As someone who is on the cusp of the Baby Boomer generation, technology can sometimes be overwhelming. While I know how to use my smartphone and my computer, learning new things can be intimidating. I’ve noticed that I don’t pick it up as easily as my kids do. Of course, technology is the wave of […]
Back to school is right around the corner and many parents are wondering how they can help their teenagers be more successful in school. One of the biggest problems my kids had in school was retaining information. If you’re wondering how to improve retention skills especially in higher level classes, keep reading for a tool […]
I’ve been looking for a new book to read for a while now. I’ve been on a mystery kick but decided I wanted something different. Individutopia is a dystopian young adult story by Joss Sheldon that is inspired by A Brave New World. Since I’m a huge fan of both of those stories, I couldn’t […]
It’s time for another great Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Garage Sale Mystery episode! The Mask Murder is on Sunday, August 12th at 9pm EST. I cannot tell you how much my husband and I enjoy watching these each week. We love all of the Hallmark mysteries but the Garage Sale Mystery is definitely a favorite especially […]
It’s back to school time already for many families and Lonely Planet Books has an all-new series to get kids excited for learning. I’ve always encouraged my kids to learn more about the physical world about them. Places, people, and creatures can be fascinating topics to learn about especially when you’re using a fun series […]
Have you seen the Untamed T-Rex? I’m a huge fan of the WowWee Fingerlings that I’ve been able to review in the past. If you haven’t seen those reviews, check out my thoughts on the Baby Monkey, Baby Unicorn, and Kingsley the Sloth. I just love playing with these little guys. They are a great […]
Have you heard? Hallmark Movies & Mysteries “Garage Sale Mystery: The Pandora’s Box Murders” is premiering this Sunday, Aug. 5th at 9pm/8c! I’m so excited to be participating in another live tweeting event during this show. My husband and I love the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries programming. It’s part of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries […]
The Nova Wonders DVD from PBS is now available and fans of easy to digest scientific learning are going to love this. My husband and I enjoy watching documentaries on TV at night, but I don’t want anything super in-depth or complicated. I need my learning in small, bite-sized chunks that are easy to understand. Posts […]
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in swim classes, you might be wondering what the best way is to prepare them for basic swimming lessons. I’ll let you in on a secret. I didn’t learn to swim until I was almost 13. I was scared once when younger and it just made me afraid […]
Do you have your school picture outfit ideas planned out for months before the date? Or, are you like me and forget until the very last minute? I swear, I always planned on sending the kids to school on picture day wearing something stylish and presentable. But, something always came up at the last minute […]