What to Read, Who to Follow, and What to Binge-Watch on Netflix

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Katina Kennedy

The Small Town Mom

11-7-2021

Magazine Suggestion is Architectural Digest featuring a serene California home owned by Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz. So impressed by the art that is displayed throughout this couple's family dwelling. I find myself interested more and more in art and photographs.  Since my family is currently balling on a budget, picking up this copy of AD allows me the opportunity to window shop in windows that you don't see every day in a small town.


What to read your Mini
The suggestedsted age is for Minis starting at grade four.
This coming-of-age story is a classic.
I love examining relationships and personalities, and these sisters leave a lot to explore.
What makes them so polarizing?
Each sister has specific complexities, talents, and aspirations.  This is why this story has earned Classic status.



What to read just for you
Maid by:  Stephanie Land

A story of a mama unwilling to give up.  Follow her on a journey of the peaks and lows of a mom working as a maid to take care of her daughter.

Maid is also a series on Netflix



Also on Netflix:

YOU




YOU is oh-so binge-worthy! 
This very unique male Sociopath meets an even more unique female Psychopath.
The two fall in love? Get married, have a baby, and move to Suburbia.  In an attempt to be a normal white picket fence family, they seem to be failing miserably.
I will stop here, not wanting to give too much away.
Grab some popcorn, a cozy blanket, and a bottle of your fav wine.

Mom and Mini Brand Alert
Elstroy

Clothing brand to follow on Ig
 @elstroy
Elstroy Clothing Brand

Tis' the Holiday Greetings wearing Mom and Pretti styles from this new ig find.
Every piece has a matching counterpart for Mom.
The looks are ethereal and sweet.
Prices vary. The looks featured here start at $89 - $140; with the Mommy pieces usually sold as two pieces.


Photos courtesy of
Architectual Digest, Google images, and Elstroy
Xoxo












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