Since school started, my travels have been restricted. I finished “Love in the Time of Cholera,” by Gabriel García Márquez, after forcing myself to read such an un-appealing title. The setting is somewhere in the Caribbean, and the main characters are Fermina Daza and Florentino Ariza. The meet when they are very young and love […]
Teachers Christmas Gifts to Make Easily
At Christmas, every parent wonders what to give their child’s teacher as a Christmas gift. The next question- what is a cheap gift idea for a teacher? Most of our little ones not only have one teacher, but three or four. Children have homeroom teachers, classroom teachers, music teachers, art teachers, and we can’t forget the principal. Money is […]
Book Review: Love Finds You in Sundance, WY
Christian author Miralee Ferrell takes readers back in time to unique places across the U.S. in her novels from the Love Finds You series (Summerside Press). Each novel tells the story of a hero and heroine from the 1800s and how they find love together and grow in their faith in God. Love Finds You […]
Multicultural Music Videos for Kids: A Wholesome Way to Learn and Grow
If, like me, you’re a parent of a preschooler, you’re probably tired of all the inane cartoon shows and lacklustre websites for toddlers and preschoolers. Well, you’re not alone. It is difficult to find healthy, wholesome and affordable entertainment for kids and one wants to be doubly sure that they’re safe for viewing, enriching and […]
Book Review: Love Finds You in Last Chance, CA
Christian author Miralee Ferrell takes readers back in time to unique places across the U.S. in her novels from the Love Finds You series. Each novel tells the story of a hero and heroine from the 1800s and how they find love together and grow in their faith in God. Love Finds You in Last […]
“Before Ever After” Book Review: Of Baked Eggs and Being Off the Beaten Track
Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto is not the ultra-romantic read you’d think it is based on its whimsical title. “A penchant for not dying and an obsession with chickens” is how I remember Sam candidly describing the book’s hero, Max, when I first got to talk to her one afternoon at a casual blogger’s meet […]
How Often Should I Update My Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software?
Antivirus updates are basically the addition of new data that can help your anti-virus software find newly created viruses, trojans, spyware and other malware on your computer. Think of them as renovations for your security software.
Benefits of Sports and Team Activities for Children with Giveaway!
We’ve always tried to have our children involved in physical sports and activities. There are so many benefits for encouraging an active lifestyle in your children. First we signed my son up for soccer the first year he was eligible. That was a stretch for me since I’m not someone who would consider herself the […]
Novel Destinations: Japan and Italy
Novel Destinations – Adult Reading Program Every time I type ‘Adult’ reading program, I hope I am not misunderstood! These are not X-rated books – simply a book list for grown-ups to read to keep their brains fresh while mired down in Dr. Seuss and Dora the Explorer. My last stop was Japan – Memoirs […]
Tips for Airline Travel with Babies and Small Children
While you probably look forward to traveling, many of us dread going through airport security – especially those of us with babies and small children. And everyone, from infants to seniors, has to be screened before going through those airport security checkpoints. TSA Policies To make your experience at the airport easier, it helps to […]
“The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova: A Book Review
The great thing about reading outside your comfort zone is finding yourself in places and times you never thought you would, and learning from them anyway. The Historian, by Elizabeth Kostova, is certainly not a book I would have chosen on my own, nor expected to find interesting. And yet I enjoyed the trip! As […]
How to Survive Long Drives with Toddlers
Last year, my husband and I moved to a new city, a fourteen hours’ drive away from our families. Since then, we’ve made that drive over half a dozen times with our daughters (now ages three and one). With each trip, I’ve gathered snacks, toys, and ideas to keep the girls busy on the road—and […]
