When my children were early elementary age, we spent a year living in France, which is when we first became acquainted with Caillou, the charming preschooler with the big imagination. Although my kids felt they were officially “too big” for him, they still liked to watch his antics, framed always by Mamie (grandma in French)…
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On Reading: Goodreads
If you’re like me (Nancy), you keep track of the books you’ve read, as well as those you want to read. For a long time I kept an Excel spreadsheet that tracked each book’s title, author, the date I finished it, and if it was fiction or non-fiction. My spreadsheet also included statistics and graphs…
Klutz Kits for Kids — Giveaway
Klutz kits have become my go-to gift for kids (ages 7 up through 12 or so). Whether boys or girls, crafty or not, Klutz has something that is bound to appeal to them. Most are priced under $20, which put them at a great price point for giving. As a mom, I love it when…
Gifts for Creative Girls — Giveaway
My daughter loves art projects. I can give her a box of craft supplies, and she will enjoy it for hours. Unfortunately, I am lacking the creative gene, and I sometimes struggle to provide her the time and opportunity to be artsy. When the Creativity For Kids Diva Puppies and Create Your Own Enchanted Storybook…
Book Buddy – Giveaway
When I am buying gifts for friends and family, I enjoy looking for something that is useful and personal, but also something that is unique. If you have a book-loving friend, the Book Buddy is perfect! The Book Buddy, which is a wonderful tool that serves as a bookmark and a holder for glasses and…
Book Lovers Calendar — Giveaway
I’m a calendar girl. No, not a 50′s pin-up girl a la Marilyn Monroe, but I love calendars. Yes, I click the little time icon at the bottom of my task bar on my computer many many times a day to pull up the calendar for reference, but I don’t keep any of my info…
Beauty and the Beast: Books on Screen — Giveaway
I distinctly remember the first time I saw Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. It was my senior year of high school, and I sat mesmerized as Belle and the Beast danced around the ballroom floor. Although I was never the princess type, the story was wonderfully told, and the animation was spellbinding. (Did you know…
Matthew West, The Story of Your Life CD
“This is the story of your life; you decide how the rest is going to read. . . . This is the story of your life, and it’s worth telling” (from the title song). Sharing our story with someone or listening to others’ stories bolsters us, gives us courage, gives us hope. For his newest…
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