If you are a fan of the Nutcracker Ballet then you are going to want to keep on reading. Or even if you enjoyed The Nutcracker and the Four Realms I know you'll want to keep reading. The Enchanted Sonata is loosely based off of the classic The Nutcracker ballet. Similar to how The Nutcracker and the Four Realms was loosely based off the ballet but yet had its own unique storyline. Here's … [Read more...]
The Hunter’s Way by Craig Raleigh
Books make great holiday gifts. Especially when you pick out a book you just know the recipient will love. The Hunter's Way: A Guide to the Heart and Soul of Hunting by Craig Raleigh is the perfect book for any hunter. The Hunter's Way is Craig Raleigh's meditative and philosophical journey into the soul of a hunter. Divided into four parts that mirror the hunting experience - the … [Read more...]
Together Forever by Jody Hedlund
Jody Hedlund has brought us another novel to enjoy, Together Forever, a continuation of her Orphan Train series. This time, middle sister Marianne Neumann is the main character of the story. Marianne is just 19 years old and she hopes that by becoming a placing agent for the Children's Aid Society she will be able to find her younger sister, Sophie. As Marianne sets out on her first … [Read more...]
Scratch and Draw Botanicals by Zoe Ingram
We are a family that spends a fair amount of time on art projects. We love coloring and painting, anything that lets our artistic side out. But I had never seen a book like this before! Scratch and Draw Botanicals by Zoe Ingram is unlike any other coloring book I've ever experienced before. First, it's not your traditional coloring book. In fact, you won't be using any colored pencils or gel … [Read more...]
Fanciful Sea Life by Marjorie Sarnat
Adult coloring books are huge! Everywhere you look there are racks and racks of them. But not all adult coloring book are created equally. Some of them are better than others. Fanciful Sea Life by Marjorie Sarnat is one of those books that is a cut above the rest. Fanciful Sea Life is filled with pages of majestic animals that all live under the sea or with wildlife that you'll find by the sea. … [Read more...]
The Little Book of Sketching by Matt Andrews
It's no secret that Peyton loves to draw. Art is her favorite subject in school and she is always drawing at home. So when I read about The Little Book of Sketching by Matt Andrews I knew it would be a hit with her. And I was right! The Little Book of Sketching is filled with over 100 tips and trick on how to sketch anything and everything in your daily life. But I think Peyton's favorite … [Read more...]
Mrs. Chartwell and the Cat Burglar
Even though it's the holidays and there's lots of parties and events to head out to, it's still nice to find a nice book, curl up in front of a fireplace and enjoy a little me time. Mrs. Chartwell and the Cat Burglar is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. There's adventure, romance and more all wrapped up in 238 pages. This is Pamela Gossiaux's second book and it's a good one! There … [Read more...]
Gift a Personalized Book by Penwizard this Holiday Season
Sometimes, getting a child to read can be a challenge. Finding books that interest them and fuel their reading drive can be a challenge. Penwizard creates books that are personalized to help inspire children to read. I personalized a Paw Patrol book for my nephew. Paw Patrol is one of his favorite shows so I know he will love getting a book featuring Paw Patrol. And he'll flip when he realizes … [Read more...]
Fair Foods – The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State and County Fairs
Who doesn't like going to fairs? I know we love it! Peyton and I try to take in as many county fairs and the Minnesota State Fair every year. And one of our main things we do there is ......... eat! I think everyone does. Whenever I look around, people have their hand either full of food eating or empty food containers looking for a trash can. George Geary decided to make a cookbook filled with … [Read more...]
Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda
Wow! That was a read! Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda is a psychological suspense thriller that will keep you reading from start to finish. While it does have a slow start, it's setting the stage and drawing you in. But once you're hooked you won't want to put this book down. Our main character is Paul Strom, the story is told from his point of view. Just from reading the back cover I thought Paul … [Read more...]
