It's lap blanket season!

Now that fall is here (*ignores the 80 degree temperature we hit this weekend), it's time for me to bust out the lap blankets. I've got them stashed everywhere and don't you dare try to take them away. 

Now, there are fancy lap blankets you can buy, but I like anything that keeps me warm and folds up nicely in my seat. In my office cubicle, I've got a freebie Washington Capitals fleece giveaway. For my desk at home, I have a lovely sheep's wool square blanket that I swiped from our kid. (She doesn't care.) On our bed, I have a boucle style throw. And, finally, on the couch chaise (it's my seat - get out), I've got a knotty throw with some tassels. 

When I'm going to be sitting for more than 15 minutes, I like to burrito my legs up in one of these lap blankets and settle in. They are one of life's joys. They keep me warm without overheating plus they create a hygge feeling that makes me feel extra productive.

How do you stay cozy?

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After I finished book five of the Dark Olympus series, I rolled right into book six: Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert. Once I finish this title, I will be caught up. I'm kind of sad about that. As formulaic as these titles are, they've been enjoyable to read. Also, at this point, I've finally admitted to myself that this series falls firmly in the erotica category of romance. This book in particular. It leans heavily into polyamory.

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