Reading The Dinner by Herman Koch was an interesting literary as well as culinary experience. It was a unique read because the entire story took place over one dinner. The entire book is even split into courses: aperitif, appetizer, main course, dessert and digestif. The story itself is different and unexpected from anything else I…
Month: June 2020
Camp Nowhere, RI: $3 Food & Drinks
After being cooped up at home for months, a trip to Block Island broke our stay-at-home seal. While staying at home is still the safest way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, people are beginning to go stir-crazy. While it is still best to stick to outdoor activities like hiking, there are pubs like Camp…
Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware: Book Review
Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware was a much-anticipated read for me. My experience with her other books has been very hit and miss. While I did not enjoy Into the Dark, Dark Wood, or The Death of Mrs. Westaway, I loved The Woman in Cabin 10 and I enjoyed The Lying Game. Yes,…
What My Sister Knew by Nina Laurin: Book Review
What My Sister Knew by Nina Laurin is the third book I read by this author. The Starter Wife and Girl Last Seen were both great reads and this book was no different. This story had two timelines. One where Andrea is a teenager and another where she is an adult. Andrea’s twin brother Eli…
Planning a Trip is Good For You Even if You Don’t Go
A few days ago I read a blog post that listed some strange statistics. It claimed that 80% of people were so stressed to plan a trip that they would rather cancel it to avoid said stress. Now don’t get me wrong, I have felt stress while planning trips… but I’d like to share some…
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris: Book Review
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris is my second book by the author of one of the most disturbing books I’ve read. Behind Closed Doors was an intense book full of darkness and twists. I expected no less from The Breakdown. It wasn’t quite as crazy but I may have set the bar too high. It…
Motorcycle Tips for Women: Interview with Ichico
When I picture a typical motorcycle rider, I imagine a big, muscular, tattooed man with a bushy beard and probably some piercings. Ichico breaks that stereotype and has been riding since she was just 22 years old. She went from getting a license for a middle class (~400cc) bike to racing 200km/h (125m/h) on the…
Job Opportunities in Space: Youth Time Magazine
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.” This is one of Les Brown’s most famous quotes. Although it was used by the well-known motivational speaker to encourage us to dream big, it is now a literal possibility for humans to work or even live in space. Between…
ShadowQuillsInk: Editing Services & More
Creating content is an art and a skill. It takes talent, ambition, and a genuine love for breaking new grounds. But it’s also difficult, competitive, and utterly unforgiving to new creators, making it one of the hardest fields to break into. Especially online. That’s why ShadowQuillsInk is devoted to bringing indie creators together in one…
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney: Book Review
This was another book that I discovered by accident when buying a lot of books. I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney is a book about an actress with a mysterious past. It took me a while to get into but the twists kept me reading and wondering! Alice Feeney is known for her…
Block Island, RI: Visiting During a Pandemic
Isaac and I have been extremely careful since we first heard about the COVID-19. We stopped going out even before the lock-down and have done our best to stay away from people on our weekend hikes that kept us sane. After such long months of being stuck at home, we finally had a reason to…
The Cellar by Natasha Preston: Book Review
The Cellar by Natasha Preston is the first book by this author that I have heard so much about. This wasn’t her best-rated book on Goodreads, in fact it had much lower ratings than all her other books. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and if this is one of her worst, then I can’t wait…
Harry Potter Read by Daniel Radcliffe – FREE
This is not a drill! I repeat, this. Is. Not. A. Drill. Daniel Radcliffe recorded himself reading the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone. But that’s not all! Other celebs will be reading other chapters in the book, and it’s completely free. The audio is available on Spotify but you can…
Sushi Began as Cheap Fast Food: Weird Food Facts
Yesterday, June 18th, was International Sushi Day! I don’t normally celebrate these holidays because there’s something like this happening literally every day. If I ate whatever food was being celebrated, I’d gain even more weight than I already have. Anyway, I decided to use this fun occasion to tell you a little bit about sushi….
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware: Book Review
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware is my fourth book by the author and I have no idea why I haven’t reviewed any yet! You’ll have to stay tuned for the others. My first experience with her had an amazing plot and buildup, yet a disappointing and rushed ending. The second book I read by…
The Avocado Was Once the Alligator Pear: Weird Food Facts
Alligator pears are delicious and I could eat them every day if I could. You may wonder why I am referring to avocados as alligator pears? I’ll get to that soon because this article will be all about avocados! Scroll to the end if you’re only here for the earrings, but I definitely recommend that…
The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin: Book Review
I discovered The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin purely coincidentally. It was abandoned along with with another book near a trashcan on a rainy day. Shame on whoever left it there, but one person’s trash is another’s treasure! Girl Last Seen was a great book and the moment I finished it, I ordered The Starter…
Plogging: An Eco-Friendly Sport – Youth Time Magazine
Some people enjoy running, while others enjoy picking up trash to help protect the environment. Then there are those people who combine the two and call it plogging! Plogging was born in Sweden in 2016, and by 2018 it had become a global “sport” of sorts. Today, plogging is known as a recreational activity that…
8 Books That I Will Read & Review Next
I have always loved to read but I have phases when I binge books like it’s my job (if only.) Currently, I’m reading I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney and I plan on finishing it tonight. After that, there are three books that I have already reviewed. They are scheduled for posting in…
Figs Contain Dead Wasps: Weird Food Facts
We live in a strange world where humans spend less and less time outside. So many of us are disconnected from the natural world. Most things in our lives are virtual, processed and synthetic. Nothing depresses me more than those videos of children being shown vegetables and asking “what is this?” While I can confidently…
