Every avid reader has them: books that are pretty tough to finish because they’re boring, predictable or just out-and-out awful. I’ve had my fair share. But I seem to have hit a string of them lately (and there is nothing harder than reading several not-so-great books in a row).And I’ll be honest, I almost titled this post “Three Books that Were Torturous to Finish” but torture doesn’t describe it. Because each of the books has a redeeming quality of some {Read More}

Is it just me or does it seem so complicated to “go green?” I struggle with it. I’ve done a lot of little things. I’ve bought the reusable grocery bags (and finally remembered to put them in my car), joined the neighborhood recycling program and stopped cut back on printing things out. But what about all that other stuff? Why should I want a BPA-free water bottle? What is BPA anyway? Does my drinking water have lead in it? How {Read More}

First off, I loved the title of this book. What’s not to love about a book called “If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay.” I think every new mom has been there. Your child does… something. And you RUSH them into the emergency room. Only to have the doctor shake their head, smile condescendingly and ask “First child?” That’s when I start looking for the exit. I didn’t realize that a newborn breathed like that. And {Read More}