Christmas wishes for you and yours
The snow is falling softly outside and I’m marveling at my good fortune to have a beautiful white Christmas Eve. It was one of my secret wishes for the holidays. Here are a few other, not-so-secret wishes for you and yours. I hope that your holidays are full of comfort and joy. I hope that […]
Fans of facts rejoice! The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2018 is here
I adore reference books. I’ve written about my affinity for them, and how I request them as Christmas presents, before here. In the few years since I wrote that piece, my love for reference books has only grown. And do you know what the best-selling reference book of all time is? The World Almanac and Book […]
See the first trailer for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and get 2 Nutcracker-inspired holiday recipes
The Nutcracker is a holiday classic, and it’s getting the Disney live-action makeover in a movie version, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. See the teaser trailer released today here: The move is obviously not a ballet, and with its own story. Here’s the scoop from Disney Studios: All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a […]
5 best books about parenting teens published in the past year
2017 has been a crazy year, to be sure. There were some good things to come out of the past trip around the sun, including some really helpful books about parenting. Here are some of my favorite books about parenting teens of the past year. Born to Be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We […]
How to help grieving children through the holidays: Advice from a pediatric mental health expert
“Happier than a kid at Christmas” is a common phrase because often, it’s true. But it’s not always the case that the holidays are only times of joy and wonder for our kids. Just as holidays can be hard for us adults, the same can be true for our kids. That’s especially true of kids […]
Amy Sherman-Palladino is back with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – and it’s really good
Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of Gilmore Girls, is back with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a new show streaming on Amazon Prime. And it’s good. Set in 1958, this dramedy focuses on Miriam “Midge” Maisel, played by Rachel Brosnahan. She had all she ever wanted, from a husband she loves to two kids to a snazzy apartment […]
See the new trailer and poster for A Wrinkle In Time
My daughter is Meg, and that is in large part because there are a few incredible Megs in literature. Meg Murry from A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is one of them. I am really looking forward to seeing the movie adaptiation of the book when it opens March 9, 2018. The new trailer […]
The Incredibles are back! New teaser trailer and poster for Incredibles 2
We love The Incredibles in this house, so much so that we’ve even been known to dress as them for Halloween. Meeting Mr. Incredible and Frozen at Hollywood Studios a few years ago is one of our all-time favorite character interactions. We often quote Edna Mode. (“No capes!”) It won’t surprise you, then, that we […]
Mind-blowing mac and cheese recipe from Cole’s at Montage Palmetto Bluff
The Low Country is one of my favorite parts of our amazing country. I’ve visited since I was a child and I’ve always loved the stunning scenery, the wildlife, the pace of life and the food – oh, the food! It’s no surprise that my visit last weekend to the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South […]
Gifts for fans of Dear Evan Hansen that they will love for forever
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a very small commission that helps fund my coffee habit. Thanks! Fans of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen adore the song “You Will Be Found.” There are also great gifts related to the show to be found online, and I’ve rounded some up here. […]