by Brooke Romney | May 1, 2023 | Books, Teens, Uncategorized
April Favorite Books We are a reading family and we love to share our favorites with you! Each month I try to recommend one book for elementary school readers, one book for junior high or high school readers, and two books that I have loved. I do my best to...
by Brooke Romney | May 1, 2023 | Lifestyle, Practical Tips
I would never claim to be a stellar housekeeper. I do all right, but I find very little joy in cleaning, organizing, or doing laundry. So, when I find a tip that changes the game and makes my life easier I jump on it and share it. How I Get My Whites to Stay White and...
by Brooke Romney | May 1, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Teens
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Use Restaurant Manners These simple tips for eating out will help your teen be confident and comfortable at any restaurant. You don’t want your kid to be the only person at a table who needs to ask their mom how they like their steak....
by Brooke Romney | Apr 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
Treat Your Friends’ Siblings with Kindness: Why This Manner Matters To treat friends siblings with kindness — to notice the younger kid at your friend’s house and choose decency over dismissal — is one of those teen manners that rarely gets explicit...
by Brooke Romney | Apr 19, 2023 | Books, Teens
8 Books to Try if You Loved Ranger’s Apprentice Full of fantasy, adventure, and magic, Ranger’s Apprentice leaves readers young and old on the edge of their seat, wanting more. If your reader loved the series, try these other exciting books like...