Thursday, August 31, 2017

To blog or not to blog... that is the question

Hey there everyone! How in the world is it already the end of August? I hope this post finds you well and thriving. 

I wanted to stop by really quickly to let you know that I have not forgotten about you.  And tell you that I have not completely given up on the blog, but I have also been having a hard time coming up with content that I felt would be valuable to my readers.  

When I started RunwithJackabee back in 2012, the thought was for my blog to be a place where I tracked my exercise and tracked my training for my first ever 1/2 marathon.  But if you've been around for a while, you know that I never ran that 1/2 marathon in 2012, and the blog kind of took a wild turn and became something completely different.  

To be honest, that is how my life goes.  One month, my passions will be focused on time with family/friends, the next I will want time to myself and will focus on reading books or doing individual activities, then the next I could be completely interested in something completely new to me.  And for the most part, I believe my blog has been able to keep up with the ebbs and flows of my world.

But this summer, something felt a little different to me.  I felt like I was creating content for the sake of "views" over creating something that brought me happiness/brought you happiness.  I realized that instead of being excited about my blog, I dreaded sitting down and coming up with what I wanted to share and eventually the blog fell by the wayside and I focused on other areas of my life.

Over the past two {almost} months, I have been taking time to reprioritize things in my life because instead of focusing on what is really important, I was focusing on doing things that made other people happy - often at the expense of my own happiness/health.  This realization has forced me to take a step back and start making a few changes in my life.  

So what does that mean for RunwithJackabee?

I  love writing, I love connecting with other bloggers and I love connecting with you all.  So the blog is not going anywhere, but for the next while you might find that it is a little scattered.  I really want this blog to reflect me and not be another item on my "to do" list.  My goal is to provide you with mostly fun content with some heavy hitting content sprinkled in.

I will continue to do some of my posts like Month @ a Glance, Monthly Book Reviews and other fun topics, but I will also be adding topics that come to mind as I go about my day-to-day life.

So what do you think? What would you like to see on the blog that I maybe did not cover before? 

I'd love to hear from you!


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Monday, July 3, 2017

#HPReadathon Reading Challenge 2017 || Week 8

Happy Monday Everyone!

Welcome to Week 8 of the #HPReadathon2017! This week we are starting Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince between this week and next week! I hope you have been enjoying these posts and I look forward to sharing a recap at the end of this whole thing in August!


About #HPReadathon2017 | May 15 - August 6

The #HPReadathon2017 is a chance for Potterheads around the world to read the Harry Potter series again interactively. It is a three-month long event that aims to get Potterheads involved in reading, watching the films and participating in a range of different activities.  These activities include things like a Photo Challenge, Quizzes, and weekly reading challenges.  The check out more about the #HPReadathon2017, check out their Tumblr Site here: https://hpreadathon.tumblr.com/details

 If you want to follow, check out my twitter: @RunwithJackabee or follow along at my Bookstagram: @RunwithJackabee_Reads.  So see what other readers are posting,  check out the hashtag #HPReadathon2017 on Twitter or Instagram! 

Week 6

|| Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ||

This book will be covered over the next two weeks, so I will be posting pictures/updates for this week and will start another post on Monday July 10th!




Day 1: July 3
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Day 2: July 4
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Day 4: July 6
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Day 5: July 7 
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Day 6: July 8
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Day 7: July 9
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Photo Challenge

Another fun part of this Readathon is the Photo Challenge they are hosting! I am hoping to complete some {if not all} of the photos over the next week.  Want to follow along? Check out my Bookstagram: @RunwithJackabee_Reads.  I will also be posting my daily/weekly updates there as well.

I'd love to hear from you!


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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Amazon Prime Day 2017 - 30 Hours of Deals!

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Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far and are looking forward to some fun over the 4th of July Holiday! 

I wanted to touch base really quickly with you all to let you know that Amazon Prime Day is coming up on July 11th!

About Prime Day

This July 11 is the third annual Prime Day

Prime Day is our annual deals event just for Prime members. We want Prime Day to be one of the world’s best days to shop, with awesome prices on everything you’re into. We’re bringing you hundreds of thousands of deals, new deals starting as often as every five minutes, and special offers across everything included with Prime—from music and video to reading and voice shopping.

How You Can Shop

If you are not already a member of Amazon Prime, now is the time to sign up!You can get a 30-day Free Trial to Amazon Prime by clicking on the image below.  By signing up, you will be able to instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes, borrow Kindle books and get unlimited FREE two-day shipping (no minimum order size)



Once you have signed up for Amazon Prime, take some time to download the Amazon App (available on Android and Apple) and take a look around.  I personally use the Amazon App for the majority of my Amazon shopping and have found that it makes shopping so much easier when I am on the go.

Amazon Prime members also have access to some deals before Prime Day starts on July 11th!


1. Amazon Music Unlimited: Prime Members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get the best deal in Amazon Music History: For just $0.99, enjoy four months of the full catalog, on-demand service with access to tens of millions of songs.

2. Prime VideoGet a $10 credit to shop at Amazon.com on or before July 12 for streaming Prime Video on your TV for the first time.  Restrictions apply.  Learn more here

3. Everyday Essentials: Save up to 35% off with coupons on select everyday food and household items in Prime Pantry. 

4. Kindle Unlimited: Prime Members can save up do 40% on a Kindle Unlimited membership.  Enjoy unlimited reading from more than 1 million titles on any device.  

5. Audible: Enjoy Audible for 40% off your first 6 months (just $8.95/mo for 6 months) --- This is an excellent deal! 

Two Types of Deals

Amazon will have to types of deals available during Prime Day: Lightening Deals and Spotlight Deals

1. Spotlight Deals: Prime Day Spotlight Deals feature top brands, popular items and deep discounts that last until our stock is gone. These deals have the most inventory and some of the best savings. Find Spotlight Deals through the “Shop All Deals” link on Amazon.com or at www.amazon.com/primeday

2. Lightening Deals: Thousands of Lightning Deals are watchable 24 hours ahead but only run for a limited time with limited quantities. New Lightning Deals will launch as often as every 5 minutes. You’ll see a timer on each deal as well as a status bar showing availability until the deal is claimed. Find these limited-time deals through the “Shop All Deals” link on Amazon.com or at www.amazon.com/primeday

What Will You Shop For? 

Amazon Prime Day is an excellent opportunity to shop for some items you have been wanting or needing! What do you think you will shop for at Prime Day? I am hoping to get some markers/pens for my Bullet Journal, some new colored pencils and a few other fun craft-related items! Share your wish list below in the comments! 
I'd love to hear from you!


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