The Optimist Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Trafalgar Releasing.  

I always love a true story. And I love history. So I knew I was going to like THE OPTIMIST. The movie is about Herbert, who survived the Holocaust at only 15.  His entire family is murdered. As he grows, he refuses to speak about his experience--until he meets Abby, a teenager going through her own turmoil. 

I was lucky enough to watch an early screening, and let me tell you, this movie will grab at your heart strings. It'll hit you right in the feels. Fans of Tuesdays With Morrie will be sure to enjoy THE OPTIMIST. I always believe you can learn a lot from experienced adults--and yes, this is my kind way of saying older. They have beautiful stories to tell, and we need to be willing to listen. Because who knows? It could end up being what we need to heal.

THE OPTIMIST stars Stephen Lang and Elsie Fisher. It is directed by Finn Taylor.

The movie will release in theaters March 11th through Trafalgar Releasing. It is a perfect family film. 

Even better, the movie gives back to the following: KAVOD, supports Holocaust supporters living in poverty, and Bring Change To Mind, a national nonprofit empowering youth to end the stigma around mental health.

There is a fabulous Faith & Family discussion guide to dive deeper into the movie. Click the image to access it!

To learn more about Herbert from THE OPTIMIST, you can click here. His story is truly remarkable and miraculous. Be sure to watch on March 11th. 

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THE OPTIMIST website which will tell you which theaters it'll be playing at

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Book Gift Ideas From Rifle Paper Co

If you are a book lover or have one in your life, Target has this fabulous line of gift options. It's from the Rifle Paper Co, and I adored everything. I found everything on an end cap. It was NOT in the book section as I thought it would be, so search around and if you cannot find it, ask a worker. 

The colors were beautiful, and these note pads with a pen would be perfect for writing down books you want to be sure to read.

Or, if you'd prefer to keep a list in a journal, there's one of those:

This candle smelled incredible--I'd burn it while curling up with a book. I'm currently reading Remain by Nicholas Sparks. (It's also with M. Night Shyamalan, so I know I'm in store for a twist.)

There were pens and this marvelous tote bag:

And yup, there are other pen options. This one had classic books all around. 

Need larger note pads? Here you go! And I'll be honest, I have not read all the classics. Some of them bored me. Wuthering Heights? Yeah, pass. I hear the movie is good though. But I could not get through the book, try as I might. Jane Eyre? Eh. But Anne of Green Gables? Yes! 

Need a hat with books on it?

Finally, cuddle up with books while you read one:

Do you have a favorite classic book?

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to have celebrated Tommy's 24th birthday over the weekend. He picked McDonald's and Texas Roadhouse as his meals. 

......to be happy that both kids will be home for Spring Break next week. We are just staying in the area. 

.......to hope everyone in Texas goes out and votes. In this day and age, it's important.

......to be glad that Natalie had fun at a Heated Rivalry party over the weekend. She said they played clipped from the show, along with music from the 2010s. She screamed so much she was hoarse when she came home. If you don't know, Heated Rivalry is this show based off books about hockey players who secretly love each other. It's become extremely popular. I loved the show and so did Natalie. You can watch on HBO Max. 

.......to have enjoyed the Scrubs reboot. It was nice to see all the characters again. The show is still a wonderful blend of amusing and touching.

......to have picked this shirt up at Walmart for Tommy's birthday. They had an entire area set up with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie merch. He's looking forward to the movie in April.