Posted by Christy Garrett
I just finished reading “Just Beneath the Surface” by R. H. Ramsey. This book is rated for a mature audience and shouldn’t be read by someone under the age of 18 due to the graphic nature of this book. This book was full of twists and turns and there was never a dull mo...
Posted by Leah Mastilock
Book suggestions, ideas for early learning, poetry appreciation, rhyming activities, and good rainy day fun! I read some short poems so my early literature class could hear the rhythm and know that poetry can be a lot of fun! I chose these, as they are all fun for young kids and abou...
Posted by Beth Sanborn
Y’all probably already know Sharon from Sharon Moms Madhouse. She’s infamous over at VoiceBoks. And I fell in love with her while reading her tweets during the last Presidential debates. (I’m not afraid to admit it!) If you aren’t familiar wi...
Posted by Joy Manuel
I think I 'con' people into thinking that I'm sociable, friendly and cope well in times of stress. However I assure you it's all presentation of self and impression management and that deep down, my internal universe is way different. I'm an introvert. I thrive in predictability. &n...
Posted by Melina Druga
The self publishing craze has grown in popularity in recent years. But popularity doesn’t always mean it’s the best or even the preferred way to become a published author. Self publishing can have rewards, but it can also have perils. READ MORE >>
Posted by Christy Garrett
I can’t believe that my daughter is old enough to get her drivers license already, it seems like yesterday that I was bringing her home from the hospital. The time has flown by quickly and she is turning into a beautiful young lady. My daughter was born with a bilateral hearing los...
Posted by Ronae Jull
I have a two year old grandson, and oh yes he’s a handful! Over the last couple of days I’ve paid attention to how he seems to stay so joyfully present, and I’ve discovered a few things. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, working a job you love (or hate) or just looking, o...
Posted by Christy Garrett
Does you teenager have their own cell phone or have access to the computer? If so, parents you should be aware that your child may be sending or receiving inappropriate messages, texts, photos, or videos of themselves. In order to keep your child safe, you should randomly check their pho...
Posted by Beth Sanborn
Hunting Island State Park is located just 16 miles east of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year. The Lighthouse, built in the 1850′s, is the onl...
Posted by Christy Garrett
As your tween or teenager begins to mature and grow up, they will begin building relationships with the opposite sex. It is important for your child to have these relationships so that they can develop the communication and personal skills to develop healthy long term relationships for the fut...
Posted by Molly Thiersch
You are a poopy stinky butt! Well, not YOU, exactly. Really, more like everyone. Everyone is a poopy, stinky butt. According to my four-year-old, that is. The Stinker has entered a lovely phase—The Potty Talk phase. Sometime in the last few months, he discovered that...
Posted by Kenny Bodanis
Although the story below takes place on Highway 20 - a main corridor leading into downtown Montreal - the feeling that years of your life are being lost to to your brake pedal is one which is sharing by millions of motorists daily. Road-rage: another reason aliens hesitate to visit this planet. REA...
Posted by Christy Garrett
Reading to children is not only helps them develop the skills that they need for reading but it also helps their listening skills. The other night my son wanted me to read him a book, so I scooped him up into my lap. I got some great books from a friend on twitter a few months ...
Posted by Christy Garrett
Spending time with your children, especially, one on one time is important and makes them feel loved. I have been trying to make sure that I spend time with my toddler because he is growing up way to fast. I have a hard time getting down on the floor to play with him (due to my chronic b...
Posted by Christy Garrett
I have been reading quite frequently these days and wanted to share another great book with my followers. I downloaded “Long Time Coming” by Edie Claire on e-book and I loved this book from the very start. Joy decides to return to her hometown of Wharton when her father&rsquo...
Posted by LaShaun Martin
The flutters of movement, then the obvious kicks from the life beating inside of me. I was afraid. Afraid of the unknown. The uncertainty of whether I was ready to become a mother, unsure of how to care for myself and the life that waited to arrive. I sang to her in my tummy each day. Willing her to...
Posted by Melina Druga
You’re an expert in your field, but does that mean you’re a skilled wordsmith? Maybe. Maybe not. One area where many businesspeople have, especially solo entrepreneurs and the self employed, is a weakness in writing. They are very knowledgeable in their fields ...
Posted by Flor Lozano-Byrne
We have always loved the idea of being treated like royalty on our birthdays. That’s why I thought it was cute for my son to wear a crown for his special day. Over the years we had created cardstock crowns with my son and decorated them using crayons, markers, stickers and other glitt...
Posted by Sugar Aunts
Little Guy is just learning how to hold the scissors, how to coordinate both hands together when cutting, how to open and shut the blades of the scissors to cut smooth lines, and how to stay on a line when cutting. This little activity is perfect to work on all of those thin...
Posted by Christy Garrett
When I found out that I was pregnant with my third child, I immediately went to baby center to calculate my estimated due date. Once I found out the estimated due date, I signed up for an account so that I could keep up with my baby’s weekly development. At the time I had an iPhone...