FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2009 Contact: Jeff Curtis Creative Services Director Sales and Marketing Leisure Arts 5701 Ranch Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 1-800-643-8030, ext. 506 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.leisurearts.com www.theleisureboutique.com

MOTHER OF THE YEAR: The Adventures and Misadventures of Parenthood

Mother of the Year is an entertaining collection of 76 humorous stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents who've survived embarrassing potty moments, road trips gone bad, school mishaps, bedroom blunders, and other parenting situations.

Authors, Jen Peters and Ginger Highland, discovered that as new parents attempting to navigate through the ups and downs of parenthood, they sometimes found themselves saying and doing things they never thought they would. Instead of laughing at those mistakes, many were fearful they were failing their new responsibilities and they and their children were destined for therapy!

"Years ago," Jen and Ginger say, "we realized how healthy (and hilarious) it was to discuss our stories with our friends. Tears turned into laughter and we felt normal again. Our Mother of the Year writing adventure began."

The authors are both stay-at-home moms who have relied on their friendships and laughter to handle everyday situations. "From the time our kids were born," they said, "the realities of motherhood were completely different than the fantasies we had envisioned. The stories we have gathered from our own lives and those of our friends are not only hilarious but helpful to all who need a reminder that they are not alone in this wonderful but intimidating world of motherhood."

They continued, "We are all trying our best, but we will mess up along the way. So kick up your feet and laugh along with us."

Mother of the Year: The Adventures and Misadventures of Parenthood will be available in February 2009 in bookstores, gift and specialty retail stores, at Amazon.com, leisurearts.com and theleisureboutique.com.

Leisure Arts, Inc. is one of the world’s largest publishers and distributors of lifestlyle and do it yourself publications including decorating & entertaining , knitting & crocheting, quilting & sewing, painting, scrapbooking, kids crafts and a variety of other needlework and crafting activities.

Publication Specifications:
Mother of the Year:The Adventures and Misadventures of Parenthood
Item 15959
UPC 0-28906-15959-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-60140-076-5
ISBN-10: 1-60140-076-4
112 Pages Soft Cover/Perfect Bound
Dimensions: 7.5" x 7.5"
Retail $14.95