2025
40+ Cute (Not Scary!) Halloween Picture Books
If Halloween picture books are too spooky for your little one, I have created a list of my favorite cute, not spooky Halloween picture books to read this holiday. Pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your inbox! Halloween can be fun, but the scariness can be too […]
50+ picture books that have matching Yoto cards (so you can follow along while you listen!)
A few weeks ago, I shared a list of chapter books that have Yoto cards to go along with them (if you missed that post, it’s right here!) Well, we couldn’t do that post and not have a picture version too! These picture books all have corresponding Yoto cards so you can follow along and […]
7 Quick Questions With Bariatric Surgeon Thomas Shin
Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, is a surgeon in Charlottesville who specializes in bariatric surgery and surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He also performs minimally invasive general surgeries, like hernia repairs and gallbladder removals. Meet a Bariatric Surgeon We asked Shin our 7 quick questions to get to know him better. 1. What has most […]
4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks!)
I won’t lie – September has NOT been my best month for reading! I’ve been keeping up pretty well on my reading goal for this year but Goodreads tells me I’m currently 5 books behind, so I’ll have to step it up a bit to hit my goal by Dec 31st! Here’s what I’ve been […]
7 Quick Questions With Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner William Lombardi
A nurse practitioner, William Lombardi, DNP, provides neurocritical care for patients in the hospital. He treats patients recovering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Meet a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner We asked Lombardi our 7 quick questions to get to know him better. 1. What has most inspired and shaped your approach to patient care? […]
The Most Popular Items I’ve Shared This Month!
I cannot believe September is almost over! It’s one of my favorite months (I love fall and my birthday is in September too!) and this one flew by because I was traveling so much. Here’s are the most popular things I shared this month! Walmart Quarter Zip Pull OverI’ve been wearing this Walmart half-zip nonstop, […]
Medical Device Recalls: How to Stay Informed
Medical devices, like other mechanical tools and instruments, sometimes wear out. Similar to when there’s a problem with a part of your car, medical devices sometimes need upgrades or repairs. Both the manufacturers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue an ‘advisory’ to alert doctors and patients to recalls and needed fixes. But […]
29 Brand New Halloween Books You Won’t Want to Miss
I love finding new Halloween books to add to my collection, and these are some of my favorite new Halloween books for 2025. If you’d like a printable copy, just pop in your email address below and it’ll come right to your inbox! Every year, I love looking at all the new Halloween books that […]
How to Know When You Have a Hernia
Groin pain is tricky. It can creep up on you as a dull ache or burning sensation. Or it can announce itself suddenly and sharply. While it’s easy to jump to “hernia” when you notice pain in the groin, there are other potential culprits. The medical terms for a hernia in the groin area are […]
12+ Books for Readers Who Loved the Ramona Quimby Books
If you have a reader who loves Ramona Quimby books and are looking for more books that are similar, pop in your email address below and I’ll send a printable list of all my top picks to your inbox! I grew up with the Ramona Quimby books and I love that they’ve been part of […]