Spooky Reads

Spooky Reads

If you've been around this blog awhile, you'll probably have realized that I don't really do the horror genre when picking books or movies. Just not my jam. But, I do read a lot of paranormal and fantasy, and those can be downright spooky in their own way. So today...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

America's Mood Map: Find Which State Matches Your Personality. Apparently I should be living in New Mexico. Seriously, though – does sex count as exercise? A Troublemaker’s Manifesto: The Benefits of Wandering. Mike Rowe responds to some criticism from fans in the...

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My Cornerstone of Awesome

My Cornerstone of Awesome

Sarah over at Yes & Yes (an awesome blog, by the way) did a post earlier this month about what she called her Cornerstone of Awesome. It's a sort of list of scary/amazing/hard things you've done in your life. It's not a brag list, but rather something you can refer to...

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Book Review: Room

Book Review: Room

Room by Emma Donoghue To Jack, Room is the entire world. He was born there, and has lived his entire 5 years there. He has never been outside the 11-foot-square space. He's also never realized that there is something wrong with this arrangement, as his Ma has done her...

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29 Before 29 Goals Recap

29 Before 29 Goals Recap

Today is my birthday! I'm the big 2-9 (for real, not the fake 2-9 I'll be next year). And that means it's time to check-in on how I did with my big list of goals of 29 things I wanted to do before I turned 29. Take a vacation with just Ian, no other friends or family....

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Photo series of the week: Would You Expect These Results To Appear When You Google 'Women'? Video(ish) of the week: Full Screen Mario. You're welcome. An infographic that shows you how award-winning science fiction is born. A very worthy read: Why our future depends...

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Longsleeves & Dragonflies

Longsleeves & Dragonflies

I'm trying to get all of my one-of-a-kind (i.e. no longer available) blank stock off the shelves so I can move completely to made-to-order, and this seemed like just the season to clear off the longsleeved items that had been languishing unprinted. Head on over to the...

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5 Things Friday

5 Things Friday

1. I attended a pickling workshop at Treehouse this past week. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was still not what I had expected (if that makes sense). The speaker walked us through making pickles by fermentation, rather than the vinegar brine method I was...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

The art of asking: or, how to ask and get what you want. "You have to actually ASK for what you want. It sounds so simple to write this, and almost insanely easy advice. But there are too many people who do not ask for what they want. They’ll tell you a story, email...

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NY in Pictures

NY in Pictures

I am back from our trip! Did you miss me? 😉 We had an activity-packed week spending time with the boy's extended family. It was like a mini family reunion. And by mini, I mean 13 people total, which doesn't seem like much until you're trying to coordinate everyone in...

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Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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Currently Reading

The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms
Thinking, Fast and Slow


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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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