My kids started bugging me for a Sphero a few months ago. You know how kids are with their “wants” ? It’s relentless. They had seen it in the Apple Store and my older son had come home and did his research. Here’s the thing… in our household if the kids really want something then they have to state … [Read more...]
Grownup Time: The Gospel Of Loki
This would be fine for older teens / stronger readers as well, but it's denser than most teen fiction. It is certainly meaty enough for adults and was great fun. The Gospel of Loki, by Joanne M. Harris Orion Publishing, ISBN: 978 1 473 20236 8 They say that history is written by the … [Read more...]
The F***-It List
You've heard of bucket lists... The F***-It List, by Julie Halpern Feiwel & Friends, ISBN: 978 1 250 02565 4 Alex had a crap summer both grieving her dad's death and being mad at her bff Becca, but she's pretty much ready to forgive and make up now that school's back in. She looks for … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: April 2014
April! Wait, isn't it February? March pretty much whipped by around my place, between the break and a couple of nasty bugs, but hey! Sunshine outside and a lovely springy week ahead! Thank goodness April is here at last - and with it, new flyers. Elf The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric … [Read more...]
Affordable Earth Day Eco-Travel for the Whole Family!
There is a huge trend toward eco-travel for families. When traveling more and more families are looking for opportunities to educate and learn. Travel with a purpose…along with a little sun and relaxation! Hilton Worldwide offers families a chance to explore nature and discover the pristine … [Read more...]
A Taste Of Luxury At The Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Was it a dream? Someone please don't wake me up just yet. I'm still savouring an event I had attended recently at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto. I was invited to experience a taste of what this luxury hotel had to offer for this spring. I've always said that when I grow up I'd like to live in a … [Read more...]
A Family Travel Photo Journal – Florida
Florida is the top destination for many families. It is far enough away that you can escape winter but the travel is straightforward and the options for families are endless. From the moment we told our children about our upcoming family trip to Florida the excitement seemed to build by the hour. … [Read more...]
Why DO We Fight?
I'm reading the last book of the Divergent trilogy, in which we learn about the war that is hinted at earlier, and how factions came to be. And in the news, Russia's activities in the Ukraine are reminiscent of how more than one conflict in history began. With all this in the ether, seems like a … [Read more...]
An Interview with Anna Quindlen
Writing for UrbanMoms has awarded me a multitude of amazing opportunities. I have traveled to new places; alone and with my family. I have discovered new products, new books, new trends and new restaurants, and been able to share them with my readers. I've met other wonderful writers and many … [Read more...]
Flight of the Valkyries
Think Thor is the only game in town when it comes to Norse myths? Meet the Valkyries. Valkyrie Rising, by Ingrid Paulson Harper Teen, ISBN: 978 0 06202 572 2 Ellie will be spending the summer in Norway with her grandmother and her brother will join them. Yawn. But then it comes out that … [Read more...]
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