-free!*.  Let's start! The genre of this book is Mystery and the age rating of this book is 12+ due to the violence inside the story.  My rating of And Then There Were None out of 5 stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  it was a very gripping read! The book is about 10 people who are invited to go to Soldier island for a vacation by the mysterious "U.N Owen".  Then when a storm picks up they are unable to leave the island, and soon enough, one by one they begin to get murdered.  Will any of them survive?  The murders are based on the poem "10 little soldiers" which is actually very interesting.  Comment if you read this book already and enjoyed it or if you are planning to read it. LINKS ⬇️: And Then There Were None on GoodReads:  https://tinyurl.com/3yh8y4pb  Get And Then There Were None on Indigo:  https://tinyurl.com/mtmj6eww Get And Then There Were None o...

  Today I will be reviewing the book Everything Everything, by Nicola Yoon. This book is fiction and the genre of this book is romance 💖.  I would recommend this book for young adults/teens ages 13+ as this book does have one "making love" scene but does not go into much detail.  This book is about an 18-year-old girl, Madeline Whitter (or Maddy) who has never been outside because she is allergic to the outside world, so she has been basically isolated in her house for 18 years.  Until she sees a new neighbor move in next door- a boy named Olly and his family.  Over time you see Maddy and Olly's relationship and chemistry grow and you will see if Maddy decides to continue to live her life in a bubble as if she never met Olly or risk everything for love.   Another thing I loved about this book is the artwork on the cover as well as inside the book.  The little doodles add a special and unique touch to this book.  Comment below if you read thi...

Today I am going to be sharing tips for people that want to start a Blog.  Let's get going! 1. decide what platform you want to use to Blog: a few platforms for blogging are Blogger (the one I use), Squarespace, WordPress, and Wix. All links are posted at the bottom of the Blog for you to check out and review. 2. Writing:  One of my biggest tips for starting a blog is DO NOT WRITE AN INTRO BLOG.  Instead, write your first Blog about something you are interested in and want to tell other people about, or even just write a tutorial Blog.  Also, be patient- it may take weeks, months, or years for people to find you.  If you wish, you can also get a text editor such as Grammarly or Wordtune and I will link both editors at the bottom of the Blog. 3. Help people find your Blogs:  Make another social media account for you to share your Blogs on such as Twitter or Facebook.  This method helps- I use it all the time. 4. Comments:  If you would not like to ...

Do you hate school right now 😡?  If you are, here are a few tips on hopefully changing that attitude! Why do you hate school? : You MUST have a reason why you do not like it!  Is the work too hard or perhaps you detest rising early?  To fix this problem, ask yourself the question above "why do I hate school?".  Once you figure out your answer, find your situation on the list below: 1. I HATE getting up early ⏰:  I am with you- let me just say, I am not an early riser!  It can be tough to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, especially when you are half asleep.  For this situation, I would say to go to bed early if you have to rise early (the more sleep the better) and get rid of ALL sleeping distractions (devices, TVs, etc).  Or if you have a wonderful imagination, think about how you will feel when you go to bed at the end of your day! 2. I don't understand the work 😕:  If you do not understand the school work don't be afraid to admit ...

  Hello everyone!  Today I will provide you with some websites that may come in handy for you sometime in the future.  The websites below all have useful qualities for different situations so, check them out! 1. Unsplash:  Unsplash is a website where you can download copyright-free photos for FREE!  All of the photos are very good quality as well.  Go to Unsplash by clicking  here . 2. Flaticon:  Flaticon is the place to go for cute and vibrant icons!  Good with graphic designing or just adding a cartoon in your photos for fun!  Check out Flaticon by clicking  here . 3. Duolingo:  Need help learning a new language?  Duolingo is the place to go.  Make an account for FREE, pick a course, and get started.  Along the way, earn daily streaks and Lingots.  Start exploring by clicking  here . 4. Padlet:  Collaborate and share ideas with friends on Padlet!  Simple, easy, and free!  Make your own ...

Today I will share the motivation tips that I use.  If you would like to read more Blogs like this, comment 📝.  NOTE:  Even if you are not in school you can use these for any situation! Tip 1. 🏀🎨➗try:  When you try, you get credit for trying even if you are not good at the subject.  So always try to do your best work and your teachers would recognize that you are putting effort into your work.  So you would get a better mark if you try than if you just give up and don't try at all. Tip 2: 🏆set a goal:  Setting a goal is a good way to motivate yourself and work your way up to your goal.  Your goal can be "winning an award" or even "getting straight A's". YOU CAN DO IT, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Tip 3.✋ Volunteer:  Do things around your school community and ask your teachers if they need any help in your free time!  Your teachers will appreciate the hand! Tip 4: 🙋‍♀️🙋participate:  Don't be afraid to try new things!!  You can jo...

  Here are some of the best chrome extensions for students!  Hope they are helpful for the school year! 😊 Weava highlighter:  This is an online highlighting tool for PDFs & websites.  Highlight key sentences or words.  Weava is free and easy and simple to use.  Download Weava highlighter by clicking  HERE  or find out more about Weava at  weavatools.com . Coffeelings: coffeelings is a mini mood tracker tucked into your browser.  This is good for tracking your moods or mental health over the year. You can also write an entry about how you are feeling each day.  Download coffeelings by clicking  HERE . Kami:  With Kami you can edit documents or PDFs.  You can add text, shapes, or even drawings.  Kami can be good for classroom use or personal use.  Find out more about Kami at  kamiapp.com  or download Kami by clicking  HERE . Taskade:  share team tasks, notes, and lists with team member...