Until I was about 10 years old, I longed for a doll house. Oh, I had the Fisher Price one, along with the barn and the school, but I wanted a “real” doll house, the kind that stood three feet tall and had rooms full of miniature furniture. I imagined myself rearranging each tiny piece until I got … [Read more...]
Book Review: “The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs” By Matthew Dicks
I have to say that I’m pretty proud of myself: I’m actually almost done with my Christmas shopping after an impromptu visit to the mall last week. I know, impressive, right? I finished earlier than expected with an appointment last Wednesday and figured that a quick shopping trip was in order. It … [Read more...]
Together Tales Bring Stories To Life For Kids
Reading is such a joy for many of us and as parents, we know how important it is for our kids. It expands the world in so many ways and can open our eyes to endless possibilities. People read for many different reasons, but for me I love to read as my own form of escapism. I am all about getting … [Read more...]
Neil Pasricha Is Awesome And He’s Everywhere
My son's class is currently studying The Book of Awesome, so you can just imagine just how excited we were to find out that author Neil Pasricha was launching a new kid's book. Call it fate or kismet but the timing couldn't be more perfect. In my son's eyes he's just as big as any pop star out there … [Read more...]
Funny Life Lessons Our Moms Taught Us
My friend Susie Berg is a writer. We met when we worked at Owl Magazine together years ago. She's brilliant and one of those rare people you come across who has an incredible deep soul. I admire her writing and her passions. She's one of the few who always reminds me to write from the heart. I'm … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Every Fifteen Minutes” By Lisa Scottoline
My 16-year-old niece mentioned to me the other day that she is thinking about taking a summer job. She’s been offered a nanny position and is contemplating whether or not the long hours and lack of freedom will be worth the money. We discussed the pros and cons and when she mentioned that the job … [Read more...]
Book Review: “The Day We Met” By Rowan Coleman
My niece is 17 years old yet my sister remembers her birth with acute accuracy. It was the most horrible experience of her life, she claims. Now obviously the end result is the best thing that’s ever happened to her, but the process of getting there? Sheesh. My sister never intended on having a … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Monday’s Lie” By Jamie Mason
I can say (with a fair amount of certainty) that most women I know want to be a perfect mom. Let me clarify what I mean by “perfect.” I’m not talking about the type of mom who wears a permanent smile, keeps an immaculate house and has a full cookie jar at all times. As if. The kind of “perfect … [Read more...]
Book Review: “The Girl On The Train” By Paula Hawkins
I watch people with the same kind of fascinated horror that I view a car wreck. I don’t intend to stare, but I just can’t seem to tear my eyes away from the catastrophe that is in front of me. Perhaps it’s human nature; I am naturally drawn to the drama of others because it reminds me that my life, … [Read more...]
Book Review: “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
Image via My husband asked me the other day if I had changed the password on his phone. My negative reply caused us to pause for a moment before turning to our daughter. Let’s just say that she needs to practise her poker face. His new password? Her thumbprint. She’s ten. It frightens me that … [Read more...]
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