What’s On My Nightstand?

July 28, 2009 by Kimberly · 5 Comments 

Life has been so “full” lately, that I’ve barely had time to read. That’s hard for me because reading is one of my favorite things to do. There are a few books that I’ve been sent to review that I have had a chance to delve into. I think that you’ll like [...]

What’s On My Nightstand: Cheers to the New Mom!

May 26, 2009 by Kimberly · 1 Comment 

I’ve been busy (more than normal) this month, so I only reviewed the following book…
Cheers to the New Mom!/Cheers to the New Dad!: Tips and Tricks to Help You Ace the First Months of Parenthood by Jenna McCarthy

I’m an avid book reader, but I’m very particular about the books that I accept to review. [...]

What’s On Your Nightstand – April

April 28, 2009 by Kimberly · 3 Comments 

I am sent so many books to review that I can only pick a few each month to highlight. Below, are my top three picks for April:

Healthy Child Healthy World – Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home by Christopher Gavigan

Christopher Gavigan, the author, is a parent and the CEO of Healthy Child Healthy [...]

What’s on My Nightstand: the birth to five book and The Parent Trip

March 24, 2009 by Kimberly · 8 Comments 

I’ve been reading a lot of parenting books lately. Below are a couple of my favorites…
the birth to five book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start by Brenda Nixon

This book covers a variety of parenting topics in a calm, reassuring tone. It is broken down into four parenting time frames: infant, toddler, preschooler [...]

What’s on My Nightstand: The No-Cry Nap Solution & Feeding Your Toddler

February 24, 2009 by Kimberly · 3 Comments 

I have two great problem-solving books that I was sent this month:

the no-cry nap solution

I was familiar with the author (Elizabeth Pantley) of this book, because I used some of the principles from her no-cry sleep solution book with Michael. Honestly, naps aren’t a big struggle around my household. Both of my sons [...]

What’s On My Nightstand: ScreamFree Parenting and Parenting Is Your Highest Calling

February 10, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

I have been sent so many books to read lately that I’m breaking down my “What’s On My Nightstand” posts into two segments this month. (The next one will be on Tuesday 2/24.) Today, I’ll be reviewing Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel and Parenting is Your Highest Calling and 8 Other Myths [...]

What’s on My Nightstand — “STOP SELF-SABOTAGE!” (Review & Giveaway)

January 27, 2009 by Kimberly · 27 Comments 

STOP SELF-SABOTAGE! Get Out of Your Own Way to Earn More Money, Improve Your Relationships, and Find the Success You Deserve is a new book by popular clinical psychotherapist Pat Pearson. It really focuses on helping people grow in a variety of areas – primarily health, relationships and career. Pat’s premise is that [...]

What’s on My Nightstand — “Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be” (Review & Giveaway)

January 27, 2009 by Kimberly · 27 Comments 

Recently, I was sent two copies of the Second Edition of Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be – one for a review and one for a giveaway. I gave my review copy to a first-time expectant mom (aren’t they the cutest?!) for her husband. The next day, I saw her at her desk intently [...]

What’s on My Nightstand – November

November 25, 2008 by Kimberly · 1 Comment 

Last month, I received two books to review: GOOD DEALS & SMART STEALS by the editors of Good Housekeeping and O’S BIG BOOK OF HAPPINESS. (Both books are easy reads and make great gift options for the holiday season.)
GOOD DEALS & SMART STEALS
This book would be great for your “frugal” [...]

What’s on My Nightstand – Who’s Your City?

September 25, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments 

Lately, I’ve been reading an interesting book called Who’s Your City?: How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life by Richard Florida.

On the most basic level, the book is about why it’s so important where we live. Wealth and “personalities” of various cities are covered. [...]

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