Home | The Cozy Collective

No, that\’s not one of our vocabulary words this week, but it is true that multiple blog posts in one week is unprecedented for me. I have two book reviews to blog about, so that\’s the first order of business. Earlier this week, I finished Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark. I\’ve always…

I chose to title this post \”Exonerated\” as that is one of the most missed vocabulary words on the Honors English I test I graded today. (They got it confused with \”extricated.\” )That, and it\’s relevant. In my last post, I revealed a deep and troubling secret: I have sinned against the library gods. My…

I\’ll share some random news from the Gilbert household. I\’ve spent the morning clipping coupons, searching for recipes, planning menus, and making a grocery list. Yes, trying to stick to a budget at the grocery store and not eat out so much requires advance planning. I\’m good at advance planning. I am NOT good at…

Jodi Picoult\’s books are always chock full of drama and plot twists. Sometimes, they are a tad over the top, but I always enjoy them. Keeping Faith was no different. Seven year old Faith\’s family is torn apart by her father\’s infidelity and her mother\’s resulting depression. Suddenly, she begins to have visions of a…

Since 2009 has officially begun, I suppose it is time to make and post some resolutions for the year. Some may call me a cheater or a resolution weenie, as I only make ones that involve doing things I enjoy, therefore I am more likely to keep them. I figure I\’m just setting myself up…