If you've ever watched a Disney movie and wondered, "What would have happened if one thing had gone differently?" then the Disney Twisted Tales series is for you. Published by Disney-Hyperion, the Twisted Tales books take beloved Disney classics and turn them upside down. Each novel asks a fascinating "what if" question that changes the entire story. The result is a collection of young adult fantasy novels filled with adventure, romance, mystery, and plenty of unexpected twists. These ...
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Summer Reading for Teen Girls: 6 Awesome Books to Read in August
August is here—the last month of summer break! Whether you're soaking up the sun or starting to think about heading back to school, it’s a great time to squeeze in a few more amazing reads. These six books are full of heart, humor, mystery, and magic—perfect for middle school girls looking to escape into a good story before fall arrives. Taking Up Space by Alyson Gerber Sarah is a talented basketball player, but something doesn’t feel right. She starts to struggle with her body image and with ...
Summer Reading for Teen Girls: 6 Fantastic Books to Read in July
The sunshine and long days of July are perfect for relaxing with a good book. Whether you're at the pool, traveling with family, or chilling at home with the AC on, this list has something for every mood. These stories are full of adventure, emotion, laughter, and strong girl power—perfect for 7th-grade readers and up! Front Desk by Kelly Yang Mia Tang is a 10-year-old girl (but don’t let her age fool you—this story is full of big ideas and heart). She manages the front desk of a motel her ...
Meet Blaire Wilson! American Girl Doll of the Year 2019
I have some exciting pictures and news to share with you all! This morning, Peyton and I, attended a private event for Berry Members only. At this event, we had the opportunity to see Blaire Wilson and her complete line! Blaire Wilson is my favorite girl of the year so far since we started collecting in 2015. Blaire has agriculture roots and I think that is what I love most about her. Being from the Midwest, where farming is everywhere (we literally live across the street from a farm and ...
And a Fashionista was Born!
Peyton has always been somewhat of a fashionista. From the time she could talk she has been pretty insistent on what she would and would not wear. She's been wanting to share her sense of style with you all for a while now but life has just gotten in the way. But this week Peyton made time to take pictures every morning before school or at school and then insisted I share them on social media throughout the week. For some reason, she was finally ready to make the commitment to this project. ...
Shopkins Live!
Last night Peyton and I had the pleasure of attending Shopkins Live! When I told Peyton we had tickets to see the show I thought she was going to burst. I had no clue she would be this excited. But when I looked around last night I saw a lot of little girls that were so excited and thrilled to be at the show that they couldn't sit still. The air was filled with excitement and high energy at this show! When the show started we met Jessicake! You should have heard all the little girls squeal! ...