I have a lot of jobs as a mom. My husband and I tried to name them all one night when I was feeling down. Some of them I embrace with open arms, some of them I do simply because they have to get done and no one else is going to do them. I…
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“Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers.” Shrek, it is one of my favorite children’s movies of all times. As this conversation continued we were given a glimpse of our two characters: Shrek the ogre and Donkey, the, well, donkey. Shrek is a thinker, almost…
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7 Simple Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables I can’t tell you how many times I wondered as a mom of toddlers how I could get my boys to eat their veggies! Luckily, I came up with some pretty simple solutions and I’m happy to say my teenage boys love their vegetables! Here…
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February is the month of love. Usually this is interpreted as romantic love…after all, it is the host of Sweetheart’s Day. However, I chose to look at this February from a perspective of self love and kindness. I am a passionate person. I care about a lot of people and have a cause that is…
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9 Best Apps for Moms to Download Right Now It is the new year. You have heard them. You have probably made them: goals, resolutions, or yearly objectives. By March, you are feeling overwhelmed and significantly behind in your goal achievement success. I like combining technology with old time classics, so I have found some…
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Tween Gift Guide: Unique Gifts for Tweens Those 9-12 year olds… We love them, yet they are no longer kids and not yet teens. What do we call them? Somehow they ended up with the dubious title of “tweens.” The big question is what do we buy for special occasions for someone in this elite…
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Ages: 8-12 Synopsis: Teddy Mars is one of 7 children and wants to stand out from his siblings. Book 1 goes through Teddy’s adventures as he tries to break world records with the help of his friends – and while also dealing with his lovable but destructive younger brother. Why kids love it: The story is…
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Ages: 10-14 Synopsis: Rapunzel’s Revenge is a reimagining of the classic fairytale, this time with Rapunzel escaping her prison and teaming up with Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk) during the Wild West. Why kids love it: It’s funny, has a strong heroine, and a happy ending. Why parents love it: This is a beautifully drawn graphic…
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Fourth of July Sale! The Possum’s Tale is $5 off now through July 6th! Grab your copy right here! Did you know that The Possum’s Tale was made in America? Of course I wrote it and I’m American, but more than that, I worked hard to make sure that every step of this book, from the…
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Ages: 9+ Synopsis: Fablehaven is a hidden refuge where magical creatures have been kept for years. Brother and sister, Seth and Kendra, enter Fablehaven because their grandfather is the caretaker. There they will have to face great challenges to save Fablehaven. Why kids love it: It is “Potteresque” but in a whole different way. Why parents love…
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