Monday Mindset: The Monday After
Monday Mindset: tough days take a lot out of you. Managing my mindset and working to let go of what I cannot control helps do exactly this
In the Mom Lane: Five Quick Snack Favs
I am super texture sensitive and have a sweet tooth that could lead me to a less nutritious option, so having a stash of ingredients to a better snack option is essential in making good, quick choices. Greek yogurt (higher in protein, if you shop carefully, MUCH lower in sugar) plus fresh fruit and a…
Book Review: First Comes Love (Giffin)
First Comes Love Author: Emily Giffin © 2016 Publisher: Ballantine Books Genre: Women’s Fiction / Literary Fiction Sub-genre: Sisters, Domestic Life, Literary Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased on Amazon Synopsis: The Garland sisters, Josie and Meredith, shared a sisterly bond and love for each other that became a challenging relationship in their…
In the Mom Lane: Dream A Little Dream
No, this is not a post about the dreams I have for my children. Nor for my life in the years to come. This is about the literal dreams. Keep reading. It’s funny, I promise. When Big Dude was a toddler, we were gifted a Richard Scarry book: Cars and Trucks and Things That Go!…
Book Review: Ten Timid Ghosts (O’Connell)
Ten Timid Ghosts Author/Illustrator: Jennifer O’Connell © 2000 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Genre: Children’s Lit Subgenre: Halloween, Spine-Chilling Horror, Beginning Readers Reviewer: Sara Book received from: Purchased at book fair Synopsis (Amazon blurb): “It’s Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: A mean witch is preparing to move in…
In the Mom Lane: And Then There Was One (Slice of Bread)
This is a week about preparation. I’m getting ready for the trip with my dad and brother. We’re getting ready to hike Half Dome. The household is getting ready for Mommy to be away for more than a week! It’s not a great time for one of my animals to have a veterinary emergency. So, of course,…
Book Review: Llama Llama, Red Pajama (Dewdney)
Llama Llama Red Pajama Author: Anna Dewdney Publisher: Viking © 2005 Genre: Children’s Subgenre: Growing up & facts of life, Mammals, Sleep, Emotions & Feelings Reviewer: Sara Book received from: Purchased at book fair. Synopsis (Amazon blurb): “In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into…
#WriterMemeMonday: It’s a holiday, so everyone’s home…
…which means I’ll get precious little done today. But for enjoying time with the husband and kiddos. For this week’s #WriterMemeMonday, I picked one in honor of my family, who think they’ve caught me in action… Join the fun! Pick a meme or make your own, share on social media and don’t forget to pingback…
In the Mom Lane: You Might Have A Toddler If…
Today’s game: How you might know your baby is now a toddler! (OR: Can you guess where I found the item in the feature image?) Here’s how we play! Round 1: Parent takes the coffee to play the kids, keeping it up high and generally out of reach. Round 2: The Once-Baby-Now-Toddler STRIKES while the parent is still…
Book Review: Little Blue Truck (Schertle)
Little Blue Truck Author: Alice Schertle (text © 2008) Illustrator: Jill McElmurry (illustration © 2008) Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Genre: Children’s Books Subgenre: Early Learning – Basic Concepts, Sounds; Farm Animals; Cars & Trucks Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Gift Synopsis: Travel the country roads with Little Blue. Meet his friends while he bumps…
The Mom Who Runs: 