It’s been one year since one of the most unthinkable and horrific events to ever happen to a family, happened. As the country settled into another summer full of vacation fun, another family would never look at summer vacation the same again. On June 14, 2016, on a warm Florida summer evening full of possibility, laughter, dripping ice cream cones and fireworks, a two year old toddler was snatched off the shoreline of a Walt Disney World Resort hotel by… Keep Reading
10 Gross and Funny Fact Filled Books for Boys
I get it. Trust me, I know the pain of having a son who doesn’t get a real kick out of reading. But here’s the thing- that’s just because he hasn’t found the right book yet. As a librarian, one of the hardest things to do is to get a reluctant boy reader to actually read, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve. One of the quickest ways to get their fidgety noses deep into a book is… Keep Reading
New Spring Reads! Mystery, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, & an Instant Pot Cookbook!
Forget all that spring cleaning, because I’ve got a new bouquet of books that are worth leaving your mop and broom behind for. So find your nearest lounge chair, a big glass of lemonade, and grab one of these titles. In the bunch there is contemporary fiction, mystery/thrillers, historical fiction, and even a surprise cookbook for new Instant Pot owners. Enjoy! Into the Water by Paula Hawkins From the author of “Girl on the Train” comes this much anticipated follow up… Keep Reading
Do the Words “Science Fair” Send You Into a Panic? No Worries, Because Science Fair S.O.S. Will Save Your Sanity
“Mom, my science project is due tomorrow!” No other sentence can send parents everywhere into a frenzied panic than that one. Oh science project season how I do NOT love thee! (And I’m betting I’m not alone on this.) It seems school projects, especially traditional science fair projects, have taken on a life of their own as of late. What was once a small school assignment that could easily be put together in an hour or two (and with minimal crafting talent),… Keep Reading
7 Books to Help You Find Joy, Grace, and Peace with Christ This Easter Season
Spring is right around the corner, and with often comes the urge to purge and clean up our homes. But what about cleaning out our hearts and minds? Now is also the perfect time to seek spiritual renewal, and this list of Christian non-denominational titles geared specifically toward women, mothers, and grandmothers, will help you when seeking higher meaning during these spring days. It’s time to see your joy bloom, not just your flower beds. Only Love Today: Reminders to… Keep Reading
10 Can’t Put Down Books for Reluctant Boy Readers
One of the questions I was asked most as a librarian was “How do I keep my son interested in reading?” It’s very typical for normally book loving young boys to lose interest in reading right around age nine, and to continue to be disinterested during the middle school years. With a multitude of tempting technological distractions like tablets and video games, as well as other hobbies such as sports and music, it’s nearly impossible to get your average boy… Keep Reading