Teaching children what to do in the case of an emergency can be a challenge. You want to give them the knowledge they need to be prepared. But, you don’t want to frighten them or overwhelm them with information. Today I’m sharing a book that will be a valuable resource. The Little Hero by Ronald […]
Looking for a steamy romance that features a paraplegic? Find out what I thought about Bad Boys for Hire. Bad Boys for Hire This Christmas, paraplegic Carol Cassidy is caught between the naughty and the nice: a hired Santa and a disabled firefighter. Carol was an avid mountain climber until an accident left her in […]
When it’s cold outside, it’s nice to light up the fire in the fireplace, grab some colored pencils and a hot cup of cocoa and color with your kids. My Biggest Ever Christmas Activity Book is filled with hours of holiday fun and is just perfect for a snowy day. My Biggest Ever Christmas Activity […]
There is just something so heartwarming about a dog story. They do, after all, say that dogs are man’s best friend. I’ve definitely found that to be true over my lifetime and that’s probably why I love dogs so much even today. Scrappy the Dog by Ronald and Juanita Destra This children book tells the […]
I’m not sure if I’ve ever read about Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen when I was little. I guess I’ve been hiding under a rock because it didn’t occur to me that Frozen was based off this story. This version is way different than Disney’s Frozen for sure, but I can see how they […]
One of my kids’ favorite types of books, when they were little, was books about animals. It’s always so much fun to imagine animals living lives like we do and imagining them talking and dealing with some of the things we do. Animal stories can also be a great way for children to learn social […]
Have you ever wondered what your purpose was in this world? If it’s a question that you’ve asked yourself, imagine how confusing it can be to a child to wonder the same thing. This new book helps address some of these questions in a fun way that kids can relate to. Fluffy the Bird by […]
I’m sure every parent has had the joy of having some kind of childhood memory of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s, The Nutcracker. I remember my childhood home being filled with Nutcracker soldiers of all sorts of sizes at Christmas time. I used to be afraid of them when I was very little. But, I grew to appreciate […]
Coloring books give me time to step back and be a child again even if it’s just for a few hours. Coloring is a great way to unwind at the end of the day, and I’m sure that we can all use a little bit of unwinding during this time of the year. Cosmic and […]
I often wish that I could visit Hawaii. One of my sisters used to live there, but I never got the chance to visit while she did. My mom always tells me that I need to visit there some day because it is truly worth it! Needless to say, I am really looking forward to […]