I really wanted to love this one because the cover and title are so intriguing, but I found it lacked substance.

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Definitely enjoyed this book. Could see myself incorporating into some sort of work around the subject.

This is a good little self-help book for someone looking to start organizing their life and finding more balance. A lot of the advice provided here can be found in other books, which is why for me it was only a three star read, but I think the way the information is organized would be appealing to people who are just starting to make themselves a priority. The biggest thing I took away from this book was its most basic concept: the MAGIC acronym.

I really sat with this book for a long while. I didn’t just plow through it. I took my time and let the meaning sink in. It’s a powerful message I think a lot of us need right now.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC! My favorite part of this book was the definition of MAGIC and the personal mission statement. That part really resonated with me and stood out from other self-help books. However, the rest of the book did feel almost exactly like other influencer books, and while I didn't learn anything new from this book in the later parts, it was well written, nicely framed throughout the book, and I enjoyed the author's personal touches and realistic discussions of what did and did not work for them.

I have followed Mattie James on IG for years, so I was excited to read her book! If you have followed her at all, this is all of her lives and blog posts and ideas all put into one place in book format. It is a great inspirational book about finding the magic in your everyday life and how busy women can do that.

Some of the advice felt..surface level? Like get facial and massages. and the entire section on skin care. While I agree it is a great way to practice self care,the chapters on Tasks and Memories and balance and boundaries are where this book really shines. Because really that's what this book is about: setting boundaries and finding everyday magic and realizing that you can't do it all but you can enjoy the journey.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for this book. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely LOVED this book! It was so empowering and powerful! I definitely needed this one in my life.

Everyday MAGIC is a fun and practical guide to make the most of everyday life. Maddie breaks down her MAGIC formula (meaningful, aesthetics, goals, intentional, consistent) for the things that make up our days: family time, to-do lists, photos, traditions, etc… She offers personal stories and practical tips for making the most of things while understanding you are already enough without being everything to everyone. While most of the advice isn’t new or revolutionary, it is presented in a fresh way. I loved it.

James is an influencer. She influences people to buy her products or those from companies with which she partners. This is a new profession to me, a septuagenarian who grew up with radio and televisions advertisements.

I appreciate that James desires to help women thrive in their everyday lives, living well. There is lots of practical advice in this book. James writes about skin care, clothing, possessions, meal planning, family time, health, and much more. At times I felt there was too much information such as her detailed description of how she empties her dishwasher. I found it interesting that she did not hesitate to recommend outsourcing daily tasks, such as laundry.

The strength of this book for me was the section on creating a personal mission statement. I appreciated the many questions she asked to stimulate thought about thinking through the MAGIC principles in the various areas of life.

This is a good book for career and family age readers who want lots of practical suggestions for living each day well. You'll learn how to arrange your closets, create meaningful events for your family members, and much more.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was around 3.5 stars for me.

James breaks down her acronym MAGIC and how to apply it to your life. She shares anecdotes and tips throughout the book. I like the general concept and ideas for finding or making meaning. There's a lot that I also didn't feel was relevant - for example James talks about the importance of self care and suggest things like getting a massage and doing a skin care routine which is fine, but those are also things that cost money and time and may not be accessible to most people or even the kind of self care that's helpful or interesting. I think if you take what you want from this book and leave the rest it could be helpful.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great book, filled with really helpful advice!