I love reading books about organization but often end up feeling worse about my organizational skills when I’m done reading them than I did when I started. Pretty Neat: The Buttoned-Up Way To Get Organized and Let Go Of Perfection by the creators of Buttoned Up is not that kind of book. Within the first … Read more
I recently reviewed Are Your Kids Driving You Nuts?, a parenting book written by Dr. James Jones. He started a foundation called “Familyhood” that “is dedicated to strengthening individuals, marriages and family relationships”. In the book he has written, Jones focuses on principles of correct parenting. A large portion of the book is about “parent … Read more
Her Daughter’s Dream by Francine Rivers In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times best seller Her Mother’s Hope, Francine Rivers delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds. Growing up isn’t easy … Read more
“Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations” and The Hands-On Bible “uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God’s Word in an active, understandable way”. This new edition uses the New Living Translation which is understandable for children. It features hands-on Bible experiences, key verse activities, and fun facts among tons of other features. Here … Read more
This week I am participating in the Fall Catch-Up Read-A-Thon over at The True Book Addict. You can visit her site to find out more but basically you want to put together a post about the books you plan to read during this week long read-a-thon that starts TODAY, link up here, and then spend … Read more
I recently had the chance to review SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years, a book that came out last week. SuperBaby shows parents how to take advantage of the critical first three years of their baby’s life. As a mom of a one and two year … Read more
My Purple Toes is a creative children’s board book written for children under eight-years-old that tells a story about a father’s experience navigating life with purple painted toenails. From mom to the kids to their dog, everyone reacts differently to dad’s purple toes showing their surprise, embarrassment, and even laughter. Throughout the book, children can … Read more
I recently had the chance to review the book How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child by Jenifer Wana. The book features: How to find great schools in the local area Discussions of popular programs (Montessori, play-based, Reggio-Emilia co-operative) Criteria to consider when choosing a preschool What to ask and observe during your … Read more