Book Blast: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show

About the Book Title: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show (Madison and GA – My Guardian Angel) Author: Melissa Perry Moraja Publication Date: November 15, 2013 Publisher: Independent – Melissa Productions Inc. Number of pages: 156 Recommended age: 6-12     Summary Madison Wunderkind is a sweet, honest girl, who always seems to find… Continue reading Book Blast: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show

The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets: Book Blasty Tour

  Celebrating:  Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge are celebrating their one year blogiversary (click here to read their inaugural post) by hosting their very own “Book Blasty Tour”. Thank you for taking the time to visit this special stop along their tour.  About the Book  Title: The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of… Continue reading The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets: Book Blasty Tour

Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing

  Teaching writing can often a more subjective process, but there are many books published that propose help for not only teachers but students.  I don’t endorse the types of texts that undermine the power of grammar and mechanical knowledge for students; communication hinges on being able to write correctly.  However, as a teacher, we… Continue reading Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing

Packing the Beach Bag for Toddlers & Babies

The dog days of August have hit us (or rainy days – it seems this summer!), and many families are making that last trek to the beach, lake, or pool before school begins.  We were fortunate to be able to travel this summer, and we completed a great road trip this summer with our toddler… Continue reading Packing the Beach Bag for Toddlers & Babies

Road Trip Travel with Toddler

This summer we combined my husband’s business trip with a family trip for a long, two week vacation from our house in South Carolina to our family home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  Along the way we stopped at my parents and other family homes to break up the trip and see relatives whom we don’t… Continue reading Road Trip Travel with Toddler