I LOVE Jane Yolen’s books!  Some of our favorite books belong to the “How Does A Dinosaur…” series (i.e. How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?).  Thanks to RAAB Associates, we had the opportunity to review a few of Yolen’s newer...

I recently had the opportunity to review a book called, Making a Family Home, by Shannon Honeybloom.  I really enjoyed reading through it!  I love that Shannon invites us into her home and life and tells us how she has made (and how we can make) a hous...

When I attended the Smucker’s Event in November, I had the opportunity to hang out with Nicole Weston, blogger and author of The Baking Bites Cookbook.  I also briefly met her at the General Mills Eat and Greet in August of 2009.  She is so sweet...

I love Scholastic books and have discovered a wonderful set of books for children called Bob Books. I received a set of My First Bob Books from Scholastic and found them to be educational and adorable! There are two different sets making up the My Firs...

Are you a busy parent living on a budget? If so, I have a book you will be interested in checking out!  Dawn Welch, a proprietor of the historic Rock Café on Route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma, has come up with a book that guides us family on making the most...

We love to read books in our family!  I discovered Shankman & O’Neill and had the opportunity to review 3 wonderful children’s books – I Met a Moose in Maine One Day, The Boston Balloonies, and The Cods of Cape Cod.  My boys loved...

I had the opportunity to review the children’s book called Me and You, written by Genevieve Cote.  It was an adorable story about a pig and a rabbit who are friends.  They wonder what it would be like if one had the other’s features, such a...

Do you love Ninjas, Cowboys, and Bears?  If so, then you’ll love reading this book!  The Ninja, Cowboy, and Bear are friends, but all have different and unique talents.  As they compete against one another, they find that where one has weakness t...

The Winter Season is just around the corner and many parts of the country will have snow, which means snowy sports!  I had the opportunity to review the children’s book, Snowy Sports: Ready, Set, Play, written by Per-Henrik Gurth.  It has cute il...

My boys love to create things and so we enjoyed looking through 123 I Can Build, written by Irene Luxbacher.  There are several projects that are kid-friendly and encourage kids to use their imagination.  Included are step-by-step directions on how to ...

I love books that talk about our American history, particularly the Revolutionary War.  I had the opportunity to review 2 wonderful books called By the Sword and Upon Secrecy.  Both books were written by author Selene Castrovilla and were amazing stori...

Halloween is only a few weeks away and I had the opportunity to review a fun CD called “Thirteen for Halloween” by M Ryan Taylor.  There were spooky and fun songs for kids for the Halloween season!  I also received a songbook with the words...

I had the opportunity to review some fun children’s Halloween books by Erica Silverman.  I received Big Pumpkin and The Halloween House!  My boys really enjoyed hearing me read the books to them.  The books are fun and include pumpkins, ghosts, w...

I was excited to review the new cookbook by Jane Doiron called Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms.  This is right up my alley.  I love to cook, but sometimes it’s hard, especially when I am a busy mom.  There are great recipes in this cookbook.  Some...

Do you love to scrapbook or quilt?  Do you put your projects to the side because you just can’t get them organized?  I am excited to be 1 of 10 bloggers participating in a giveaway from The Original Scrap Box!  I think you’ll be quite excit...

I was introduced to an author by the name of David Michael Slater. I had the opportunity to review a few of his childrens’ books. The titles I received include Missy Swiss, Comin’ Through, The Sharpest Tool, Flour Girl, Cheese Louise, and J...

I was introduced to a book called Real Moms’ Devotions to Go by Lynn Marie-Ittner Klammer. This is part of the “Devotions to Go” Series! If you’re looking for a book about the joys and wonders and blissfulness of motherhood̷...

I had the opportunity to review a book called If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay, written by Lara Zibners, MD. This is a great book for any parent, grandparent, or child care provider to have. Lara Zibners brings her experience a...

I recently had the opportunity to read the book Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. It was a fun and easy read! The book starts out with Anna and her school years’ crush, Matt, who just happens to be her best friend’s brother. Anna’s b...

Are you looking for a bright and cheery book that will leave you feeling good about yourself and about life? If so, then you’ll want to check out Scatter Joy: Living, Giving, and Creating a Life You Love by Kathy Davis! Kathy Davis is a celebrate...