When it comes to reading I find that most of the authors I enjoy are men. My favorites have ranged from Edgar Allen Poe to Charles Bukowski, and with the exception of Ayn Rand, I’m not sure if I ever found a woman writer that I could really sink my teeth into.
How to Choose the Best Books for Toddlers or Preschoolers
As parents, we take time to choose the best for our little people, be it toys, clothes or activities to keep them engaged. The same is true for books. Reading with and to toddlers is not just important for language development, but is also an incredibly interesting activity that can easily go on to become […]
Fairy Houses…Everywhere Book Review
“Fairy Houses…Everywhere” by Barry and Tracy Kane is a photographic guide to fairy house building. That’s right, you can create houses that will entice fairies to your yard, or so the book proposes. This concept of building fairy houses, according to the book, was created by New Englanders decades ago to entice woodland friends to […]
Submission Through the Storm
We were five miles from home – I in the car with the toddler and my pregnant belly, he in the truck ahead of me with the two older children. We were pushing the speed limit trying to beat the storm home after getting stuck out with truck problems. Usually I never drive anywhere in […]
Review of the Ouch Pouch
I received the Ouch Pouch in the mail at the perfect time. The Ouch Pouch is a clever pouch designed to hold your first aid items when you are away from home. It comes in cute, trendy fabrics and is available to order from the Ouch Pouch site. My house is in chaos, due to […]
Book Review: Odd Girl Out By Rachel Simmons
Why You Should Read Odd Girl Out Sometimes parents forget what it is like to be a kid, and don’t recall the stress and pressure they faced growing up. Even if you haven’t forgotten, your daughter may think you don’t understand what she is going through; she may find it difficult to express the magnitude […]
Helping Moms to Lose Weight and Stay Healthy – A Review of Stroller Strides and an Interview with Lisa Druxman
Moms need to stay healthy and fit, not only for themselves but also to set the right example for their kids. Stroller Strides is a fun, stroller-based exercise program that helps mothers to shed weight, get fit and bond with their babies as well. Designed by Lisa Druxman, a mom and a fitness professional, the […]
Use a Reading Club to Encourage Toddlers to Read: Review of the Tessy and Tab Reading Club
Reading to babies and toddlers is both a fun activity and an important way of developing a love for books and reading in your children. According to KidsHealth, “Studies show that kids with active exposure to language have social and educational advantages over their peers – and reading is one of the best exposures to […]
Good Books to Read Aloud to 8-12 Year Olds
Reading out loud to older children can be very rewarding. Longer attention spans and more logical, introspective minds mean 8-12 year olds are likely to ponder over what they hear. You may find yourself exploring tortuous moral dilemmas, arguing the physics of a fantasy world or learning invented languages with your children once their interest […]
Through the Bible In a Year?
I can’t count the number of times I’ve tried to read the Bible through in a year. Here is a new strategy that will make this year the year that I keep the faith and make it all the way through.
Book Review: A Patrick Lose Christmas: Whimsical Projects to Deck the Halls
If you are looking for some easy projects to make for decorating your home for the holidays or to give as gifts A Patrick Lose Christmas: Whimsical Projects to Deck the Halls is a wonderful book. This book will get you started and finished with twelve projects designed to be completed in a weekend.
“Caramelo” by Sandra Ciseros a Tale of an Immigrant Mexican Girl’s Search for Identity (Book Review)
Cisneros writes a book about a complex immigrant family trying to fit within a set of predetermined societal and cultural rules while trying to uncover the truths of the past. Caramelo is an ethnic-cultural novel about identities and the homeland.
