2018 Thanksgiving book list. Thanksgiving weekend in the USA is a time for remembering, feasting, watching sports and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, it’s a time for reflecting on what we are thankful for in our life. One of the most gratifying aspects of my life is that I can […]
The October 2018 Book List has all the book recommendations from the weekly newsletter as well as several more that are on my to-be-read list. Did a book in the newsletter catch your eye and now you can’t remember where to look? Then this is the post for you. All the newsletter books and many […]
Spooky classics for Halloween reading are a must for late October. Do you need a reminder of some of the great classics that fit this genre? Look no further than this list. My list is just mildly spooky. I don’t want to scare anyone to death …. especially myself! This post may contain affiliate links. […]
5 Favorite Halloween Books for Kids Halloween is nearly upon us so I’m sharing my 5 favorite halloween books for kids. Do you need a few good book recommendations for spooky books to read with your children, grandchildren or other little ones in your life? There is something special about curling up and reading with […]
My never-ending obsession with books and crafts led me to this post on hand-made books. I can NOT tackle another craft now but I can dream. Perhaps this is best left until after the holidays when the cold winter sets in. Making books by hand seems like it would be a fine craft to try […]
Hello and welcome to the September 2018 book list ( also known as my reading list). I am never quite sure what to call this. I have a To Be Read (TBR) list but for this monthly post these are books I have read (occasionally books read by my family). What do you call your […]
I found this short poem by Walt’s Writings to be just the thing to make you smile. It’s a quick read but says so much if you really concentrate on the words. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A quick read to brighten your day…what more could you ask for? A […]
Chris Pavesic brings together two of my favorite things in this blog post. A delightfully simple almond candy recipe along with an excerpt of the book Can’t Stop the Music*, both by authors C.D. Hersh. This is the co-author team of Catherine & Donald Hersh, high school sweethearts who write separately and together. What unique books they […]
I love a good book with the potential for learning as well as entertaining. I recommend 10 picture books every adult should read by Chelsea Pennington of Penn & Paper. It serves that purpose quite well. Please take a look at the post & maybe give a book or two a try. I love Prudence the Part-time […]
Reading with my grandchildren has far surpassed the joy I received from reading with my children. I did not expect this. Perhaps it’s because as grandparents we appreciate life so much more now or maybe it’s simply because we are not quite as rushed as we once were. Where before one part of the mind […]