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Book Nook: The Good Slope

Motherhood Moments

“The Good Slope (Apprentice House, 5/2/23)” is a new collection of essays by writer and journalist Elizabeth Rau that details her unexpected plunge into motherhood in middle age, her Midwest upbringing, and her years spent writing for The Providence Journal. I remember the day my doctor told me I was pregnant with my older son.

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Book Nook - Swamped

Motherhood Moments

About the Authors Ken Wells grew up with one foot in the Louisiana swamps, the second of six sons of an alligator-hunting father and a gumbo-cooking mother. A longtime writer for The Wall Street Journal , he’s authored five novels of the Cajun bayous, including the coming-of-age classic, Meely LaBauve.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. We found a toy car made from recycled materials for my young nephew, and I once received a journal made with recycled paper. Buy Vintage. You can also bake items.

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7 Health Tips to Boost Your Everyday Wellness

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead, use the time to write in a journal, getting ideas and worries out of your head so they don’t keep you up at night. I’ve enjoyed volunteering at my son’s school, and with a local political organization. Try to stick to a sleep schedule that works for you. I like helping out with causes I believe in.

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*SMOKIN HOT* 52% Cash Back At Magazines.com + FREE $10 Gift Card For New Users (Great Gift Idea)

Saving Everyday

When my son and my husband were overseas I added a magazine to every box I sent. Add the magazines you want to your cart and checkout. Your magazine will start arriving within a few weeks and your 52% credit in your Ebates account within a few days.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 4 – Gifts for Everyone, Including the Dog!

Nicoles Nickels

Product Name: Journals of a Lifetime by From You to Me. Available in Dear Mom, Dear Dad, Dear Grandma, Dear Grandpa, Dear Daughter, Dear Son, Dear Sister, Dear Brother and Dear Friend. The dual-tred design disperses shock away from your iPhone, while the elevated 360-degree corners protect the screen from scruffs and scratches.

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Rite Aid Coupon Matchups & Deals 12/13/15

For the Mommas

Excludes Son Kissed and Skin Firming $2/1 Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion, exp. Final Price: VARIES Art Skills, Crayola, or Playskool Arts and Crafts Supplies, Elmer's Glue and Select Planners and Journals and All Bendon, Publishers Internation, and Readerlink Books: 25% OFF. Degree Dry Spray Antiperspirant, 3.8oz: $5.49 $0.50/1