My oldest son took his first few canskate lessons this year and even participated in a skating carnival, the night of the carnival I brought out our new copy of It's a Big World, Little Pig, to share with the boys! Synopsis: It’s a Big World, Little Pig! follows Poppy as she travels to Paris to compete in the World Games. At first, Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (and best friend Emma, too!), Poppy … [Read more...]
It’s a Big World, Little Pig Review
March 8, 2012 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chicken Soup for the Soul : Find Your Happiness Giveaway
February 15, 2012 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Another great edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul! 101 Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and Joy Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to encourage readers to find their own happiness. Stories in this collection will inspire readers to pursue their dreams, find their passion and seek joy in their life. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul's focus on inspiration and hope, reminding … [Read more...]
The Sneezy Wheezy Day Book
January 26, 2012 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
here's no doubt about it, winter is cold and flu season and our little ones getting a case of the sniffles is unavoidable. To help cure the boredom blues when little ones are feeling down, a cuddle on the couch and a good read is good medicine. Cougar Cub Tales: The Sneezy Wheezy Day is an appropriate read. As a nurse and mother of three, Sharon Cramer has seen more than her share of winter illnesses. So much so, she was inspired to write The Sneezy Wheezy Day, the third in the … [Read more...]
Sweets on a Stick Blog Tour
January 17, 2012 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Linda Vandermeer starting baking in the kitchen with her mom as a child and now as a mom herself she's inviting her three kids to join her in her baking adventures. I'm the same way. I used to sit at the table making mini pies and concoctions while my mom worked in the kitchen and even with three boys I always make room on the counter for them. I always joke that I can tell how much they are growing by how they fit under under the cabinets. Linda has a fun new recipe book out called Sweets on … [Read more...]
I Said No! A kid-to-kid guide to keeping your private parts private!
January 12, 2012 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
This can be a difficult topic for parents to bring up, it's not always easy to talk about private parts, let alone the complexity of inappropriate touching. Where do you start? How do you bring it to your child's attention without scaring them? When is the right time? To be honest, it wasn't really even something we started addressing with our boys, but with Big Brother now being five, I knew it was time as soon as I saw it in my inbox. One of those palm to forehead moments, ya know? So … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: O Canada
January 10, 2012 By 4 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I was so surprised and excited to see this latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul arrive on my doorstep! A book of 101 stories written for Canadians, by Canadians! I just knew I was going to love this one and I do! The stories are heart warming and funny and the quotes are inspirational, like in all Chicken Soup books, but this one is about Canada - my home, my land, my people - ME! You are going to enjoy all the wonderful stories about the friendly Canadian people, the cold winters … [Read more...]
