Book-smitten. A word I coined with my kids when we fall in love with a book. For me, that book must contribute to our bookshelf – in story, diversity, and beauty. The power of diversifying your...
Learn MoreThe smell of bread baking is almost an everyday occurrence in our home. But to my children’s friends, it’s the smell of a magical world come to life! I laugh every time one of their friends says, “Your mom...
Learn MoreAs a family we read books aloud together before bed. It is a family ritual that we rarely miss. We have read all kinds of books across many genres, but really it comes down to whatever strikes the kids’ fancy...
Learn MoreOur weekly trek to the library unearthed several books about dinosaurs and trucks of which I am certain you are not interested! I did however stumble upon a lovely new book that I wanted to share with you. In...
Learn MoreMy friend and Blended contributor Kurt emailed me recently about a video he stumbled across in his local library. The video is called Goose by Molly Bang and is narrated by Laura Dern. Originally a book, I...
Learn MoreFor some time I have admired Rhonda Roorda from afar as documented in this post. She speaks and writes in a way that is thoughtful and truthful and her honesty is refreshing. So it was with joy that I finally...
Learn MoreI am always on the look out for books that my oldest daughter can read that involve multiracial protagonists and/or viewpoints that she can identify with from a Blended family perspective. They are hard to...
Learn MoreOh my – summer is finally here! Its only the third full week of summer, but it seems to be whizzing by at record speed. My family kicked it off with out of town visitors, Vacation Bible School, a trip to the...
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