My mom was really depressed when I was growing up. I see it now as an adult, as I struggle with my own life and my own mental health. As a child, I didn’t realize it. I didn’t understand what was happening, or why. I also didn’t realize that what was happening wasn’t normal at … Read more
I started to teach my oldest son to play chess when he was four years old. he is now 7.5, and plays well and independently. He’s actually almost obsessive about it. This is what I learned, and my personal tips for a parent just getting started in the process. Teaching Your Child Chess (Experience and … Read more
Rowing is challenging, I’m not going to lie. I personally love the sport of rowing, having been a part of it for many years (albeit a few years back). I participated on a crew team in college and then worked with various clubs for years before settling on my professional career, which sadly, paid more … Read more
Alright folks, I am in the process of learning Quickbooks on the fly. I have very little schooling or learning about bookkeeping, accounting, or managing a business large enough to need Quickbooks. I have little kids at home, so a full-time job in my old profession isn’t an option. Recently, someone offered me a part … Read more
I’ll give you the short answer to your question, and the answer is NO, it is not a thing of the past. But you aren’t wrong to wonder about whether or not blogging is still relavent in 2019, 2020, 2021, and beyond. A lot of bloggers that I know (myself included) are hyper aware of … Read more
Folks, I was so excited to read Cinder, Scarlett and the rest of The Lunar Chronicles when I found out about the series. I mean, what’s not to like!??! The premise and the world that was built is really fantastic. I love that Marissa Meyer (by the way, I love many of her other books, … Read more
Just so you know what to expect, I am going to talk about this series and my experiences reading it, and what I think about it. However, I am going to try to avoid spoiling the books for you if you’ve never read the series, FYI. Alright folks, I have been living the Throne of … Read more
Got a hike scheduled for tomorrow? Feeling sort of gross, or like something bad is coming your way? I can only speak from my experience in this article (as I am not a doctor or medical professional). But here’s what I think as an avid hiker (and as a mom). In general, when you are … Read more
Becoming a book blogger is easier than you think. It is becoming a “successful” book blogger that is probably the more important inquiry. Let’s go through the steps: Start a blog (or have a place to post your reviews) Get the books you want to review Read the books Post your reviews Now, obviously, each … Read more
If you are not a blogger, or new to getting paid as a blogger, it isn’t always clear bloggers get paid. I mean….where does the money come from and how does it get there? I’ve been a blogger for a few years, monetizing my websites through partnerships, affiliate offers, and display advertising. It sounds complicated … Read more