I always wanted to be in the top reading group. (National Book Month: Best Online Resources for Finding Children’s Books)
I mentioned before this is National Book Month and I wondered to myself, ‘Are there blogs about children’s books? A place parents can go to weed through all the choices in children’s literature narrowing down the field to a more reasonable and less overwhelming number of books?’ I have very long conversations with myself you [...]
Because You Asked For It
by Amalah
Hey Amy, Ever since I discovered mineral-based foundation I have had an optimism/skepticism dichotomy going on in my head that is driving me nuts. So I thought I would ask. Do you have any experience? I would totally just try it, but it’s like $80. If it really is beautiful and natural looking I will [...]
Because Who Doesn’t Love Free Stuff?
by Amalah
Hi Amy: Someone recently posted a link to our website Three Chickadees in reply to one of your posts on AlphaMom.com. I must admit I hadn’t heard of the site before, but when I saw all of the hits Three Chickadees was getting from your site, I decided to check it out. I am so [...]
Best Children’s Halloween Books
We love books around here and, what’s this? October is National Book Month. I just don’t believe how conveniently these holidays spring up for me. We’ve talked about costumes, taking great care to avoid overpriced store-bought costumes, we’ve talked about easy (and cheap) projects and treats you can make with your kids to celebrate Halloween [...]
There is hope for television yet
Every Fall when the new television season is rolled out, I invariably become emotionally involved in those series which are yanked by their networks after only a few episodes. I have an uncanny ability to pick the losers, probably due to the fact that I am drawn to bad television like a roving wolf to [...]
Because No One Likes An Itch
by Amalah
Hello Amalah- I need your advice! Every year around this time, especially living in Minnesota, my skin gets very very dry. Not just dry, but to the point where I can SEE the dry, especially on my thighs? and my upper arms. I’ve been testing a plethora of lotions for daily use, but I haven’t [...]







