ValerieFeb 203 minThe Easter Bunny Speaks…but not about Candy.Spring is a magical season. The world seems to stir and bloom from a long winter’s nap.
ValerieFeb 62 minAgain and Again ReviewThis month, we are taking a look at Christie Thomas’ new Devotional Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing the Fruit of the Spirit.
ValerieDec 5, 20211 minMust Read Christmas BooksIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Last year I told you how I keep my kids from opening gifts early in our family's, Book Challenge.
ValerieNov 21, 20212 minMust Read Thanksgiving BooksThanksgiving in around the corner, and while my kids don’t eat most of the food on the thanksgiving table, we want to not let this...
ValerieNov 14, 20212 minThe Debate: Books vs. MoviesIn the last couple weeks, I've told you about my favorite movies (LINK), and if you didn’t notice many of my favorite movies are based on...
ValerieJun 7, 20213 minAgain and Again ReviewAgain and Again Review of Brock Eastman's book Afraid of the Light
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...
ValerieJan 18, 20211 minGoals and PlansOkay, in truth I am afraid to write this blog post. Because if I put my plan out there in the cyber-void, I might be expected to follow...
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.
ValerieOct 26, 20202 minGetting to know all about...If I was to gather ten people that know me personally, it is quite possible they would have ten different things to say about me.