ValerieAug 29, 20212 minWhy Retell an Old Story?I know what you’re asking…Why retell such a basic story? Red Riding Hood has been done and redone SO many times. A few years back, when...
ValerieAug 15, 20212 minWhy are fairy tales important?What is it about Fairy tales that are so inspiring, intelligent building, and essential to children>
ValerieJul 25, 20213 minTop Devos @ our TableThere was an ideal that somehow lodged itself in my head when my husband and I started a family. The Bible has been a big part of my life...
ValerieJun 7, 20213 minAgain and Again ReviewAgain and Again Review of Brock Eastman's book Afraid of the Light
ValerieApr 26, 20211 minAgain and Again ReviewsChristie Thomas isn’t a new name around here. I reviewed one of her children’s books back in January (Again and Again Review) I have...
ValerieMar 29, 20212 minAgain and Again ReviewCreative God Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell This is such a timely and wonderful resource for any family. With all the talk of racial...
ValerieFeb 22, 20211 minAgain and Again ReviewThis month we're taking a look at MJ Thomas The Hidden Scrolls Series The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and...
ValerieJan 25, 20212 minAgain and Again Reviews I’ve noticed a trend in children’s books where the last sentence contains the word Again. Which leads to the child listening to say again a
ValerieNov 30, 20202 minNanowri-WHOA!It has been both the longest and shortest month ever, and I am choosing to be proud and thankful for what I’ve accomplished.
ValerieNov 16, 20203 minReading and beyond...Books create warm emotional bonds between adults and kids when they read books together.
ValerieNov 9, 20203 minBut Why?While research has a lot to say about the benefits of reading, I believe the reason we love stories goes back to our human need for relation
ValerieNov 2, 20204 minStories that StuckIn life we are often defined by the things that we do, but I believe the things that we do are influenced by the books that we read.