They're just doing what they're meant to do... right? Carnivores, by Aaron Reynolds & Dan Santat Chronicle Books, ISBN: 978 0 8118 6690 3 The carnivores were getting tired of their bad reputations. It hurt, knowing the other animals always thought the worst of them. But what were they … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: “Bridget Jones: Mad about The Boy”
When I Instagrammed this photo of myself on a recent Friday night and captioned it, "Feel like I'm catching up with an old friend", so many of my own acquaintances replied and commented about how much they're all looking forward to catching up with Bridget Jones, too. (Side note...how much would … [Read more...]
Snuggle Up With The SleepBelt
When L'il E was a newborn he was not a snuggler. He was happy to just lay around independently and sleep. He was always the envy of my other mom friends. He would just go to sleep anywhere. LJ on the other hand is a huge snuggler and I'm happy about it because I'm getting my cuddle fix, but man … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: October 2013 Edition
It's October, so pumpkins and ghosties are big... and some good stuff, too. Elf Counting Turkeys Pack - both these counting books features some pretty loopy birds, and are a lot of fun for seasonal counting and reading together. Firehouse - I'm a big fan of Mark Teague, and I like the dalmatian … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Travel: Sanibel Island, Florida
We love exotic travel and foreign adventures but sometimes what we all need is a relaxing family vacation. If that's what you are looking for, look no further than Sanibel and Captiva Islands in Florida. … [Read more...]
Sick
Dude. What to do when the kids in your school start turning into some sort of weird zombies? Sick, by Tom Leveen Amulet Books, ISBN: 978 1 41970 805 3 A few friends have figured out how to "escape" their very secure high school to skip a class, but when they return, they find the place has … [Read more...]
That’s What She Said…
... but it's not necessarily the truth. Oddrey and the New Kid, by Dave Whamond OwlKids, ISBN: 978 1 92697 390 6 I didn't love the first Oddrey book all that much - but I'm quite enjoying her this time around! Oddrey is used to being the interesting, fun kid in every bunch, and quite … [Read more...]
When Gravity Brings You Down
Today, a sweet and quiet book on dealing with Heavy Things: Whimsy's Heavy Things, by Julie Kraulis Tundra Books, ISBN: 978 1 77049 403 9 Whimsy is encumbered by some "heavy things" that she needs to deal with, and she tries a few things through this book before she figures out that … [Read more...]
Bald Head Island, NC for a Family Getaway
About a week after returning from our family vacation to Bald Head Island, North Carolina, my teen son was trying to describe it to a friend. He finally turned to me, frustrated, and said, "I've told him about the house, the beach, the golf and the pool, but what else did we do? It was such a great … [Read more...]
Travel Trends: The Top 6 Most Spectacular Suites
Dare to dream? Some people go on vacation not only to escape the everyday, but to have the most lavish experiences possible. With that in mind our friends at Siren Communications have rounded up six of the most luxurious options for travellers, specifically when it comes to accommodation. From … [Read more...]
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