A beautiful green bookcase has arrived in our neighborhood. The unit has four shelves and a clear plastic front allowing us to peer inside before opening the doors. Positioned next to the sidewalk, a small bench invites visitors to pause … Continue reading →
Do your children or grandchildren know how special they are? Here’s an idea to help them understand… 1. First, mix up a batch of homemade play-dough. (see recipe below) 2. Second, play together! And somewhere along the way… 3. Share … Continue reading →
If you’re looking for a precious gift for Mother’s Day, I might just have the perfect one in mind…meet God Made Mommy Special, a padded board book containing eight adorable poems that celebrate the love between a mother and child. Whether … Continue reading →
Nearly 60 years ago my father built a modest cottage on Hutchins Lake in Fennville, Michigan. I spent most of my summers there while I was growing up. It’s where I learned to swim and water ski. It’s where I … Continue reading →
The girls have been out of school for almost a month now. It’s usually around this time of year that I hear those two words every parent dreads, “I’m bored.” Here I am hoping for five minutes to grab a … Continue reading →
Summer reading programs have been a part of my life since I was able to sign up for my first library card at the age of six. Setting goals on how much to read, picking out books, reading every day, … Continue reading →