"In other areas of life, we were diligently teaching our children important values of responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, and faith. But failing so miserably in this matter." Any guessing on what "this" matter may be? After looking at the book image above, you probably guessed it. Financial responsibility. Looking back, Mary ...
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Review: The Final Baxter Family Book “Coming Home”
If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you have heard me rave about author Karen Kingsbury and her famed Baxter family. A family that I have lived life with through the pages of 22 books. For those not familiar with this fictitious family, it all started with the Redemption Series. It is in this series ...
Review: The Princess Twins
When the UPS truck drives down our lane, it is like Christmas around here. These two little books were one of the latest deliveries. You may recognize the Princess Twins title from a review I did a few days ago. Part of the "I Can Read" set, the reader is swept away to the castle of Princesses ...
Review: Here’s Lily!
Wasn't it just yesterday that I was reviewing board books for Sweet Pea? Now as 5 1/2, she only reads board books to entertain her toddler-aged brother. With Kindergarten knocking on her door, I know that she is going to be reading chapter books very soon. So, I want to know what series are available for our little princess. ...
Review: The Princess Twins
Princesses, books, and simple words. This is a win-win for my five-year-old Sweet Pea. The Princess Twins is a new set of books in "I Can Read" by Zonderkidz. In The Princess Twins Play in the Garden and The Princess Twins and the Puppy the reader joins Princess Emma and Abby on daily adventures ...
Review: The Merchant and the Thief
The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale from India is a story of coveting, wisdom, and forgiveness tied together as a life lesson. Mohan desires to be rich. His love for money increases so much that he becomes a thief. One day he creates the most deceitful plan yet. Mohan decides to befriend a rich man, ...
Reviews: God Bless Our Home & Under the Baobab Tree
Two books. Two reviews. Let's begin with Under the Baobab Tree. Follow siblings Moyo and Japera as they travel to the baobab tree. Written by Julie Stiegemeyer, this story introduces readers to life in the African savanna. The watercolor illustrations beautifully depict the dusty roads, termite ...
Review: Berenstain Bear Books
Two new Berenstain Bear books have graced the market. All Things Bright and Beautiful and The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story are the latest by the mom and son duo - Jan and Mike Berenstain. All Things Bright and Beautiful focuses on the song by the same name. Sunday School teacher Missus Ursula takes ...
Review: What’s in the Bible Vol 6
What's in the Bible Vol 6 - A Nation Divided. Enough said. Review over. Really that is how I want to write this review because simply put, we love these DVD's. We love what our children are learning about the Bible. Even as adults, we love what we are learning about the Bible. If you haven't started your ...
Review: Loving by Karen Kingsbury
I knew it was in route to me through the postal service. But I didn't know exactly when it would come. Couldn't have been a better time. Nap time for my kiddos had just started and I needed a break. A break from reality. A little "candy," as my friend calls it. That is exactly what the ever so popular ...