Category: Books
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Fed Up With Frenzy Giveaway
Today I have a very special giveaway from blogging friend Suz Lipman. A couple of years ago I discovered her blog Slow Family Online. It spoke to the core of my being. We've been able to share our love of creating memories in our families by savoring each moment. Fed up with car-pooling, the…
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A Bout of Extreme Author Worship in NYC
Yes it's true. Last week found me in New York City. For the most amazing book conference called Book Expo America. Everything started off on a good note with Seth Godin greeting us at breakfast. He is such a dynamic and captivating speaker. What I really like about Seth is that he's approachable, an intent…
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More Celebrating than a Kettle of Fish and A Special Something For YOU!
It is an exciting day at Over Here ! Sound the party horns! Whip some confetti around the room or do a Happy Dance around the Old Oak Tree! Dish up the Birthday Cake! It's PARTY TIME 🙂 Why all the fuss? JIAB (Jump into a Book) and Audrey Press have two reasons to celebrate…
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A Very Special Rhythm of the Home Announcement
Last Thursday saw the Spring edition of Rhythm of the Home launch and with it a very special announcement. Over the last 3 and half years I've had the most joyous pleasure of writing for this creative and nurturing online magazine and being a part of this incredible community of creative families. "Rhythm of…
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The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are hidden in the most unlikely places.”-Roald Dahl Maybe over the last few months you've noticed that I haven't been here as frequently as I use to. Maybe you've noticed I haven't been able to stop by and visit like I use…
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Your Invited to the Club
Over the weekend my blogging friend Joy was recommending the book "The Weapons of Mass Instruction." By John Taylor Gatto. Another friend of ours, Eileen ,wanted to read it along with her and then I said, "Can I come too?" From this very simple Facebook conversation was born the Mindful Parenting Book Club. I'd be so…
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One Year Old
There was a knock at the door. As I walked to the kitchen to see who it was, I could clearly see that it was my baby girl Mimi. Odd that she wouldn't use her house key but then I saw her holding something. When I opened the door I saw CAKE ! Oh how…
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My Favorite Christmas Memory: I’m in the Book!
As an official co-author of The Gratitude Book Project: My Favorite Christmas Memory, I want to share my appreciation with you! I was so excited to take part in this book. It happily extends my gratitude practice through my love of writing while remembering my familie's traditions. Yesterday we celebrated the Swedish/Scandinavian tradition…
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On This Second Day of December: Bookended
On this second day of December there is a thick frost on the ground which makes me think of sitting by a nice fire reading. Though there are many special books I could recommend, today I'll share a couple of things I wouldn't want you to miss. The most important is that one lucky family…
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Boys Alive and a Carnival
Hi Everyone, It's been a busy week but I wanted to pop in to share with you that tomorrow I'll be speaking at the Boys Alive event at 4 pm Eastern and 1 pm Pacific. IT'S FREE!!!!! It's been an incredible 3 week event. Which has really built a fabulous foundation for working with the…
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