We have a small Christmas Book problem in our house: We buy all of them. We (ok, I…) can’t help ourselves – there are just so many great ones to read! So trap a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up with your children to read some of fabulous Christmas tales I’ve found for […]
How to Expect What You’re Not Expecting (Book Review)
Pregnancy is supposed to be joyous, a time of celebration and new life. When it isn’t joyful—when it ends in miscarriage or stillbirth or other loss—people struggle with words, with telling the story, with sharing the grief. How to Expect What You’re Not Expecting is a brave and beautiful anthology that walks right into those […]
15 Get Ready for Kindergarten Books
I thought I would be more excited for the school year to start this time around. Finally, all 4 of my children will be in one school because the twins are starting kindergarten. But truthfully, we have had such a fun summer that I am not completely ready for the non-stop fundraising, homework, field trips […]
Real Food eBook Bundle One Week ONLY!
If you’re like me it can be frustrating trying to find REAL FOOD resources for your kitchen attempts. Either the recipes are loaded with unhealthy sweeteners and you have to try to make the swaps yourself, or the “healthy” recipes are just…not pleasant. Or written so old-fashioned you aren’t sure how to translate that to […]
10 Books For Fathers
While parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual, there are numerous advice books just for fathers!
20 Books For Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost here, which means neck ties at every major department store are flying off the shelves and orders of personalized “World’s Greatest BBQ Chef” aprons are being rushed online. Before you get too caught up in what to give dad, how about reading some books that celebrate how special dads […]
20 Must-Read Easy Reader Books
Book Review: Come Sunday, by Isla Morley
Isla Morley’s debut novel Come Sunday tells the story of a mother’s attempts to come to terms with her daughter’s death and with her own past. Come Sunday is a tragic yet inspiring tale in which readers learn with Abbe as she slowly, over the course of a year, comes to terms not only with […]
25 Modern Read Aloud Books for Families
We’ve covered the classic, timeless books you should read aloud and share with your children, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t share some modern books that are perfect for an evening story time at home. I’d bet many of these are destined to become classics of their own. 25 Modern Read Aloud Books […]
20 Classic Read Aloud Books for Families
A Review of Richard Paul Evans’ Books and Series
I just finished reading all of Richard Paul Evans‘ novels. What a terrific time I had! His books are sweet, gentle, soft, and G-rated. But they are not sappy or superficial or syrupy . . . they have a tremendous amount of substance. I started where Mr. Evans did – at the beginning – and read […]
Backyard Farming – Excellent Resource Book
Eating healthy, saving money, living substantially – does that sound like something that interests you? If your answer is yes, then you don’t want to miss out on the most comprehensive resource book on Backyard Farming (on an Acre more or less) by our own Angela England. Learning the skills of our ancestors and applying […]
