Living a Joyful Life

Author you've read the most books from: Probably Jodi Picoult Currently reading: The Hypnotist’s Love Story –Liane Moriarty Drink of choice while reading: Iced coffee or flavored water E-reader or physical book? Physical book. Fictional character you would have probably dated in high school: I’m not sure. Glad you gave this book a chance: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simison Hidden gem book: Hmm.. not sure about that. Important moment in your reading life: Finding the love of reading at a very early age. Just finished: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. It was really creepy at parts but very well written. Kinds of books you won't read: Science fiction Longest book you've ever read: The Harry Potter series Major book hangover because of... Whenever I finish reading one of the Kate Burkholder novels by Linda Castillo Number of bookcases you own: Two but I also have books in boxes. One book you have rea...

Sunday Social for 8/31/14 1. What is one thing you hate doing? Dusting 2. What is one thing you hate shopping for? Shoes 3. What is one thing you love doing? Spending time with my family 4. What is one place you love going? Barnes & Noble/any bookstore 5. What is your favorite thing that you do daily? Reading (books/magazines/blogs)

Monday Morning Gossip for 8/25/14 Saturday: I spent the day deep cleaning my room. It looks great. I also watched the Yankees & Mets games and did some reading. Credit: Pinterest Sunday: After spending the entire day cleaning on Saturday, I spent Sunday relaxing. I watched the Yankees & Mets games, organized my clothes drawers, read a lot, watched the season finale of Rising Star with my mom and I also watched last week's episode of Pretty Little Liars. Credit: Pinterest

The Sunday Social for August 24th, 2014 1. What are you most looking forward to about fall? My nephew being born in October. 2. What is your favorite sports team? New York Mets ^Mets game I attended this summer; Credit: Personal photo^ 3. If you could go back to college, is there one thing you would change? No, not really. 4. What was your favorite class you ever took? HS or College The creative writing courses I took in high school & college. 5. Reach into your purse. What is the first thing you grab? My wallet.

Here is what I received in my Pop Sugar Must Have Box for August: Lollia At Last Perfumed Shower Gel Retails for: $22 This smells so good. I haven't used this yet but if it's half as good as it smells it will be awesome. Bite Beauty Lush Fruit Lip Retails for: $22 I love this color. This is a special edition lip shade made to celebrate Pop Sugar Must Have's second birthday. Paddywax Ocean Tide & Sea Salt Mini Jar Candle Retails for: $10 This candle smells amazing, just like the ocean. The jar it comes in is very pretty as well. Goodbyn Purple Meal & Dipper Set Retails for: $8 I love eating veggies and dip and this container is perfect for that. I like the color as well. The Mason Jar Cookie Company Celebrate! Retails for: $12 The information on the card says: "Make any celebration even more festive with your mason jar cookie mix. Just add butter and an egg to this premeasured baking mix for a delicious trea...

Part 2 of Sunday Social catch up Sunday Social for July 27th: 1. 3 favorite songs right now? Flora-Bama -Kenny Chesney Girls Chase Boys -Ingrid Michaelson All About You -Hilary Duff 2. 3 favorite movies that remind you of summer? The Sandlot, Dazed & Confused, Now & Then ^The Sandlot ; Credit: SurvivingCollege.com^ 3. 3 favorite articles of clothing you own? My Yankees & Mets t-shirts, striped dress from Target, & my comfy loungewear/PJs 4. 3 items on your wish list? Feline Meow shirt, new cell phone case, NY Giants & Jets Alex & Ani bracelets ^Feline Meow shirt ; Credit: Ebay^ 5. 3 books you would recommend to someone House Rules -Jodi Picoult The Pact -Jodi Picoult Gone Girl -Gillian Flynn Sunday Social for August 3rd: 1.  Gum or mints? Gum 2. Tea or coffee? Iced coffee (even in Winter) 3. Fruits or veggies? I enjoy both but I enjoy fruits more. 4. TV or mo...

In this post, I'm catching up on some of the Sunday Social posts I missed while I was away. I will be making another post to catch up as well. Sunday Social for July 6th: 1. What is your favorite genre of music?  Country 2. What is your favorite genre of movies?  Romantic comedies or dramas 3. Do you watch reality TV? If so, what was the first show you remember watching? Yes. I think the first reality shows I remember watching were The Real World & Road Rules on MTV. 4. Who is an actress you'd want to be BFF's with? Katie Holmes Credit: StyleHub 5. Who is an actor you'd be happy to be stuck on an island with? Paul Wesley Credit: JustJared Sunday Social for July 13th: 1. Tell us about the family you grew up in, parents, siblings, grandparents I grew up with my mom and dad and my two older siblings. My mom and dad divorced when I was in 6th grade and my mom re-married when I was in 10th grade a...

I'm going to catch up with The Sunday Social's that happened while I was away in an upcoming blog post. 1. What is one item you wish you could splurge on right now? Three Alex & Ani bracelets: NY Jets, NY Giants, & the paw print Credit: Alex & Ani 2. If you had an entire weekend of no plans what would you do? Spend time with my mom & my furbabies, read, watch sports & movies/TV shows. ^I love snuggling with my furbabies ; Credit: Personal Photo^ 3. What is the next place you are visiting outside of your current city? New York in December ^Rockefeller Center last December ; Credit: Personal Photo^ 4. Are you a neat freak or a clutterbug? Clutterbug 5. What is your favorite summer purchase? NY Mets & NY Yankees Alex & Ani charm bracelets & some new shirts. ^Alex & Ani bracelets ; Credit: Personal Photo^

July Happy/Loved List + Nephew N's 6th birthday & his birthday party + Trip to NY (July 10th-August 13th) +Quality time with my family in NY +Seeing my nephews J & N play baseball and seeing my nephew N play deck hockey +Boating/swimming for the day on my Uncle Hank's amazing boat ^Boating on my Uncle Hank's boat^ +Auntie's Day (July 27th) +New obsession: Chicago Fire (I binged watched seasons 1 & 2) +Read some really great books +Seeing a play at a park with my nephew M & niece O +Watching on TV as Derek Jeter played in his last All Star Game +Derek Jeter's RE2PECT commerical +Swimming a lot ^My brother's pool^ +Spending time with my sister's friend L & her sons L, E, & R +Going to my favorite restaurant while I was in NY +Watching Endless Love (I loved this movie!) +Receiving my Pop Sugar Must Have Box for July +Receiving my August Willabee & Ward Charm Bracelet Credit: ...

Hi guys! I'm back from my trip and my blogging hiatus. I hope you're all having a great summer. While I was away, my Pop Sugar Must Have Box for July came.  It is a great box. I liked all but two of the products but my mom loved one and the other one I'm going to put up on a swap site. The other products I received are awesome! Here is what I received in my Pop Sugar Must Have Box for July 2014: ^July 2014 Pop Sugar Must Have Box^ Michael Stars Beach Hat Retails for: $48 I didn't like this hat at all. I'm not a big hat person to begin with. I do think that this is a good hat for the beach/pool, though. I gave this to my mom. Sun Bum Sunscreen & Lotion Retails for: $20 These look like awesome products. I haven't used them yet but I'm very excited to. Pop Sugar provided us with the SPF 30 Sunscreen & Cool Down Lotion. TKO Jump Rope with soft grip handles Retails for: $13 I'm horrible at jumping rope, I ...