Apron collecting is one of my favorite pastimes. Apparently it has become interesting to other people too, because finding vintage aprons in good shape seems to have become next to impossible in my area.
“Girl Talk”: A Review of a Christian Devotions Book for Teenager Girls
Girl Talk: 52 Weekly Devotions is a Christian devotion book for teen girls, with activities and questions for each day. The book itself presents interesting life challenges for new teens to consider.
Book Review – The Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Add warmth to holiday reading with your child and learn about the importance of celebrating the spirit of sharing and thoughtfulness this year with the beautifully illustrated and well-written Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree.
Making A Simple Cloth Doll from a Kit: A Review of Miss Poppet from Historical Folk Toys
The Miss Poppet Cloth Doll Kit from Historical Folk Toys is a great kit for a parent to make a traditional-style cloth doll for their child. It is also simple enough for older children to make for themselves.
Review of Eco.Kid Bath and Hair Products
My toddler and I tested out 3 of Eco.Kid’s certified organic products: Bubbalicious Smooth Protection Paste, Daily Tonic Leave-In Conditioner, and Call Me Bubbles Hypoallergenic Bubble Bath.
Yarn Review: Greenfield Village 100% Merino Wool, Henry Ford Museum Gift Shop
It struck me as funny at first to think of buying a skein of wool in a souvenir shop. Then I started thinking about my favorite mementoes…
Review of “Who Was There on Christmas Night?” by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
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.
Book Review – The Beginner’s Bible ®: Come and See Baby Jesus
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.
Review of The Tiny Baby Jesus by Dandi Daley Mackall: A Christmas Book that Lasts Beyond the Holiday
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.
Product Review: Silhouette Animal and Family Prints From Grace Hester Designs
Grace Hester’s silhouette and typography-inspired prints have a touch of that paper doll feel, with a modern twist. She creates custom prints to suit all ages and interests. Her images are simple, modern, and striking and come in a rainbow of colors.
Review of “The Gift of the Christmas Cookie” by Dandi Daley Mackall
Mackall’s Christmas storybook for children is sweet and beautifully illustrated, but no enduring Christmas classic.
Easy Patchwork Doll Quilt: A Review of the Beginning Quilting Kit from Historical Folk Toys
The Historical Folk Toys’ quilt kit, with materials for three projects, is a good choice for a beginning quilter or for a homeschooling teacher doing a unit on Colonial America.
