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As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I am happy to share with you Back-to-School tips to help your kids feel their best during this high allergy season.  I know that when your child is suffering from allergies, their performance isn’t going to be what it should be.  They are constantly interrupting their…

A HUNDRED SUMMERS By: Beatriz Williams Published: May 30, 2013 Fiction A HUNDRED SUMMERS tells the story of two friends, Budgie and Lily.  They have grown up spending their summers together on Seaview, a oceanfront community in Rhode Island.  The book begins in 1931 while the two are in college and meet two dashing football…

CAPTURING EVERY DAY LIFE The No-Nonsense, Cheese-Free, Read-While-They-Nap, Easy-as-Pie Guide to Taking Top-Notch, World-Class Photos of Your Kids By: Jane Goodrich Published:  July 1, 2013 Non-Fiction Jane Goodrich is one of the top New York based newborn and child photographers.  In her book she shares very simple and clear tips for getting the best out…

I had so many people register to win the Brennan Sisters Series of books, that I decided to draw a second winner that will receive a copy of THE GOOD WIFE, the final book in the series.  Thanks to all of you who entered and to Penguin for offering this giveaway. Winner #1 of All…

source There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Beverly Sills, American Operatic Soprano As I begin Day 1 of my 5 Week Living and Active Challenge,(See Post HERE) this quote reminded me of my focus for this next 5 weeks.  This is exactly what I needed to hear.  No Short Cuts.  Do the…

IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…FRANCE… A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World By: Carole P. Roman Published:  May 2, 2013 Non-Fiction Carole Roman has created a series introducing young children to cultures and people across the world.  Including the book above, she has also written books about Mexico, South Korea and most…

Through our 90-100 degree heat the last couple weeks, I’ve been such a slacker on getting exercise.  So, when I saw Clare from PEAK313.com was going to run another 5 week challenge, I knew it was just the motivation I needed. I completed this challenge in September/October last year.  Even though I completed it, I really…

THE GOOD WIFE Brennan Sisters #3 By: Jane Porter Published:  September 3, 2013 Fiction – Series The final book in the Brennan Sisters series features Sarah, the youngest and prettiest of the family.  Sarah tries to be the “good wife” to Boone, a MLB player who travels, is gone too often, and also cheated on…

Join Lisa Boucher, author of the cozy fiction novel, Jesus, Mo, and Cheese Puffs, as she tours the blogosphere  August 5 – October 25, 2013 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! JESUS, MO, AND CHEESE PUFFS By: Lisa Boucher Published: February 18, 2013 eBook/Fiction Flo has been playing the lottery…

source Plans are worthless, but planning is everything. Dwight D Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States Sometimes this is exactly how I feel.  I LIVE off of our schedule.  Everything is on the calendar, I operate from a To Do list each and every day, but some days, I don’t even get to the…