balancing work and family

Multi-Tasking Weeknights

With school back in full swing the chaos has ensued. It’s really hard to have three kids all in school. It takes up a lot of time. My evenings are fully packed and I don’t even get to spend any quality time with my kids. I don’t get home from work until 5:30. The schedule… Continue reading Multi-Tasking Weeknights

The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf: Summer Secrets (Book Review)

I was so excited that Jane Green was coming out with a new book just in time for enjoying poolside. Summer Secrets is the perfect beach read. Drama, drama, drama! I devoured it. I was dragged right in with the first chapter. The story focuses on Cat, a journalist living in London. Cat is a recovering alcoholic trying… Continue reading The Bookshelf: Summer Secrets (Book Review)

The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf: The Cake Therapist (Book Review)

I was thrilled to receive Judith Fertig’s The Cake Therapist to review. First, I was completely grabbed by the title. Food and feelings just go together, right? This story has grief, hope, healing, and mystery all in one. Just the right ingredients for a great novel. The story focuses around Claire, who has just returned… Continue reading The Bookshelf: The Cake Therapist (Book Review)