This site contains affiliate links that benefit my family if you purchase through them. Read my full disclosure here.This site contains affiliate links that benefit my family if you purchase through them. Read my full disclosure here.The month of February would be a great time to help you family focus on showing each other love. (Of course, you could do…
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New York State Picture Books
Here are some of our favorite New York State picture books. The books either take place in New York State or are about people who come from there. There are so many great books from this state, it was hard to narrow it down. As usual, I tried to include books that are centered around nature. I’m sure there are…
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Alabama Picture Books
If you’re trying to read a book from each state, here is a list of Alabama picture books to get you started. Some of the books are fiction. Some are based on the author’s childhood memories. They are not all meant to teach about a famous person or event of that state’s history. They may just give a small glimpse…
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Books of the Bible Bookshelf Tracker
“Disciples of Christ abide in His Word. Those who abide in His Word know the truth and are free.” (R.C. Sproul) If you’re looking for an easy way to keep track of books read, I’ve created a Books of the Bible Bookshelf Tracker for you to use. Just color in each book of the Bible as you read it. I’ve…
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10 Homemade Nature-Themed Gift Ideas
It is fun to make your own gifts and usually it is less expensive, too. And you can’t beat the thoughtfulness that goes into a homemade gift. Here are some homemade nature-themed gift ideas that the person who is on the receiving end is sure to love. Homemade Bath Salts Homemade bath salts will be appreciated by the busy mom…
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Five Reasons You Should Be Reading Aloud {+ bookshelf reading log}
“Do you know what pliable means?” my mom said as she looked up from the book she was reading. We were in the middle of Pilgrim’s Progress and had reached the part where Pliable and Obstinate were trying to convince Christian to turn back from his dangerous journey.
“If something is Pliable it means it can be easily bent around– like play-dough,” my mom went on.