Archive for 'What We’re Reading' Category
What We’re Reading: Books becoming movies
By Gwen Rockwood, book-loving mama of 3 There are a few movies coming out soon that began as books. It’s kind of fun to see a book you love come to life on the big screen. Here are a few books-turned-movies to check out and read before you buy your movie tickets. Click on the [...]
Mamas on Magic 107.9 Today!
Tune in to the Magic in the Morning radio show today (Thursday) around 8 a.m. and join in our conversation about books! Call in and tell us about your favorites. Click here or on the graphic on the right to listen to Magic 107.9 live on your computer. (You can then minimize the radio window [...]
What We’re Reading: Favorite parenting books
Most women are good about “doing our homework.” If we’re having a tough time with something, we find help, often in the form of parenting books recommended by our fellow moms. So we thought we’d ask a few of the smart mamas who read nwaMotherlode to suggest some parenting books they’ve read and found especially [...]
The Mother’s Day Note You Deserve From Kelly Corrigan & Friends
This video (below) has been circulating the blogosphere for about a week and we wanted to share it with you. It’s by Kelly Corrigan who has a new book out called Lift. It’s letters to her daughters. She’s also the author of The Middle Place. We hope you’re having a happy Mother’s Day and that [...]
What We’re Reading to the Kids!
Need some new books to read to the kids? Here are two great picks from our resident book expert and bookshop owner, Marti Genge of Pages of Parenting Bookstore. What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick This Earth-friendly children’s book shows how each person’s small, everyday choices – good or bad- have consequences one [...]
What We’re Reading: Mamas’ Choice Book List!
With Spring Break coming up, we thought it would be fun to ask some of you Motherlode mamas to suggest a few good reads we could take along in a suitcase — or just keep on the bedside table. Here’s a sampling of your suggestions (click on the book title to go read more about [...]
Love it, want it: Burning her Kindle at both ends
Our friend and loyal Motherlode reader (one came after the other; cool, huh?) Kristy Brown is as addicted to her new Kindle as she is to her iphone. [That's not Kristy in the above pic, btw, it's from the Amazon Kindle website HERE.] “It’s one of those devices that, like the iphone, makes a busy [...]
What We’re Reading: Sweeten Your Life With a Good Book
By Marci Tate, Vandergriff Elementary Library Media Specialist February might be the month of romance, but it is also still cold enough to want to snuggle under the covers with a story of love! (Click on the book cover to order.) The Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark is a re-make of Pygmalion taking place in [...]
What We’re Reading: Kids books on touchy subjects
We all know that some subjects are tough to explain to little kids with lots of questions or fears. So I was happy when I spotted a certain page in the Fall 2009 edition of Real Simple magazine’s special issue on family. This page suggested children’s books for specific topics. I wanted to pass some [...]
What We’re Reading: Books to snuggle up with
By Marci Tate, Vandergriff Elementary School Baby, it’s cold outside and what better time to find a great book to snuggle up with. Grab your hot cocoa, favorite slippers and something good to read to battle the winter blahs. Just for fun and laughs, try to get your hands on a copy of Cake Wrecks: [...]
What We’re Reading: Fabulous Fall Finds!
By Marci Tate, Vangergriff Elementary It’s time to get the chili on the stove and enjoy these cool fall evenings! There’s no better time to “Fall into Reading”. Here are a few of my back-to-school suggestions: This one’s a great resource for every parent — The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in [...]
What We’re Reading: Beach Books!
By Marci Tate Ready to sit by the pool with a cold drink and a fun book? Here are few suggestions to keep you reading all summer long. Adored by Tilly Bagsahwe: (The definition of a beach read!) Gorgeous, smart, and talented Siena McMahon is Hollywood royalty—granddaughter of movie star Duke McMahon and daughter of [...]
You’re not all that!
I wanted to share the link to a story about a book by Dr. Jean Twenge, pyschologist and social commentator. Her brand new book is called The Narcissism Epidemic. and it’s sitting on my bedside table right now. Check out this story in Newsweek (link) for an interesting review on the book, which explores whether [...]
What We’re Reading: Spring Break Books!
By Marci Tate Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! There’s nothing better than sitting on the deck with a good book. Here are few suggestions for light spring reading. Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you could have a do-over? In Time of My Life, author Allison [...]
Eat This, Not That: For Kids
Reviewed by Gwen Rockwood, mama of 3 As moms, most of us feel like one of our biggest jobs is to protect our kids from external forces – strangers, bullies, accidents, etc. But I’m beginning to believe that one of the most important things we can do for our kids is teach them how – [...]
Sign Language Classes for Babies and Toddlers
Four classes on using sign language for babies will begin January 12th, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pages of Parenting Bookstore (located at 388 Sunbridge Drive in Fayetteville). Using sign language with babies may help your baby communicate before he or she is able to speak. You don’t have to bring the baby [...]
What We’re Reading: For the moms and the kids
By Marci Tate There’s Snow Better Time to Read! When you are trying frantically trying to get everything just right for the holiday season, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Everyone needs something besides the television for unwinding on a cold winter night! For a quick and enjoyable holiday read, try Tis the Season [...]
Book Review(s): Fall into reading
By Marci Tate It’s just about time to start snuggling in every evening with a good book. Nothing too hard, just something to keep you entertained. Here are a few choices. This feel-good novel follows the path of young Chancy Deal as she searches for a place to belong. Paper Hearts by Debrah Williamson brings [...]
Drama for Mama: The Truth About Cheating
The Oprah show might not be considered a “drama,” but apparently one of her recent episodes stirred up quite a bit of it. Author and marriage counselor Gary Neuman was recently on the show to talk about his new book “The Truth About Cheating.” On Thursday (Sept. 18th), there will be a follow-up show to [...]
What We’re Reading to the Kids
Need some new books to read to the kids? Here’s a selection for various age groups, recommended by our resident book expert and bookshop owner, Marti Genge of Pages of Parenting Bookstore. For Babies Mommy’s Best Kisses, by Margaret Anastas For Toddlers It’s Time to Call 911, by Smart Kids For Young girls (age 6-10) [...]