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Kids Grief Journal to Help Children Cope With Death

April 16, 2020April 9, 2022 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, 2020August 27, 2023 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, 2020April 9, 2022 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, 2020February 27, 2023 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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The Latecomers by Rich Marcello

March 14, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
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If you’re looking for a great book to read this weekend, The Latecomers by Rich Marcello should be at the top of your list. If the author’s name sounds familiar, it’s because I have reviews another of his books (The Beauty of the Fall) before.   The Latecomers by Rich Marcello Maggie and Charlie Latecomer, […]

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How the Bunny Learned to Fly by Sean David Maday

March 8, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
How the Bunny Learned to Fly

How the Bunny Learned to Fly is an adorable book for Easter or springtime. I love books that rhyme especially when they combine rhyming with a great story and engaging pictures like How the Bunny Learned to Fly.  How the Bunny Learned to Fly One of the best ways to engage your child’s attention and […]

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10 Egg Decorating Books for Gorgeous Easter Eggs

February 26, 2020May 24, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
10 Egg Decorating Books for Gorgeous Easter Eggs

Are you looking for egg decorating books? When I was little, egg decorating meant getting one of those boxes of Easter egg dye and turning a dozen eggs pastel. If I was really feeling adventurous, I’d use that little wax crayon to draw on the eggs first. I’ve experimented with homemade dyes and made some […]

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Books About Irish Hauntings You Need to Read

February 19, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
Books About Irish Hauntings You Need to Read

These books about Irish hauntings are a bit different than your traditional St. Patrick’s Day stories. But, if you’re one of those people that like movies like Leprechaun, you just might enjoy this collection of stories. Check out these spooky stories about Ireland.   Books About Irish Hauntings You Need to Read Here in the […]

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The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

February 13, 2020January 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

One of my favorite genres of books is dystopian fiction. I love reading about what might happen in the future if things fall apart or a catastrophe happens. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I’ve been searching for the best dystopian love stories to read.   The Best Dystopian Love Stories  The official […]

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The Innkeeper’s Sister by Linda Goodnight

February 1, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Innkeeper's Sister by Linda Goodnight Review

Check out my thoughts on The Innkeeper’s Sister by Linda Goodnight. If you enjoy romances, you’ll want to keep reading. It has been a totally crazy week this week with a lot of non-blogging stuff going on. I finally took an afternoon for myself and had lunch with my Mom and treated myself to a […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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