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The LWD Film Club selection for November is “Like Water For Chocolate”, a film set in Mexico. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Like Water For Chocolate Director Alfonso Arau’s enchanting film, based on a novel by wife Laura Esquivel, is set in…
The LWD Book Club selection for November is “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. It is being touted as a story of kindness and human connection, and in this age of cynicism we can certainly use more of these attributes. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…
Welcome to the second year of the French Chic Book Club! Each month I select a book for my fellow Francophiles to read. For the month of November I’ve selected “Skylark” by Paula McLain. Her previous book, The Paris Wife is a favorite of mine and I’m looking forward to this one! This post may…
A family’s laundry routine often changes over the years. A new baby. Children playing sports. Pets. Change of jobs. All of these can alter the way laundry is done. Retirement is another one of those changes and that is where we are right now. Here is how laundry is currently working in our home now…
The LWD Film Club selection for October is the classic Liza Minnelli film, Cabaret, set in 1931 Berlin. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Cabaret Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome to Cabaret. Inside the Kit Kat Klub of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles (Liza…
Welcome to the second year of the French Chic Book Club! Each month I select a book for my fellow Francophiles to read. For the month of October we will enjoy the charming story of a private librarian working in a remote French village, The Awakening of Miss Prim. This post may contain affiliate links…
This month’s LWD Book Club selection is “The Women” by Kristen Hannah. When I was in Belize recently, I needed another book to read after finishing two I had brought with me. There were several books in our condo and this was one of them. I LOVED it and knew I’d found the one to…
Many years ago, while homeschooling my daughter (Retro Housewife Goes Green), I read Swallows and Amazons to her. We were both charmed by the story and I believe it remains one of her favorite books to this day. Sometimes it’s good to revisit old favorites and that is what I’m doing with our September Book…
Our September Film Club selection features Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in Australia, a film that takes place during World War II. With these two fine actors and the rugged beauty of Australia, this film is one I’m eager to watch. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from…