All right, listen…I have problems. I started typing this post and couldn’t help but giggle–and all I was doing was typing! How old am I again? Oh, right, 26. I really need to get it together! When I was a nanny to three kiddos the two older ones always asked me to read Everyone Poops […]
Sometimes people email me asking how they can teach their children to relax in nature when they don’t really get it themselves. I want you all to check out this book because it is the perfect example and explains it in such an amazing way. Gus is a Tree by Claire Babin; illustrated by Olivier […]
I love my library. It is a smaller library but they are up to date on their children’s books while keeping the good ol’ classics around too. Whoever is in charge of finding and purchasing new books should receive an award; they have the best taste ever! They led me to discover author and illustrator Polly […]
Last week we took a tip to Barnes & Noble to check out if they had any books to help teach us how to take better care of our earth. We came home with three favorites and I highly recommend each one! Help Your Parents Save the Planet by Play Bac “This is the first […]
You know your girls are fans of Jamie Lee Curtis’ books when you read them almost every day. You really know your girls are fans of Jamie Lee Curtis’ books when they climb a very tall bookshelf during nap time so they can grab one to read. You really, really know your daughter absolutely loves […]
Meet my Grandpa & Grandma on my mother’s side, Paul & Carolyn. Growing up we lived 3000 miles away from them but not once did I ever feel that they were that far away. My Grandfather died over a decade ago, he battled cancer numerous times throughout his life and it finally took him. My Grandmother is still with […]
Spring is coming, it has peeked out a few times but I know it is coming to stay soon. This morning we were busy trying on last year’s Spring clothes to see what could be passed down, thrown out or what still fits. We already did our spring cleaning (ok if I am being honest, […]
#1 For the past couple of weeks, I have found myself being snippier than usual to my girls. I need a refresher course in positive parenting practices so I have been turning my house upside down trying to find this book! Reading Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel taught me very important parenting lessons, you […]
The First Adventures of Incredible You is made by Custom Made for Kids and boy are we huge fans! You all know that we LOVE to read and collect books in our home and this is our new favorite. The First Adventures of Incredible you is an awarding winning book that is personalized to fit […]
Babar was one of my favorite book series and cartoon growing up. I have tried to get my girls into Babar but they really seem to love Ella the Elephant so much more. I love Ella too! Her character is kind, obedient, a good friend, elegant, helpful, just an all around sweet-heart. The Ella the […]
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