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Taking a Deep Breath
I feel like I can breathe just a little easier today. I try not to make this blog too political, but it’s been a long four years. It’s been four years of hate, divisiveness, anger, and frustration. And I’m not saying that everything is magically going to get better. It’s…
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Storytime Theme: Family
For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! First up? That’s easy, family. If nothing else comes out of this crazy, mixed-up, upside-down year I have learned how much my family truly means to me. With my siblings spread across…
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Four on Friday: Saxophone Day
It’s Saxophone Day! This is a great way to introduce kids to music they might not be familiar with or to share all the great musical instruments in this world. So, grab a couple of these titles, throw on a groovy jazz album and learn about this amazing instrument! Four…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos
I know, I know when I first read the title of this recipe I didn’t think I would ever eat anything like that. But let me tell you, my partner and I are obsessed! These tacos are so delicious and so filling we actually had them 2 weeks in a…
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12 Kids Titles All About Patience
As the United States and much of the rest of the world wait for the official election results to be posted, we are reminded that many adults aren’t very patient. Waiting is hard! We all have to remember that whoever wins this election, it is still up to the people…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies
So, this was an interesting topic because so much of my life is about books – at work and in my personal life! I couldn’t think of ten hobbies, but these are all things I love to do! Baking/CookingI love spending time in my kitchen, trying new recipes and perfecting…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/2/2020
What I Read I’m continuing to kick butt on finishing up my TBR pile for 2020! I devoured Camp by L.C. Rosen, an LGBTQ+ summer camp book that was a fun read! I also read Atomic Women: The Untold Stories of the Scientists Who Helped Create the Nuclear Bomb by…
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National Author’s Day
It’s National Author’s Day and the first day of National Novel Writing Month! Double whammy! Wondering how you can celebrate this year? The best way to celebrate National Author’s Day is to support your favorite authors by purchasing their books. Like many other businesses this year, authors have been financially…
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Storytime Theme: Moon
The moon was so bright this morning when I went out to walk my dog. It was still very much dark outside and much colder than it has been! The moon was almost full and just so, so bright! I thought a list of moon storytime books would be perfect…
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Four on Friday: National Candy Corn Day
It’s National Candy Corn Day! Just in time for Halloween and whether you love or hate the sugary treat, you can’t seem to escape it during this time of year! Personally, I don’t love it, but if I start eating it, it’s hard to stop. Today for Four on Friday,…
