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Creative Children’s Book of the Month: Blueberries for Sal

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A true classic.  This children’s book has a warm, timeless feel.  It is not flashy.  It doesn’t have a surprise ending, colorful creatures, stickers or fuz coming out of the pages.  It is just a simple story about a little girl picking blueberries with her mother.  The illustrations are done in a single color, but [...]

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Why-not of the week: Give your body a break, Nap with your little one.

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Let’s face it.  Life with young children in the house can run at a frantic pace. As a work at home mom with a husband in the military I know mine sure does.  I can usually keep up the pace and get everything done with regular exercise, a daily schedule, morning coffee and occasional lifesaving [...]

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The Creative Children’s Book of the Month – Angelina Ballerina

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Angelina Ballerina, written by Katharine Holabird and Illustrated sublimely by Helen Craig This book is quickly becoming a modern classic.  It’s beautiful images and endearing tale of fulfilling your dreams are timeless.  The illustrations are full and rich, and you and your little ones will find new details hidden in each scene every time you [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month- Walter Kitty

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The Secret Life of Walter Kitty: Written by Barbara Jean Hicks, Illustrated by Dan Santat I must start by saying that I am a bit biased.  I own a mischievous orange cat very much like Walter.  But, even if you don’t have a cat, your kids will love Walter. My daughter spends more time on [...]

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The Creative Children’s Book of the Month – Wabi Sabi

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Children’s Book Pick of the Month: Wabi Sabi, written by Mark Reibstein, illustrated beautifully by Ed Young Have you ever needed a name for that warm comfy feeling you get when you curl your hands around your favorite old coffee mug?  Or watch the rain fall at night?  Or take a walk in an overgrown [...]

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Writing a Better Goodnight Moon

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Ah, bedtime. It’s dark outside.  Everyone is fed and clean and (hopefully) winding down at the end of the day.  Our little one is snuggled up in her bed ready for her story.  Its almost time for Mommy to have a little time for herself.  If only I didn’t have to read an odd little [...]

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