No Grey Areas by Joseph N. Gagliano is a book that made me think. I’m not really into sports, but my husband is, so I had never heard of point shaving or the scandal that happened that the author was involved in. As soon as I mentioned it to Marty, he knew exactly what I […]
Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson is a gorgeously illustrated short storybook for children. Its main character, Rabbit, is one carrot loving bunny! He loves carrots so much in fact that he can no longer fit into his own home; his carrots are taking over his entire living space! Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson […]
I received a book about how to overcome stress and it couldn’t have come at a better time. It seems like stress is one of those things that I deal with on a regular basis. Sometimes it’s work. Sometimes it’s people. Sometimes it’s things. Either way, it seems like I am on “alert” a fair […]
Do you know how to teach your child compassion for others? We all want our children to be compassionate and caring towards other people, but how do we encourage that trait? How to Teach Your Child Compassion for Others Children at a very young age are very “me-centered” because they haven’t yet learned to imagine […]
Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts by Sara Frankl and Mary Carver is a Christian Living book that made me stop and think. This month has been a difficult one for me, and I’ve been letting it bring me down more than I should. I have a difficult time finding joy in […]
There is nothing more enjoyable on a cold night than to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book. The Red Door Inn by Liz Johnson was a great way to spend a relaxing hour or two discovering new places and people. The Red Door Inn by Liz Johnson […]
For all of the little ones and their wondering questions, there is now a book titled simply “I Wonder”. From things like if sheep wear woolen socks to if llamas dance on mountain rocks, this book is full of things that your child may have never wondered before. We all know what it is like […]
Do you know how to get your child interested in dinosaurs? Check out these tips and projects to teach your child about dinosaurs. How to Get Your Child Interested in Dinosaurs Does your child have a dinosaur obsession? Learn how to encourage your child to learn more about these extinct animals. Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures, […]
I’ve always admired a woman who was able to get her way, not by forcing people to do what she wanted but by convincing them that they were really doing what they wanted to do. Women of the Victorian era had that ability. A smile, the touch of a hand, in many cases, these had […]
Ellie the Wienerdog hit it right on with the life lesson of trying to be good but it being hard. Having three children, I know all about life’s little temptations that they encounter every single day. My son is always telling me that it’s hard to stay good all day long. I tell him that […]