Great Resources
Listmania
At amazon.com you’ll find a service entitled Listmania which allows readers to access lists of suggested books arranged by grade level.  These lists each offer about four or five reading choices. 
Book Crush 
Another clever resource is entitled Book Crush: For Kids and Teens – Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest by Nancy Pearl.  In this […]

Mother-Daughter Book Group - How to Grow a Great Group!

I so thoroughly enjoy my own book group, that when my daughter and I were approached to join a Mother-Daughter Book Group, we were thrilled!  My daughter and I both share a love of reading and this was a perfect opportunity for some bonding and learning!  […]

Tip of the Week - Help Your Children to Stay in Touch!
While on vacation I read a great article in a back issue of Better Homes and Gardens on helping children maintain quality communication with a parent serving in the armed forces.  Noting that little children may feel awkward while talking on the telephone over a […]

How I Spent My Summer Vacation - An Essay!

While this article may sound like an overused first day of school assignment, don’t be misled! I can’t wait to share my vacation story having recently enjoyed two gorgeous weeks at the New Jersey shore!  On vacation I had a lot of fun with my immediate and […]

Cocktails on the Patio!

This is how my husband and I end each summer – with a cocktail party in our backyard over Labor Day weekend! After a summer dedicated to my role as family “cruise director,” this party is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with adults, many of whom we haven’t seen since school ended! […]

The Hottest New Cocktails!
We spend a lot of time keeping up with clothing trends, but how about new cocktail trends? Even if you are not a big consumer of cocktails, there is something pretty nice about knowing what is new and hot! Even if we are wives and mothers, we can still “attempt” to order […]

Tip of the Week - Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle!

I love this old fashioned pastime, especially during the summer months!  For the last few years, our family has brought a large, 1000 piece puzzle along on our beach vacation.  We set the pieces up on the coffee table and everyone gets involved from the youngest […]

Tip of the Week - Organize Your Online Information!

I recently picked up a little item that I had been seeking for a long time – a spiral bound notebook specifically designed to record websites, usernames, passwords and notes.  This online organizer is just like an address book, divided by letters of the alphabet and is about […]

The Best Birthday Gift to Celebrate a Special Woman in Your Life! 

A Silver Rope Charm Bracelet

Do you have a dear girlfriend or family member about to celebrate a milestone occasion?  A 30th, 40th, or 50th birthday?  I have the perfect idea for a group gift – a silver charm bracelet by Chamilia or Pandora!  Both of […]

Chic Styles on a Shoestring!

Fashionable clothing created by famous designers has never been more affordable!  Many major retail stores have made chic styles available for almost every budget- what a great idea!  Here’s a quick summary of some large chains and the fabulous new lines that they are offering:
Kohl’s - Simply Vera
Takes the first place […]