My books: BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters in their books.
Month: November 2014
Gifts To Steal from Loved Ones: Day 7 of 12 Days of Shopping
For day 7 of our 12 Days of Shopping series, Jeanette and I are getting sneaky. Day 7 Gifts to Steal From Loved Ones Self-serving gifts (things to give to your husband and kids that you really want) Disappearing gifts (gifts that you receive but everyone else takes) Clothes are fair game in our house…
Ugly Holiday Sweaters and Other Terrible Gifts: Day 6 of 12 Days of Shopping
Has anyone ever complained about those holiday decorations outside your home? Really?! No one? You are missing out on an important rite of passage. Jeanette and I are going to ensure that you get those public letters to the editor complaining about your tacky religious celebration and you’ll be the talk of your company party…
Gifts for Kids Who Hate Art and Reading: Day 5 of 12 Days of Shopping
Jeanette and I thought we’d search for gifts today that open young minds; gifts for kids who hate art, and books for kids who don’t like to read. What gifts have you had success in introducing your kids to something mind-expanding that they have resisted? p.s. More Art Gift Ideas for Kids here: Art Activity…
7 Difficult To Shop For Gifts: Day 4 of 12 Days of Shopping
Today, Jeanette and I are focusing Day 4 on Difficult to Shop for Gifts including your spoiled pet and those who have everything yet you must procure a gift during the holiday season. This includes husbands, wives, father-in-laws and mother-in-laws. This is a tough category for me. I’ve started using The Gift Huntress for help…
8 Gender Bending Gifts for Kids: Day 3 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 3 of the 12 Days of Shopping, Jeanette and I wanted to break down gender stereotypes with gender bending gifts for kids. We want to celebrate mighty girls AND sensitive boys; crafts for boys and science kits for girls; and imaginary play can go beyond tiaras and tutus! How about you? What are your…
Gifts That Keep on Giving: Day 2 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 2, Jeanette and I are fixated on gratitude and gifts that keep on giving. I’m choosing both charities and gifts that give back that kids can relate to. I hope this inspires yours kids and mine to think about others in need this holiday season. What are your favorite ways to give back? Please…