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Meat Eaters Gonna Eat Meat

October 15, 2013 by Alice 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: animals, humour, picture books

What I’m Reading: “Bridget Jones: Mad about The Boy”

October 12, 2013 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books Tagged With: book clubs, book reviews, bridget jones, chick lit, Helen Fielding, Mad about The Boy

Snuggle Up With The SleepBelt

October 9, 2013 by Alanna 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Products, Reviews Tagged With: First three months, Hands free belt, newborn, skin-to-skin, SleepBelt

Scholastic Decoder: October 2013 Edition

October 9, 2013 by Alice Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: book club, flyers, Scholastic

Family Friendly Travel: Sanibel Island, Florida

October 8, 2013 by Urban Traveller Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: beach vacation, family travel, Florida, sanibel island, travel

Sick

October 7, 2013 by Alice Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: action, apocalypse, outbreak, teen lit, zombies

That’s What She Said…

October 1, 2013 by Alice Leave a Comment

... 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...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: friendship, issues, picture book

When Gravity Brings You Down

September 28, 2013 by Alice 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: issues, mental health, picture books

Bald Head Island, NC for a Family Getaway

September 25, 2013 by Jennifer 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Reviews, Travel Tagged With: bald head island, beach vacations, family travel, vacation home rentals, wendy wilmot properties

Travel Trends: The Top 6 Most Spectacular Suites

September 25, 2013 by Jen 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Atlantis, cap juluca, exclusive resorts, luxury, one&only palmilla, paradise island, Ritz Carlton, shangri-la hotel, the crane, travel, villa

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