📖 Grab it on Amazon  This is a well-researched, historical novel. Written for Young Adult, it's a great read for all of us. I read it for Charlene's local book club and loved it! The characters feel real, the historical events are accurate, and honestly, there is so little documented narratives about the Franco rule in Spain that it was quite eye-opening. Sepetys includes links to her site for historical documents, media, and more. Jenny K. says: I can tell a book will be good when I lose track of time while reading it—or savor each page before turning to the next. I didn’t speed read one portion of this historic tale. The author pinned me to the setting and revealed the characters in such a way that drew my interest and almost made them real. I knew nothing about Spain’s civil war or Franco’s reign, but my worries were unfounded—the story gripped me from page one. Daniel, a tall Texan visiting Spain with his oil-tycoon father and Spanish-heritage mother, meets Ana, a hotel maid. As their connection deepens, you’ll be pulled into a gripping, emotional, and cultural journey. This is by far the best book I’ve read in over a year. If you enjoy historical fiction, The Fountains of Silence is a must-read.

With the change of seasons upon us many of us suffer from chapped, dry, or cracked lips. What are some of your go-to lip products that you recommend??? I am always looking for and trying new products. Currently, I am using a little honey pod that a secret sister gave me from Amazon. And I always have ToykoMilk balms handy. My most recent find is a complete lip line by MAED. It is a scrub, moisturizer and a plumper; sold separately.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup… but you can sip while you refill it.” 💕 Here’s the truth: we’ve all been guilty of trying to run on fumes. Hustling harder, stretching thinner, saying “yes” when our body is whispering “please, no.” But your energy is currency, and if you don’t budget for yourself—you’ll end up bankrupt. Refilling doesn’t have to mean a spa day or a week off (though, yes please 🙋‍♀️). Sometimes it’s five quiet minutes with your tea. Sometimes it’s turning off your phone at 9 PM. Sometimes it’s asking for help. 💬 What’s one “sip” you can give yourself today to refill?

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