"Look mom!" my two-year-old declared. "Paw patrol tower!" He pointed to his latest creation: a very tall stack of duplos, complete with what he said was a "slide" at the top. It was not, in fact, a slide, but more Duplos. (Affiliate links included). His creativity astounded me and almost convinced me that he didn't need a Paw Patrol tower for Christmas (but his obsession has been so long … [Read more...]
Writing Tips: The Best and Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received
My English professor sorted through a stack of books on his desk in his poorly-lit office, searching for an anthology that had a story he wanted me to read. We were meeting to discuss my creative writing, but as my time at college was coming to a close, he asked the question I both looked forward to but also dreaded. “Have you thought about what you want to do after college?” I sat … [Read more...]
What The Trolls Movie Teaches My Daughter (and Me) About Getting Back Up Again
There are a few kid movies that seem to be on replay in our house. Moana, for one, and, in a close second: Trolls. Thankfully, both have phenomenal soundtracks, so I don’t mind it much when Little Miss constantly belts out “How Far I’ll Go” or “Get Back Up Again.” In fact, I absolutely love the lessons in both the movies, and that includes the lessons in the songs, too… especially since … [Read more...]
