I remember a time in my childhood when I would spend the day in The Berenstain Bears town at a local amusement park. I just loved playing in that huge tree! Recently I took my daughter to the local amusement park because I wanted her to experience the same feeling of playing in The Berenstain Bears world like did. But it wasn't there! They have changed it to another cartoon character. I was extremely disappointed. Even though I cannot share the experience of running through the tree house with ...
Childrens Book
Brave Girls Beautiful You
Raising a young lady in today's world is a challenge. Everywhere they turn they are bombarded by sexualized images,clothes, movies, music and more. As parents it's our responsibility to try and help them navigate all these pressures and develop a self confidence and self worth that will take them into adult hood. Sound like a tough task? It can be and it is! Brave Girls Beautiful You is a book geared towards young girls. Throughout the book three young girls - Gracie, Hope and Glory explore ...
London Art Chase
Come meet the Glimmer family! Famous singer Gloria Glimmer and her three darling daughters - Maddie, Mia and Lulu along with their father travel to London with thier Nanny Miss Julia. Gloria is in London to perform for the people and the family is along for the ride. While in London, the girls get to take in the sights. One day they headed out to the National Gallery with Miss Julia. While taking in the beautiful artwork Maddie witnesses a theft! She is determined to catch the thief and takes ...
The Legend of the Easter Robin
When most children think of Easter they think of the Easter Bunny, coloring eggs and getting baskets filled with candy. But there's more to Easter than a chocolate bunny. The Legend of the Easter Robin helps reminds us and teaches our children that there is more to Easter. Tressa is the main character of The Legend of the Easter Robin. When we first meet Tressa it's spring time and Easter is approaching. One day Tressa notices a Robin making a nest right outside the window. It's a little early ...
A Dolphin Wish
I remember being in Jr. High and constantly reading. I believe the series I was addicted to was the Babysitters Club. A Dolphin Wish reminds me that series. Why? Because they Glimmer sisters have set out to solve a mystery. A Dolphin Wish is the second book in the series by Natalie Grant. The first book London Art Chase we have yet to read but we didn't need to to enjoy A Dolphin Wish. The first few chapters of the book we are getting to know the quirky, energetic Glimmer sisters, Lulu, Mia and ...
Role Model Ricky’s Big Birthday Bash
Currently Peyton is in kindergarten and she is learning so much! One of her biggest challenges is sharing. Being an only child means that majority of the time it's just her so she gets to play with her toys by herself, she gets the last of the ice cream, she chooses what cartoon to watch. See where I am going with this? Peyton does not have to share with another child or consider another child's feelings most of the time. When she was younger that made for some interesting play dates. But now ...