Yes, I know… it’s February 1st. But I need a do-over. January kind of sucked. I started February on the right foot, though. I woke up this morning and drank a big glass of water before I even got out of bed. I wrote down everything I ate today, and I actually took a walk, […]
Books
How to Raise an Adult [book review]
This week, I’ve been reading the book How To Raise An Adult, written by Julie Lythcott-Haims and published by Henry Holt and Company. Yes, another parenting book. You know I have a penchant for self-help titles! I believe we should all be on a constant path to self improvement, and there’s no easier way to […]
BOOK REVIEW: Raising Kids to Thrive
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Parenting is hard! I can use all the advice I can get, so I try to read parenting books on a regular basis. The American Academy of Pediatrics has just released a new book, Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection […]
52 Ways to Wow Your Husband
That headline piqued your interest, didn’t it? I saw this book at the checkout at my grocery store and it annoys me a little. Where’s “52 Ways to Wow Your Wife”? This concept reminds me of an old article from the 1950’s – The Good Wife’s Guide. While it’s widely rumored to be a hoax, […]
Sesame Street “B” is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together [book review]
B is for Baking is the fun-filled, baking companion to Sesame Street C is for Cooking, 40th Anniversary Edition. Containing over 50 nutritious recipes, B is for Baking promises hours of baking fun for kids and parents alike. I loved cooking with my mom. I have vivid (and very fond) memories of standing on a […]
Never Give Up – a book by Ruthe Rosen
Ruthe Rosen wrote Never Give Up about her daughter, Karla, a previously very active and healthy 14-year-old girl was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She had been given just a year to live and the treatments needed to shrink the tumor would cause intense sickness, weakness and negative side effects. It seemed as […]
