If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know I absolutely love Kenya. Some days, it's a wistful wish to visit. Other days, it's more of a truly aching longing for my other home. Either way, it's always there. I love the people and the place. And, I miss it terribly. So, one day about 10 years ago, when my twins were small, I wrote a little ABC book about animals in Africa ...
HOORAY for Books!
5 Fun Ways to Jump-Start Early Literacy at Home
Early literacy doesn’t begin with a stack of books or perfectly recited ABCs—it begins with curiosity, sound, and meaningful connection. For parents looking to build strong reading foundations without turning their homes into mini classrooms, there’s good news: children learn best through engaging, hands-on experiences. Whether you’re working with a preschooler just discovering letters or a ...
9 Ways Reading Can Be a Social Activity
There is nothing I like better than curling up with a good book. Unless it's curling up with a good book and a good cup of coffee. That's why I love my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I've found so many great books and new authors through it. At the end of the day, you'll usually find me in cozy pajamas reading while my husband watches a show or two. It's also one of my favorite ways to relax when ...
Indescribable Atlas Adventures – And a LONG OVERDUE Review
About a year or so ago, I received a review copy of the Indescribable Activity Book for Kids by Louie Giglio. It arrived in all its new book glory looking exactly like this: Then it promptly disappeared. The next time I saw it, it looked like this: Ok. That's a bit of an exaggeration. This is what it looked when I found it in the back of my car after more than a few trips to ...