Lifestyle – Pen and Page Gals

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November 11, 2021

2021 Gift Guide: Bookish Ideas for Kids

You all know we love a sweet read, but what's even sweeter is seeing the little ones in our lives learn to love reading as well. This gift guide goes out to all the blossoming bookworms; may we help their minds glow and grow! 100 Kid's Books Scratch Off Poster A fun book challenge for more advanced and mature readers, maybe even making this a joint family effort! Get lost in classics like James and the Giant Peach to contemporary favorites like The Hunger Games. IlluStory Do your kids love telling stories that never seem to end? Let them write and[...]

Lifestyle, Trends

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November 4, 2021

2021 Gift Guide: Cozy Ideas for Women

BY SOPHIA It's the *HOLIDAY SEASON* (bonus points to you if you read that in melody to the song 🤩). Guys, it's officially time to start thinking about the holidays and gifting season and to help you along in the process, Jensine & I will be bringing you a few gift guides on the blog this month. To start us off, we're giving you a gift guide for the cozy-loving lady in your life *AHEM PPG HUSBANDS ... cough cough, this is a big hint to you two. 5-Year Prayer Journal from Hosanna Revival This beautiful prayer journal holds a spot for every day[...]

Books, Lifestyle, Travel

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May 20, 2021

8 Dreamy Bookstores to Find Your Next Escape

Books are the best because they transport us to the new and fantastical and the nostalgic and familiar, without ever changing out of our jammies or leaving the comforts of home! But as we start to explore more after a year of literally staying at home, we are dreaming of our next great escape, physically and bibliophile...y. ;) So join us as we take this bookshop tour across the states and bookmark your faves for your next trip! Bart's Books / Ojai, California Book/Shop / Oakland, California Blue Bicycle Books / Charleston, South Carolina[...]

Books, Lifestyle, Travel

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November 18, 2020

Favorite Travel Reads

Like Cabo and spring break, resorts and margaritas, travel and reading go hand in hand for me. I'm always looking forward to getting away and getting lost in a new world. My husband used to bemoan how heavy our bags were because I would overestimate how much reading I'd get done. Now with kids, I've had to cut the extra weight, but I still try to sneak in chapters in between pool time and exploring. I personally like reading on my phone so I have one less thing to carry around besides an extra battery charge for some all day pool lounging. However I do like h[...]

Episodes, Lifestyle

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November 18, 2020

The Enneagram Episode

Have you heard of the enneagram? It's the new personality test that's sweeping Instagram with infographics and memes and making Meyers-Briggs sounds like an ancient tome. Both Sophia and I have taken the test and fallen for its spot on analysis of not only our personalities but how we operate and respond in all areas of life, including and especially our relationships. We're definitely not pros or super well versed in all the facets of the enneagram, but we love learning more about it. So we'll recap some of our Enneagram podcast episode here but let the expe[...]