A few years ago, I spent two straight days in the belly of a book: ONE YEAR OFF: Leaving It All Behind for A Round-the-World Journey with Our Children. The book is...
I wanted a place where the water was blue, the kids would have an experience they’d never forget, we were going international, and that wasn’t too hard to get to....
Are graphic novels “legitimate reading?” That’s the question. As a mom who was an English major, successful freelance writer, and magazine editor, I love the power of books. And passing...
Way back in 2016, I was struggling with the world. Random shootings, not-so-random killings, mean-spirited hearts, a ridiculously ugly political season, poverty I can’t undo and pain we seem to...
Well, just when we thought life was going back to normal after the holidays – BAM – snow. Of course, as former beachdwellers, our kids were beyond thrilled about this....
Well, friends, I failed. I had set a goal for myself via my Goodreads profile to read 60 books in 2019. And after 4 years of successfully nailing my annual...
In the spirit of last year’s post where we shared the best books our kids read in 2018, we thought it would be fun (and useful) to share our 2019...
I love Christmas, very much. But as I have eased my way (and by easing I mean been thrown wildly and wide-eyed) into busy motherhood, I have come to appreciate...
Please note that there may be some affiliate links included. Read more about those here. Well, 2019 is coming to a close, and it has been a wild year. I...
Updated 10/2023: Operation Gratitude is no longer consistently participating in this program, but please try Treats for Troops.I have celebrated a rebirth through the years: a rebirth as someone who...