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…
Why you should be taking your toddler to the library in 2020
The power of books to bond our hearts to our children is unchanging over the years, and the library in 2020 is just as timeless! No one wants to read Chick-Fil-A kid’s meal books fifty…
I didn’t love reading — until I started reading to my kids
Growing up, I never loved reading. If I had to choose between a good book and catching up with a friend (or six), I’d choose the friends every time. I could never sit still enough…
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…
These 5 things help me thrive as an introverted mom
Parenting is hard. I get it. It can sometimes drain all our physical, mental, and emotional resources. I have six kids and I homeschool, so our house isn’t exactly full of peace and quiet most…
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…
“The Grace of Enough” by Haley Stewart
It’s easy to get swept up in the fast-paced current of mainstream culture. There is always something to consume: the 24/7 news media, the constant stream of pictures and stories we scroll through on social…
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…
