The Farm, by JoAnne Ramos is a creepy little thriller about surrogacy that raises the questions about what happens when we begin to tinker with nature. It is another favorite from 2019 that snuck up on me! The multiple quandaries it poses are perfect for a book club discussion! I read The Farm while walking […]

As I sit to write a book review for Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, I am looking for words that will sum up my complex thoughts on this book. I know I can’t do justice to the depth and scope of See’s writing in order to give it the acclaim it deserves. I […]

Hey friends! Welcome to Momma Leighellen’s Book Nook. My name is Leighellen Landskov and I’m the Owner and Photographer at Leighellen Landskov Photography. If you know me, you know I am a book LOVER. For YEARS I have been contemplating a way to share my love of books with all of my photography followers. That’s […]

Hey, Class of 2019 – it’s time to book your senior session before all my spots fill up! As a boutique photographer, I only accept a set number of sessions because I love having the time to create a custom experience just for you! But it also means that when I’m booked, they’re gone. As […]

This time of year, flannels are a MUST to have in your winter closet. They’re comfortable, cute, and cozy.  They can make you look put together even though you are super comfy and feel like you are actually wearing your PJ’s!  There are a variety of styles and ways to wear your flannels this winter so […]

Every week in 2018, I’m going to give you my latest book reviews from books I am currently reading.  I love to read and tend to read a great deal of historical fiction, women’s fiction, christian perspective books and bible studies, as well as super fun YA novels (I love anything with dragons & fairies).  […]

If you are searching for an easy, delicious and gluten free shortbread cookie to share with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day – look no further! We all LOVE shortbread over here, but it’s full of fat, sugar, and white flour.  I knew I wanted to find a better option for my family but not […]

Love Yourself this Valentine’s Day! “You don’t find your worth in a man. You find your worth within yourself and then find a man who’s worthy of you. Remember that.” -Anonymous February is here and stores everywhere are pushing chocolates and roses and forcing you to think that your single-dom somehow makes you “less than”.  […]

Do you need help to get your winter hair to survive until Spring? Winter can be a tough time for your hair; dry air, cold temps, and using damaging heating tools can all can do a number on our hair this time of year.  So what’s a girl to do?  Whether your hair is need […]

As many do for a new year, I started hashing out some goals for 2018. I am not a big “resolutions” fan but I do like to DREAM BIG. And I know that it’s easier to chase after something if I write it down.  After some reflecting on 2017, I came up with few goals […]