Forget all that spring cleaning, because I’ve got a new bouquet of books that are worth leaving your mop and broom behind for. So find your nearest lounge chair, a big glass of lemonade, and grab one of these titles. In the bunch there is contemporary fiction, mystery/thrillers, historical fiction, and even a surprise cookbook for new Instant Pot owners. Enjoy! Into the Water by Paula Hawkins From the author of “Girl on the Train” comes this much anticipated follow up… Keep Reading
Archives for 2017
Do the Words “Science Fair” Send You Into a Panic? No Worries, Because Science Fair S.O.S. Will Save Your Sanity
“Mom, my science project is due tomorrow!” No other sentence can send parents everywhere into a frenzied panic than that one. Oh science project season how I do NOT love thee! (And I’m betting I’m not alone on this.) It seems school projects, especially traditional science fair projects, have taken on a life of their own as of late. What was once a small school assignment that could easily be put together in an hour or two (and with minimal crafting talent),… Keep Reading
7 Books to Help You Find Joy, Grace, and Peace with Christ This Easter Season
Spring is right around the corner, and with often comes the urge to purge and clean up our homes. But what about cleaning out our hearts and minds? Now is also the perfect time to seek spiritual renewal, and this list of Christian non-denominational titles geared specifically toward women, mothers, and grandmothers, will help you when seeking higher meaning during these spring days. It’s time to see your joy bloom, not just your flower beds. Only Love Today: Reminders to… Keep Reading
10 Can’t Put Down Books for Reluctant Boy Readers
One of the questions I was asked most as a librarian was “How do I keep my son interested in reading?” It’s very typical for normally book loving young boys to lose interest in reading right around age nine, and to continue to be disinterested during the middle school years. With a multitude of tempting technological distractions like tablets and video games, as well as other hobbies such as sports and music, it’s nearly impossible to get your average boy… Keep Reading
5 Great Ways to Get Your High Schooler Ready for the SAT/ACT
For high-school parents across the country getting ready to register their teens for college entrance exams, it may be scary to think that what they do over the course of four hours at a testing center has the power to determine their fate for the next four years. But it doesn’t have to be. How and what you do to prepare your teen for taking the SAT/ACT can make all the difference in the world in both their test scores,… Keep Reading
When the College Acceptance Letter Comes……
My firstborn son received his college acceptance yesterday. In a matter of a few seconds, I felt all the feels; joy, excitement, worry, anticipation, relief, gratefulness….exuberance to just name a few. But I also felt something I didn’t expect. I felt a release. I felt his release. As my husband, myself, and my son all stood around starring at the computer screen reading “Congratulations!” I felt a metaphorical rush of air hit my face, and I imagined it was from… Keep Reading