Thank you Stacey for these sweet goodies that arrived with the Beltane season read 💚💚💚💚#travelingstars2024

I saw this post from birdmossbox on IG and i really enjoyed it- so sharing.

Seasonal CARD SWAP TIME 🎉💛🎉
sign up until May 15

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Summer is on the way! To celebrate the Summer Solstice - with a theme of what Summer means to you-
Be creative- favorite picnic menu or recipe, favorite flowers, your garden, your favorite Summer reads or reading now, Summer activities.Mail out cards so they arrive by the Solstice June 20.

This is 26th in the series and i loved it. They are cozy and formulaic. They are not as intense as the first few in the series- definitely growing more cozy in some ways. I love that the author includes NYC history and this book centered around patent medicine and muckraking.

Not only did Lynn send me a box of bottles (that i will be using to make all kinds of concoctions including insect repellent that hopefully works on ticks) But it included some very fun goodies!!! Thank you my friend so much!!! Also i can make some for you!

Just finished this #naturalitsy buddy read from April- and I loved it. It was a slow savor through the months. I appreciated the authors battle with depression and the way nature could alleviate the symptoms. I also see nature as healing, although some days are a physical struggle- and was reminded that sometimes it takes work and effort and will be hard initially but in the end will pay off with wonder and perhaps serenity. #litsolace

@jenniferw88 is hosting! #summersolsticeswap #naturalitsy #litsolace #naturalitsymidsummerswap #nlms
Open to all! Join us in celebrating the Summer!

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Today‘s the day!! I rarely feel like my pictures are cozy and sweet these days- but my yard is getting ready and then i will feel cozy outside again!!! Can‘t wait to see the #hyggehourreadathon from everyone who joins!

Thank you @kspenmoll for putting this book on my radar! I started reading it as library borrow then bought it BECAUSE it‘s so sweet, romantsy, nature and family and sort of cozy ish - Plants, magic, what else can i say???

My #indiebookstoreday purchases- my sons 2 books missing from picture because although he swore he had to study for calculus while home this weekend he grabbed them and disappeared. (even left his gf studying for her finals at the table!!)

This was a pick for me!!! Although I stink at keeping up with anything I was determined to read this #janeadjacent #pemberlittens selection- and I‘m so glad I did. I really enjoyed the story and will def read the next book.

I will admit- i‘m overwhelmed by astrology, terms, ideas. one thing i liked most about this book was the big focus on New Moon- for beginnings and Full moon for release. I am soothed by cycles and this part did not feel overwhelming with positions and dates and times etc…. I think I would like a copy one day for myself. #travelingstars24

Coming in June signups (June 7)… #Staycationintime Start thinking about WHERE and WHEN you want to travel for your armchair adventure!

1. Extreme Survival: How Peaople, Animals and Plants Live In The Worlds Toughest Places.
2. The Good Life by Scott Nearing
Thanks for the tag @dabbe Anyone else want to play?

Does anyone else love Sarah addison Allen as much as I do? In some ways she gave me sanity….I was feeling stressed and depressed with 2 very young children and saw a copy of Garden Spells - at the grocery store! It was an absolute total splurge for me at that time. But i remember reading it and the escape lightened my mood and gave me a much needed break. Anyone else have a book that really helped you through a hard time?

trying to read but i‘m trapped by a cat 🤷‍♀️

It‘s our #hyggehourreadathon day🌷I‘m hoping to spend some time with Spring cleaning and some Spring planting. (Saoirse is sitting on me at the moment though so i will be delayed getting outside. ) Then resting with a book and tea to end/begin the week. can‘t wait to see all your posts 💛💛💛💛

I‘m still slowly but surely reading this #naturalitsy selection- it feels like being a walker in a marathon tbh but i wanted to share the beautiful bookmark sent to me from @mabell . it suits the book well and i love it so much!

#hyggereadathon #naturalitsy Listened to this book on a long cozy drive to and from NYC with my mom. It was a much easier drive with this book, interspersed with chit chat about the book with my mom.

It‘s Sunday! The day for hygge and reading ❤️❤️❤️ Can‘t wait to see your posts and hope everyone finds rest, relaxation and reading 💛 #hyggehourreadathon #litsolace #naturalitsy

Join me in congratulating @DebinHawaii for reaching 500,000 litfluence!!! You add so much fun to Litsy! And I love your Give-a-way- open to everyone!
(thanks @Gissy for tagging me)

Thanks for the tag @BethM #wondrouswednesday
1. Both- But if it‘s a series i need them to match when possible.
2. Both- I choose which one to open based on mood and focus.
3. I Love both historical fiction and science fiction.
4. There are some classics still on my tbr- but i read more from this century/decade
5. I love both- also depending on my mood. I do drink coffee every day.
6. Both!
7. Both!!!
Anyone else want to play?

Does anyone else cancel because they will never read all the botm books on their shelves… then want 5 books the next month?????

