Books to Read

In my ever-growing library of books on my “To-Read” list, here are my most recent additions:

What Angry Kids Need:
Parenting Your Angry Child Without Going Mad

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child:
The Heart of Parenting

The 7 Worst Things Parents Do

Rich Dad Poor Dad:
What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money -
That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Parking Lot Rules:
75 Creative Ideas for Raising Amazing Children

The Hard Questions

Social Intelligence:
The New Science of Human Relationships

Raising Boys Without Men:
How Maverick Moms are Creating
the Next Generation of Exceptional Men

For those following, you’ll see my reading interests center around parenting issues, relationships, psychology and personal growth. I’m always looking for great reads so please send along any recommendations – about these – or any other books that you feel I may want to add to my library.

Happy Healthy Hip Parenting
Peace Begins in the Home

Mid-Winter in Philadelphia

A certain publishing event is happening in less than two weeks in the beautiful city of Philadelphia. I have never actually been there, although I recall driving through the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania (the streetlights were shaped like Hershey’s Kisses) when I was about ten years old.

If I were to attend this event, at the last minute, I would want to be sure to hit up a few boutiques, bookstores and museums while there. I may even spend a little money at some quaint little toy stores or gift shops along the way to the Convention Center.

Here are just a few local hot spots I’ve only heard about:

State of Grace Boutique

BOLETE

SAILOR JERRY:
The Original Vintage Tattoo Brand

BING BANG:
Jewlery & Leather Goods

VINTAGE CONNECTION

RAE Restaurant

And yes, enjoy a Philly Cheese Steak while you’re there…it’s a must!

Happy Healthy Hip Parenting
Peace Begins in the Home

American Association of School Librarians

Even though I’m watching Game #3 of the World Series and sitting at the Reno-Sparks airport, I’m also running through my notes from the past few days during the AASL conference.

It was a quick two and a half days but I had a wonderful experience and accomplished quite a bit:

• I met a lot of great people and introduced several school librarians to Kane/Miller

• I saw several contacts that I usually don’t see until the annual American Library Association conference in June

• I met quite a few vendors who were so nice and pleasant to be working near

• I was able to sign up for the 2009 conference which is to take place in North Carolina

• I managed to get fresh air (after being locked inside during the recent firestorms in San Diego) and get some exercise walking back and forth from the Atlantis Resort & Spa (located conveniently right across the street from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center)

• I was able to donate the remaining books to a local school here in Reno

My flight is boarding soon and I still need to eat dinner while cheering for the Rockies. Overall, the last few days have been quite successful and I’m pleased that we attended this bi-annual conference and look forward to meeting again in 2009.

Happy Healthy Hip Parenting
Peace Begins in the Home

Friday Night Delights

I’ve been busy the last few days; traveling to Reno, reading magazines (dated months ago), watching the World Series, networking with school librarians, sharing books with kidlit blogsters, discussing picture books with reviewers, getting caught up online and reviewing websites to share. I’ve discovered several and there are quite a few more I’ll include another time.

zaba kids boutique

Rice and Beans Vintage

the cocoa monkey:
distinctive gear for the curious

KIOSK:
Interesting things from interesting countries

rose and lula:
rebellious, sophisticated, vintage-inspired, casual, bohemian, contemporary

The Curiosity Shoppe:
if I haven’t mentioned this before, I should have

Vigilant:
leather goods

modern mommy:
innovative design for the few few years of life

babyzone‘s most embarrassing parenting moments

I have more reading to do, packing (back to San Diego tomorrow), relaxing before my vacation ends and getting ready for the final day exhibiting for Kane/Miller at the AASL conference here in Nevada.

By the way, today was Nevada Day. I have no idea what the celebration is all about, other than what I assume would be the history of the state. Schools were closed, parades and festivities were held and yet, I was working inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. More on that later…

Happy Healthy Hip Parenting
Peace Begins in the Home