I was selected to review the Next Issue magazine app as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. August is a travel month for me. Between the family road trip to New York City and Boston (As of the time of publishing this post I’m…
Bedtime Math by Laura Overdeck Book Review and Giveaway
To facilitate this book review, I was sent a hardcover copy of Bedtime Math to try out with my kids. The author is also supplying copies to give away to Better in Bulk readers. No other compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own. We have a new favorite bedtime book…
The Wig in the Window {Summer Reading for Kids 8-12}
I received an advance copy of The Wig in the Window from the author. No monetary compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions within this post are my own. With most of the country’s kids already in the middle of summer vacation, it’s officially time for summer reading! I always feel like my…
Summer Reading For Teens and Tweens: Eoin Colfer’s W.A.R.P. The Reluctant Assassin
I received a review copy of Eoin Colfer’s new book, WARP: The Reluctant Assassin, but all opinions about the book expressed within this post are my own. In less than 2 weeks, all 5 of my kids will be on summer vacation. While my oldest daughter will be busy with a summer job, the rest…
The Body Electric – Book Review
Note: I received an early copy of The Body Electric by Allie Duzett for review, which is officially released today (May 14, 2013). No compensation was received and all opinions expressed are my own. When I first moved into this area, I met a mother with older kids that I admired. As a young mother…
The One and Only Ivan – Announcing the 2013 Newbery Medal Winner!
My two youngest kids and I have been enjoying reading a book together called The One and Only Ivan, and were thrilled to find out that “Ivan” was crowned with the 2013 Newbery Medal. What is the Newbery Award? The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by…
The Happiness Project – Join Me?
I love the holidays…I really do. But sometimes the end of the year brings a few stresses that I’d rather not have to deal with. And then there’s the pressure of New Year’s Resolutions starting in January (which really just cause added pressure – don’t you think?). The fact is, there’s no better time to…
Steve Jobs Quotes from his Biography
I am loving reading Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, and have been highlighting sections like crazy. I thought it would be fun to post a few Steve Jobs quotes. Do you have any favorite quotes from Steve Jobs? Come join me in my Copia book club as we discuss Steve Jobs this…
Steve Jobs Biography: My Latest Book Club Discussion Topic
I don’t often read biographies. Honestly, there aren’t that many people that fascinate me enough to read their life stories, unless they’re memoirs (I know they are so similar, but for some reason I LOVE memoirs). So initially, despite the fact that I am a huge Apple fan, I had no interest in reading Steve…
Favorite Quotes – The House at Riverton
I’ve been reading Kate Morton’s The House at Riverton for my Copia book club this month, and I came across this quote that I love (I’m sure my love of photography could have something to do with why this quote stood out to me). This week, I’m sharing a few more of my favorite quotes…
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