Do you remember going to the book fair when you were in elementary school? The smell of new books, the variety of titles to choose from, the library magically turned into a book store…oh the memories. As a child, it was one of my favorite school events every year. As an adult, I still feel them same way. In fact, for several years I co-chaired the Book Fair Committee with a good friend. It was tons of work, but so much fun. Today, I was helping out a teacher friend at the school my kids attended and where I once Read More
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Favorite Reads of 2018 (So Far)
Have you read a good book lately? It’s almost the end of the first quarter of 2018. Can you believe it? I set a goal to read 50 books this year and I’m currently working on book number 21. I’m ahead of schedule! Out of those 20 books, there have been several I really loved and highly recommend. If you’re looking for a good book, read on. These are my favorite reads of 2018 so far. Favorite Reads of 2018 (So Far) Please not that this post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you Read More
20 Books on My To-Read List in 2018
Last week, I wrote about my top reads of 2017. This week, I want to share the books I’m most looking forward to reading in 2018. My to-read list has 90-plus books on it, but I’m only sharing my Top 20. My reading goal for 2018 is to finish 50 books. I have one down and 49 more to go. The book I’ve already finished is The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor. It’s a novel that takes place in World War II Austria and in 1989 Southern California. The story goes back and forth between Katie and her family in Read More
15 Books to Teach Kids About Gratitude
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I can really get behind a day of feasting, relaxing and visiting with family and friends, and remembering all the things we have to be thankful for. Gratitude is such an important factor in our lives. Practicing gratitude can relieve stress, lower blood pressure, create contentment, improve our relationships, and even further our career. And here we are, right in the middle of National Gratitude Month. Could there be a more appropriate time to teach our children about gratitude? Unfortunately, it often seems that Thanksgiving is overshadowed by the big commercial push of Read More