Books, Fanfiction, Poetry
I read this lovely book while sitting on a 2h commute and I think I laughed and I cried and I felt like having a baby just here and now. I recommend this book to any new mother to be - either by adopting, using a carrier mommy or even by carrying the little bundle… Continue reading Chicken Soup for the Mother’s soul * 101 Stories
I must say I have never seen such a beautiful way of telling a very old story - the story of Sara and Abraham - from the moment they met until their first child was born. If you are a woman struggling to conceive, this book is for you - shows the trials and tribulations… Continue reading Sarah (Women of Genesis, Book 1) By Orson Scott Card
This was my first time reading a short story collection by Margaret Atwood and after the phenomenal 20'th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill, I was surprised by the very natural - almost memoir-type of writing some of the stories. "When my mother was very small, someone gave her a basket of baby chicks for Easter.… Continue reading Bluebeard’s Egg * Margaret Atwood
Family reunions are the times when many families come together. In some cases, they are only time that everyone in a family gets to see each other. Unfortunately, it seems as if family reunions are becoming a thing of the past. While family reunions still exist, they are not as popular as they once were.… Continue reading Backyard Reunions: Easier Than You May Think
When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation. 1. Hawaii… Continue reading 9 Beach Vacation Ideas
The Unofficial Guide to Dating, Again explains the range of dating options available today and provides practical tools that will help readers assess their needs, research their options, and make decisions accordingly. The most frequent problem I hear from single clients is that of how and where to search for a partner. Many of them… Continue reading The Fine Art of “Squirrel Hunting”
This was an absolute thriller and John Saul in the master at suspense! He strings you along till you almost have it figured out, but then the plot thickens and you continue to wonder just what will happen next. The overall plot of the book is the best; it will scare you, amaze you, make… Continue reading The Creature (John Saul)
For some, the idea of a budget is often a blur. It is frustrating to see how hard it is to do a budget and realizing that with one wrong purchase, you can actually ruin the entire thing. And this has been a perennial headache for most homemakers. It is about time to overhaul the… Continue reading No Fret Family Budget
According to the National Center For Education Statistics, almost 1.1 million children underwent homeschooling in 2005 alone. That's a lot of children. Once upon a time, homeschooling used to be a radical statement - something like a declaration of independence. It was the conservative Christians who advocated homeschooling in the '80s and legalized it in… Continue reading Homeschooling and the family
Family is at the core of the Christmas season, so creating fun memories with your family is always at the top of the must-do list this time of year. What fun activities can you incorporate into your family life that makes Christmas memorable and fun? Plenty, really. There are the traditional and the things a… Continue reading Family Fun Christmas Activities
