Spring is almost here! To celebrate the approaching flowers and sunshine, I’m starting a Spring Book Series! In the upcoming weeks, I will feature one of my favorite springtime books and a coordinating activity or snack. What a fun way to kick off the spring season! First up, It All Starts With A Seed by More ...
Category: Books
Library Scavenger Hunt
I’ve always been lucky that my daughter loves to go to the library. For some parents though, getting your child through those double doors may take a little creativity. I put together this fun library scavenger hunt as a game to get children excited about their library visit. Kids can compete against each other and More ...
Holiday Book Baskets
Tis’ the season for holiday book baskets! I love the holidays and putting together fun activities leading up to them! Each year, I start to get into the spirit by putting together pre-holiday baskets of fun. These baskets keep my daughter busy during all of chaotic craziness that happens in November and December. I fill More ...
Raising A Reader
Raising a reader has always been an important parenting goal of mine. Bedtime stories are a ritual in our house. Since Amelia was a baby, my husband or I would read to her at bedtime. Amelia would have all of her favorite books lined up in the order that she wanted us to read them. Each More ...
Space Books
Space books intrigue children and adults of all ages. This is a well known fact in our house. There are so many things to love about our solar system, the moon, astronauts and rockets, that kids just can’t resist. I find that space is a popular love for both boys and girls. My daughter used More ...
The Best Fairy Tales
The best fairy tales can transport children into another world. Children are able to use their imaginations and expand their creativity when they dive into fairy tales. Classic stories have always been a favorite in our house but I love when a book puts a fresh spin on an old tale! Whether reading aloud together More ...
Best Children’s Book Gifts
We attend a lot of children’s birthday parties. A LOT. What’s my go-to gift? Books, of course. So much so that my daughter’s friends put in their requests when they know their birthday is coming up. 😂 Books are such a great gift. They’re small, educational, don’t junk up a person’s house and above all…let More ...
Writing With Kids
Amelia loves to write stories. She often shares them as holidays gifts to grandparents or other family members. Typically, the stories have you bursting out with laughter. The stories are sidesplitting but also showcase the endearing process of writing, spelling and reading. I love everything about Amelia’s budding writer skills: misspelled words, handwriting, mixing up More ...
It’s Time For Preschool
It’s time for preschool! Some of you are preparing for your biggest parenting challenge yet…the first day of preschool! While sending your little one off for the first time brings excitement, it can also be overwhelming. I remember the days leading up to Amelia’s first day of preschool 6 yrs ago. I was excited, nervous, More ...
Family Outings And Books
Books make terrific companions for family outings! Attaching a book to a beloved family event will help create a love of reading in your child. With so many books out there, how do you know what to choose? I’ve put together a list of 15 books and matched them up with family fun! All of More ...
