April Instagram @KrembdelaKremb April was a great month! When I look back on my Instagram feed, there were a few pics that caught my attention to highlight the month. Are you on Instagram? Follow me. I love connecting over this social media platform. 1. We started going to the beach again. 2. I wore blueContinue reading Instagram Flashback: Vol 4
My Silver Rings
I have three silver rings that are as special to me as any amount of gold or diamonds. When I travel, I often slip them on so as to not draw any attention to myself. I’ve learned some lessons a long the way in regards to what I should wear, and generally, depending on whereContinue reading My Silver Rings
The Story of My Ganesha
This little Ganesh was given to me as I was leaving India back in 2009. A Ganesh should always face you right when you enter into a room. Also, if the Ganesh breaks or becomes harmed in any way, he should be immersed at the next Ganpati Festival. I’m in India right now, but IContinue reading The Story of My Ganesha
Writing in My Sleep
This is a test. I have no idea what to write about for tomorrow’s post. Obviously I haven’t planned ahead well enough….So this will be a test to see if I still have the ability of writing in my sleep. In the evenings I’ve always struggled to stay awake. I get so tired–like right aboutContinue reading Writing in My Sleep
Poet and I Didn’t Know It!
One of the very best perks of being a librarian is getting to meet the fantastic authors, poets, and storytellers that stock a library. For the past few days, I’ve been lucky enough to make a new friend in Naomi Shihab Nye. I had always wanted to meet her ever since Shannon introduced me toContinue reading Poet and I Didn’t Know It!
Graphic Tees Please
There are a couple of trends I’ve been slow to the take: one of them being graphic tees. I figured out why….when you wear a graphic tee, you’ve got to feel the message. The t-shirt actually says something, so when you wear it you have to remember that you are actually communicating to anyone whoContinue reading Graphic Tees Please
Kremb de la Kremb Roundup for 2014
What a year! I definitely dove into writing Kremb de la Kremb with gusto and have had so much fun doing so. I’m not sure which direction Kremb de la Kremb will continue, but I definitely know I’ll keep writing…Here’s a roundup of some of the exciting things that happened this past year on KrembContinue reading Kremb de la Kremb Roundup for 2014
Best Books of 2014
A couple of weeks ago I stated that I’d start writing more about books on this here blog, so in an attempt to follow through, I’m posting the best books I read in 2014–in no particular order. On this list you’ll find some fiction for adults and young adults too–I am a high school librarianContinue reading Best Books of 2014
Christmas Books Roundup
Being a librarian it seems appropriate that I should be posting more about books here on Kremb de la Kremb. What a better way to start than with the family’s favorite Christmas titles. Each year, these books get brought out of storage and are placed under the tree. There are a few that get readyContinue reading Christmas Books Roundup
We All Love ELF!
It’s true. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love the Christmas movie Elf. Before, I had always loved a the holiday movieChristmas Story, which I still enjoy, but ever since 2003, Elf has become our family Christmas movie of choice. In fact it’s loved all around; in the library where I work, we have tonsContinue reading We All Love ELF!
Christmas Cookies Roundup
Cookie Plate Image from Glorious Treats It’s about time for the Krembs family to start pumpin’ out the Christmas cookies. We usually have a set of staples that we always make–like Pfefer Nuts, Russian Tea Cookies, and Spritzers. The Pfefer Nuts are already made–probably because they are so easy. The Russian Tea Cookies are upContinue reading Christmas Cookies Roundup
Serial Roundup
I’m up to date! Are you? And I can’t wait until Thursday–can you? You’ve listened to Serial the podcast right? No? Well, talk to me in a week once you are caught up. Last Wednesday I listened to the first episode of this phenomenal podcast called Serial. Since then I haven’t been able to getContinue reading Serial Roundup