Jonathan Tropper’s fantastic and hilarious book, This is Where I Leave You, hits theaters on September 19th. If you haven’t read it yet, it’s a must read. I’m currently reading it and absolutely LOVE it. Everyone I know raves about this book. The movie looks outstanding with a stellar cast that includes Tina Fey, Jane … Read more
This week we hosted a Summer Reading party to inspire kids to join the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge to log their reading minutes to help break the world record. My bookworm Kenzie is constantly reading and I’m always encouraging my 6 year old Kyle to read more …..so joining in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge … Read more
What books are you diving into this summer? I’m an obsessive reader and always looking for new page turners – especially in the summer when ideally I’m able to relax and read by the pool or at the beach. I love a wide variety of books from all kinds of genres – historical fiction, supernatural … Read more
Too funny. So they say that PINK is the new GREY. Especially if your a Mama who swears that EL James Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and the popularity of “erotic” fiction amidst the carpooling crowd might be somewhat responsible for your upcoming new arrival – pink or blue! 50 Shades of Pink or Blue … Read more
My kids are LOVING participating in Scholastic’s 2014 Summer Reading Challenge for the first time ever. It is AWESOME! I encourage you to grab your kids and hop on the computer right now to register them with a username and start logging their reading minutes daily. It’s so easy to do and a giant reminder … Read more
School’s out for summer! It’s time for outdoor play, tennis, and tons of swimming for my family, but I’m also hoping to keep my soon to be 1st grader enthusiastic about reading. To celebrate the release of the new LEGO Movie on DVD, DK publishing sent us their new LEGO Movie book collection. Luckily, he … Read more
Win the new Mouseheart Book! 2 winners each will receive a Mouseheart Prize package as we celebrate this middle-grade release by Lisa Fiedler with illustrations by Vivienne To. The Warriors series meets Redwall in this first book in an epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn geared for kids in grades 3-7. … Read more
Inspired by Duct Tape! Kenzie and Kyle have been crafting like crazy this weekend with their stylish patterned Duck Tape making all kinds of Duct Tape crafts. The book, “Tape It & Make More: 101 Duct Tape Activities”on sale for $12, provided lots of inspiration on various items my kiddos could create using Duck Tape. … Read more
Are you a Nicholas Sparks fan? May is Nicholas Sparks month at Walmart. In 1900 stores, Walmart has special Nicholas Sparks pallets set up with his books and movies at amazing value prices. Of course, his latest book, The Longest Ride, is on sale too. I haven’t read this one yet but it is on … Read more
Win it! It’s Graduation season and all those little preschoolers and Kindergarten grads will adore this super cute book. THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS: GRADUATION GIRL! is the newest picture book in The Very Fairy Princess series by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Released on April 8th, 2014 this title is so cute for your … Read more