The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
Happy Birthday Energizer Bunny! Can you believe this American icon is 25 years old? How many times have you compared you or someone you know to the this tenacious bunny who just keeps going and going? If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, View Post
Most people take special precautions when the weather turns cold to make sure they have winterized their homes. We make sure we have the basics we need in case of a power outage due to cold weather and I’ve organized our closets, putting the warmer View Post
I suppose it’s naturally just the librarian in me, but I have always encouraged books over movies. I often find that the movie is so much different from the book. However, there are some exceptions, and as part of National Young Readers Week, my View Post
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Cardstore. I received complimentary cards and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Just a few weeks ago it seemed like the holidays View Post
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Brother P-touch. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating. I am so excited about the View Post
I love our cats. Our male cat, Clyde, has been a part of our family for 13 years. We have had our female cat Pearl for 5 years. We are “cat people” through and through. They bring us comfort and companionship and are totally spoiled. Cats are View Post
It’s no secret that I love children’s books. Growing up, I was a big fan of chapter books and hated when they ended. Do you have middle grader who loves to read? If you’re looking for a series of books packed with action, adventure, and tons of View Post
If anyone knows me well, they know that cooking is not my strong point. I can bake all day long, but when it comes to cooking meals, I’m all about quick and easy. I’m getting better, but I always welcome any help in this area I can get. That’s why View Post
Now that the holidays are upon us, you’ll probably be out and about more and that means you will probably be around more people. This also means you may be around more sick people, exposing yourself to colds and flu. I work around children View Post
There’s no doubt about it – planning a children’s party is stressful. If you find yourself more likely to reach for the paracetamol instead of a party popper at a gathering frequented by kids - this guide is for you. Here are three easy ways to View Post
It’s Turkey Time in the library! I managed to get up this Thanksgiving bulletin board this week. I had a few Thanksgiving paperback books, so I thought this would make a fun display. I used the die cut machine to cut out the maple leaf border and View Post