Book Review: I’m a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next School Shooter
Facebook has discovered that I am a bookworm and is now bombarding me with ads for all sorts of books. My husband is upset, my wallet is upset but I am so excited to get so many cool suggestions! One of them was I’m a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next…
Dropps: Eco-Friendly Detergent and a Naked CEO
Detergent pods get a bad rep cause some of the less intelligent individuals in our society confuse them with candy. Fortunately, not everyone watches pod-eating videos. People like me prefer to watch naked CEOs advertising awesome products in a fun and memorable way. I didn’t order Dropps right after watching the following ad and I…
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones: Book Review
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones: when a woman falls in love with someone, one of her biggest fears is that another woman will come between them. While most women who are fighting for a man’s attention are competing with another potential date, Emily is competing with someone who Adam can’t leave: his mother. The…
Japanese Toilet: FLIP Guide, Japan Travel
Japan is an amazing country to visit because of its fascinating culture, delicious food and kind locals. One of the less-expected perks during my trip was discovering toilets in Japan are the best toilets in the world! A lot of Japan is known by foreigners for being a perfect mashup of historic influences and futuristic…
TENVIS: Best Wireless Home Camera Review
Do you have a dog that you want to keep an eye on when you’re not home, or a kid who likes to play in a different room than you work in? There are many reasons why one may want to have a camera in their home. While I bought mine to spy on my…
Married for Four Years: Moët & Snail Cake
Four years ago, Isaac and I got married in Prague, Czech Republic. It was a small ceremony with just a few close friends and an after party at a pour-your-own-beer bar. We danced on the table, did shots of Becherovka and ate on adorably terrifying-looking wedding cake in the shape of a snail. Isaac and…
When She Returned by Lucinda Berry: Book Review
When She Returned by Lucinda Berry revolves around one of my favorite topics ever: CULTS! Well, just one cult. But you get the point. I read When She Returned right after reading The Perfect Child by the same author. When I say right after I mean I literally read the last sentence of one book…
10 Wine Drinking Essentials on a Budget
Drinking wine is one of my favorite hobbies. I used to be more of a beer girl, but it turns out that I prefer my beer on tap, especially in Prague, Czech Republic. So the quarantine threw me through a bit of a ringer until I decided to find a wine I loved. What started…
Magazine Subscriptions: Youth Time Magazine
Social media can be a great source of news in 2020. Unfortunately, the spread of fake news has become a serious issue, especially on these platforms. Magazine subscriptions are a great way to become more informed on a wide variety of topics. Although print journalism is said to be slowly dying, there are still plenty…
Digitization in Iceland: Youth Time Magazine
The job market is constantly changing as new technology is developed. It has been a common theme in human history to fear robots taking over our jobs. In a way, this has been happening for decades, albeit not in a sci-fi horror movie way. Technology has made its way into our daily lives and workplaces….
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: Book Review
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: Janie is a young child who loves and manipulates her father but fails to bond with her mother. The child comes in between the couple because the father fails to see her shortcomings including her treatment of the mother. This may sound familiar to a book recently reviewed, Baby…
CalorieKing: Nutritional Info to Aid Weight Loss
While writing my blog post about Fitvine, I needed to do some nutritional research and calorie comparing. That is how I discovered CalorieKing! CalorieKing is a unique nutrition website because it tells you how long it would take you to burn off the calories consumed. I have been counting calories and tracking my macros on…
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman: Book Review
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman was another book that came in my set of water-themed hardcover psychological thrillers. If you read as much as I do, I highly recommend checking out book lots on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. You don’t always find what you are looking for, but you might just discover something…
Adventure Travel with Lucian: Youth Time Magazine
Lucian is originally from Râmnicu Vâlcea, a small Romanian town near the Carpathian Mountains. The quaint town is surrounded by hills; and on a clear day, you can see the nearby mountain peaks in all their majesty. Today, he lives in Prague, Czech Republic and works in procurement. But he doesn’t stay in the city…
Top Tips for Travelling in Japan by Flip Guide
No matter if you are planning to move to Japan or travel here, there are many things here in Japan that might shock you. For a more comfortable and convenient time in Japan, here are some travel tips and travel hacks to help you have an amazing time here in Japan! Author: FLIP GUIDE Your…
The Never List by Koethi Zan: Book Review
I read The Never List last year when I was binge reading psychological thrillers like my life depended on it. Some of the stories I read have blurred in my memory. Others disappeared completely. Earlier this year, I picked out an interesting looking book from my extensive library. I was a few pages in before…
Start Your Own Blog for Free: Youth Time Magazine
There are many reasons why having a blog or your own website is a good idea. It can be a way to market yourself to a future employer, it can be a creative outlet, and it can be a way to make some extra money. Before you can create content and put it out into…
FitVine: Healthier Wine with Less Sugar
Thanks to Mr. Zuckerberg, I discover many things via Facebook ads. Since Facebook knows that I love to run and drink wine, it hit me with the most perfectly targeted ad: FitVine! Since I’d Just ordered over 40 bottles with Splash Wines, I was not shopping for more wine. But I couldn’t resist buying one…
Adultery by Paulo Coelho: Book Review
The name Paulo Coelho might ring a bell, and it should. He is the author of one of the best known books in the world, The Alchemist. I’m embarrassed to say that I have not read his other books yet. But I was definitely intrigued when I heard about Adultery. Classics meet 50 Shades of…
Virtual Brew Run 5k: Shirt, Glass & Medal for $25
Run before beer and you’re in the clear! That is my personal motto for this Virtual Brew Run. This run, like the ones I previously wrote about, is a virtual run that can be done at one’s own pace. While the other races that I have mentioned only include a medal in the base price,…
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