What I’m Reading Lately

Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been reading lately: I recently discovered the Outlander series, so I’m knee deep in reading through.  I personally love long books, and I’m enamoured with Jamie, Claire and the crew.  My reading has been taken over by Gabaldon’s series.  Here are 5 reasons you should read it, too!… Continue reading What I’m Reading Lately

Best 10 Picture Books My 4 Year Old Loves

  As an avid book lover and English teacher, I have a boatload of book opinions. I love reading, reviewing, and discussing all types of books, especially children’s books.  So, when my first son was born, I knew we would have fun building a library.  Each night we read (I should clarify: he doesn’t read… Continue reading Best 10 Picture Books My 4 Year Old Loves

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

We keep it low-key for Valetine’s Day, but here are a few easy gift ideas!   Bath bombs from Amazon or your local Bath and Body Works.  These are fun but inexpensive indulgence for your sweetheart. Girl and the Kitchen Instant Pot Short Ribs I’m going to attempt this yummy, nice meal for our Valentine’s… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

  Mo Willems website We (my 4 year old and I) only recently found Elephant & Piggie because my mother,  a kindergarten teacher, gave us a copy that her class enjoyed.  We have a copy of Knuffle Bunny as well as a Pigeon book which are also whimsical books by Willems.  But.  My 4 year… Continue reading Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

2015 Summer Reading List

   Summer 2015: Young Adult & Middle Grade Reading List There are so many great Young Adult books being published that I decided to focus on catching up on many of the novels of which I wanted to read.  Here are the books at the top of my list this summer.  Any other suggestions? Nest… Continue reading 2015 Summer Reading List