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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix
A few weeks ago, Trader Joe's promised it'd be rolling out a gluten-free Mochi Cake Mix as part of its new Spring and Summer products. It's in stores now for $3.99 and we tried it. What Trader Joe's didn't say in the initial announcement was that it would be "Hawaiian inspired," flavored with coconut milk powder. A…
April 26, 2019
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Book Reviews
Fumbled by Alexa Martin | 4 Star Book Review
ARC provided by the publisher for review FUMBLED, Alexa Martin's second novel, checks all the boxes in the Playbook:       Poppy Patterson is a single mom who's making ends meet through waitressing at the Emerald Cabaret. Ten years ago, she found herself pregnant by her high school sweetheart, whose mama told Poppy in no uncertain terms…
April 23, 2019
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Just for Fun
Trader Joe’s Reveals 8 New Spring and Summer Products
In the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the Monrovia, California-based grocer, offered a sneak peek at eight products that will hit shelves this Spring and Summer.  Precise dates weren't given, so keep your eyes peeled. If you loved Trader Joe's Neapolitan Joe-Joe cookies last Summer, get ready for the ice cream version. It features…
April 9, 2019
Just for Fun TV
Game of Thrones Oreos are In Stores Now
We're less than week away from the final season of Game of Thrones and HBO is hyping the final watch with several brand tie-ins. Limited edition Game of Thrones Oreos are now hitting store shelves, joining Ommegang Brewery's special edition beers, a line of Scotch whiskies, wines from California and Mountain Dew cans that reveal…
April 8, 2019
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Book Reviews
MEET CUTE by Helena Hunting | 4 Star Book Review
ARC provided by the publisher for review Helena Hunting’s latest, MEET CUTE (Forever; April 9, 2019), is a perfect beach read…especially if you’ve ever had a crush on a teen TV star or boy band. Kailyn Flowers runs into Daxton Hughes, an old law school nemesis (and former teen heartthrob). Now both practicing attorneys, Daxton…
April 1, 2019
Just for Fun
Be Among the First to See AFTER on April 10
Photo via: After Movie on Facebook. AFTER, the movie based on the bestselling novel by Anna Todd, is slated to hit theaters April 12. You can be among the first to see it at a "one-night only" fan premiere on Wednesday, April 10. Register for showings in select cities at Gathr.com/After.  Screenings will go forward in…
March 30, 2019
Baking Book Reviews
Simple Cake by Odette Williams |Cookbook Spotlight
Review Copy Provided by the Publisher Odette Williams' Simple Cake Lives Up to its Moniker Deliciously Inspired by childhood memories and a classic Aussie cookbook, SIMPLE CAKE by Odette Williams delivers 10 cakes, 15 toppings and 30 cakeworthy moments. It's a delightful book that will appeal to home cooks of all capabilities. I'll be honest,…
March 26, 2019
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Book Reviews
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams | 4 star Review
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Queenie, the title character in Candice Carty-Williams' novel, is a 25-year old Jamaican British woman who's going through a messy breakup with her white boyfriend. She's dealing with it in some pretty self-destructive ways and barely holding on to her job as she struggles with the emotional turmoil.…
March 18, 2019
Book Reviews
17 Spring and Summer Romance Reads By Authors of Color
The Ripped Bodice's annual racial diversity in romance report came out last week. Unsurprisingly, the results were dismal. Romancelandia is usually super vocal on Twitter, but this year, the commentary was...muted. I have to admit I wasn't surprised by the results, but I was still disappointed.  I came out wondering what I can do as a…
March 12, 2019
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