Recommended reading for all ages. This area includes book reviews and recommended books for holidays and special occasions.
It’s great for children to have access to books and even better when you spend quality time reading. Build healthy bedtime habits with these top bedtime books for toddlers. As …
I love coloring and activity books. They make perfect gifts in an Easter Basket or as a stocking stuffer at Christmas. And, I love giving drawing or coloring books as …
Callie Cahill has returned to Salem, 25 years after the triple homicide that claimed the life of her mother and left her an orphan. Her past is suddenly dredged up when …
Thinking back to my school years, particularly middle and high school, I remember a few times getting my hands on National Geographic Magazines. Our family didn’t have money for those …
I’m sharing my secrets to time management for parents! As a mom who blogs, runs an Etsy shop, and gives time to myself, my husband, and my kids, I have …
Have you ever been in a funny mood and inserted your child’s name into a story or song? What happened? Their face lit up or they giggled. Perhaps they were …
When I was eight, someone gifted me a copy of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” because I loved the Disney version so much. This would be the equivalent of …
If you follow me on social media, you probably remember I recently mentioned taking a Mindful Parenting Class from Udemy. The course gave some amazing reasons of why and how …
I just posted about getting into the Christmas spirit with a roundup of ways to help you during the holiday season. One of my favorite ways to get into the …
Hi, I’m Cristen, resident book addict and perpetually exhausted mother of two. This week I’m reviewing “The Tea Planter’s Wife” by Dinah Jefferies. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, despite the …
Find inspiration, gratitude, and joy in your day. Check out my Instant Happy Journal review! Do you struggle to find happiness and joy in your day? I, personally, find it difficult …
Do you ever have a hard time looking at the positive side of life? I know it’s easy to get into a rut and go through the day-to-day without giving …
Growing up, I’ve always been a pretty stressed out person with little patience and a bad temper when thing didn’t go the way they should go. Over time, some of my …
Aside from learning abc’s, writing, reading, and math, children need to learn all sorts of social skills and manners. Today, there are many more things we need to be teaching …
My health was failing me and I’d just begun a Paleo diet. I’d amassed quite the collection of books to help me with the food transition. I’m sharing this cookbook …