My most recent book binge kept me glued to the pages ALL weekend long. I got a hardcover copy of The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy as a PaperBackSwap trade.
Oskar Can… by Britta Teckentrup
November 10, 2018 By 8 Comments
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book. Post contains affiliate links; if you make a purchase, I may earn commission. Opinions shared are mine.
It’s been a while since my kids exclaimed, “Look what I can do!” At some point in childhood, it’s common for children to transform their thinking into “I can’t” phrases. Wherever that mindset shift comes from, we need to change it back. Oscar Can… by Britta Teckentrup is a great start.
Delayed Justice by Cara Putman #suspense #DelayedJustice
November 9, 2018 By 2 Comments
Disclosure: I participated in the Delayed Justice Street Team and received a free book. Opinions shared are mine.
I always thought my father’s addictions were to blame for my family’s dysfunction. After his death, when my husband and I cleaned out his apartment, I realized that post-war PTSD played a huge role in his downward spiral. This sad discovery helped me to find peace in an area of my heart that’s always known pain. The demons he faced after Vietnam took on a life of their own. I wish my father had known Chandler Bolton from Delayed Justice.
The Color of Lies by CJ Lyons
November 8, 2018 By 4 Comments
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions shared are mine.
I love it when books turn the tables on stigmas. In Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan made ADHD and dyslexia seem like the coolest diagnoses ever. When Luna Lovegood can somehow see invisible creatures through her wild glasses, I wanted a pair of my own. In The Color of Lies, author CJ Lyons willl make you start wondering what’s truly behind small talk and compliments. [Read more…]
The Lying Woods by Ashley Elston @DisneyBooks #DisneyHyperion
November 6, 2018 By 6 Comments
Disclosure: Post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn commission…and you might have a terrific book! Opinions shared are mine.
Did you hear that? Your Goodreads page just asked you to add The Lying Woods to your TBR list.
V-Rally 4 racing game Xbox One code #VRally4
November 6, 2018 By 20 Comments
Disclosure: I received a free game for posting. Opinions shared are mine.
Have a gamer at home? I sure do! My 9 year old son is shy in person, but bold and competitive when it comes to video games. Gaming serves as a good motivator for him. He immediately finishes his homework upon getting in the car after school; having all homework and chores finished is the only way he gets to play the Xbox. When V-RALLY 4 released, he was so excited to play this fast-paced driving game.
Words We Don’t Say by K.J. Reilly book tour
November 6, 2018 By 4 Comments
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book as part of the blog tour. Opinions shared are mine.
Sometimes a book arrives, and your heart just sighs. That’s how I felt about Words We Don’t Say. From the first few pages, I was in love. So much of this book was based on the way emotional baggage affects different people. Though the main characters were teens, its message was applicable to so many who suffer from heartache. [Read more…]
Henry is Kind + The Acadia Files book 2
November 4, 2018 By 1 Comment
Disclosure: I received these books from the publisher. Post contains affiliate links; if you make a purchase, I may earn commission. Opinions shared are mine.
You might be familiar with the new Response to Intervention (RTI) program in public schools. This helps students get extra reading and math help to bridge learning gaps. A social-emotional learning (SEL) component was recently established. This takes place at the classroom level, not just through a guidance counselor. At our school, we incorporate SEL discussions in the regular classroom. Books like Henry is Kind (9/2018; Hardcover $16.95; ISBN: 978-0884486619; Grades K-5; 32 pages), a classroom-tested resource for social and emotional learning, provide a great resource for facilitating student discussions.
Melitta vintage-inspired Signature Series Pour-Over coffee maker
November 4, 2018 By 12 Comments
Disclosure: I received a product sample; opinions shared are mine.
It’s been said that if you don’t like the weather here in east Tennessee, just wait 5 minutes. It will change. So true! We can go from 30 degree mornings to 75 degrees at lunchtime, warm in the morning and snow in the afternoon. These weather changes can really take a toll on my well-being. Today I woke up with the shadows of a headache forming in my temple. I knew the only thing to head it off was the perfect cup of coffee. Does anyone else long to see this stream of ambrosia flow into your bloodstream?
I’m Grateful I Read Words We Don’t Say by K. J. Reilly
November 3, 2018 By 11 Comments
Disclosure: I received a free book as part of the blog tour. Post contains affiliate links; if you make a purchase, I may earn commission. Opinions shared are mine.
Yesterday, we received news that one of my daughter’s friends ended her life. The young woman attended the school where I work; she and my daughter are in the same grade. It was such a shocking event. You never really know what another person is thinking — going through — and it’s so important to stay connected with those who are struggling.
It’s been a difficult weekend.
As I help my daughter navigate this type of grief, my heart aches for those parents who suffered such a devastating loss.
