Please note that this public service announcement is brought to you by Bibliophilic Satire. ***************************************************************************************** I'd like to take a moment to discuss an issue that is pertinent to every parent out there. Children and books. There. I said it. I know. We try to avoid such topics, but the fact of the matter is... Continue Reading →
2012 Topical Reading Challenges
With all of the great reading genres available, it's easy to skip over some of them. Check out these great topical reading challenges for 2012. Perhaps you'll join me for some. When Melissa at Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf didn't see any witchy reading challenges for 2012, she decided to make her own. The 2012 Witches and... Continue Reading →
2011 Debut Author Challenge
I wasn't going to sign up for The Story Siren's 2011 Debut Author Challenge. Granted, it sounded like fun and would easily fit with some of the other reading challenges we are doing. However, we constantly have a list of books waiting to be read, and my children already have quite a list for us... Continue Reading →
Chick Lit Challenge
And in my newly found attempts to relax and take care of myself better, I will be adding yet one more challenge to my life. Oxymoronic, no? A little fluff adult reading might be just what I need. My reading tends to lean towards children's books with the kids, parenting books, reference books, and scientific... Continue Reading →
bedtime is no longer a one person job…
For 7 1/2 years, I was exclusively in charge of bedtime. Bedtime at our house is a relative term. It describes the time we go to bed, rather than describing a certain time of the day. There is no set bedtime at our house. When little people start to get tired, we start getting ready... Continue Reading →