Five on Friday – March

Don’t you enjoy finding a great playlist from your past? Or music you’ve not listened to in years? Billy Joe’s “Essentials” is currently on repeat.  Maybe I’m old (ok…I am), but I’m much more appreciative of the musicality and artistry from older artists.  Plus, he’s FUN! My current faves: “Tell Her About It” & “We… Continue reading Five on Friday – March

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

We keep it low-key for Valetine’s Day, but here are a few easy gift ideas!   Bath bombs from Amazon or your local Bath and Body Works.  These are fun but inexpensive indulgence for your sweetheart. Girl and the Kitchen Instant Pot Short Ribs I’m going to attempt this yummy, nice meal for our Valentine’s… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Frankie Dupont and the High Seas Heist

About the Books Title: Frankie Dupont and The Science Fair Sabotage | Author: Julie Anne Grasso | Illustrator: Alexander Avellino | Publication Date: May 11, 2015 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 134 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Summary: Frankie Dupont is less than impressed when he has to attend the Sustainable Science Fair with… Continue reading Frankie Dupont and the High Seas Heist

Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

  Mo Willems website We (my 4 year old and I) only recently found Elephant & Piggie because my mother,  a kindergarten teacher, gave us a copy that her class enjoyed.  We have a copy of Knuffle Bunny as well as a Pigeon book which are also whimsical books by Willems.  But.  My 4 year… Continue reading Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

The Montmaray Journals: Review & Recommendation

The Montmaray Journals by Australian author, Michelle Cooper   RAF pilots. Aristocratic balls and gowns. A rocky isolated island kingdom. Nazis. Spies. Family. Spain.   1.  A Brief History of Montmaray  Sophie FitzOsborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray, along with her tomboy younger sister Henry, her beautiful, intellectual… Continue reading The Montmaray Journals: Review & Recommendation