Friday Five: Reading, Gifting, & Other Fun Things

1. Nighty Night! Bedtime Story {Android & Ipad app} This is a darling interactive app for children.  Our toddler loves it! It tells the story of a farm going to sleep, and the user has the ability to turn off the lights for each animal.     2. Inchbug – Orbit Labels We finally got around to… Continue reading Friday Five: Reading, Gifting, & Other Fun Things

Cinderella: A Fairy Tale for the Ages

“Cinderelly, dressed in yelly!” Cinderella, the fairy tale, often conjures up images of sweet little mice dancing around a princess.  Many young children have grown up watching the beloved Disney version, but, in fact, this fairy tale has a long history of its own. Did you know that there are probably between 800-1000 versions of… Continue reading Cinderella: A Fairy Tale for the Ages

12 Great Children’s Books Turned Film that Stream on Netflix

{This is not a sponsored post – just sharing ideas for parents and teachers!} As a parent and teacher, I’ll never condone zombie cartoon viewing for hours while eating Cheetos for children – as most of us don’t.  But, I don’t mind watching cartoons in the evening and the morning before school or our daily… Continue reading 12 Great Children’s Books Turned Film that Stream on Netflix

What I’m Reading & Checking Out This Week

1. New Books & Blogs to Read: Youth Lit Reviews always has great young adult reviews (along with other literary fun), and had a great guest post review of Reunited: “Former best friends and devoted Level3 fans, Alice, Summer, and Tiernan, have avoided each other all throughout high school. However, when Alice sees that Level3 is reuniting… Continue reading What I’m Reading & Checking Out This Week

Return to Cardamom Blog Tour

Welcome to the Return to Cardamom Blog Tour Hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews We are thrilled to be a part of this fabulous blog hop and giveaway for Book Two of the Caramel Cardamom Trilogy: Return to Cardamom Grasso is a mother, author, and blogger (Check out her blog: When I Grow Up I Wanna… Continue reading Return to Cardamom Blog Tour