12 books for moms to distract you from coronavirus headlines
Life is looking pretty different for all of us at the moment. Most of us are stuck inside, suddenly facing new challenges and fears that we’ve never experienced before. And in an effort to keep…
8 Great Audiobooks That Will Inspire Your Child to Love Literature
In light of the COVID pandemic, we’re re-sharing some of our favorite articles that may be helpful to you and your families during this time. Originally published 2/09/2019. Last winter was a particularly cold one…
2019 Book Gift Guide For Adults
When it comes to buying gifts, there will always be those people that are impossible to shop for. They seem to already have everything or say they don’t need anything. Well, if you’ve found yourself…
2019 Children’s Book Gift Guide
Here we are mid-December, and the countdown to Christmas is on. (My 5 year old has been counting down since about September!) Whether you’re looking to buy gifts for your own kids or composing wish…
8 great books about friendship for kids
As a mom, and especially a mom soon to have three boys, I am always looking for ways to encourage my boys to grow into kind, thoughtful, respectful men. My oldest will be starting school…
Book Review: Mr. Mehan’s Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals
A whimsical poetry book that will delight and challenge kids —you’ll follow along with two friends, Dally and Blug, as they encounter 24 mythical creatures in their wild adventures! Best suited for reading level 8-12…
8 Best Picture Books by Jan Brett
One of my favorite children’s book author/illustrators is Jan Brett. A Massachusetts native, she is one of the most prolific American children’s book authors with over forty one million books in print. She has written…
Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise: Based on Character by Don Freeman
This adorable book teaches children the joy of being generous with others. Reading Level: Ages 2-6. Read aloud time: about 5 minutes and 30 seconds Length: 32 pages Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise is based on the…
Healing After Loss: 6 Ways to Honor a Baby After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Loss
Once you’ve lost a child, your life is forever changed. Excitement turns to grief and plans for a baby’s homecoming are abandoned as we struggle to find ways to honor a child lost too soon…
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend: Julie Stiegemeyer
A beautiful book about the historical figure Saint Nicholas, whose kindness and generosity inspires the tradition of giving Christmas gifts. Reading Level: Ages 4-12. Read aloud time: About 4-5 minutes. Length: 32 pages. About the…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
