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Marlow and the Monster by Sharon Cramer-Book Review

I still remember the area in my closet where my monster lived. I don’t remember what they looked like, only that the closet was always open just a little …where they could come out. Of course they never did and the monster wasn’t real. If Drop Dead Fred or Ted taught me anything it’s that imaginary friends aren’t here to scare us. Continue reading Marlow and the Monster by Sharon Cramer-Book Review

The Walking Dead invade Galactic Quest on 7/13

If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead on AMC you know that the third season doesn’t start until the fall. That’s the bad news. However, this Friday, the 13^th you can get your Walking Dead on for a party of Apocalyptic proportions at Galactic Quest in Lawrenceville. Continue reading The Walking Dead invade Galactic Quest on 7/13

Arlo Needs Glasses Pinterest Contest and book review

At the Mojo house we have two dogs, neither of whom are named Arlo or in need of glasses. However, we can fully identify with Arlo Needs Glasses because we’ve had them since high school. Continue reading Arlo Needs Glasses Pinterest Contest and book review

A Perfect Pet for Peyton is great for kids 7-10

Any adult that has browsed for books has seen The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. That book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. That book led to The 5 Love Languages of Children, which is geared to how parents can better interact with children. A Perfect Pet for Peyton is essentially the children’s book that teaches them the 5 ways that people can give and receive love. Continue reading A Perfect Pet for Peyton is great for kids 7-10

4 books every toddler should have in their library

Toddler Mojo has loved to read ever since we can remember. The books that he’s liked have changed over the past two and a half years. Brown Bear was big for a while, followed by Polar Bear and Ten Apples on Top, which he still likes. If you’ll have a child who’s just over two and half soon, or need a gift for one, here are some books that ours really loves now. Continue reading 4 books every toddler should have in their library

Because Your Mommy Loves You, giveaway and review

In the mind’s eye of a parent you see yourself doing something, while telling yourself that you shouldn’t being doing it. Most of the time what you’re doing is not being patient enough with your children. I’m a very patient person, but I’m raising my hand in that I know I do this all too often. Continue reading Because Your Mommy Loves You, giveaway and review

A dad reads The Mommy Diaries by Dallas Louis

“Mommy books” can be a tough genre to read if you’re a parent. If you’re a parent then the subject matter is familiar, you have a busy schedule and probably know what will happen in the story. I’ve read many books that take a humorous look at parenting and most of them get a collective ‘meh.’ Continue reading A dad reads The Mommy Diaries by Dallas Louis

Ridley Pearson visits Little Shop of Stories, May 3, 7PM

My family and I just returned from Disney Social Media Moms at Walt Disney World. While I was there I had the opportunity to meet Ridley Pearson and hear him speak about getting kids motivated about reading. Ridley was a very engaging speaker who effortlessly weaved tales about Dave Barry, 10 foot Pythons and the creative process of writing a book into an entertaining, linear story. Continue reading Ridley Pearson visits Little Shop of Stories, May 3, 7PM