I have partnered with The Children's Book Review to bring you an author interview with Richard Wagner, author of Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree. Be sure to check out the special giveaway after the interview for your chance to win a signed copy of his book. What inspired you to write Needles, the Forgotten Christmas … Continue reading Author Interview with Richard Wagner
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Karen B. Winnick to bring you a book review of Karen's newest book, Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari. Be sure to check out the book giveaway at the end of the page. An African safari is filled with all kinds of stunning … Continue reading Book Review – Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Sweet friend, When you’re sitting in that doctor’s office, waiting to find out what is wrong, I know you’re scared. I wish I could come and sit down beside you, hold your hand, and reassure you that it’s going to be okay. No matter what news she tells you, it’s going to be okay. Your … Continue reading Even if it Doesn’t Feel Like it, God is Holding You
Sweet friend, I see you doing the best you can to smile and act like everything is OK. You’re trying to hide the truth from everyone around you. You’re even trying to hide the truth from yourself. But it’s hard to continue through the motions. There is a heavy weight on your shoulders that can’t … Continue reading To the Mom Tired of Acting Like Everything is OK
I have partnered with The Children’s Book Review and author Alexa Palmer to bring you a special interview with Alexa Palmer about her latest book, Jolene: Adventures of a Junk Food Queen. After the interview, be sure to check out the special giveaway for your chance to win a signed copy of Jolene: Adventures of … Continue reading Author Interview with Alexa Palmer
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Jeanne Walker Harvey to bring you a special book review and giveaway of Jeanne's latest book, Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head. Edith Head (1897-1981) won the Academy Awards for Best Costume Design eight times, making her the woman with … Continue reading Book Review – Dressing Up the Stars
“Mama, I wish I was in eighth grade,” my sweet first-grader said to me as she sat at the kitchen counter one day after school at the beginning of the year. “Why’s that?” “Because then I would almost be done with reading,” she stated matter-of-factly. “Mama, I don’t like reading. It’s so hard.” My mama’s … Continue reading Your Child Can Do Big Things Even if School is Tough
Sweet Mama, I know you’re discouraged and feeling defeated. You feel like you don’t measure up and that you never will. Time and time again, you feel like you screw up, and you wish you could just do something right. Doubt creeps into your mind, and your insecurities rise as you look around at everyone … Continue reading Mama, Your Presence Is Enough
Have you ever wondered about your family history? Are you looking for a book to share with your students about family history, the uniqueness of different cultures, and the connection we share with people from around the world? Be sure to check out Finding Family Treasure. I have partnered with The Children's Book Review to … Continue reading Interview with the Authors of Finding Family Treasure
Are you a classroom teacher, art teacher, or librarian? I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Jeanne Walker Harvey to bring you a chance to win an entire classroom set (30 copies) of Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas. Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas Written … Continue reading Book Giveaway – Ablaze with Color
There’s something about when your kiddos can load the dishwasher, mop the floor, and start a load of laundry. There’s something about when they can put their own clothes away and style their hair without any help. There's something about when they can put their own clothes away and style their hair without any help. … Continue reading There’s Beauty in Having Big Kids, Too
Holidays can be super stressful, can’t they? When do you get together with family? Do you alternate holidays with your side and your husband’s side? Do you try to cram both sides in the same day, the same weekend, the same week? It’s exhausting! A few years ago, my husband and I started our favorite … Continue reading Our Favorite Christmas Tradition
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Lori Adams to bring you a special book giveaway of Lori's latest book, Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm. Avalina Jones and the Eye of the StormWritten by Lori Adams Publisher’s Synopsis: When a young girl learns she is the Last Heir of … Continue reading Book Giveaway – Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review, Krueger Wallace Press, and Riven Rock Projects to bring you a special book giveaway for Adam Wallace's newest book, Merry Christmas, Eve! EDIT: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Merry Christmas, Eve!Written by Adam WallaceIllustrated by Lena Bardy Ages 4+ | 36 PagesPublisher: Krueger Wallace Press & Riven Rock … Continue reading Book Giveaway – Merry Christmas, Eve!
Mama, Take the picture, no matter what’s in the background. I was searching through old photos on the computer to find one in particular (to no avail), but the longer I looked, the more my heart filled with joy as I saw smile after smile of my kids in their childhood messes. I went past … Continue reading Leave the Mess and Take the Picture
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