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What Doesn’t Dolly Do?
LINK to register for IMAGINATION LIBRARY When our first grandson was born, we registerd for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. At first, I felt guilty about signing up, knowing that we had ample access to books and libraries. But, when we… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Rhythm of Rest and Reading
Rest and reading go together well. Reading the right content can be inspirational, comforting, educational and restful in and of itself. Resting can be healthy and rejuvenating for us as well. Maybe that’s why our very Creator not only suggested… Continue reading
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Holy Week at Home
The Days of Holy Week and What They Mean, JerseyCatholic.com PALM SUNDAY: on this day, Christians commemorate Jesus’ ‘triumphal entry’ into Jerusalem where the Gospels tell us He was greeted with crowds waving palm branches and crying “Hosanna! Blessed is the… Continue reading
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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
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Back to Books!
Hello “fall” and ….back to school time! Summer is coming to an end and autumn is around the corner. Most of our kiddos are back to school, preschool, and some sort of routine. When I was teaching (now retired), I… Continue reading
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What The Giving Tree Gives
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein moved me the first time I read it and then it spoke to me every single time thereafter. Shel Silverstein was a brilliant author and poet who understood children. Our young children listened to this… Continue reading
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Booking and Cooking!
A fun and interactive way to “read” with our kids this summer is to use cookbooks. As we BOOK TIME WITH OUR KIDS, we can turn “booking” into cooking! There are so many benefits to using cookbooks with our kiddoes.… Continue reading
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Books to Join July 4th Celebrations!
July 4th celebrations will start this week with the official birthday of the USA being this Friday, July 4, 2025! The United States of America is officially 249 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on… Continue reading
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