Traveling can be so stressful for so many people. For me, I love it! I love the planning of trips and I love going. Next week we are off again for a family wedding in Iowa. So, I thought this would be an appropriate time to share how I pack the perfect carry-on bag. Typically, I travel with a backpack…
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This past spring, as the school year was winding down, I had to make the decision of whether or not I was going to go back to work for the next school year. It was tough because I really enjoyed what I did and who I worked with. I worked in an elementary school library as a Media Clerk (or, as…
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So, being one who loves all thing Harry Potter, I thought it might be fun to gather a list of books that the cast of Harry Potter reads. And, let me tell you, I have thoroughly enjoyed this process. It has been a lot of fun looking through all of the different books they all like. Kind of like visiting a…
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There is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle with a book. Sometimes, their struggle may be link to the “summer slide” and they just need to get back in the groove of reading. But, maybe they “don’t like reading”. Yikes! It is so important to take the time to help your kid(s) find not only a good book that…
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September’s New Books Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books! For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha! But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard! That’s what I’m here for! I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month, and as a result, have come up with a list of my favorite new books coming out in September. Let me…
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Entertaining Teens With school getting ready to start (or for some of you, it’s just started), I thought I would get some thoughts together on entertaining teens. Our house tends to one of the houses that they hang out at for some crazy reason. I say that because we have no pool, one small-ish tv, no great gaming system –…
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Scooby Doo was a big part of my kids childhood. Scooby and the gang accompanied us on many a long road trip, making the mile much more palatable! You remember Scooby and the gang. They always stumble into a mystery regardless of where they are. There’s always a monster. Shaggy and Scooby are always super scared. Fred always says, “Let’s…
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I’m sure if you have kids, you’ve had some pretty awesome car-talks! And, no doubt a lot of arguments and refereeing has gone on! Sometimes there is more listening than talking. But, I love that there’s also a lot of laughing! I have found that a lot of connecting time happens in our minivan. I like being the mom that…
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The Gold Medal Mess by David A. Kelly Just in time for the Olympics, here’s a great book series for your kids! From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries, David A. Kelly, comes another series, MVP Most Valuable Players. With the winning combination of sports and mysteries, Kelly has brought us another fun series for your 2-5th grade kids! An…
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Top 10 Reasons We Love Family Vacations! Are you a fan of an inter-generational, multi-family vacation? Before I got married, these were not a part of my life. Now…I am grateful for my family-in-law! Every other year my mom-in-law rallies the troops and we all head to the Outer Banks for a week of family togetherness, food and fun! I…
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