Shortly after marrying Andy, Ellen runs into Leo, her intense first love. Leo, a moody writer, has secretly preoccupied Ellen ever since he broke her heart. After seeing him again, Ellen wonders if her perfect life is truly what she wants or simply what she was expected to want.
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Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin
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A Version of the Truth by Jennifer Kaufman
This review is the third in a series The Best of the Best in Chick Lit. Cassie Shaw’s life is like a bad country-and-western song. After her husband drives off a cliff, Cassie plucks up her courage and finds a job, comes to terms with her past and has the hots for her boss. Whew! More than a chick-lit novel, this is really about class conflict, and Cassie’s disarming, candid forthrightness carries the novel. -
Texts from the Toilet
I would not trade being a stay at home mom for anything in the world. I love these little pumpkins more than life itself. But there comes a time where it all becomes too much. And sometimes, just sometimes, I’ve got to take refuge. Even if it is in the toilet.
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Love and Other Impossible Pursuits
by Ayelet Waldman
This review is the second in a series The Best of the Best in Chick Lit. Emilia Greenleaf adores her husband, Jack, but her inability to connect with her five-year-old stepson, William, has only loomed larger since the death of her own baby, Isabel. Jack doesn’t understand Emilia’s coldness to William until he learns she is guarding a secret she fears will destroy their marriage. -
5 Techno-Tips for a Simpler Summer
Like most of you, I am forced to juggle the camps and the swim team and the playdates this summer. As any parent knows, that can be a bit overwhelming. Sooo…in the spirit of de-stressing as much as possible, I thought I’d share five fun ways you can use technology to simplify your travels, camps, and family adventures. Enjoy! -
Hearty Baked Oatmeal
Recipe courtesy of Kelly Fisher MS, RD, LD, Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic Gastroenterology Dietitian at Cooks Children. Recipe originally from Taste of Home Magazine Image Source: barefeetinthekitchen.blogspot.com Hearty Baked Oatmeal Print Recipe Type: Breakfast Author: Taste of Home Magazine Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 50 mins [...]
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What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a common disease affecting up to 10% of all reproductive aged women. It is the culprit behind many cases of chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility. However, most people are largely unfamiliar with what it is and how this condition impacts women. -
Grilled Pineapple
Grilled Pineapple Print Recipe Type: Side Dish Author: All Recipes – www.allrecipes.com Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 fresh pineapple 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts Instructions Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter [...]
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Gluten Free Diets Really are About Health
A few years ago, you may not have heard or known of the word “gluten,” but nowadays it is all over the media. So, what is gluten? Should your child be on a gluten free diet? -
Photographs
There is a hallway in my grandparents’ home that I love. It is lined on both sides with ceiling to floor photographs. Still images that captured a moment in time. I look at them and memories of the exact day they were taken come flooding back to me. They are magic. Things change so rapidly. Children grow up. People move on. Grandparents pass. So, the biggest mistake you can make with your camera is not taking the photo at all.
