Books
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Judith Viorst Review
Absolutely loved this book growing up!! I'm 34 now and have four kiddos of my own now. About 3 years ago I bought this book for my kiddos bc I couldn't find my copy. Then lo and behold they made ...
10 (of the best!) Summer Reads for Your Beach Bag
The warm weather is finally here and it's time to get your summer slacking on! For me that means a chic beach bag, the occasional ice cream, a tasty margarita (or two!), and of course, a killer sum...
Humorous Books
These laugh out loud funny books and humorous memoirs will definitely keep you smiling. Of course, I wouldn't recommend you read these on the plane because you will for sure have everyone asking wh...
Hillary Clinton's Award-Winning Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I make these cookies for special occasions and my kids devour them when we have them at home. Everyone who has tried them has been surprised when I tell them the secret ingredient (old-fashioned ro...
Corduroy - Don Freeman Review
Absolutely loved this book as a kiddo. I'm 34 now and still love this book lol I bought it for my kids last Christmas bc I couldn't find my copy I had when I was little. I think they love it as mu...
Nefertiti: A Novel - Michelle Moran Review
This was the first book I read by Michelle Moran and I loved it. In fact, I had a hard time putting it down. I think I read it in less than a week. Moran's ability to relate historical accounts in ...
Fairy Tales with a Modern Twist
It's so fun to disappear into another world when turning the pages of a good book. From wicked witches, to Prince Charmings - these books include the characters and heroes you grew up with, but wit...
Hilarious Collection of ABCs of Working Parents
Mother of three and Managing Editor of Real Simple, Kristin van Ogtrop, somehow managed to find the time to put together a great encyclopedia of “Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom” in...
Multicultural Kids
Reading books about kids from other countries is a fun way to celebrate the diverse cultures and customs from around the world.
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Products You're Better Off Not Knowing About
Seriously? These products actually exist. For when your kids want to go somewhere, without actually having to go somewhere. Literature teachers everywhere are hanging their heads in shame. I have n...
This Is Where I Leave You: A Novel
I've heard a lot about this book, and the author, for quite some time, but I finally picked up a copy of "This is Where I Leave You" last month.Nearing the final chapters, I am in total a...
Favorite Books
I love to collect books...books I've read and those I plan to read, eventually. Here are a few of the favorites I like to read every few years and those I recommend to others looking for stories to...
The Best Banned Books
These books have been banned at some point in time and yet include some essential stories that I think make them extremely noteworthy. I own many of these and plan to encourage my kids to read at s...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Signet) - Ken Kesey Review
My favorite book of all time. It is so captivating I could read it hundred times and still not get bored. I really don't want to give any spoilers here in case someone hasn't read it yet but you ha...
Book Review - Liar: A Memoir, Rob Roberge Review
Snippets of time and memories that don't align make up the content of Liar. Roberge writes as the memories seemingly occur, with very little connection between each one. While initially, this is re...