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  • Books and Music

    Can playing music while reading actually improve reading comprehension? Music can certainly invoke emotions and memories, and it can also “set a mood”.  As I mentioned in previous blogs, I would often play calm, instrumental music during reading and writing… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • Theme Days

    The kids are HOME for the summer and we just may need some fun summer day ideas. Well, the books we already own can give us all kinds of clever ideas to help us create sweet summer memories. Each book… 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

  • HIS Story, Our Story

    July 4th celebrations will soon start, with the official birthday of the USA being Saturday July 4, 2026!   The United States of America is officially 250 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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