Schools out for Summer.....ahhhh for a work at home mom, those words are bittersweet! While I long for those lazy days at the beach like any kid, I also have deadlines I need to make. Entertaining the kids can be a full time job over summer holidays, but I have a little help from DK Publishing! Summer's are made for blockbuster movies and my boys are pretty fanatic over a lot of movies that they aren't even allowed to see yet! It's a boy thing to be infatuated with super heroes, star wars and … [Read more...]
Books to Marvel over at DK
June 28, 2013 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers
June 26, 2013 By 41 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
There's days were I can sit at the computer screen and nothing comes to me, nothing to say. Writer's block strikes again! Of course, late at night, when I am lying in bed trying to sleep.....that is the time when my brain switches on and the words pour into my head! Anyone else go through this? Whether your a writer, blogger, student, or struggled to write out a personal note, you likely understand! 101 Motivational Stories for Writers — Budding or Bestselling — from Books to Blogs No matter … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul ~ Parenthood
May 7, 2013 By 65 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A boy is the only thing that God can use to make a man. ~ Author Unknown Just one of the many wonderful quotes you will find in the latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood 101 Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about the Joy of Raising Children Parenting — it's a tough job, but also the best. Filled with anecdotes and advice from parents raising children of all ages, this book will uplift, inspire, and encourage you. Other parents, just like … [Read more...]
Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter ~ Melissa Francis
April 18, 2013 By 1 Comment We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Sometimes in a digital world like ours I forget how much I love to read. And then something like pneumonia hits and kicks my butt to bed for what's going on a two week period, and I find myself with all the time in the world to escape into a good book. Last week, my night stand real estate was taken up by Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter, a captivating read by actor Melissa Francis. Melissa's memoir of growing up as a child actor under the highly competitive and neurotic care of her … [Read more...]
Spring Titles from Scholastic Canada
March 27, 2013 By 5 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My boys get new books for almost every occasion, Christmas, birthdays and of course the Easter Bunny comes hopping into town with a few too! Check out the latest Spring titles from Scholastic Canada for inspiration on filling your own Easter baskets! Exclamation Mark By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld This is a great little book for kids learning to write. It's a fun introduction to the use of the exclamation mark , period and question mark! It also has a lovely … [Read more...]
The Sunshine When She’s Gone ~ Book Review and Giveaway
March 25, 2013 By 84 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Do you ever have those days when you just need a break? I can't count how many times those words have come out of my mouth. Raising three kids aged 3 and under was hard. Really, really hard! With a hubby who worked long hours, no close friends and family that lived hours away, I was short on support and sanity! But what if...... What if your wishes were answered? What if someone gave you a break? Not just anyone, what if you woke up one morning (late of course, because you slept in) and … [Read more...]
