Growing up in Michigan, summer was always my favorite season. I loved the sunny days and warmer temps. But my favorite part of summer was long daylight hours. I played outdoors with the neighborhood kids for hours after dinner. One … Continue reading →
I recently had the joy of spending a week on the gulf coast of Florida with some of my grandkids. My granddaughter, who is our oldest grandchild, enjoyed mixing water and sand to create a variety of sculptures—for hours! There … Continue reading →
When babies are born they are only aware of their immediate surroundings. But as they grow and develop, they being to explore the world around them. They reach for toys or stuffed animals and want to touch everything they see. … Continue reading →
Paperback 128 pages HarperCollins ISBN 978-0064402750 SRP $5.99 Ages 7-12:) 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 This little book has been part of my Christmas since I don’t know when … And I don’t remember if I read the book or … Continue reading →
Today, Black Friday, all 143 REI brick-and-mortar stores are closed, and REI is encouraging employees and customers to #optoutside. Speaker and author Jeff Alt fully agrees with that idea. Jeff knows a whole lot about hiking and camping—and doing both … Continue reading →
You’ve probably heard about the latest craze for adults. It’s coloring books! Publishers have been thrilled with the overwhelming response to coloring books for adults—and many adults are enjoying them. Some say it helps them calm down and de-stress. One … Continue reading →