When I finally found myself coming out of my first trimester funk, I began trying to understand what was going on with my body and to try to become more excited about this whole pregnancy thing. This is a quick book review of a few of the books I first read. https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Better-Conventional-Pregnancy-Wrong/dp/0143125702/ref=pd_cp_14_3/142-1012918-0553157?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0143125702&pd_rd_r=efbb8a1f-05bc-4576-9c61-6c739e32365d&pd_rd_w=2K1YD&pd_rd_wg=QL515&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=4XD6PS8W2G05WWBVC6YD&psc=1&refRID=4XD6PS8W2G05WWBVC6YD Expecting Better by… Continue reading Book Review – Pregnancy Style
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Book Gift Ideas For Kids
Hi all, I’m Kim, I was a Youth Services Specialist in Libraries for 10 years before I became a full time Stay-at-Home-Mom two years ago. Even though I’ve left library Children’s Services, I’m gleeful when someone asks me to give them children’s book recommendations. So when I was asked write a gift guide of Children’s… Continue reading Book Gift Ideas For Kids
Books to read this Halloween
It's no secret that we are big fans of a good book on this blog. When October rolls around, we all know we can pull out a Steven King or an Anne Rice and rock out the spooky vibe. However, if you are interested in some other tales to make you turn on the nightlight,… Continue reading Books to read this Halloween
Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch + Giveaway
A few months ago, Amy from Running Press reached out to me with an offer to review a new book being released from their press. From the moment the email came across my desk, I knew this was something I was super interested in. The book is FEMINIST ICON CROSS-STITCH: 30 Daring Designs to Celebrate Strong… Continue reading Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch + Giveaway
Ridiculous Book Covers
In honor of leaving my library career, I thought a fun post was in order. I have a great appreciation for the ridiculous and what better way to share than to write a post about the most ridiculous or silly book covers I found at the LFPL. Please note, this is intended for fun, not… Continue reading Ridiculous Book Covers
June 2017 Reads
This month has been absolutely insane. I thought for sure that I would read so much this month because of boards finishing up and starting my new job. However, I have been working 60 hours plus, so I have not hit my monthly reading goals. One jewel of the month though was The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Written… Continue reading June 2017 Reads
June 2017 Reads
Another month has come and gone, NCLEX review is in full swing. To take a break from all the studying for boards, I naturally found some fun, light reading. Book 1 and 2 of the Patricia Briggs Alpha and Omega series. My sister loves these book, and while urban fantasy is not usually my thing,… Continue reading June 2017 Reads
April/ May 2017 Reads
It feels like it has been forever since I wrote about what I was reading. In all honesty, I was not reading much while I was trying to get through Nursing 3. However, I have made up some ground in May. Planetary, Volume 3: Leaving the 20th Century: Still working through this series and I… Continue reading April/ May 2017 Reads
Baby’s first Library
Spring brings may rains and baby showers. If you are of the age, your mailbox is probably full of invitations. But what to get? Well the first choice should always be the registry. I love registries. But what if there is no registry, or it is stripped clean, or you just want something a little… Continue reading Baby’s first Library
March 2017 Reads
The lovely thing about reading is that there is always something lovely and new to delight you. You will remember that last month was a crap month for reading, but this month more than made up for it. I read some truly wonderful texts in March. My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your… Continue reading March 2017 Reads