Tag: reading
7 Inspirational Books for Moms to Read in 2024
One of my goals this time last year was to read 24 books. So I would basically read two books each month. Not only...
10 Titles for a Christmas Read It/Watch It Night
I love Read It/Watch It Nights. With winter on its way, and Christmas fast on its heels, it's a good time to get cozy...
5 Witty Novels About Mom Life That Will Make You Laugh...
Whether I’m sitting in the school car line, waiting while my kids are in dance class, or winding down at bedtime, I love a...
10 Picture Books To Read For Apple-Picking Season
Even though we are still in the midst of the dog days of summer, my children are back in school, and my thoughts are...
Ideas for Celebrating Pride Month as a Family
June is Pride month. It is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Don't know much about Pride or why...
7 Tips for Creating Your Own At-Home Summer Camp
We are saving up for a big trip, so I opted out of sending my three children (ages 8, 5, and 3) to any...
Ultimate Guide to Summer Reading Programs Around Columbia
Summertime is upon us! Time to let littles relax and have fun…playing outdoors, staying up late, and reading!
Reading? YES!
Research shows that kids who do...
Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Journey
As my little ones and I are finishing up our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten journey, my son's first day of kindergarten is fast approaching....
8 Fun Ways to Read and Write All Summer Long
When kids hear the word “summer,” they immediately think, “No school!” Days are filled with outdoor adventures, relaxing vacations, and no homework. But just...
How I Make Time to Read as a Mom
Ever since I was was old enough to hold a book, reading has been one of my favorite hobbies! Throughout my childhood, if someone...
Local Authors Speak :: Why Black Children’s Book Week Is Important
With Black Children's Book Week happening around the globe the last week in February through the first week in March, I decided to ask...
15 Winter Picture Books Your Kids Will Love
We officially turned on the heater in our house, which meant it was time to dust off our winter picture books! Over the years,...
Merry Marriage :: A Christmas Reading List
Christmastime is one of the most romantic times of the year. With very little effort, you can find hundreds of movies and books about...
A Holiday Gift Must-Have :: The Story of Gobbledy
Before I could write full-time, I worked at a greeting card company. Christmas started in May when catalogs and holiday material went to design....