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11… Books for Women’s History Month

I don't celebrate Women's History Month in my reading list like I celebrate other heritage months because almost everything I read is devoted to women and our stories. If you're looking for inspiration, here are eleven great books by, for, and about women!

Travel, Travel Guides

New Orleans Kid Friendly Itinerary

I don't normally write about kids because I don't have one, but I spent last week with my eight year old cousin. We played hooky to explore the French Quarter. I completed her "dream" itinerary, so everything is eight year old approved!

Blog + Dog, Experiences, Travel

Walks on the Levy

Last week, Beau and I were in New Orleans. She had a blast bonding with my eight year old cousin, trying to poke cats, but mostly walking on the levy. Miraculously, she did not pull my cousin head first into the Mississippi.

Books, NonFiction

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is funny, complex, intelligent, thoughtful, realistic, loyal, hopefully, and more. It’s so easy to water down a person to the image presented by the media; more often than not, she was left to be the woman standing behind the man in the white house. Up until Becoming, I knew very little about her life outside of the basics.