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Kelsey Ford: New Year, New You: 9 Books for a Better You, 9 Books for a Worse You (0 comment)

I’m not a huge believer in new year’s resolutions — they always feel like set ups for failure and disappointment instead of the well-meaning self-bettering they’re intended to be. However, I do believe in the fresh promise of a new year and taking the opportunity to deliberately (and gently) think about your routines and what you might be missing...

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Meant to Be Mine

Hannah Orenstein

Are we in charge of our fate? Or is it written in the stars? If you knew someone was your soulmate, wouldn't red flags just be an obstacle you would overcome? I relate to Edie in choosing all the wrong partners but working so hard to overcome things you know in your heart you can't.
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Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic

Alice Hoffman

The beginning of the most wonderful series. The matriarch of the Owens women finally gets her own story. I loved it.
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Count Down

Shanna H Swan, Stacey Colino

This book completely changed the way I look at what I put on and in my body. Count Down has made me a more informed and conscientious consumer.
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Practical Magic

Alice Hoffman

One of my all-time favorite books and series. Please note, this book is different than the movie but still has all the fun, love, magic, and family that made the film so wonderful. Hoffman’s book makes me want to believe in magic and “love that even time will lie down and be still for." Practical Magic is for fans of magic, love, the journey of finding your own path, and the power of sisterhood.
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Crossroads

Tal Ronnen

Fantastic plant-based restaurant and unbelievably good cookbook. Tal Ronnen, Oprah’s former personal chef and creative mind behind the plant-based brand Kite Hill (try the vegan ricotta), does not disappoint. I am not the only fan. Crossroads Kitchen has a loyal fan base including celebrities such as drummer Travis Barker and actress Susan Sarandon just to name a few. The recipes from this book are often featured in my dreams at night. I highly... (read more)
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