Even though we don’t live near a beach, I still associate it with summer. Maybe it’s because I grew up near the beach, or maybe it’s because beaches are just awesome. Either way, I’ve got the beach on my mind. Today I’m going to share some of our favorite beach books for kids with you,…
Best Children’s Books for Back-to-School
Today, Julia from In the Afternoon is sharing some of the best children’s books for Back-to-School. My littlest is starting pre-school in a couple of weeks, and although I don’t think she’s afraid (she seems excited!), I love the idea of easing her fears and helping her prepare with one of these fun stories. It’s…
Printable Reading Wish List for Kids
I’m super excited to be working with a longtime (like, since childhood) favorite of mine – Scholastic! Join me and get your kids excited about summer reading with this fun printable reading wish list – and check out all the other great things taking place with Scholastic, too. Remember when you were a kid and…
Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
Books have been a part of my life since I was a small child. With a grandmother who was a librarian and a mother who was a collector of children’s books, I feel like I’ve been immersed in the literary world since I was a baby. And to be honest, there were times when I…
My Favorite Romance Novels (that are totally NOT cheesy)
I love a good love story. You know the kind…the kind that sticks with you long after the book is done. That kind that makes you wish there were more pages. The kind that makes you miss the characters for days after you finish reading the book. I thought I’d compile a list of some…
Help Yourself with these Inspiring Self-Help Books
For the past few years, I’ve been really interested in so-called “self-help” books. Do I always follow the things I learn? No, but I find the information interesting and I love getting ideas of how to better my life now or in the future. Therefore, I thought I’d share some self-help books that I read…
Gifts for Kids Who Love Horses
If there is one thing I feel qualified to talk about alllll day long and would consider myself a legit expert in, it’s horses. I mean, I’m obsessed now…but you should have seen me as a kid. I was that crazy kid who thought, breathed, slept, and lived horses. I devoured The Encyclopedia of the…
Election Books for Kids
Last week, my seven-year-old came home school and told me, excitedly, that he was voted class president. This isn’t a real role…rather, it was a chance for the kids to learn about elections and the voting process. He could hardly contain his excitement, though, and I asked him what he had done to win. “I promised…
Inspiring Financial Books to Help You Take Control of Your Money
Do you want to change your financial position? Would you like to get out of debt once and for all? Maybe you have goals that you’re having trouble reaching. These books can inspire you to reach harder for your goals and will give you the steps you need to be successful. This post contains affiliate…
LEGO LOVERS! You’ll Love The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book
Raise you hand if you have (or if you are!) a LEGO lover. I have two kids who love LEGOS, one of which I would say *extra* loves LEGOs. We almost always add to the LEGO collection during the holidays, and I’m sure this year will be no exception. But this year, we can also…