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Valentine’s Day Board Books

January 16, 2021 ellen Leave a comment Books
a toddler reading a book

Looking for Valentine’s Day board books? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here are the best Valentine’s Day books for toddlers. February 14th is just one of those holidays that brings a smile to my face each year. Maybe it’s the pretty red and pink hearts that pop up everywhere. Or, maybe it’s the […]

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Hallmark Publishing Presents “Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy” out Oct 27th!

October 26, 2020October 28, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Looking for a Christmas romance? Check out my thoughts on Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy. You have got to get a copy of this book today!

Looking for a Christmas romance? Check out my thoughts on Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy. You have got to get a copy of this book today! I just love a good romance story. Have you had a chance to check out my thoughts on A Royal Christmas Wish yet? Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy I […]

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Fall Stories for Kids to Celebrate Autumn

September 13, 2020September 27, 2020 ellen 6 Comments Books
a father reading to a child beneath a tree

These fall stories for kids are a wonderful way to celebrate the changing season. Get the list of best fall books for younger kids here. I love the change of seasons and when it cools down outside. In Vermont, the leaves start to change colors and make the scenery even more beautiful. I’ve talked about […]

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Survivor by Pauline Creeden

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 ellen 2 Comments Books

Looking for good zombie books? Check out my thoughts on Survivor by Pauline Creeden and start reading today. I am all about dystopian fiction and when you add zombies and aliens into the mix, it’s just about perfect. If you enjoy zombies as much as I do, you have got to check out these horror […]

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Do I Bother You at Night by Troy Aaron Ratliff

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 ellen 6 Comments Books
an old spooky house in the country under a full moon

Looking for small-town horror stories? Check out Do I Bother You at Night by Troy Aaron Ratliff for a book you cannot put down. I absolutely love the horror genre and have shared several different stories here that I loved to read. Have you had a chance to check out Suffer Asylum by Jack Carl […]

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Empower Girls With This Children’s Book

April 22, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Empower Girls With This Children's Book

How can we empower girls to be the best they can be? And, how can we inspire them to be bold and accomplish their dreams? That was the goal of Veronica Waldrop when she wrote the children’s book titled The Nuff. Empower Girls  There are many girl empowerment topics including things like leadership, equality, and […]

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Kids Grief Journal to Help Children Cope With Death

April 16, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Kids Grief Journal to Help Children Cope With Death

I wanted to share with you some information about a kids grief journal that can help children cope with death and loss. Dealing with kids and grief can be heartbreaking especially when you aren’t sure where to start. Scroll to the end for a chance to win. Kids Grief Journal Writing about grief is often […]

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Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris a Cozy Mystery

April 11, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris a Cozy Mystery

Do you enjoy reading a good cozy mystery? If so, take a look at Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris. Cozy mysteries are a type of crime fiction that downplay sex and violence. They typically take place in small communities and have an amateur sleuth as the star. Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris When […]

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Best Children Board Books: All Around Bustletown

March 26, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Best Children Board Books: All Around Bustletown

There are so many board books on the market. But, if you’re looking for the best children board books out there, keep reading for a fun series called All Around Bustletown. Scroll to the end to enter to win. All Around Bustletown Prestel’s new All Around Bustletown series (Board Book $12.95; Ages 2-5; 14 pages) […]

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Night Time Meditation Book: A Mindful Evening

March 19, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Books
Night Time Meditation Book: A Mindful Evening

Have you been looking for a night time meditation book? Sometimes, at the end of a stressful day, it can help to calm your mind if you meditate. And, it really helps me when I’m meditating to have a book for inspiration and ideas to follow along.  Night Time Meditation Book With all the things […]

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Ellen is a busy Vermont mom of a 22-year-old son and 27 year old daughter. She owns 5 blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes you should never be too busy to have fun. Email info@in-our-spare-time.com
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