It took me a long time to get around to reading this book. I kept hearing the title, Little Children, bandied about, and it kept getting great reviews, but it was the title that turned me off. I knew there was a pedophile in the book; that knowledge, combined with the title, convinced me it…Continue reading Little Children, by Tom Perotta
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7 Great Apps for Kids
I have a 7-year-old who, like most kids these days, is utterly enamored with technology. Fortunately, there are a number of learning apps that take the edge off the guilt most of us parents feel about screen time. Below you’ll find my favorite reading apps, math apps, creativity apps, and music apps for young kids.…Continue reading 7 Great Apps for Kids
How to Submit a Story for Publication
Download your free story revision checklist. So you’ve written a short story, revised it, and are ready to send it out. Here are a few tips for submitting your stories for publication to literary journals and other magazines. If the literary magazine asks for a cover letter with your submission, make it brief. Read…Continue reading How to Submit a Story for Publication
The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply
How to Declutter So maybe you’ve made a resolution to downsize, declutter, and simplify your life. It seems as though everyone is talking about living simply these days. The desire for simple living is a natural response to the frightening economy, the daily stresses of life in a highly technological age, and the intense pressures that both kids and…Continue reading The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply
Great gifts for boys
It’s that time again. If there are boys on your Christmas list, and you’re bored of the same old Lego sets, check out these great gifts for boys ages 6 -10. Includes sports games, spy gear, learning games, classic toys, electronics, and more.