Tag: books

Read Across America — Ways to Celebrate

Read Across America was created as a way to motivate kids to get their nose in a book and read. The annual event is...

Best Freebies for New Parents

I'm the queen of finding a good deal—and I didn't want to change my ways just because I had a baby. Their stuff can...

The FREE Book of the Month Club — Books from Birth

When I was little, my parents signed me up for a one year membership to a Book-of-the-Month club. I loved it. I got a...

Silly Adults, Picture Books are for Kids

I adore reading to my kid. We read at least two picture books a day—usually more. As an aspiring children's book author, I know...

Designing a Minimalist Nursery

We're moving. Again. Exactly one year after moving across country, we're packing the house. Again. This time, we're putting all of our belongings in...

Five Books That Have Helped Make Parenting SLIGHTLY Easier

I heard a friend say once that you can go to the self-help section of the bookstore and immediately find a parenting book that...

Best Children’s Books . . . For Parents!

Reading to your child(ren) is important. We all know that. Reading to you baby is also important. But, let's be honest, there are only so...

Little Free Library — Have You Visited One Yet?

There is something truly special and unique about Nashville and the neighborhoods and communities that make up this vibrant city. One of the phenomenons...

Summer Book Adventures: Nashville’s Summer Reading Programs

Summer in Nashville brings to mind lazy days, ice cream treats, pools and water play, Summer movies, Summer camp, and some truly fantastic farmers markets....

4 Tips to Prepare Your Kids for a New Baby

We've been preparing our two boys (4 1/2 and 3 years old) for the arrival of their new sibling since I entered the second trimester....