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Confessions of a Shopaholic is a bright comedy film about how out-of-control shoppers ruin their lives. It shows how shopping can be just as much of an addiction as alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs, and how money issues can make people lie to their friends and family.
Hi guys, Oh dear, I’ve had a horrible infection for days now, and I’m a little behind with my editing. My sincerest apologies to those with articles in the queue — I aim to catch up by the end of tomorrow. Thank you all for being so patient. –Babs
Who Was There on Christmas Night?, by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton, offers a unique perspective on the classic Christmas story. Its interactive turn-wheel pages offer a hands-on approach to learning about some of the supporting characters in the birth of Jesus. Toddlers and pre-school age children, as well as their parents, will enjoy this new book published by Zondervan.
Zonderkidz’s Come and See Baby Jesus, part of The Beginner’s Bible series is a fun, interactive children’s book, that can be a good Christmas gift for your toddler or preschooler.
Dandi Daley Mackall’s book The Tiny Baby Jesus is a good choice for a Sunday school class or a Christian family to explore the connections between the baby Jesus and his adult work.
Mackall’s Christmas storybook for children is sweet and beautifully illustrated, but no enduring Christmas classic.
Beth LaMie has a clear passion about getting family stories told and having generations share in the experience of gathering and recounting the stories. She shares this passion in her book, Granny’s Guide to Fun & Fabulous Family Stories.
“Once upon a time” – the most magical four words imaginable: when they are used by a parent or other loved one reading to a child, they become a gift of literacy that will benefit our children throughout their lives.
Let me be honest – I am NOT a girlie-girl. I actually have more fun playing football with my husband and kids than primping in front of the mirror. However, that doesn’t mean I want to look like an old, frumpy mother of three. So, I reluctantly admit that I enjoyed reading the book “How […]
