I draw a lot from experiences I've had in my life, especially when I'm writing content for the blog. Being relate-able is something that I feel helps me connect with my readers and that helps keep them coming back for more, because they see a woman, mother, wife and friend who has been through things that they themselves have or are going through. In today's post … [Read more...]
Adult Literacy – Shedding Light on a Shadowed Problem
Adult literacy is something that you'd think wouldn't be an issue in modern times like these, but unfortunately, you'd be wrong. In fact, there are 750 million adults across the globe who can't do many of the simple, literacy related activities that many of us take for granted. 750 million - that's a staggering number. That's why Project Literacy wants to raise … [Read more...]
eStories – A Vast Digital Library for the Whole Family! Try it Today!
eStories takes a straightforward approach to audiobooks that may not be unexpected but that totally work. That approach is to have a lot and have the best. I recently had the opportunity to give eStories a try, and I was quite impressed with the ginormous library of audiobooks that they have in their library. *This is a sponsored post. All my opinions are my … [Read more...]
Interview with Reading/literary expert Howard Polskin- Thin Reads!
Being an avid reader, I was so excited to interview Howard Polskin, creator of Thin Reads. Thin Reads is a relatively new website that is devoted to e-book singles. It perfect for us moms/dads, as most of us have very little time to read a big book. Thin Reads allows us to read a short book for enjoyment,without committing a great deal of time. About Thin … [Read more...]
TOGETHER, LETS BREAK A WORLD RECORD WITH JUMPSTART!
Reading with my kids has always been one my favorite activities, whether it is a book for school or just for fun it is a great way to expand and grow their imaginations. This year, on October 3rd, we will join people across the country and read this year’s book, Otis, by Loren Long in an effort to support Jumpstart’s ongoing mission to work toward the day that … [Read more...]
Make Reading Fun with AudioBooks HQ App!
I seriously was so excited when I found out about the AudioBooks HQ App which is now available on iTunes. You might ask why and the reason is simple- I LOVE to read! I am in charge of my town's book club for the past 5 years and read an average of 1-2 books a week. However, in the past few months, things have really become hectic for me, and I just don't have the … [Read more...]
Teach My Educational Kits (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) Review-Giveaway #HGG
I have talked about my love of Teach My Educational Kits before. Education is extremely important to my family. With that being said, I find it hard to find resources that I could use to teach my kids important lessons including learning shapes, colors, numbers, letters, reading, etc. Sure I find resources all over the place on the web, but nothing organized in … [Read more...]