2021-04-10T18:30:00 days hours minutes secondsuntilReading and Giveaway TODAY, Saturday, April 10, 2021, is National Siblings Day! To celebrate the special relationship between brothers and sisters, I will be doing a live reading of The Adventures of Bubby and Didi on Instagram Live today, 4/10 at 6:30 PM MST. AND, I'll be giving away one copy … Continue reading NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY READING AND GIVEAWAY TODAY
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Press: The Adventures of Bubby and Didi on the news!
As many of you know, I am a clinical genetic counselor by day, not a trained writer and a definite newbie to the world of publishing. Writing, publishing, and marketing a children's book have been skills that I have had to develop as I've gone through this process. Luckily, I have some friends who have … Continue reading Press: The Adventures of Bubby and Didi on the news!
Someone else’s great idea: Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
I know that all the world is crazed for The Lazy Genius Collective's Change-Your-Life-Chicken right now, which is absolutely fabulous, but the chicken dish we've been making over and over again in our house this winter is Taste of Home's Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken. This is an easy meal to throw together on a foil-covered … Continue reading Someone else’s great idea: Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Kid Idea: Passion Projects
During the 2020 spring semester, Bear's kindergarten teacher had him do what she called a "Passion Project" to allow him to go a little deeper with a subject and stretch himself. He took several weeks to research a subject of his choosing and then he presented his project to his teacher and another little boy … Continue reading Kid Idea: Passion Projects
Kids Gift Ideas: Bubby and Didi’s Suggestions
Since the holiday shopping season is here, I thought I would share with you some gift ideas for kids with a The Adventures of Bubby and Didi theme. Gifts to inspire creative play do not have to be expensive. The Adventures of Bubby and Didi by Melissa Gilstrap (of course!)More information about the book is … Continue reading Kids Gift Ideas: Bubby and Didi’s Suggestions
Exciting news: Children’s Book Published!
More information and an excerpt at http://www.bubbyanddidi.com. I've hinted before that I had a bit of a side writing project going on and just this week I was able share exactly what that was. I published a children's book called The Adventures of Bubby and Didi. It is based on my kids, Bear and Ladybug … Continue reading Exciting news: Children’s Book Published!
Sunday Supper: Sourdough toasts with ricotta, honey, and pistachios
If you read my last post you already know I picked up sourdough baking during quarantine. Very original, I know. Well, I also picked up making homemade ricotta. A friend and colleague of mine shared her recipe with me and said she had been working on it in quarantine so it sounded like something I … Continue reading Sunday Supper: Sourdough toasts with ricotta, honey, and pistachios
From the garden: Roasted tomato appetizer
One of the hobbies I picked up during quarantine was baking sourdough. Like so many other people, it seemed like a good skill to develop when I had more time on my hands. Baking two loaves a week meant that I had to figure out how to use all that bread so this appetizer has … Continue reading From the garden: Roasted tomato appetizer
Quarantine Meal Plan: 5 Easy Meals & Tips
The last couple of weeks have been surreal to say the least. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are now trying to work from home while homeschooling our kids. We're all cooking a lot more simply because we have to so I wanted to share 5 of my work night meals and a … Continue reading Quarantine Meal Plan: 5 Easy Meals & Tips
Work Night Dinner: Lemon Pepper Salmon and Roasted Broccoli
If you ask my son, Bear, what his favorite food is he will typically say salmon. And he means it. Whenever I make salmon he will eat at least a half pound by himself (at age 6). I can't imagine how much he will eat as a teenager! If I ever ask what he would … Continue reading Work Night Dinner: Lemon Pepper Salmon and Roasted Broccoli
