Author: Brittany

5 Great Deals on Prime Day

I shop for everything on Amazon…I mean everything.  So, I’m excited about the Prime Day coming up next week and decided to check the deals being offered.  It’s only for Prime members, but if you join that day, you’ll get great perks.  I was interested to see great offers for educators, readers, and families. Let… Continue reading 5 Great Deals on Prime Day

Five on Friday – July 7, 2017: Diaper Bags, Erin Condren, and Sick Toddlers

Happy July! We had a low-key, hot, and fun 4th.  Since our middle son turned 3 on July 5, we had a family celebration with cookie cake and presents.  It was my kind of no stress, no pressure party.  Since it’s a holiday week, here are posts from the week! Sick Toddlers Most of you… Continue reading Five on Friday – July 7, 2017: Diaper Bags, Erin Condren, and Sick Toddlers

10 Tips on Surviving the First Week at College

Last year, I discussed a few tips on how to be successful in the college classroom to get the grades to succeed [Here: Bookworm’s Classroom Tips for College Freshmen], in terms of what professors expect from students. Attending a university to get an education is an enormous decision. The first week on campus, for many students,… Continue reading 10 Tips on Surviving the First Week at College

8 Classroom Tips for College Freshman

 My day job includes teaching freshman writing; over the past five years, I’ve simplified a few key things that, while simple, are important for success in the college classroom.  If you’re headed out for your first time in the college classroom, keep these in mind (and please, please, don’t use the “my laptop exploded” homework… Continue reading 8 Classroom Tips for College Freshman