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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 7
It’s Day 7 and Saturday which I’m super excited about! I have a little bit of holiday shopping at a local independent bookstore to do and I’m excited to stop by and explore the shelves for a little while! All the kids in my life get books for their birthdays…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 6
We’re half-way through my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! I honestly can’t believe it, December is flying by. I’d say I have half my shopping done, half my decorating done, and halfway through a lot of projects at work. Hopefully, by Day 12, I’ll be able to say I’ve got…
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Sacrilege from a Non-Southern Girl
Dinner last night was some delicious Shrimp and Grits. I’ll be the first to tell you, I grew up in a small town in western PA, so I am not a shrimp and grits master in any way, shape, or form. That’s right sacrilege from a non-Southern girl! We have…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 5
I spent my evening starting to decorate for Christmas. There’s something so exciting about opening the boxes after a year of having them stored in the attic. I did most of the unpacking last night, but still need to put up our tree and decorate it! Without further ado, here…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 4
I wish I had more room on my bookshelves to keep all of these amazing books! But, my pain is your gain as today’s titles were all amazing reads. These are perfect for middle grade readers a little bit of fantasy and realistic fiction. Plus, as a bonus, Silver Meadows…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 3
It’s already day three of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Today we’re moving toward middle grade titles with titles that would be perfect for those chapter book readers who are ready to move toward middle grade books. I picked up all of these titles at the ALA Annual Conference…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads
I love the holidays – the music, the sappy Hallmark movies, the snow, family time, the works. I’ve included both well-loved books and new-to-me reads for my Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads list this week. Some of these books hold dear memories for me, like The Polar Express. I can…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 2
It’s the second day of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Today I’m highlighting some amazing books from Scholastic called Acorns and Branches. These books are focused on beginning readers ages 4-8 or to be read aloud to kids of all ages! Included in this giveaway are: Diary of a…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/1/19
Last Week With a busy holiday and family staying in town, I got only a little reading done. Even with the family leaving early because of the weather, I ended up spending a good amount of time napping this weekend. I love a good nap. I try not to nap…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 1
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… I promise it’s not a partridge in a pear tree. For my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 1 you’ll receive: Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtaschaffen (signed) My Grandma and…