Bring On Lemons

Everyone has an opinion about what other people should or shouldn't be doing. This statement is unbelievably obvious when it comes to parenting. If you are married, they want to know when you are having children because "they'll bring so much joy". If you have one child, they encourage you to have two, "so they have a friend". And if you are 40 and having your sixth baby they want to know if you have lost your mind because apparently in 2017 it's got to be insanity causing you to procreate. About a week ago someone at the grocery store asked how many children we have and after I replied, she said "I'm sorry"... I SHOULD have said "do you know how this happens?" or "I wish I knew who the fathers were" or something equally clever. Instead, I looked at her in disbelief and said "I'm not - we are absolutely blessed". Then I loaded up my groceries, filled the 4 carseats in the minivan, and went on my merry w...

The Digital Rabbit Hole allows reader an opportunity for self reflection and asks readers to consider the following questions: Will digital media sweep us into a new era of prosperity? What new advances in entertainment, culture, education, and knowledge can we expect? Will we get stuck in Cyberland only to be saved by digital detox? The Digital Rabbit Hole reveals that we are becoming captive in the digital universe. The portals are smartphones and the world is the Internet. We immerse ourselves in social media; we learn through packaged feel-good information; and we will leave the hard work to robots and AI. The book details digital media and discusses smartphone addiction problems. It proposes solutions to stimulate creativity and education and to recapture our humanity. Paperback: 144 Pages Genre: Social Science/Non Fiction Publisher: FutureBooks.info; 1 edition (January 1, 2016) ASIN: B01A3MTVBS ISBN-10: 1533307075 ISBN-13: 78-1533307071 The Digital ...

Eric Trant has written yet another amazing book! You'll pick this one up and you will be glued to your seat until the very last page...AND THEN...you'll want even more! Whether you've read Steps and/or Wink , you'll still enjoy Eric's delightful writing style in his latest novel Risen . To help kick off this fabulous read, Eric has scheduled a WOW! Women on Writing book blog tour beginning September 4th and continuing for approximately a month. During this time, followers will have opportunities to hear from reviewers, read guest blog posts written by Eric Trant, as well as having plenty of chances to win their very own copy of Risen . If you'd like to participate in the tour (whether you have your own blog or not), please email: crystal@wow-womenonwriting.com and find out how you can get in on all the action! Genre: Historical Supernatural Fiction Page count: 268 Summary: Haunted by visions of a demonic angel and sold into servitude by his father, yo...

You won't want to wait another moment to pick up a copy of The Comfort of Secrets (A Sweet Lake Novel Book 2) by Christine Nolfi. I've read many of Nolfi's books and have never been disappointed. This book is no different. Official Summary: Cat Mendoza needs a win. After a business failure and years of dating the wrong men, she’s ready to turn things around. First she must convince the residents of Sweet Lake, Ohio, that she’s taking her responsibilities seriously. As the events director of the newly restored Wayfair Inn, she has the support of her best friends, Linnie and Jada. But everyone else—including her overprotective mother and the well-meaning Sweet Lake Sirens—can’t help but chime in with advice about her plans, her apparently too-tight clothes, and her undeniable attraction to Ryan D’Angelo, the charming ad exec hired to promote the inn. Cat knows she should keep Ryan at a distance, but she’s drawn closer by the heartbreak he tries to hide. Will uncover...

Today was supposed to be a book review of The Digital Rabbit Hole , but like all great plans, they can change. My friend Troy Pflum said this wasn't a book for him, and that's okay right? Not every book is a good fit for every body...just like not all of us can fit into a pair of skinny jeans (at least not right now). I'd like to take this time to introduce you more intimately to Larry Kilham who is the author of The Digital Rabbit Hole . I was introduced to Larry a few months ago by good friend Mari from Artotems. She encouraged me to read The Juno Trilogy and I left my 5 star review on Amazon saying this: This trilogy by Larry Kilham moves as a fast pace. I didn't feel that the book was overly predictable even though it was well described in the official book summary that I read prior to purchase. I rather enjoyed the concept of right versus wrong in the artificial intelligence world. The authors imagination comes through and after reading his biography, I cou...

I never thought toddler breastfeeding was for me...until her Ok - I'm hoping that coming up with a title for this post is going to be the hardest part. If you're not into breastfeeding, then really you can scroll and find another post, because this post is all about boobs and how they are used to feed babies and toddlers. I am often asked if there is a Manitowoc/Two Rivers area LaLeche League group. Let me start by saying there is not. The previous group disbanded when the leader moved away and no one stepped up to take on that role. I considered it - I really did! I prayed about it, discussed it with friends, family, my husband, etc... because I love breastfeeding, sharing the love of breastfeeding, and helping women feel empowered when it comes to caring for their babies. So it seems pretty dumb that I didn't step up, right? Well....the LaLeche League has a lot of rules. I totally "get it" - it's a cover your ass kind of world. I don't think they...

The Digital Rabbit Hole allows reader an opportunity for self reflection and asks readers to consider the following questions: Will digital media sweep us into a new era of prosperity? What new advances in entertainment, culture, education, and knowledge can we expect? Will we get stuck in Cyberland only to be saved by digital detox? The Digital Rabbit Hole reveals that we are becoming captive in the digital universe. The portals are smartphones and the world is the Internet. We immerse ourselves in social media; we learn through packaged feel-good information; and we will leave the hard work to robots and AI. The book details digital media and discusses smartphone addiction problems. It proposes solutions to stimulate creativity and education and to recapture our humanity. Paperback: 144 Pages Genre: Social Science/Non Fiction Publisher: FutureBooks.info; 1 edition (January 1, 2016) ASIN: B01A3MTVBS ISBN-10: 1533307075 ISBN-13: 78-1533307071 The Digital ...

The Digital Rabbit Hole allows reader an opportunity for self reflection and asks readers to consider the following questions: Will digital media sweep us into a new era of prosperity? What new advances in entertainment, culture, education, and knowledge can we expect? Will we get stuck in Cyberland only to be saved by digital detox? The Digital Rabbit Hole reveals that we are becoming captive in the digital universe. The portals are smartphones and the world is the Internet. We immerse ourselves in social media; we learn through packaged feel-good information; and we will leave the hard work to robots and AI. The book details digital media and discusses smartphone addiction problems. It proposes solutions to stimulate creativity and education and to recapture our humanity. Paperback: 144 Pages Genre: Social Science/Non Fiction Publisher: FutureBooks.info; 1 edition (January 1, 2016) ASIN: B01A3MTVBS ISBN-10: 1533307075 ISBN-13: 78-1533307071 The Digital Ra...

I had an interesting trip to the grocery store this afternoon. The interesting part really had nothing to do with the grocery store, but let's just start there and try to work our way through things. I'm writing this post for a few reasons. The first reason is because I'm trying to work through the awful feeling in the pit of my stomach. The second reason is because I'm trying to find the lesson for myself and the rest of humanity. That said, here goes... I took my boys grocery shopping while the girls stayed home with dad. For those who don't know me, that means it was just my 6.5 month pregnant self along with some handsome little men (3 and 9). We were making our way through the store with 2 carts and by the time we left for the parking lot we were broke and using 3 carts for our plethora of groceries. (Shopping for a family of 6 going on 7 is no joke my friends). I loaded up the van, put the carts away, and we were headed to Starbucks for a little treat when w...