Shelves of books fill our playroom walls. These books travel from the playroom to the bedroom where we read. As school nights have been filled with homework and slumber takes over, we sometimes forget the beautiful stories left sitting on […]
Read the full article →Story Starters: Encourage Storytelling for Kids
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.April 15, 2015
Writing as a Coping Skill for Children
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Children often times have a difficult time expressing emotions and feelings. I have discovered that writing really helps my son Capt. M (age 8) deal with his feelings. Like many people, Capt. M has a hard time talking about how […]
Read the full article →Spring Means Tick Checks for People & Pets
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.March 25, 2015
Although I love Spring for the beautiful weather and the blooms, I also dread it for one little reason. Ticks will be out in full force as the weather warms. Last weekend Capt. M had a tick crawling on him. […]
Read the full article →Snow Creations
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.March 8, 2015
After two weeks of ice and freezing rain, our little town of West Tennessee had been anticipating SPRING—-and we did receive a ray of hope that it was NEAR with 65 degree weather until Wednesday. However, the weatherman promised a […]
Read the full article →Power Down: Excessive Screen Times
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.January 9, 2015
“Today’s kids spend lots of time staring at screens: more than 7.5 hours a day, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. That adds up to 114 days a year that could be spent playing, reading, even just daydreaming.” Along with […]
Read the full article →The Red Kettle
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.December 21, 2014
The Salvation Army’s red kettle always gleams its own shining star this season for our family! I (Litsa) love to hear the little bells ringing as we enter and exit the stores’ entrances. With each chime, I’m reminded how fortunate […]
Read the full article →Garth Brooks’ New Single “Mom” + GhostTunes Contest
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.December 21, 2014
Garth Brooks is back! It’s been 13 years since Garth Brooks produced a new album. My best friend from high school is a HUGE Garth fan. In fact we were roommates for several years and I can’t tell you how […]
Read the full article →This Christmas: Read with your Children
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.December 20, 2014
Whether you are reading the Song of the Stars or How the Grinch Stole Christmas this month with your children, don’t forget that quality time can’t be wrapped! Select a stack of Christmas books, pull your little ones (or your […]
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