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Books and current happenings  I recently checked out a few recipe books from the library. Since we have had a lot of time at home, I figured we should try some new recipes. I hope that I'm able to make a few of these recipes soon.  Clean Eating For Every Season. Alicia Tyler This book is packed with delicious hearty meals, drink recipes, desserts,  and much more! Each section is labeled by season. There is a section on organizing a clean kitchen and pantry.  She gives you steps on how to organize your kitchen for success. Also included is a section on organizing your fridge.  I started organizing a little more since I have more time, and it is summer break.  Hungry Girl- Clean and hungry obsessed! Lisa Lillien This book is an all-natural recipe book that includes some amazing recipes! I checked this book out because I was looking for a variety of recipes that used more of a natural approach. Also, the re...

I have updated this post to reflect the changes that have happened since I last wrote it. My daughters have grown older and are now reading chapter books, as well as exploring new music. However, I still cherish the memories of visiting the library with them and the excitement they would show when we checked out new books. Even though their interests have changed, they still get excited about reading new books.   I have compiled a list of the Spring-themed books we borrowed, along with a brief description of each book. Enjoy! 1. Abracadabra It's Spring This book is filled with beautiful, and colorful art to get you ready for Spring. With Spring just around the corner, there's magic in the air, and so much to explore on every page. 2. Hello Spring This book is filled with beautiful photographs that keep kids engaged. There are photos of nature, kids playing, insects, and much more. I thought it was a great book to help kids celebrate the arrival of Spr...

Hi, I am excited to share with you the books I am currently reading. My focus is on healthy food alternatives, healthier lifestyles, and ways to nourish my whole body and feel good. Understanding what nourishes my body and makes me feel whole has become increasingly important to me over the past few years. Therefore, I would like to briefly summarize my thoughts on each book that I have been enjoying lately. Please note that this is not a sponsored or paid-for post.  If you are a regular reader of my blog, you may already know that I was diagnosed with Endometriosis during my mid-20s. It is a medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus grows on the outside of it and sometimes spreads to other parts of the body. This results in various symptoms like inflammation, pain, irregular bleeding, and heavy periods. If you're interested in learning more about Endometriosis, you can check out the link I've provided below https://www.endofound.org/endometriosis. It took me an...

In this blog post, I'll be sharing my thoughts on two fun and exciting books.  National Geographic Kids Almanac will take you on an adventure of learning and exploring new information. Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret is the first book in the new Explorer Academy seven-book series which will take you on code-breaking missions and much more. These two books will bring adventure, explore curiosity, and take your child on a fun journey. * Disclaimer *  I was allowed to try out this product. This product was given to me for free from Moms Meet ( momsmeet.com ) to use and give my honest opinion on this product. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019 My oldest daughter really enjoyed looking through this book. I enjoyed looking through it with her as well. Such a fun experience! We explored, learned new information, and laughed our way through this exciting book.  Are...

“You do not just wake up and become the butterfly"  Growth is a process.”  Rupi Kaur ,  The Sun and Her Flowers These days I am... Reading- The sun and her flowers by, Rupi Kaur Listening to You by, Petite Biscuit Enjoying every moment with my children. - It's true that they grow so fast. Growing some indoor plants Focusing on ways to better myself Taking photos of things that I love and enjoy. Pictures are so dear to me, but the people in the photos hold a special place in my heart ♡ Finding myself questioning why death happens. After the death of my father, I've really just questioned it over and over again. Feeling the sun on my skin.  Listening to my littlest one read.  Watching my oldest build a tower out of blocks Reminiscing   Dating my husband all over again Drinking my coffee black Watching the birds take over our front yard. - They must like the seeds we recently put out Adding to my garden.  Watching ...

Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty.  It should be offered as a gift.”  – Kate DiCamillo This peaceful moment... The girls were ready for bed. But before we could send them off to bed, we ended the night with a story. My husband read them both a story and they giggled and wriggled. We love that they enjoy us reading to them.    May their love for books continue to grow.  ❤  Each Thursday I will be posting a peaceful moment. I would love to hear what your peaceful moment has been during the week or a peaceful memory from the past. Leave your comment below or on Google+. 

