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Flannel Love Affair

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I love love love being cozy when the temperatures get colder. There’s nothing better than being wrapped up on the couch in a warm blanket with a nice big cup of coffee. With the winter months just around the corner, my all-time favorite blanket to snuggle up under is my Vermont Flannel.

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Over the years, I have collected more blankets than I care to admit. However, since receiving this gem 2.5 years ago as a gift, I haven’t touched another one! All Vermont Flannel products are hand-made in the USA and are of extremely high quality. Mine has been heavily used and washed countless times over the years – yet it just seems to get softer and softer.

I also love these flannel pants. I have one pair and wear them too often to count during the colder months. Just like the blanket, they get softer with each wash.

I’m not usually one to promote a brand or product on here, but I feel so strongly about this company. To give you an idea, everyone in my family got a blanket from here last Christmas! We now have four of them in my house alone. On top of that, I am considering investing in another pair of pajama pants for myself :).

I guarantee you that if you find yourself investing in a Vermont Flannel blanket, you won’t ever want to leave your couch come December and January! (and yes- I am speaking from experience 😉 ).

xo,

Jaclyn

 

Books, Books, & More Books

One of my absolute favorite things in the world is sitting down with a good book. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to read.

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My favorite types of books include crime thrillers, mysteries, love stories, and self-help books.. so a very broad variety! I read incredibly fast and often finish a book in a day or less, therefore I have read hundreds over the years. Today I thought it might be a good idea to share some of my current favorites with you!

Today’s Reads

1. The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman

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I absolutely love this book! I have read it more than once and think about it on a daily basis. This isn’t only for romantic relationships, it applies to all of the people in your life.Chapman describes the five love languages to be: words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts, quality time, and acts of service. He uses these love languages to explain why occasionally it is difficult to see eye-to-eye with those that you love, and why they may not respond to your actions in a way that you would expect. I would recommend this book to anybody – whether you are in a relationship or not!

2. Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn

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Some of you may have seen the movie – but I definitely recommend the book! This was a suspenseful mystery/thriller that was difficult to put down. I would suggest reading the book and then watching the movie if you haven’t yet. I also recently read “Sharp Objects” by Flynn but didn’t love it quite as much. This one was much darker and disturbing, yet still captivating.

Next Up

Here are a few books that have been on my radar over the past few weeks. I just ordered two of them off of amazon and can’t wait to get started!

1. For The Right Reasons – Sean Lowe

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The Bachelor is definitely my guilty pleasure and Sean was my all time favorite Bachelor! He was so handsome, sweet, and funny. I also loved his wife, Catherine, on the show. There’s no way I could resist reading this book.

2. American Sniper: The Autobiography of The Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History – Chris Kyle

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I saw this movie last night and LOVED it. I have a major soft spot for this type of movie and often leave the theater with my mind racing, especially since this was based on a true story. We are so lucky to live in a country where brave men and women make courageous sacrifices everyday. Definitely go see the movie or pick up the book if this is something that interests you!

3. Let’s All Be Brave: Living Life With Everything You Have – Annie Downs

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This book is all about encouraging women to put their fears to rest, be brave, and step out of your comfort zone with the knowledge that God is there to guide you. It has phenomenal reviews and I think it would definitely be a worthwhile read.

Have you read any great books lately? Let me know!

xo,

Jaclyn