Category Archives: books

Children’s Thanksgiving Books

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jennifer

I have shared some of our family’s favorite Christmas books (along with our Christmas Eve tradition) before so I thought it would be good to share some of our favorite Thanksgiving books. I keep all of our holiday books together … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading So Far

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jennifer

Next to Love: A Novel by Ellen Feldman 5 out of 5 stars From Amazon: t’s 1941. Babe throws like a boy, thinks for herself, and never expects to escape the poor section of her quiet Massachusetts town. Then World … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Interesting Books

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jennifer

Here are a couple of interesting books I’ve read recently:   The Obituray Writer by Ann Hood 3.5 out of 5 stars From Amazon: On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, an uncompromising young wife and mother obsessed … Continue reading →

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Three Good Reads

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer

Here are a few more books that I have enjoyed lately… The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff 5 stars    From Amazon: It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Art Books

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jennifer

I love to buy artsy books for my kids (and sometimes me!) to draw with. Now don’t get me wrong, I fully believe in blank paper in order to create but sometimes it’s just fun to try drawing an alligator … Continue reading →

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Art Holder for Markers, Crayons, Pencils, Glue Sticks, and Scissors

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jennifer

I have wanted an art holder for our kitchen table for awhile now. I looked around the garage and found an old tea light candle holder that I bought at Goodwill for $3 several years ago. My husband drilled the … Continue reading →

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A Few Good Books

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jennifer

Winter is always a good time to hop in bed, snuggle in with the comforter, and read a good book. I’ve read a few books recently that I thought you might be interested in. The Sisters: A Novel – Nancy … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tradition of Santa Giving Books

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jennifer

***I am reposting this from 2 years ago since it is my most popular post ever – plus the time is perfect***just to clarify a few things which I have been asked – the post office gives anyone those airmail … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Baby Gift

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jennifer

My new favorite baby gift to give is the One Line a Day Memory Book. The concept is so simple and in the same lines with journaling & scrapbooking but IT’s DOABLE for everyone. The idea behind the book is … Continue reading →

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Step

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Jennifer

We ventured out to a new pool in the area this week. This pool had a wonderful kids area for Caroline so I was able to sit and relax in the water while watching her play on the water slide. … Continue reading →

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