Best Friends by Shannon Hale 3 hours 11 mins It’s publication day! Shannon Hale’s latest graphic novel hits shelves today, and it is a winner: 5 stars for sure! I’m such a fan of Shannon Hale’s work that I picked up this title on audiobook, not realizing that it was Read more…
Although I don’t consider myself a die-hard Barbie girl, I probably am at heart, because those were my go-to toys when I was growing up. I had four brothers and spent plenty of time playing cars and Legos, but there was nothing quite like the girly, imaginative play I created Read more…
By Patti Callahan Henry This book is definite 5-star read for me! It’s the second book I’ve read from Patti Callahan Henry, and – shocker – the first one was a 5 star read too. If you’re a fan of historical fiction, magical storytelling, and unraveling questions about the past, Read more…
There’s another 2 for 1 sale on right now at Audible, so if you have a spare credit and $1.99, here’s what I recommend. Post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission – at no cost to you – when you purchase using these links. The Read more…
This post includes affiliate links. I may make a small commission, at no cost to you, when you purchase from my links. One of my favorite things about the Audible Premium Plus membership is that they periodically to sales where you can get 2 books for the price of 1 Read more…
Best baby advice: sing to them! I just got my fussy baby to sleep with a few simple lullabies, and it has always been a way for me and my children to connect and even break a negative behavior cycle. Music does amazing things! Best family ritual: talking a stroll Read more…
A fortnight. I think that’s all that’s left!! Completely unbelievable. I could go on to say so much here, including how I am becoming obsessed with little babies….. but mostly I’m tired! What a surprise, huh? I will add this special moment. I spent several extra minutes tonight just rocking my Read more…
Big news: I fit into my old Buckle jeans again!! It’s taken a long time for my body to fully rebound back, but I tried them on yesterday on a whim and was so happily surprised. Sure, I could have worked out harder earlier on and probably arrived at this Read more…
Okay, I use the phrase occasionally, but I’ve been thinking on it recently. When did becoming an adult turn into a thing we don’t want to do? Something almost negative or not intrinsic to our growing up? Our culture these days (in the USA at least) focuses so much on Read more…
My girl is such a wiggler! It’s not very often anymore that she’ll fall asleep on me after her feeding. I miss it. She did it tonight though, and it feels so wonderful.