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creation-for-kids

  • A Holy Home

    This term was used in the sermon Sunday and it has just stayed with me. Of all of the things I hoped to create in our home when my kids were growing up, it was probably this- a home where… Continue reading

  • Bring Back a Book (from “vacay”)

    Summer has arrived and here in NC, many of us hope to spend a bit of time at the beach or on vacation.  Many of you may call this “the shore”- same thing- we like the whole vibe of those… Continue reading

  • The One Who Created

    Thank you, Lord, for leading me to this process. Thank you, Hope*Books, for guiding me through it. And, thank you, family and friends, for your support during this writing/publishing process! When I retired from teaching five years ago, I felt… Continue reading

  • Manners Matter and Books can Help!

    Manners matter.  They matter for both children and adults.  As some “Nanas” were talking about our new roles, we shared that teaching our grandchildren “manners” is very important to us.  We want to teach manners to our children or grandchildren… Continue reading

  • THINK UPON THESE THINGS

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.   Philippians 4:8 Let’s just face it.  There is a battle for our… Continue reading

  • BY THE CREATOR

    The story is told in both ENGLISH and SPANISH! This week I am so honored to share that Hope*Books just published and released my first children’s book.   Honestly, it doesn’t even seem real yet, but here it is:  The One… Continue reading

  • Let’s be Real; Trucks or Books?

    So, sometimes we just have to be real. We have these dreams of quiet, attentive reading time with our littles. That does happen sometimes and PTL, it’s a gift! But then there are many, many other times when our littles… Continue reading

  • Snow Day, Know (no?) Day

    We’re experiencing SNOW DAYS in NC this winter, a rare occurence. We’ve just had two winter storms, back to back, and this past one brought us over 11 inches of snow! It’s been beautiful, peaceful, and of course, a time… Continue reading

  • Winter Weeding or Winter Reading?

    When I was initially thinking of a title for this week’s blog, I thought of “Winter Weading” with weading implying reading. Our son used to say W for R when he was a little guy, so cute. Then I thought, well maybe… Continue reading

  • Manners Matter and Books Can Help!

    Manners matter.  They matter for both children and adults. And I don’t believe I’m the only one who feels this way.  Maybe those of us who have “lived a bit more life” feel strongly about this, but I do have… Continue reading

  • A Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words

    This title may sound contradictory to what I’m trying to do with this post!  The purpose of this weekly BLOG is to provide ideas of how we can use BOOKS to help our kids!– reading books- but please keep going,… Continue reading

  • Creation….Points to a Creator

    “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalms 19:1 October is upon us with its colorful array of leaves. Fall or autumn has always been my favorite season and it’s because… Continue reading