With the leaves starting to change and the days starting to get shorter, curling up with a good book and a cup of apple cider sounds wonderful!! I'm looking forward to more of these nights after a crazy September. My 2027 Reading Journal will be coming out this month and I'm also working on my first children's book series. I'm hoping to have my first books out before the end of the year, starring Molly Mae. The books will have a theme of teaching children a lesson around a bi

September is when we start to feel Fall creeping around the corner. We start to anticipate "Sweater weather" and cooler nights. The kids are back to school, routines are back into place, fall sports are in full bloom. I love Fall!!! What better thing to do in the Fall than to curl up with a good book? I started September off with another different pick. I listened to this one. I'm not even quite sure I picked it. But here we go.... Half His Age By Jennette McCurdy Fiction

This was my 2nd month in trying out Ipsy! I have to say the products did not disappoint! The bag was so adorable with the bandana effect and the cute little zipper pull. It started with the Rosemary Balancing Scalp Mask - This was a huge surprise to me. I have never used a scalp mask. It made my hair feel like butter. This sample package provided me with about 4 washes. It was a dark clay mask, that you leave on in the shower for about 5 minutes. And man, was it worth the wa

Announcement of the opening of Moments with Molly's Etsy Shop Grand Opening!!!

Summer is coming to a close and the school year is starting back up. As a teacher, this is great time to get into some new good habits. I have 1 more week before the school year starts and I realized I didn't meet one of my goals. = Work out 5 days a week. Sure I was walking Molly every day of the week. But as a 50 year old woman, it is very important to be lifting weights and to be working on flexibility as well. When we want to make a positive change to our life, How many

Cinnamon Crunch Calming Treats 3/4 c Flour 3/4 c Rolled Oats 1 Egg 1 Chamomile Tea Bag 1/4 tsp Cinnomon Mix together Transfer to Silicon Mold Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until Golden Brown. Berry Blossom Freeze Drops ½ c unsweetened coconut yogurt 4-5 c strawberries ½ banana 1 T chia seeds 1 T pupkin seeds Preheat oven 340 degrees Blend all ingredients until mixed well. Transfer mixture to silicone molds Freeze for 3 hours Pumpkin Yogurt Freezbone 3 T pumpkin puree 2 T p

August Monthly To-Do Monthly Appliance Cleaning Deep cleaning Kids/Guest bedroom Wash Rugs & Shower Curtains Wash Indoor Windows School is just around the corner and summer is coming to a close soon as well. After all the visitor this summer its a great time to refresh the guest bedroom. Or to go through your kid’s bedroom to purge and get ready for the school year. Go through their clothes, find out what fits and what toys need to find a new home. You can find some great cle

Game Changer By Rachel Reid (Game Changer #1 Series) Fiction 7/19-8/7/26 3 Stars audio The story line of this book was good and the character development was fantastic. I really felt like I knew Scott and Kip. However, the description of the gay sex was a little overboard and a little more than I wanted to be listening to. I have no issues with gay relationships. But I just found it a little too graphic. I did like that the author took a man, Scott in a profes

As of yesterday!! My 1st book has been published!! I published a coloring book about our Molly Mae and how we got her and all the chaos and laughs that she has given us. Its not just a coloring book but a story. You can find it on Amazon by clicking the link below!!! https://a.co/d/0doIVR7i

This past November I turned 50 years old and I'll be honest, I started feeling it around 45. In my last post, I was very honest about all my frustrations with doctors and not being heard about my symptoms. Through a lot of research, the same things kept coming up - Eat more Protein and Fiber! And don't lose your muscle. So this is what I have done to try to combat aging on top of the hormones I am taking as well. Each of the supplements I use, I have links to and where to fi

I have been seeing so many ads for the subscription for cosmetics each month. I was very curious if the products were geared toward a younger crowd or if they were going to be for the older generation as well. I saw they had a special for $5 for your first month. So what the heck!! Let's see how Ipsy did!! Here is my TikTok Review as well. So next month my special promotion will end and I will be paying $15. We will see what I get next month and if Ipsy continues to be wo

The Summer I Turned Pretty Jenny Han 5 Stars 6/24-7/2/2026 I loved this listen. I watched part of the series on TV, but not all of it a while ago. I wanted to read the books before really diving into the T series completely. I love the teenage point of view of Belly, and how she processes so many emotions. Through heart break, first love, grief, family divorce, sibling issues and friendship issues along with so much more. It brought me back to my high school days a

July is the month to summer fertilize, clean out that dryer vent and deep clean that guest/kids' bathroom. Take a rainy day and take time to freshen this room and make it sparkle again.

4th of July Freezbone Dog Recipes Give your Dog a fun treat this 4th of July while also helping them with their anxiety with all the fireworks. Licking helps them relieve their anxiety. This treat not only gives them a delicious treat but will also stimulate them and help their anxiousness during our 4th of July festivities. 1/2 C of Plain Greek Yogurt 1/4 C Unsweetened Applesauce 3-4 sliced Strawberries Blend in a mixer or Nutri-bullet Pour into Freezebone Pop in a handful o

Intro to getting into a good skin care routine with the basics.

These are the books read in June. It was a busy month with travel and the end of school. The Maid and the Socialite by Lynda Drews Non-fiction. 5 Stars Audio 298 pages This book was written by a local author here in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was written about a prominent doctor, his maid and his wife from the 19th century. Dr. Minahan was a very well known and respected doctor in this area but

Fun fact!! Did you know up until 2023, the medical community were testing our tampons with just saline solution? Never really blood? 2023??? They never thought about actually testing them on blood. Hmmmmmm. I thought that might get your attention!!! This post may be long but its the intro what this spot is about!! I honestly, I didn't know where to start in this post. I'm not a doctor, nor a psychologist or a fitness trainer. I've never been a size 2 and have struggled with

These were May reads! With it being the end of the school year and close to my son's wedding. I was doing a lot more listening that reading. The Intruder Freida McFadden 5 stars Audio Thriller 292 pages I love Freida's thriller books and this one didn't disappoint. They always keep me guessing. This one started where I thought I ha

June is a great time to clean the yard and to get the landscaping all spruced back up. I also add a few other things to this list that the weather helps me achieve. It's the month that I deep clean my Laundry Room. I live in a townhouse. So my laundry room is basically a closet. But this a great time to purge old cleaners and wipe down cabinets. It is also a fantastic time to clean out that dryer vent with the nice weather!! Yes! I said it! Clean out that dryer Vent!!! My Jun

Blend together 1 mini cucumber 1/4 unsweatened applesauce Pop in a few blueberries for a surprise Freeze in a Freezebone for 4 hours or over night. This is wonderful summer treat for your dog! Take out on a warm day as a sweet treat for your dog Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/GJ5GJ You can find the freezebone on my tiktok shop as well. https://www.tiktok.com/@momwithmolly/vide