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Honestly, I have the BEST Book Club group of friends ever!
I so wish you could meet them as they are a FAVORITE group of girls!
They can multi-task like nobody’s business!!
And are amazing examples of what moms and friends should be.
(I can only hope that Addie & Hay will know friends as fabulous.)
Last night was our Holiday Book Club Party which is the one book club each year that EVERYONE makes it to no matter what schedule conflict may arise. And I love it! The group ranges from girls that were a few years ahead of me in highschool, to wives of guys my husband grew up with in a different city way before we knew each other, to girls that married friend’s brothers from grade school & high school, to completely new friends. What is especially great about this group is that because there are girls that span all different stages of family life, you are SURE to get an answer to anything you are in search of…
Pediatric dentist
Best new work out class
Good surf camp
How to help your kids read
Potty training tricks
Cute boutique vendors
Karate classes
You name it, they have an answer.
The reason I can so often share a tip or trick when asked for it, is because I listen to friends around me and then share, share away! So trust me, you are all thankful for this Book Club with the wealth of knowledge!
Every time I leave Book Club (which is typically every 6 weeks), I am usually clueless to what the book is or was (and I can’t even blame alcohol since I’ve been pregnant the past 3 years), but I leave with a wealth of new info! And a full heart from a fabulous night with friends!
And last night was no different.
First off, I had emailed the group for good book recommendations (since they all read much more than I do) and I thought these would make good gifts or at least some good reads for you over the holidays. So I’m passing them onto you. Can’t say that I’ve personally read them (I’m lucky to read my emails each day), but I trust these recommendations and look forward to reading them someday…..
When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Second, I thought you may have a few gift exchanges coming up and wanted to share some of the great ideas from last night. In years past we have had gift exchange themes of:
Favorite Lingerie Product
(Hanky Panky was a huge hit that year)
Favorite Beauty Product
(Trish McEvoys Mascara & Eye Brightener were big
The Brightener is also in the Beauty Favorites Gallery.
Other big hits, a great flat iron and an Armani brow pencil.)
Best $40 ever spent
(Trader Joe cookbooks, Return address stamp – muck luck slippers not such a hit)
and this year was Best $20-$30 ever spent.
Here are a few of the goodies:
Spanx Power panties with tummy control
Trish McEvoy Essential Pencil (Plum) and Eyelash Curler
(I also love the color Barely There)
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo
Lippman Collection, The Stripper
and Sarah Smiles nail polish
Lancome Gift Set
Black leggings, and a pair of patterned tights
with Rococo nail polish – “Gothic Lolita”
Vintage Ring
Leather & Bead Wrap Bracelet
Darling boutique necklace
It definitely helps that all the girls have really great taste too! But don’t think that stops the stealing – it’s most definitely a ruthless game! I wish I had taken my camera last night to show you everything. Not everything is online for images…but hopefully this gives you some fun ides for any gift exchanges that you are invited this holiday!
Would love to hear any fun favorites you’ve seen, or good books you’ve read!
Please comment below!
Have a fabulous Saturday!
I think we are going to take the Littles out to see some magical Christmas lights Saturday night,
and ride the train to see Santa on Sunday!
Check back on Sunday for the Juliska winner!!
Shanna,
I’m so glad you still come to book club even though you don’t read because you are one of my FAVORITES!!!
Have a great day!!
Jennifer
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Thanks Jen!! Ditto back at you :-) Even though you DO read!
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I so wish I had a book club like yours, or well, a book club period.
I love your blog, have been looking around and think I will be spending a lot of my day (between kids asking to be fed and read to) perusing your site. Love it!
“Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest”
The Park Wife
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I’m gonna try “Her Last Death,” thanks for the recommendations! Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest
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After reading the novel, The Reading Group – I have been DYING to join a book club! Your post just reafirms it!
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!!
Jennifer – Somewhere In Between´s last blog ..There’s No Place Like {Barnes & Noble}
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When I was a full-time teacher before I had kids, I was in a book club with a group of girls at work and I loved it. I used to be an avid reader….and then I had kids. Now, if I have ANY time, it’s dedicated to blogging, but I remember how excited I would get when we would choose the next book. I am so out of touch with the latest good reads, any of the ones you suggested I’m sure are great! And I like your idea of a gift exchange THEME! Awesome!
Theta Mom´s last blog ..Zhu Zhu Pet Giveaway!
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great recommendations! many are on my to-read list and i couldn’t put “girl with the dragon tattoo” down!
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