New Books ~ October!!  Coming Soon!!
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New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!

October’s New Books New Books October!!  Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month.  And as a result, have come up with a…

Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

Best know as beloved children’s author and poet but, did you know he was also a cartoonist, songwriter, and screenplay writer!  Silverstein lived a very diverse and interesting life!   Random Fact:  Shel wrote the lyrics and music for “The Cover of the Rolling Stone,” which was performed and recorded by Dr. Hook.   Favorite Books…

A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa
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A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa

I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa if you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa anyway!  You will love this little slice of Germany right in the middle of the Iowa cornfields! Gemuetlichkeit is defined as “a state of warmth and friendliness.”  And, this is how the Amana Colonies describe who and…

New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars
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New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars

  I just found this on Amazon and thought you might like to know….there’s a new “Peculiars” book out by Ransom Riggs!  This is a sort of Prequel to the Miss Peregrine series by Riggs.  And with the movie coming out at the end of this month (September 30th),  this is a great companion book to the movie and series!  So,…

What Harry Potter Reads ~ Book Recommendations from the Cast
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What Harry Potter Reads ~ Book Recommendations from the Cast

So, being one who loves all thing Harry Potter, I thought it might be fun to gather a list of books that the cast of Harry Potter reads.  And, let me tell you, I have thoroughly enjoyed this process.  It has been a lot of fun looking through all of the different books they all like. …

Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle with a book.  Sometimes, their struggle may be link to the “summer slide” and they just need to get back in the groove of reading.  But, maybe they “don’t like reading”.  Yikes!  It is so important to take the time to help your kid(s) find not…

New Books Coming Soon….September
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New Books Coming Soon….September

September’s New Books Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month, and as a result, have come up with a list of my favorite…

Backpack Travel ~ Travel Light and Easy with a Backpack!

Backpack Travel ~ Travel Light and Easy with a Backpack!

When you go on vacation, how many bags or suitcases do you typically take?  Do you think you could travel light?  Could you carry only one backpack??  Believe it or not, backpack travel is traveling easier!  And,  if you travel light you travel easier! A couple of years ago my family and I were readying for…