“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder Ah, how right Laura is. In the midst of our modern world with its phones and cars and everlasting schedules, old-fashioned things can be just what we need to slow us down and remind us... ~ to … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder!
A Family Who Reads Together
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” "And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, "we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne If you’re like us, January is a hard month. The excitement of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
Happy birthday, James Herriot!
"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."~James Herriot As a small child I was blessed to have a mother who was faithful to read to me. Sadly, I’ve forgotten many of those books over the years. But one of the … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, James Herriot!
Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}
{A guest post from my book loving friend, Tina. She's a frequent visitor around here.} “As Hagrid had said, what would come, would come...and he would have to meet it when it did.” ~Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire And with those ominous words I finished reading aloud to my daughter the … [Read more...] about Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}
A Soul-Shaped Reader ~ {the influence of childhood reading}
{A Guest Post from Tina, Co-Creator for our LitKits. Looking for books in the New Year to savor with your family? Check out the selections in our SHOP. New books to be featured in January!} This month is the twentieth anniversary of You've Got Mail. Watch it again to fall in love with Kathleen … [Read more...] about A Soul-Shaped Reader ~ {the influence of childhood reading}
A Christmas Booklist ~ Be Still & Gather Together
I read enough and have a crazy enough schedule to know that pulling everyone together for a family reading time can be challenging. In spite of this, with my whole heart, I recommend picking one book to read together this Christmas season. Or each choose a book and all read together in the living … [Read more...] about A Christmas Booklist ~ Be Still & Gather Together
Host A Christmas Literary Party!
The lovely autumn leaves have long since fluttered to the ground (thank you early snow storm) and although the days are crisp and blue and sunshiny, Thanksgiving just passed us by and Christmas stealthily tiptoed behind as it usually does. This season is crazy. I know it, I get it, BUT it is the … [Read more...] about Host A Christmas Literary Party!
My Summer Reading Set-Up ~ an August report card
In my mind, summer is the time when I should be able to read the most. This is not the case anymore. Life is busy with older kids, and my mind and our schedule are all over the place. However, I intentionally hunkered down to make sure that a few were completed in their entirety {more or … [Read more...] about My Summer Reading Set-Up ~ an August report card