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The Perfect Snack for Your Book

I’m not a drinker (Mormon! that was a Pirates joke) but I’m told there is a wine for every meal. Red wine with beef, white wine with fish. But what about pork, the other white meat? What would you drink with that? Ah, but I digress. I had a thought – if there is a wine for every meal, shouldn’t there also be a snack for every book? I have compiled the following list, a suggestion, if you will. Romance novels – how about something sweet? Strawberries dipped in chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate anything – you see, chocolate feeds … Continue reading →

The Day the Library Bag Got Set in a Puddle

You’re expecting this to be a children’s picture book, right? With a title like that, surely that’s all it can be. I’m sorry to say that no, it’s actually the name of a day in my own life, a day that I would just as soon forget, but I must share the wisdom acquired before I can in good conscience banish it to the back of my mind. My husband had taken a large pitcher of lemonade with him to work. He does this from time to time; he works the night shift and the citric acid and vitamin C … Continue reading →

Prepare to Read: Your Top-Ten List of Reading Supplies

We should always be prepared, whether we are or are not Boy Scouts. In order to truly prepare yourself for any experience, it is helpful to create a list. Reading is a very important undertaking and so, in the hope that I can help you increase the enjoyment derived, I have compiled the following list. You may wish to adjust it to your own needs and specifications, but it will get you started in the right direction. 1. The book. This may seem like a given; after all, who would sit down to read without a book? But you’d be … Continue reading →

Top 10 Baby Shower Gifts

Throwing a baby shower for a loved one or looking forward to a baby shower of your own? There are lots of ways to host a baby shower and we’ve talked about baby shower themes and party ideas both here in the Baby blog as well as in the Pregnancy blog. In honor of July 10, we’re going to talk about the top 10 baby shower gifts you can receive or give to others The Bouncy Seat Sure – not all parents care for the bouncy seat, but it is a great way to soothe and stimulate the baby. It’s … Continue reading →