This peaceful moment... Just a little afternoon pick me up. A hot cup of coffee and currently reading - Crazy Love, by Francis Chan. Each Thursday, I'll be posting a photo taken during a peaceful moment. What was your peaceful moment this week?

One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by. ~Jeannette Walls,  The Glass Castle Ah, summer...it's hot out and the girls have been enjoying their time cooling off in their little pool. Occasionally I'll dip my feet in and enjoy a quick splash. Did I mention that it’s hot here?! Okay, I know it's summer and that's to be expected. This summer, we enjoyed peppers, cilantro, and tomatoes from our garden. - I'm thinking about making fresh salsa soon.  Our days are filled with reading, reading, and more reading! Our oldest completed her summer reading. She's enjoying her love for books. I'm so proud of her.  We recently attended the Dr. Seuss spectacular event for the book, What Pet Should I Get? It's believed to have been written between 1958 and 1962. It was discovered by his widow while she was cleaning out his office shortly after his death in 1991 and then it was rediscovered in 2013. Of course,...

Today the book chosen by my two-year-old was The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. When I read her stories we tend to interact whether it's through puppets, drawings, or even painting. (Sometimes even short plays) She seems to really enjoy the interaction. Today we did some interaction using her Magnetic Easel board. If you would like to create your own interactive story here is what you will need. Materials I used for this simple activity were: Craft paper Crayons Pieces of magnetic tape scissors laminate sheet We created the little boy Peter, a snowman, a few buildings with snow packed on the roofs, snowballs, and snow hills.  It was so much fun! My daughter was Peter throughout the story, and she even made him throw a few snowballs. We did some counting, and color identification, and made peter walk up a few snow hills.  Pin For Later

We have been reading tons of books lately. Today my daughter chose Ten Apples Up On Top, by Dr. Seuss. After reading, I decided we could make a learning activity. Materials needed: Craft paper Laminate sheet (I chose to laminate everything). You don't have to -Magnetic tape -Crayons -Craft paper -Scissors Draw a  few apples, and color them. Now you can draw your lion, tiger, and dog. I used yellow craft paper and figured I wouldn't color them. After doing this, add your paper with apples and the one with each character to your laminate sheet.  Once you have laminated both sheets of paper, cut everything out. When you're all done with cutting each of them out, using some magnetic tape, cut them into small squares. Apply magnetic tape to each apple and character. We used my daughter's Art easel, which has a magnetic chalkboard. (My husband made it.) Now that you're done, have some fun counting the apples! My daughter ...

Our daughter loves the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. We did a little interactive learning activity to go along with this book. This activity allowed my daughter to engage and interact with the book as we read through it. As you read through the book with your little one, your child can go through and pick out each item you read out loud. My daughter loved the caterpillar we created, and she even had him eating through each item of food. She made the munching sound and all. She's two and just loves exploring books. We worked on naming each picture, colors, and counting. She's getting so good at saying the days of the week. That's something else we worked on while doing this activity too. I just used construction paper, hole puncher, crayons, laminate, and scissors. Create and then have fun with your little one. :) Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. -Charles R. Swindol...

Our daughter loves Spot the dog! Today I decided to take her to Barnes and Noble for story time, and to greet spot. Yes that's right, spot showed up and surprised the kids. (They all just loved it) After, they had a snack and did a craft. I also stopped by our local craft store and picked up a few valentine crafts. Today my daughter decorated some valentine turtles, she really enjoyed that. We really enjoy doing crafts together. I can’t wait to see what we end up doing this weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

I have read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle at least five times today. My daughter is in love with this book, and she loves how he turns into a beautiful butterfly in the end. What is your child's favorite book? I'm sure this is one of her favorite books; she seriously has a mini library! (And she's not even two yet, and I swear she has way more books than I did when I was her age!)