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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Food

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    It’s April, and that means it’s time for the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge and today is day 6 – the letter “F”. This is probably one of my most favorite lists because it’s all about food (and I love food!). I love trying food from different countries and…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: How My Blogging Has Changed Over Time

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    I started blogging at the insistence of my partner who is definitely an “ideas” person. He was very much on board with me starting a blog and I was way more skeptical. I mean, honestly, who would even want to read anything I’ve ever written?!?! But, it’s been 14 years…

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    2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: World Wide

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    There aren’t too many letters left of this alphabet challenge! But, before we end, let’s take a trip around the world to discover the cultures, celebrations, traditions, and festivals of people around the globe. These twelve books are sure to show kids that while we might go to school in…

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    Blogging A to Z 2021 Reflection

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    Today I’m going to share a brief Blogging A to Z 2021 reflection on that past month of 26 blog posts all centered around one specific theme. My theme for the 2021 Blogging A to Z Challenge was one that I was really excited to work with. Having spent eight…

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    Blogging A to Z: Zeal

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    It’s the final day of my Blogging A to Z Challenge for this year! Stop by the blog next week for my wrap-up post with links to every day’s challenge in case you missed one or want to go back and check it out! Today is the letter “Z” and…

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    Blogging A to Z: Say YES!

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    As we head toward the end of the alphabet tomorrow, today’s post is probably one of the easiest and hardest tips for the entire month. It’s all about saying YES! When your little one brings a book to you with that light in their eyes, I beg of you, to…

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    Blogging A to Z: “X” Marks the Spot

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    Whether it’s the big overstuffed chair that hugs you both, your little one’s bed before they go to sleep, or even the dining room table. It’s important to find a special place that you can use as a reading nook for your little one. A few things to keep in…

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    Blogging A to Z: Writing

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    Have you ever seen a child’s artwork with just a row of lines one after the other? Or a row of circles? That’s great! Practicing lines and shapes are the first steps to writing letters! I mean, all letters consist of lines and shapes put together to create each unique…

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    Blogging A to Z: Vocabulary

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    Reading introduces kids to words that you don’t use in every day conversation. These are sometimes called “rare” words, words your child may not normally encounter. But, you can easily add rare words into your daily conversations. Think about synonyms – rather than, “Let’s go eat!” try using other words…