Since we love to dive into a topic and learn as much as possible…a few book choices to add to our celebration of firsts.
The first ( no pun ! ) one up, Moonshot
about the Journey of Apollo 11 and the team involved in this great exploration.
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Moonshot-The Journey of Apollo 11
From The Hips..A Great Pregnancy Read
As soon as we found out we were actually pregnant, I celebrated the news with a trip to the bookstore and some leisurely time in the parenting section. Although we waited a bit to share our news ( and due to IVF found out pretty early on that we were indeed expecting ) I wanted to soak up information, tips and an understanding from others as to what the next months might look like.
Some of the usual titles were appealing, and many of them were gifted to us as well..but among the bedside stack there was one I kept going back to. Not as well known perhaps as the others but more then worth the read, From the Hips
has a way of walking you through all of the real information you need, answering any questions you might have and manages as well to provide some laughs along the way.
To me, the perfect new mom library would include From the Hips, One of the weekly guides ( I loved the Baby Center version and website )
Check out there website here….some great info and resources.
How to Photograph your Kids-A perfect Mothers Day Present
As someone who loves photography, and having a house full of pictures of the kids and family. I am always attracted to simple, stylish photography books. This one is a treasure, as it is both fantastic to look at AND full of practical tips to make all of us better photographers.
Camera-Ready, How to Shoot Your Kids from Arthur Elgort ( a fabulous fashion photographer ) is a treasure for so many reasons.
Photos are fantastic and inspiring, the text is kept to a minimum and the tips are practical and easy to follow and the book is one of my all time favorite gifts to give…Perfect for a baby gift, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
Sadly the book is no longer in print, but you can usually find copies on Amazon.
Spring Break, Day Two- In the Garden
I think Spring Break may be my favorite School Vacation. With the gorgeous Spring weather, it is the perfect week to just enjoy the outdoors, the change in season and all of the fun that comes with Spring. Unlike other school breaks, which can sometimes seemed packed with expectations and commitments, there is something glorious about waking up to the sun, the sound of the birds and a day of outdoor fun.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve come across a ton of inspiration and ideas about gardening, introducing kids to the ideas of growing some of their own foods and a fabulous concept on how to share the abundance of a garden with those in need. This seems like the perfect week for such a project…Even in our small little back yard-there is room for planting and container gardening!
First off, love the book the Edible Schoolyard by Alice Waters and her whole approach to bringing gardening back into all communities. Her book is a treasure-full of fantastic inspiration, practical and realistic plans for gardening with kids and recipes for all that you might choose to grow. We have had the book in our stores since early spring, and can’t keep it in stock.
Her website is also a fantastic resource, and I am dying to attend one of her community classes with the kids.Take a look…
Once you do decide to take the plunge…why not grow a bit extra and join the Garden Writers Association as they Plant a Row for the Hungry. The concept is super simple, Plant an extra row, or container of vegetables for a local food bank or soup kitchen and drop off your edibles. To find out more about the program check out their website.