Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. This new year instead of a New Year's resolution, I'd like to just be more intentional about gratitude. I want to purposely express gratitude in daily life. I realize that I am living a blessed life. It's easy to let things get me down, but when I practice thankfulness, I believe that my life will be more content. grat·i·tude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. … [Read more...]
A Graphic Novel for Kids About Holocaust Survivors
Synopsis: In a time when people were ruthlessly persecuted and killed, some were able to make it through alive. Whether it was thanks to lucky twists of fate or the loving sacrifices of others, they lived to tell their stories, which serve as reminders to never allow such a tragedy to happen again. These are the unbelievable true stories of six children, in their own words, of how they survived one of the darkest times in human history. These are Holocaust survivors. Survivors of … [Read more...]
A Fun Kids Book Bag from Chalk of the Town
My Isabella loves reading. We like to visit the library close to her private school and check out books and more books. She is a book worm, and I am very happy for that. When I was her age, I too loved reading, and books were a frequent gift during the holiday season. Do you have a book worm at home too? Chalk of the Town has this really fun customizable tote bag for kids. The I'M READING Chalkboard Tote Kit is such an affordable and awesome gift idea for the book lover in your life. You need … [Read more...]
Looking to Join a Book Club? Check Out Faith Words Book Club
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. About Faith Words Book Club The FaithWords Book Club is a private Facebook group that is only available to join upon request. We select a new book to discuss each season and we have had authors like Joyce Meyer, Victoria Osteen, T.D. Jakes, and more stop by to answer questions or say hello. We do exclusive giveaways in the group, share unseen videos from our authors, and let bloggers, influencers, and readers connect with one … [Read more...]
52 Uncommon Family Adventures
Connect with your family without breaking the bank. When you dreamed of having a family you pictured outings, adventures, laughing around the kitchen table. But then the kids actually came and most of the time you’re too busy trying to keep up to figure out how to create a magical, screen-free environment where everyone feels loved, is having fun, and can connect. That’s why 52 Uncommon Family Adventures was written, it helps you do just that, without all the hassle and stress. About 52 … [Read more...]
New Travel Books for Kids and Tweens
Our family likes to travel. But the actual travel part is difficult if we don't have a large variety of things to keep the kids entertained. Times have changed from when I was a kid -- I honestly remember looking out the window and listening to the radio. But my kids like to have things to do, including having great books to look at and read. National Geographic Kids has some great new, affordable, titles that both my kids love. My kids are 4.5 years a part and they love these books. … [Read more...]
Gritty and Graceful: 15 Inspiring Women of the Bible
God gave girls grit and grace. From the very beginning, God looked to girls and women to teach, to lead, to love, to change the world. What a great book to give the girls in your life. It is inspiring for our young girls to visually see and read about these stories from the Bible. It's so exciting to learn about and read about the women in the Bible. From Eve to Mary and everyone in between, the Bible is full of gritty and graceful women who faced tough circumstances with courage, … [Read more...]