Need a new minimalist hobby to keep you busy this summer? Want to find an activity that doesn't break the bank or clutter your home? Minimalist hobbies might be right for you! Minimalism comes in many forms, but essentially it means simplifying life and using only what is needed and loved. It can be frugal,... Continue Reading →
What 8 things do all book bloggers need? Book blogging is a small niche of the ever-growing blogging world. There aren't many of us compared to bloggers who focus on travel or finance or food. But like most other blogs, book bloggers need a few key things to get started. Once you have these 8... Continue Reading →
S.M.A.R.T Goals The SMART goal system was created by George T. Doran in 1981. He invented the acronym so it could be used to develop more productive business goals. Each letter in SMART stands for one aspect of the terms of a goal: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound There have been many variations on this... Continue Reading →
April has been a fun month for reading. I've discovered several new Little Free Libraries, was gifted a book for my birthday, and found time to listen to some audiobooks. I have been making wonderful progress toward completing the 2022 Reading Challenge, and I think I will be able to complete it twice this year.... Continue Reading →
Good morning early birds! Today I'm going to tell you about the 5 Things I Do Before 7am to set me up for a healthy and productive lifestyle. You might like this post if you struggle to get up in the morning and start working on your to-do list. Or if you need 3 cups... Continue Reading →
You're walking through your local park or maybe the arts district during the farmers market, and you see something that looks like an oversized birdhouse on a post. But there aren't birds in there. It's books! You've just discovered your first Little Free Library! Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that encourages local communities... Continue Reading →
If you could create a book to read that was absolutely perfect, what would it be about? As readers, we all have those books that are absolutely magical. They are almost perfect and make our top 10 lists of favorite books. But what if you could make a book, a singular book, that was the... Continue Reading →
Good morning everyone! Today's post is geared more towards book bloggers and aspiring book bloggers. One question that came up for me when I was deciding to start Spine & Leaf Books was "How many books should I review, and do I need to review every book that I read?" Since I'm sure others have... Continue Reading →
March has come and gone and spring is officially in the air. I've had a few good weather days this month that teased at the 80-degree sunshine that will soon be here to stay. My reading was a bit lagging in the middle of the month but resurged well in the last 10 days or... Continue Reading →
"Never make fun of someone who mispronounces a word. It means they learned it by reading." -Anonymous Ever read this quote? You probably have and if you're a bibliophile, usually wish everyone else in the world would read it too. We've all been there. Excited to try out a new word that we learned while... Continue Reading →
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