Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
November 5, 2008
A book about a cat? A library cat? Well, okay, I thought… I’ll give it a whirl. And I’m really glad that I did.
What started out as a heartwarming tale of how a cat dumped in a return book bin on a very cold Iowa night turned into exactly what a small town needed to pull together and revitalize itself, actually was a story of the author, Vicki Myron’s triumph over circumstances to create the life she truly wanted for herself.
I imagine Vicki Myron did a lot of soul searching as she put her thoughts to paper in this reflective story of her life so far. Born to the life of a farmer’s daughter in rural Iowa, her life choices were not dictated by society, she made her choices (both good and bad) from the heart.
And it was exactly that type of decision that ended up with Dewey being appointed the Spencer Public Library’s official library cat – a position he held proudly for 19 years. Read more
Kiss My Face Kids: Review
November 4, 2008
If you are looking for a fun and gentle way to get your kids a little cleaner, you may want to check out Kiss My Face’s new line of children’s bath products. From toothpaste to shampoo, all of these items are organic and gentle to even the most sensitive skin. My little ones were lucky enough to sample the following products from Kiss My Face:
- Orange U Smart & Berry Smart Lip Balms
- Hair Detangler
- Orange U Smart Bubble Bath
- Berry Smart Toothpaste Read more
5 Airplane Travel Tips for Sharp Moms
November 3, 2008
I used to think traveling was a romantic endeavor, whether it was for business or pleasure. I loved the idea of changing my routine, seeing new places, and leaving the stress of work behind. From bizarre museums in flyover states to insanely overpriced room service, I used to enjoy everything about traveling. Now that I’m a mother of four, I cringe at the thought of traveling with kids in tow, particularly if it includes flying.
The challenges of airplane travel shouldn’t make hermits out of us all, though. Families need to vacation together, not to mention visit out-of-town loved ones. Below are five helpful tips for flying with little passengers. Read more
