A Night with @OperaPhila

As part of my “A Taste of the Arts of Philadelphia” prize, I was sent a pair of tickets to the opera, Mozart’s Don Giovanni. I wasn’t sure what to expect; I love classical music but my exposure to opera comes from a few arias on a classical music’s Greatest Moments CD. The Bee was voluntold to go with me;…

Get Loose: 30 Days to a More Flexible Me #FFyoga

Turning forty has brought new sounds to my life. These sounds are, “Ugh!”, “Ouch!” and “Owwwwww!” when I get up in the morning. I am so freaking stiff and I don’t like this feeling. One of my co-workers was shelving books in my section and she shared that she has gained more flexibility over the last month because she is…

Make Mom’s Day: Restaurant.com Gift Guide and Pinterest Contest #spon

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own What do you get the woman who seemingly has everything? With Mother’s Day approaching I am stuck with what do I gift the mother and mom figures who help make my life a little easier….

Silence Helps Me Thrive

I did not realize how much I was dependent on having a soundtrack to my day until I came home for lunch one day and PECO was doing some work on my street. The power was out, I had left my phone in the car and my tablet at the library since this was supposed to be a quick trip…

Write a Review Wednesday: Big Pigs #warw

In Leslie Helakoski’s Big Pigs, three pigs are determined to prove that they are NOT so little! About the book: Nibbles, Sweet Pea, and Clean Bean each want the coveted title of Biggest Pig. An afternoon of contests will determine who will be the first to squeeze through the garden fence, gobble a row of veggies, and sink to the…