Nia Vardalos as “Instant Mom”
by Louise May 21st, 2013 | Book Review, Topic of the Month
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is one of my all-time favorite movies. The movie was a sleeper hit, never reaching the number one spot at the box office, yet steadily climbing to the top of the list for high-grossing romantic comedies. It was a surprise to me when I found out that the lead actress and screenwriter, Nia Vardalos, are one and the same. Vardalos is highly talented on both fronts, bringing the perfect amount of humor to the film and her role in it. Vardalos had been looking for a reason why My Big Fat Greek Wedding became
The Mom Who Took Off On Her Motorcycle
by Kimberly Hays May 16th, 2013 | Book Review, Topic of the Month
Diana Bletter is the author of The Mom Who Took Off On Her Motorcycle: Life Lessons on the Road to Alaska, but this is by no means her first successful literary work. She has written for many magazines and newspapers, including National Lampoon, Family Circle, and the New York Times, to name a few. She also wrote the novel The Witches' Secret. This book is a little different in that she is telling her own personal story of a journey in finding herself, and following through with her dreams.
Diana raised her seven children -- who consisted of her four
Diana raised her seven children -- who consisted of her four
The 5 Best Books for Gardeners
by R. Carnavale May 15th, 2013 | Best Books
Claude Monet once said, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” and I think you’ll agree that a thoughtfully-planned garden filled with colorful flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and the human eye is, indeed, a masterpiece to treasure. Just as artists study their craft by attending workshops and classes, we, too, can benefit from the expertise provided in these five excellent gardening books, which I hope you’ll find helpful, whether you're a beginner or professional:
All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
If you have only a very small space to work with or you’re a bit scared at the
All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
If you have only a very small space to work with or you’re a bit scared at the
I’ll See You Again
by T Akery May 10th, 2013 | Topic of the Month
Be prepared to grab your tissues for this one. I'll See You Again is written by Jackie Hance. Mrs. Hance is a mother who experienced the loss of her three children in one fatal accident. This is a story about her journey after the loss and how she found the way back.
On July 26, 2009, a traffic accident took the lives of Jackie's three daughters. Their Aunt Diane was driving the wrong way on Taconic State Parkway. The crash also killed three men, Diane Schuler, and her two-year-old daughter. Jackie's world was shaken by the loss. In this book,
On July 26, 2009, a traffic accident took the lives of Jackie's three daughters. Their Aunt Diane was driving the wrong way on Taconic State Parkway. The crash also killed three men, Diane Schuler, and her two-year-old daughter. Jackie's world was shaken by the loss. In this book,
The Top 5 Books for Parents
by R. Carnavale May 8th, 2013 | Best Books
Let’s face it — being a parent is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding jobs you’ll ever have. What can be more important than nurturing a new life from pregnancy to adulthood? Fortunately, there are thousands of books on every possible parenting topic to help parents like you, but which ones are must-haves for your bookshelf? Being a parent myself, I’ve come up with the following “Top 5” list of parenting books that are guaranteed to help you as you raise your child or children.
#1 Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
This American
#1 Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
This American
