Tag: holidays
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Fall Picture Book Sampler
The weather has only just begun to cool down, but my kiddos and I are already celebrating the return of fall with cocoa, puddle stomping and cozy picture books. Here are a few of our favorites to kick off the year! Fall Seasonal Picture Books Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett A beautifully…
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Twenty-One Steps Review
Memorial Day is often overshadowed by the beginning of summer festivities. I want to raise my children to observe Memorial Day as a somber day of remembrance for fallen soldiers, but it’s an overwhelming topic. How can I teach my young children how to respect fallen soldiers without talking about what it means to be…
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A New Beginning Review
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new week and a new season, and my mind is ablaze with the rush of a season marked by sunshine and new growth. As such, A New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox by Wendy Pfeffer sounded alluring. A New Beginning starts by describing what exactly an equinox is. As…
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Fiona’s Lace Review
I have been making a conscious effort to celebrate holidays with more intention. Holidays come and go so quickly! Marking them with celebration helps create a sense of purpose in the year. So this St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to read a few of the Irish culture books in my mother’s library. Fiona’s Lace by…
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