A look at what I'll be reading on vacation this July!

These days, more and more cosmetics and beauty companies are turning toward more natural ingredients, vegan and animal-friendly formulas, and incorporating n...

I'm not a grandparent, but according to my mom, being a grandmother is the best thing ever! That's the idea behind author Mary Hoy Schmidt's new book, The Mo...

If your kids love the Where's Waldo books, there's a new version on that theme that is riding the current trend of putting llamas on -- and in! -- everything...

In a world of fairy tales that seem to teach girls that they need to be rescued, or that being catty toward other girls is the best way to get ahead (think C...

Remember that enormously popular book (and movie) The Fault in our Stars"? I don't know about you, but I loved that book. As heart-wrenching as it was, I was...

So many studies have shown the benefits of reading to children, but as many parents and educators know, it's not always easy to keep young audiences engaged ...

Full disclosure: I am not a vegan, but I do enjoy vegetarian meals quite often and many of them also happen to be vegan. I am a food lover in general, and I ...

It's the beginning of March, which means one thing -- St. Patrick's Day is coming! I have always loved St. Patrick's Day, from celebrating with friends to wa...

I have long been a fan of Middle Eastern food, and I'm always on the lookout for a hummus recipe that is easy but still tastes authentic. I know: a tall orde...

It seems as though everyone has a memory of watching Mary Poppins, that iconic, magical movie of how a nanny dropped from the sky and changed the lives of tw...

If you're looking for a chilling story that is just a little bit different, look no further. I have the perfect recommendation. The Blackbird Season by Kate ...

OK, so it's probably no secret that I've been doing a lot of reading this summer. That's what most of my posts have been about! But this one should NOT be m...

I know my posts have been very book-centric lately, but this has been an awesome summer for reading so far! I've read so many great books and I'm very excit...

The Child by Fiona Barton is the kind of book that sticks with you, covering you in a second skin you just can't shake off -- in the best possible way. The c...

Unless he particularly loves ties, Dad probably doesn't need another one. And there are only so many "World's Greatest Dad" coffee mugs he can feign exciteme...

If you're looking to kick off your summer reading list, I have the perfect book for you. I Found You by LIsa Jewell has everything you want in a smart, savvy...

As hard as it can be to believe, we are in the home stretch of another school year. With the school year ending and another summer stretching before us, many...

One of the things my daughter and I share is a love of books and reading, so when I come across a special book to share, my heart fills up :) Although my dau...

Whether you have Mexican blood coursing through your veins or not, Cinco de Mayo (May 5 -- that's today!) is the perfect time to indulge in a little Mexican ...