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Romance the Every Day by Andrea Kasprzak is perfect for anyone looking to bring more magic into their daily routine. With 52 simple ways to find romance in everyday moments, this book helps you slow down and appreciate life's beauty. It's a fantastic gift and a great reminder to savor the little things, especially when life feels overwhelming.

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This book was really cute. I loved that it gave reasoning to see the beauty of little things. I definitely miss the beauty in things a lot due to stress and always being on the go. This book made me take a step back and want to treat myself. I also really loved the art in this book.

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This book serves as a great reminder to enjoy the small things in life and I feel like anyone could take a thing or two away from this book. I loved the imagery throughout the book; it helped divide up the sections.

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Such a lovely and meaningful book, with absolutely beautiful art and wonderful prose.
One of the lines in the introduction really stood out to me: "Romance is not delusional, frivolous, or contingent on somebody else." Despite our tendencies to think making life romantic would be a luxury or something that requires a certain financial standing, the suggestions in this book, from pillow chocolates to the ambrosial hours, aren't reliant upon expensive, time-consuming, or Pinterest-perfect aesthetic rituals, but rather simple steps of self-care that are easy to bring to fruition. This would be a perfect gift for others--or yourself!--and I definitely will be implementing these suggestions into my own life, too!

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This is like a workbook helping you to love your life. There is an idea for 52 weeks out of the year. Self-care ideas, how to pamper yourself, I loved it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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A short & sweet book that implores us to enjoy the little things in life. Maybe this wasn’t everyone’s takeaway but to me I think this book was about being grateful for the things we do have and to appreciate what’s around us. A lovely reminder.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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A sweet guide with beautiful illustrations on ways to indulge in romanticizing your life.

From food to activities to self care routines- this is a lovely book of ideas on taking care of yourself.

Not only offering ideas, but why they matter. How they make you feel, how they affect your senses, how to elevate regular tasks, and how to share these experiences with others.

My birthday is just after the pub date, and I will absolutely be asking for this book 💛

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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This book is definitely unusual. The suggestions of the author are ways to bring your life into clearer focus. We get so busy in our world that we often bypass all the little details around us. The author tries to awaken our inner self to pay more attention to life. Some suggestions are out of my comfort zone, e.g. dance at the grocery store, but her point is to loosen up. I truly believe that this book will best suit people who are searching for something more meaningful in their lives. Most of the advice given reminds me of what a therapist might offer to her clients.
I received a copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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This is a great book of inspiration! Romance the Every Day
Inspired Ideas for a Year of Little Luxuries
by Andrea Kasprzak is useful for singles and couples. With an idea for each letter of the alphabet, these are great ideas or reminders to treat Yourself. In a world full of "Self Care" promotion, these really are the easy, inexpensive or free ways to take care of yourself and relax & recharge, and invigorate your day & life! Quick and easy read!

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A very cute and beautifully illustrated guide to inspiring romanticism into your life, without the over-the-top nature you to tend to get from influencers doing the same on Instagram or TikTok. Lots of ideas to try out, and makes for a cute coffee table book as well!

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I've always loved the idea of finding magic in everyday life. In Andrea Kasprzak's book 'Romance the Every Day', she explores 52 ways to turn normal moments into something enchanting. Such a cool concept for a book! I really liked how she talked about how romance doesn't have to be big and flashy—it can be simple and subtle, which is so refreshing in a world filled with scary news and social media doom. As I read the intro, I kept nodding and saying "yes!" and "love that!" to so many of her points. There were tons of sentences I wanted to highlight or underline.

The artwork in the book was super cute too! It would look great on a coffee table or as part of a housewarming gift. I'm already thinking about trying out some of the book's ideas in my daily routine.

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This book is incredible, lots of rushing around in the average every day life. The author wrote of many instances of moments you can imagine stopping to take in and utilize all of the senses to romanticize life. With the illustrations one can actually visualize a tranquil, relaxing and romantic moments through their normal average existence.

Have already recommended this book to my friends who have been soul searching.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Chronicle Books for my ARC copy of this book. It was an absolute breath of fresh air to read.

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This is so cute! I love the font and all of the illustrations used. They are romantic and whimsical. I want to do all of these things, and maybe I'll try to make a checklist and keep track to complete them all!

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Everyone needs more romance in their life, and this little book explores all the ways you can focus on turning even the drabbest day and into something beautiful. It's perfect for those days when you're feeling down; just flip through and find inspiration.

The illustrations are just a beautiful as the words it contains. Every page is filled with ideas to practice from picnics to curating a wardrobe to spending an afternoon in bookstores.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This book has such a beautiful cover, it would make for the perfect coffee table book. But the substance is really sweet & positive. I could see gifting this book as part of a housewarming gift, or really any gift basket. I enjoyed periodically opening this book & trying to incorporate some of the ideas into my day.

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Such a cute and cozy book. I love the picture that go with every topic. Having the topics in alphabetical order is a dream. What a wonderful book!

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LOVED LOVED LOVED! I love the watercolor pictures. The ideas. The simplicity of romanticizing life. It is about recognizing the time and effort that goes into something. Slowing down and seeing things. I am trying to do this more in my life and love the effect if has in my life. I will definitely be buying a hard copy of this!

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A wonderful idea, and I felt the author was very thoughtful in the way that they created the prompts in this book, which revolve around small luxuries, self-care, and treating yourself. The illustrations were adorable, pastel paintings.

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This is such a lovely easy read about finding the little joys in life to create a joyful life. A lot of the prompts involve slowing down, incorporating the five senses, and indulging in things that make you happy. A sweet coffee table book to gift!

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

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I absolutely loved this sweet, easy read! It provides not just 52 suggestions but expands on each idea with so many accessible and affordable ways to implement them. As a therapist, I am so excited for the physical book to be released so that I can have a copy in my office and suggest for my clients- it’s excellent for self-care ideas!
Add to that the beautiful illustrations and this book is an absolute winner for me!
I am grateful to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

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