Children’s Books with a Message – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
April 3rd, 2013
Pink is Just a Color and So is Blue by Niki Bhatia Using humor and sweet rhyming verse, Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue addresses the issues of gender stereotypes, tolerance, anti-bullying and self confidence. Inspired by the author’s 6 year old son who loves the color pink and ...
Spring Kid’s DVD Review – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
March 27th, 2013
Yes, it’s Spring! The kids should be on their Spring Break! The weather should be getting warmer...err...somewhere, I think. As for the Northeast, we are still getting snow showers. In any case, we have some great family friendly DVDs that can be used while traveling, during downtime for the kids, ...
You Are Stardust – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
March 20th, 2013
Children's Picture Book & Interactive iPad App Written by Elin Kelsey Artwork by Soyeon Kim Rarely does a children’s book impact me in such a way that You Are Stardust has! From the first glance at the cover, to the extraordinary artwork dioramas on each and every page by the talented Soyeon Kim, ...
Green is not Only for The Irish! – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
March 13th, 2013
It has been about a month now that I have been living with Lyme’s Disease. Now that the initial shock is behind me, I have found an oral antibiotic that I can tolerate and I get supplemented with IV antibiotics every few weeks to give my body an extra boost ...
Spring Break Goodies Galore! – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
March 6th, 2013
It is almost that time of year when the Spring Holidays are upon us and travel to destinations near and far are only a scant few weeks away! Families across the country will soon turn their attention to Spring Break travel plans. We've lined up the best items to bring ...
From Rock Climbing to Rocking Chair – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
February 20th, 2013
I always try to be honest and straightforward with our readers. I feel it allows them to fully know the “me” they have been following. I’ve discussed my never-ending divorce, all of my son’s special needs and my personal and medical concerns or frustrations. Well, my friendly readers, there is ...
Real Life Religious Education – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
February 6th, 2013
A friend of mine unexpectedly found herself facing the demise of her Mother-in-Law a week ago. This close friend also has a son whom my own son is friendly with. My friend is Jewish. In the Jewish faith, the funeral for the deceased is as soon after a death as ...
Earth Aware Children’s Books – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
January 30th, 2013
Earth Aware Editions books is committed to broadening awareness and understanding the unique challenges of our time through powerful and provocative publications. From climate change and conservation to the accelerating loss of diversity in our planet's species and cultures, the continued erosion of our biosphere and ethnosphere cannot be ignored. These ...
“One Word That Will Change Your Life” – Book Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
January 16th, 2013
by Dan Britton, Jimmy Page and Jon Gordon This book is cool. This book is really cool. This book is so cool, you can read it in forty-four minutes (at least that’s what the authors tell us...I didn’t actually count the time)! This book came at a perfect time of year. The ushering ...
Choosing “Fit” in the New Year – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
January 9th, 2013
Now that the Holiday Season is behind us, it is time to look at our lifestyle in a brand new way! As Moms, we already do so much for others. It is our turn to do more this year for ourselves! One of the ways we can do this is through ...
