Here are some easy ways to help the people of Japan, who are still reeling from last month’s earthquake/tsunami: This For Japan t-shirt from Pencey Standard gets the message across simply and eloquently. The New York-based fashion brand, known for its superior quality and fit, … [Read more...] about shop for japan!
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rebecca rasmussen talks about “the bird sisters”
I fell in love with Rebecca Rasmussen's debut novel, The Bird Sisters, from its first sentence: "Used to be when a bird flew into a window, Milly and Twiss got a visit." This magical story about two elderly sisters is so beautifully written, you want to drag out the reading … [Read more...] about rebecca rasmussen talks about “the bird sisters”
bethenny frankel on “a place of yes”
Whatever you think of The Real Housewives, you have to admire Bethenny Frankel, who went on to have her own reality show, Bethenny Ever After, was first runner-up on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart and was voted into the finalist spot on Skating with the Stars. She now takes on … [Read more...] about bethenny frankel on “a place of yes”
Bethany Hamilton Talks About “Soul Surfer”
My daughter, Sara, has been a huge fan of surfer Bethany Hamilton from the moment she heard about her getting back on her board to compete after losing her left arm to a shark, eight years ago. Sara was ten at the time, and she made me drive her to Barnes and Noble to buy a copy … [Read more...] about Bethany Hamilton Talks About “Soul Surfer”
10 Questions for Author Claudia Sternbach!
I couldn't wait to talk to Claudia Sternbach, author of Reading Lips: A Memoir of Kisses, because there is nothing more fun to talk about than kisses! I also snuck in a couple of questions about memoir-writing for any of you who want to share your own story with the world. Be … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Author Claudia Sternbach!
The Money Moms on Having “The Talk” With Your Aging Parents
No one wants to kiss their hard-earned money good-bye, but your aging parents' healthcare costs can wipe out their -- and possibly your -- savings pretty quickly. Here are some tips from the Money Moms, Lynn N. Buchholz CFP ® and Sharon Rosen Leib, Esq., on why it's important to … [Read more...] about The Money Moms on Having “The Talk” With Your Aging Parents
Five Simple Ways to Add Joy to Your Everyday Life by Jamie Cat Callan
We couldn’t have a “kisses” theme without including something French, so we’re happy that Jamie Cat Callan, author of French Women Don’t Sleep Alone, is guest blogging for us today in honor of her new book, Bonjour, Happiness, which just hit bookstores yesterday. We love the … [Read more...] about Five Simple Ways to Add Joy to Your Everyday Life by Jamie Cat Callan
My Month Mentoring in the Afghan Women's Writing Project by Reader Donna Brown Agins
We have the best readers in the world. We recently told you about teacher Carol Reedy Rogero who brought our Formerly Flip Flops project to her sixth grade class to teach them about compassion along with recycling and geography. Now, read about Donna Brown Agins, who volunteered … [Read more...] about My Month Mentoring in the Afghan Women's Writing Project by Reader Donna Brown Agins