REVIEW: #60 Once a Witch

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Title: Once a Witch Author: Carolyn MacCullough ISBN: 978-0547223995 Pages: 304 Rating: Synopsis: (Taken from Amazon.com) Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin’s magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding [...]

Mickey’s Very Merry Xmas Party

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes The only thing that I don’t quite understand about Disney’s Christmas Party, is that for something made for children – the hours surely aren’t anything to be recommended. 7pm+? Carli enjoyed all of an hour and a half before she just got way too tired. By 9:30, when the [...]

Carli’s First Haircut (18 months)

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes I was very nervous about Carli getting her first haircut. First, she has become extremely independent lately. Doesn’t need my help for squat! If you offer her your hand, she swats it away as if to say, “Pssh – Woman, I can do this myself!” and then she runs [...]

Sharing Memories with the Ease of Wireless

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Eye-Fi. All opinions are 100% mine. I have an addiction to my camera. I guess it’s the photographer in me that takes it everywhere. I mean – what if you miss the best moment, like your toddler’s first [...]

From the Author of “Running with Scissors”

Reading time: 2 – 2 minutes You must know who Augusten Burroughs is – right? This NY Times Bestselling author has a new book out, just in time for the holidays. As if this cover doesn’t peak your interest already, just wait.  You Better Not Cry is said to be inspired by Augusten Burroughs own [...]

Thanksgiving Tofurkey and Gravy…. Soda?

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Jones Soda. All opinions are 100% mine. We received this lovely gift from our friends at Izea a few days after the Thanksgiving holiday. We chilled the Tofurky and Gravy Jones Soda in the fridge and then we [...]

I admit it. I am an iPhone addict!

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Yamaha. All opinions are 100% mine. There is no denying my obsession with my iPhone as it remains a permanent fixture in my hand. Even last night, as I was tweeting away from the comfort of my bed [...]

Born of Ice Book Trailer (By Sherrilyn Kenyon)

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Do you remember the really cool book trailer, Born of Fire, I posted on my blog a few weeks ago? This book Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon is a continuation (book #3) of the League Series! After learning about the League series, I keep seeing the books everywhere! [...]

REVIEW: #48 Hush Hush @becfitzpatrick

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Title: Hush Hush Author: Becca Fitzpatrick ISBN: 1416989412 Pages: 400 Rating: Synopsis: (Taken from Amazon.com) For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not [...]

REVIEW: #45 Bad Girls Don’t Die

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Title: Bad Girls Don’t Die Author: Katie Alender ISBN: 1423108760 Pages: 352 Rating: Synopsis: (Taken from Amazon.com) Alexis thought she led a typically dysfunctional high school existence. Dysfunctional like her parents’ marriage; her doll-crazy twelve-year-old sister, Kasey; and even her own anti-social, anti-cheerleader attitude. When a family fight results [...]

Born of Fire (Giveaway & Book Trailer)

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes I was checking out this series by Sherrilyn Kenyon, as it’s come up a few times on blogs I have discovered as of recently. The novel Born of Fire, is the second in the League Series and you can’t help but be drawn to the cover (at least – [...]

REVIEW: #38 Cats, The Musical (Show)

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Title: Cats, The Musical. Date: October 24th 2009 Location: Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando, Florida. Directed by: Richard Stafford Rating: Review: Yesterday was the first time I saw Cats on stage. Being a former Thespian – I still have such an immense passion for the arts so it’s [...]

REVIEW: #36 The Hunger Games

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Title: The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins ISBN: 0439023483 Pages: 384 Rating: Sypnosis: (Taken from Amazon.com) Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war [...]

The Random Magic Book Tour .. Starts Oct. 17!

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes (Read My Review) I am so excited to announce that I will be participating in Sasha Soren’s Blog Tour to discuss her new novel, Random Magic. You will absolutely love getting to know Sasha and all about her wonderful, quirky, magical novel Random Magic.  The tour starts tomorrow! Listed [...]

Carli's First Steps!

Reading time: 1 – 2 minutes Today, Carli took her first independent steps. You may watch the video and be like, “Really? You call that walking?” Well – yes, I do. This kid has been the most stubborn child I have ever met (no clue where she gets that from *hardy har har*) and every [...]

Carli Dancing to Elmo #toddler

Reading time: < 1 minute We took Carli to her first concert this past weekend where she got to see Elmo’s Green Thumb and all the Sesame Street characters, live! She sure did love it! See for yourself: Not sure if it shows up jittery and cut on your screen (as it does mine, depending [...]