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Terribly Terrific Timeless Times

ByScout x Ashley

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What happened to Pragmastery.com?

As a few of you may have noticed, Pragmastery.com content has dwindled since July 2022. Let me try to quickly explain why and what that means for the future of the Pragmastery community. Reaching in the dark for purpose… I’ve talked about it an obnoxious amount of times across the internet, but I became a full-time homemaker and mother in 2021. I had this idea, before our child was born, that I…

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June 2022 Quick Bullet Journal Setup

A desert plant bullet journal theme that was easy and quick to put together!

I did a quick desert plant theme with cacti and succulent stickers. I stuck to a green color pallet to match and added some green washi tape for decoration and a more dynamic spread. I dedicated two pages to the books I will read for the month, since I’ve been reading a lot lately. I usually just put the title of the book, my star rating, how I read the book (audiobook or physical), and some…

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Currently Reading: Series || May 2022

Check out these quick reviews of some series I am currently reading.

I’ve been reading A LOT recently due to audiobooks and graphic novels from my local library. It has been so refreshing and invigorating to be reading again, but at the same time it is difficult to keep up with reviews here and on Instagram. Unfortunately, I can’t post full length reviews for every book I read right now (remember that I have a toddler), so here is a small glance into my thoughts…

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Recent Reads || May 2022

Check out some quick reviews for some of my recent reads!

I’ve been reading A LOT recently due to audiobooks and graphic novels from my local library. It has been so refreshing and invigorating to be reading again, but at the same time it is difficult to keep up with reviews here and on instagram. Unfortunately, I can’t post full length reviews for every book that I read right now (remember that I have a toddler), so here is a small glance into my…

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Nighttime Routine with a 12 Month Old

Nighttime Routine with a 12 Month Old

This is a follow up to my previous routine with a 12 month old posts. I recommend reading those first two posts before this one. As many of you know, I am a full time homemaker with a one year old to care for 24/7. As a homemaker, I am always fascinated by and interested in other people’s routines and ways of managing life, especially those with children. So, I wanted to share a bit of our…

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Productive Afternoon Routine with a 12 Month Old

Check out our productive afternoon routine with a one year old!

This is a follow up to my Morning Routine with a 12 Month Old from last week. Let me know if I should also do a nighttime routine! As many of you know, I am a full time homemaker with a one year old to care for 24/7. As a homemaker, I am always fascinated by and interested in other parents’ routines and ways of managing life with children. So, I wanted to share a bit of our routine for those…

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100 WP Followers!

Thank you so much for your support since the beginning of Pragmastery.com Special shout out to our 100th follower: comehomewitch It’s not about numbers, but knowing someone cares is so very validating when I spend a lot of my time feeling alone as a caregiver. I appreciate and recognize every one of your likes, comments, and subscribes. It is just a button click for you, but to me it is a smile…

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Morning Routine with a 12 Month Old

Here is our morning routine with a one year old!

As many of you know, I am a full time homemaker with a one year old to care for 24/7. As a homemaker, I am always fascinated by and interested in other parents’ routines and ways of managing life with children. So, I wanted to share a bit of our routine for those like me! Some background information before we get started… I have a one year old, who we will refer to as Stinky for privacy…

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A High Fantasy Retelling of The Princess and the Frog: "Frogkisser!" \\ Book Review

Princess and the Frog meets Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Prydian, and The Phantom Tollbooth in this high fantasy retelling featuring a strong princess and her "animal" companions as they face a group of evil sorcerers.

This is a spoiler free review of “Frogkisser!” by Garth Nix. Synopsis in a Sentence Princess and the Frog meets Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Prydian, and The Phantom Tollbooth in this high fantasy retelling featuring a strong princess and her “animal” companions as they face a group of evil sorcerers. Content Warnings:minor transphobia, heteronormative narrative, death, violence, death…

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Orilium: Spring Equinox 2022 (Conclusion)

Did I pass exams? Check out what I read for this readathon!

Welcome to those who are participating in the Orilium Readathon by Book Roast! This is the conclusion to a previous post about my participation in the Orilium Readathon this year, which you should read before proceeding with this post if you haven’t already. Let’s talk about what I accomplished for this readathon! What did I read? Did I pass exams?… Story Weaver Spring Syllabus Inscription…

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"The Kaiju Preservation Society": a book for the nerds \\ Book Review

If you enjoy "Jurassic Park", "Pacific Rim", "Avatar", or "The Martian" give this book a try.

This is a spoiler free review of “The Kaiju Preservation Society” by John Scalzi. Synopsis in a Sentence “Pacific Rim” meets “Jurassic Park” but with multiverse travel and alien Kaiju on an alternate version of Earth during the 2020 pandemic told using satirical narration and packed with nerd culture. Content Warnings:Animal/alien death, losing one’s job, pandemic setting, action, self…

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Dark Fantasy with Adult Topics and Necromancy: "The Bone Maker" \\ Book Review

A group of recovering heroes finds their way back to each other when evil returns; set in a world of bone magic, corrupt politics, and forbidden necromancy with humor, found families, and discussions around trauma, morality, life, and love.

This is a spoiler free review of “The Bone Maker” by Sarah Beth Durst Synopsis in a Sentence A group of recovering heroes finds their way back to each other when evil returns; set in a world of bone magic, corrupt politics, and forbidden necromancy with humor, found families, and discussions around trauma, morality, life, and love. Content Warnings:PTSD, war, violence, death, child death,…

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Orilium: Spring Equinox 2022

D&D inspired Magical School Readathon?! I think yes!

Welcome to those who are participating in the Orilium Readathon by Book Roast! If you don’t know what I am talking about, then check out Book Roast’s videos about the readathon. I am just an enthusiastic participant! In short, it’s a readathon where the readers create a character (kind of like D&D), choose a calling (career), and complete the prompts that are required to succeed at that…

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Update: Unfortunately...

Update

There will be no new post this Friday, we are dog-sitting an old pupper some distance away! We will be back to our regular programming next Friday! Hope you have an amazing week. We will enjoy a little break with pups and books! Thanks for all your support! See you soon 😉

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Starting 12 New Habits and How I Maintain Them

12 new habits and how I maintain them

Like many of you have probably felt before, I’ve been struggling with feeling present, intellectually nourished, and healthy. My battery is constantly on low, and I feel like a robot going through the motions, living for others. I assume this is common for those who have the responsibility of caring for or working for others. For me specifically, it’s my new position as homemaker. I spend every…

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Adult Romance, but make it Ratatouille... I'm Listening: "A Taste of Sage" \\ Book Review

Adult Romance, but make it Ratatouille... I'm Listening...This is a spoiler free review of "A Taste of Sage" by Yaffa S. Santos.

This is a spoiler free review of “A Taste of Sage” by Yaffa S. Santos. Synopsis in a Sentence An adult romantic comedy overflowing with culinary passion, glazed in latinx nostalgia, and sprinkled with magical realism. Content Warnings:medical trauma, oil burns, bar fight, sexually explicit and consensual scenes, sexism (addressed by a character and portrayed as commentary), cold/untruthful…