My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
Now that I have just had a recent birthday bringing me into my mid-50s, it’s time to think about anti-aging products for my skin. While we all want flawless, young, and beautiful skin forever, we can’t stop aging. And while aging is a natural part of life, no one wants a plethora of wrinkles, fine…
Juggling the responsibilities of being a mother, a friend, a wife, and a career woman isn’t easy. This becomes even more difficult as your baby turns into a curious toddler and multi-tasking becomes more of a superpower than a simple act of juggling minuscule tasks. Despite the emotional aspects of motherhood, there is also the…
Introducing Foley Athletic Advising for Students Who Want to Play Sports in College
My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit. Reminds us of: grapefruit crossed with Meyer Lemon.
Cape Ann Museum featured The Little House, the beloved picture book by Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968). This was in celebration of the book’s 75th publication anniversary. In addition to Burton’s drawings, book illustrations, and prints, an artfully created scale model of her “Little House.” The Japanese were also drawn to this book. My husband and I…
I spoke at The Writers’ Loft on my background as an entrepreneur co-founding Aquent, a staffing company specializing in placing temporary employees in marketing and creative industries. In many ways, an entrepreneur and an author are similar. Both are trying to bring an idea to market. With this in mind, I tell the story of…
My kids can’t believe that I am the first in our family to experience indoor skydiving. I was supposed to skydive out of a plane for a friend’s 40th birthday party a few years ago. I flew to Las Vegas for the party, but I wasn’t able to pull the trigger. It turns out that…