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 […]
I’ve been interested in living a healthier lifestyle for quite a while now and have slowly been making changes to my life to eat and live healthier. As consumers, we have control over what we buy and use in our homes, and that’s a great place to start. ContamiNation Book Review McKay Jenkins explores what […]
This weekend has been super busy but I wanted to take a quick break and relax with something lighthearted and easy to read. I love reading short stories because I can start and finish them while I’m enjoying a cup of coffee. A True Pessimist by Alan Chains was the perfect short story. A True […]
Learn more about Debt by Rachel Dunning and download this romance book today for a great new read. DEBT By Rachel Dunning The Debt Collector I pay my debts, and I expect others to. I was raised in the slums of London, I knew nothing of privilege. My father was murdered when I was seventeen. […]
Journaling can help adults and children think creatively, figure out their goals and dream about their future. When I’m stressed or can’t organize my thoughts, I often turn to journaling as a way to gain focus. As I read the Bible, I often jot down notes or questions in my journal to give me things […]
It’s been too long since I’ve had time to spend an afternoon on the couch with a good book. Now that the Christmas rush is over, I decided to spend a few hours with The Newsmakers by Lis Wiehl and I’m so glad I did. The Newsmakers by Lis Wiehl TV reporter Erica Sparks has […]
I love it when learning is fun. Learning can either be seen as a chore or a joy and how you approach it with your child can influence how much they enjoy or don’t enjoy learning in the future. Thankfully, there are a number of excellent books and learning activities that you can do with […]
The 4000 Christmas Stickers Book is the perfect activity to keep your child entertained. When the weather is unpleasant outside, we love having inside activities that the kids can enjoy. We try to keep a variety of craft supplies, books and activities on hand for those days when it’s just not nice enough to go […]
My daughter was nice enough to share her cold with me, and I’ve been recovering the past few days by taking it easy. Today, I decided to spend a few hours on the couch with a book I was sent for review. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect with a title of “Pennies from […]