Scoop of Monotony

“In a child’s lunch box, a mother’s thoughts.” ~ Japanese Proverb The packing of a school lunch can be the … More

Eggs to Eggs, Smiles to Smiles…

This summer I haven’t strung my words together just so. Rather than write, I peruse blogs of mothers who have … More

Betrayal of Bodies and Minds

I recently watched the Steven Hawking movie The Theory About Everything and was touched by Muhammad Ali’s death. Muhammad Ali was a … More

Snap, Crackle, Pop

I am sitting on Z’s bed trying to get the bedtime routine over and done with a quick read aloud … More

Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun…

Right as the sun starts to swirl down, down, down away from the blue of the sky, everything seems less … More

Grandmotherly

Garlic is divine. Few food items can taste so many distinct ways, handled correctly. Misuse of garlic is a crime…Please, … More

The Calm Before The Storm…

With schools closing early and things being cancelled all around me, I love the peace that comes before the storm. … More

9 Non-Goals

Last year, I was inspired by blogger Erin Loechner, who instead of writing resolutions wrote non-goals in 2015 and 2016. Gentle ways … More

ALA’s Notable Children’s Books – 2016

I’m still learning the ways of the publishing world since I’m a first-time author. I always get a thrill of … More

Salty Fix

The very below picture is one of my favorites. It’s my 3 year old ‘A’ running to her grandparents and … More

Round Up: My Favorite Blogs, Books, and Podcasts!

“It’s lunchtime again – Brian’s least favorite part of the day. Another twenty l-o-n-g minutes of kids talking and laughing … More

Rosy Warmth

I’ve been reading lots of chapter books lately. Classics and New books and books on book lists and books full … More

When The Relatives Came…

“It was the summer of the year the relatives came. They came up from Virginia. They left when their grapes … More

Scraps of Frosting

Extra snooze minutes are like scraps of frosting for me. I just can’t resist them. Try as I might, it … More

Cultivating Hope

Isn’t summer all about slowing down, plucking dandelions, and then blowing and cultivating hope all over the place? To get … More

Gardens of Kindness

I am at a ‘Graduation Ceremony’ or a ‘Moving Up Ceremony’ or a ‘Pre-K Presentation,’ whatever you call it. Z is … More

Words with Weight

“She had always wanted words, she loved them; grew up on them. Words gave her clarity, brought reason, shape.” ― … More

New Voice: Reem Faruqi on Lailah’s Lunchbox

I have read Cynthia Leitich Smith‘s blog Cynsations for a while. It is a great place for author information, resources, and most importantly, inspiration! … More

Darkest of Nights and Brightest of Days

I’ve noticed an uneasy trend in life. When some rejoice, some are mourning. When some are mourning, some are rejoicing. When … More

Pockets of Comfort

I hear the triumphant thuds approach. Jump Jumpitty Jump. Toddler A jumps anywhere and everywhere. At first, cautious tries to get … More