Thank you for all the amazing beautiful poetry and cards to welcome Spring! #litsolace #naturalitsy #springcardswap

So sorry for the late post! I‘ve lost track of the day- I hope everyone is having a Lovely Sunday and Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

#litsyfoundfamilyswap I love my package from Tamara! It has books I‘m so happy were chosen- A Bonsai Tree kit- that I will take to work!!! yummy vegan snacks, yummy vegan recipes, pretty bookmarks… A very fun vase- AND a Pillow with a pocket!!!!! Did you make it Tamara? It is so perfect 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛- I am so glad we were paired for this swap and happy that we have become friends! It was so much fun to email with you!
Kate you rock!! TY💛💚💛

I hope you are all enjoying this weekend in any way you celebrate! I tagged a book For my wishlist- and will share a pic of my garden book shelf later- i‘d love to see everyone‘s favorite garden books.

This was not my favorite Heyer- but a lot of that is because I do not speak French and was too tired to use google translate. The story was a Grease in reverse- and I liked the overall end result. Everyone wants Phillip to change- but when he does they realize the original was better.

I love Stephen King- and my late 80‘s reading were full of King, Koontz and Saul. Margaret Atwood (also a favorite) wrote the intro to the 50th anniversary edition- and the Times shares it- It is filled with nuances and information that only make me love Stephen King even more.

Todays the day!!! #hyggehourreadathon wherever you are in the world! I look forward to seeing your cozy setting, and what you are reading! I‘m so glad to be doing this in this community 💚💛💚 #litsolace #naturalitsy

Can‘t wait to see the Spring books (nonfiction) you all recommend! #litsolice #naturalitsy #springequinox

A belated post of my #springequinox #travelingstars2024 package from @StaceGhost 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶
The message I pulled was perfect- i love my lunar moth sticker- and am going to figure out a fun way to use the moon cloth! I love my card and of course will plant the envelope 🤍thank you my friend for tying it in to this season‘s book so well!

i have enjoyed this cozy series- also simultaneously wishing for some vegan cozy mysteries- Are there any?
I like the set up- the main character does seem to insert herself in situations that even for a cozy I‘m surprised work- but they do and it‘s a romp with a grilled cheese shop owner, and all her friends.

planting plans? when do you start planning? What are you planning?
So far my plans are “sort of” simple. I‘m going to try and grow lavender from seed using my greenhouse- so i can plant it around the fenced in part of my yard. My other plans are zinnias and Sunflowers and wildflowers. My last plan is adding 2 plum trees and an apple tree- and using farmers markets for all my fresh food needs. #natuaralitsy #litsolace #springequinox

#litsolace mood board #naturalitsy

#naturalitsy #litsolace Everyone welcome to enjoy this week of celebrating Spring!

Happy Sunday! The weekend is always a little to fast for me- and I love our #hyggehourreadathon to transition.

Happy St. Patrick‘s Day! Here in West Virginia And making some vegan colcannon, and a few other Irish inspired dishes to enjoy a favorite holiday. I love the #naturalitsy cards for #springequinox that have arrived so far! Anyone else have Irish celebrating and/or reading to share?

This book is so pretty! I‘m excited to read it over the next few weeks. #litsolace #springequinox #naturalitsy

Happy #litsolace #springequinox edition! How is everyone? #springisintheair
I‘m hoping to get some yard clean up done if weather allows, and Read- I am taking 3 days off for a #staycation of rest and rejuvenation.

Packages off for #litsyfoundfamilyswap and #travelingstars2024

audio, tea, candles, crochet. #hyggehour #litsolace
#hyggehourreadathon

Happy Sunday!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone‘s Hygge photos! I‘m hoping to have a day of getting “stuff” done then collapsing into a relaxing evening reading 💛 I‘m not a fan of time change- and not looking forward to next few days.

I‘m in a mystery stage- and i do like time travel- this book is ok- a serial killer attacks in modern day Scotland and his Victim, a Canadian detective ends up in the body of a housemaid who had been attacked in the same place 150 years earlier. I read it fairly quickly- because skimming did not take anything away- and it was sort of procedural and predictable in think i would give it 3/5 stars.

My package for the #foundfamilyswap is here Tamara- it just took me until today to post. I had to put it out of reach so it joined my St. Pats Day decorations. I‘m so happy we were paired- and I‘m really enjoying this Theme! If all goes well your package will be mailed tomorrow- or Monday. #litsyfoundfamilyswap

The buddy reads for our #litdolace #springequinox event- although these will go on through April. Let @AllDebooks know if you want to be tagged. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Hi Friends- Anyone interested in a mini Hygge event to Welcome Spring? Join us for a week this month- just let @AllDebooks know you want to be tagged and added to the participation list!

i feel so lucky Elizabeth! And Cozy- i love this last hurrah to Winter package - thank you so much- it is perfect 🩵❄️🩵