Katie Brand
PMC Book Club Review: Olga Dies Dreaming
“I am myself, plus my surroundings, and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself.”
When Olga Dies Dreaming was published this past year, a book review summarized it as a...
Favorite Amazon Fashion Finds
Ladies, I am not sure about you, but I sure do have some issues shopping now that I have a tot. Online shopping is definitely a friend, and I am a SUCKER for targeted...
PMC Book Club Book Review: Every Last Secret A.R. Torre
Can you feel it? The "R" months are approaching- September, October, November, and December.
But before the cool air and pumpkin spice everything whisks us all away, you may be able to squeeze in one...
PMC Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
William Shakespeare’s star-crossed protagonist once asked the fates “What is in a name?”
V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue focuses on the answer to that very question.
The novel begins in France...
PMC Book Club Review: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Major General...
On the world news the other evening, a young Ukrainian teacher was being interviewed as she was making camouflage blinds for troops.
When asked about a previous comment she had made off-camera regarding her desire...
PMC Book Club Review: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
“It doesn’t matter what you look at; it’s what you see.” - Henry David THoreau
This quote resounded with me throughout the thematic development of Qian Julie Wang's Beautiful County -our PMC Book Club...
Go-To Guide for Hostess (and Teacher) Gifts
When the turkey brining and Christmas list writing begins, so do all the parties and gatherings with loved ones.
With such joy and festivities, often, it is hard to think of an original and...
The Importance of Preventative Care (Even for the Busy Mama)
On the last day of summer vacation, I had a plan. We were going to have a mommy-son day. After Wyatt's nap and my workout, we would make homemade ice cream, visit the park,...
Three Fun (and Sneaky) Steps for Surviving the Summer Slump
As an educator for the past 15 years, the “summer slump” is a common phrase many in the field use when referencing the need to “reteach” or “reinforce” previously learned material.
According to an article...
Friday Favorites: Pensacola Favorite Foods
What are my favorite things? As I asked myself this, my first thought went to a dominating topic: a good meal. Then as I narrowed my favorite meals down, I found a very specific...