When I was eight years old, I told everyone I met what I wanted to be when I grew up: an author. Thirty-three years later, that dream finally came true. It wasn’t the path I expected – but, really, when is the path ever what we expect? *** Oops & Daisies contains affiliate links & […]
How To Encourage and Motivate a Reluctant Reader
Think your child is a “reluctant reader?” Foster a love of books and reading with these tips. “I don’t want to!” Little Miss yelled as she threw a level one book across the room. I’ll admit: it broke my heart a little bit. I wanted her to love books and reading as much as I […]
Homeschool Isn’t Going As Planned, and That’s Okay
When we first decided to homeschool our two kids, I went a bit crazy with all my curriculum shopping. I bought curriculums, books, art supplies, and science experiments galore. I read up on how kids learn (especially through play). As nervous as I was to be responsible for teaching my kids, I was also excited […]
Mindfulness Practices, Even When We’re Busy: Book Review of ‘Everyday Mindfulness’
I have always loved the concept of mindfulness: slowing down and being present. But as a mom? With two young kids? Practicing mindfulness can be, shall we say, difficult. While I have found small ways of working it into my life over the years, I’ve always been on the lookout for new approaches to mindfulness […]
How to Make Time for Reading After Kids: What I Wish I’d Known
About a year after I had my daughter, an old friend of mine called to catch up and asked me: “What have you been reading lately?” I had always been an avid reader. I love reading books, discussing books, and sharing books. But when she asked me that question, I had to pause and think […]