It’s no secret my son loves cars and trucks (and pretty much all vehicles). So it should come as no surprise that his favorite books revolve around those things with wheels. I’ve been dreaming up vehicle-related craft ideas, most of which I’m not sure the 2 1/2 year-old is patient enough for (who has time […]
Our Favorite Children’s Christmas Books
Each year as part of our countdown to Christmas we do a variety of Christmas crafts and activities. One of the most treasured activities is to read our favorite children’s Christmas books. Our Favorite Christmas Books: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies — Laura Numeroff brings her famous mouse back for this cute story. Written […]
The Place of Belonging
Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Maybe as a child? So many factors can make this worse as a child. Moving, entering into a step-family situation, being labeled as “different” by your peers… These are just some of the issues that Jayne Pearson Faulkner writes about in her memoir, The Place of Belonging.
#30 Days of Thanks
Wow, is it November already?! If you’re a regular reader of mine, you know how much I love Thankful Thursday posts. I’ve said it before, but just writing my Thankful Thursday posts each week brightens my outlook. It seems fitting, since this is the month of giving thanks to do more than just my usual […]
The Key to the Kingdom #Book Review
After experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World this summer with our kids, I was really excited to discover a mystery book that revolves around the theme park. After reading it, I have to say my initial expectations were surpassed, and I’m now looking forward even more to future visits to Walt Disney World. What […]