Recently we had to say goodbye to our dear furry Anova. She was part of our family for 11 years. Anova came into our lives after my...

My daughter's drawing of Felix in both his hornworm and moth forms. **Please note this post is a little sad, which is why it took me a...

I never imagined my daughter would be coming home every day and asking to play with her caterpillar, but that's exactly what happened....

Students may bring a pretend or a real insect to show-and-tell. A real insect for show-and-tell. As soon as I read that in the preschool...

I've been thinking a lot about goals and dreams lately. I've decided I want to approach it the way my one-year-old son does when he sees...

“We got a new kid in our room about a week ago,” Roger said. “No one can remember his name, so we just call him by the color of his...

October is my favorite month. The weather in Arizona finally makes the change from sweltering to perfection. Neighbors come out of...

It's no secret to those who know me that I'm a huge Phantom of the Opera fan. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is my first love, but I...

I couldn't be more excited to do today's Booklights review! Today I am reviewing a book that is a must-read for all ages, and an...

One day after a particularly boring grocery run, I told my daughter, Ellie, we would get a new book for her since she was so patient (as...

I frequently get asked questions about self publishing and traditional publishing. I'm by no means an expert in either; my first book...

I’m excited to start my new blog series, Booklights (like a spotlight, but for books!). At least once every few months, I will post...

From here on out, this is where I will blog. However, you can still check out my older posts here. Take a look around and enjoy! I love...