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Books for Kids: Fiona The Hippo {with Giveaway!}

August 12, 2018 By Wendy Leave a Comment

Thanks to Zonderkidz for sponsoring our giveaway.| What is it about hippos that has my 5-year-old so obsessed? She talks about them nonstop, so it’s no surprise that the arrival of Fiona the Hippo, the new children’s book by Richard Cowdrey, resulted in squeals galore. Book about animals are always a win for us at…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, kids books, reading

Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story

March 20, 2018 By Wendy 7 Comments

Our Berenstain Bears Easter book and giveaway were sponsored by Zonderkidz. What’s so special about The Berenstain Bears? I’m not sure I can even put my finger on it, but one look at a Berenstain Bears book and I’m a kid again. I had stacks of them as an early reader, and my kids are…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: basket, Berenstain Bears, books, Easter, gift, holiday, read

Books for Tweens: The Adventurers Guild

October 13, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

A review copy was received by Disney-Hyperion. We’re always on the lookout for new reading material, and now that my own kids are true readers, it’s more fun than ever to explore what’s new in the world of children’s books! Fiction is big in our house right now, and I realized not long ago that…

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Filed Under: Disney, Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, Disney, reading, tweens

Bedtime Book for Kids: I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug (w/ Giveaway)

July 9, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

I’m working with Zonderkidz to share this children’s book giveaway, but all opinions are my own. #BearHugBook A new children’s bedtime book has hit our bookshelf, and it’s got this mama’s approval. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is gentle, giggle-worthy, and calming – perfect for…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, giveaways, hugs, reading

20 of the Best Summer Books (Plus Giveaway!)

June 3, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

I know, I know…finding time to crack a quality book and really dive in is kind of a guilty pleasure, but friends! It’s summertime! You simply must find the time to turn a few pages – alone – on a hammock or beach chair. Think of it as an investment in your own mental health….

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, reading, summer

STEM Books: National Geographic Kids Readers

April 14, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

My first grader has been given a reading challenge. If he reads 40 books by the end of the school year, he’ll be invited to attend a party with the school principal. Not just any party, but one with a chocolate fountain. This, my friends, is a very big deal. He’s super excited about the…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, education, National Geographic, read, STEM

Kids’ Books about Mindfulness, Yoga and Inner Peace

February 20, 2017 By Wendy 3 Comments

Kids’ Books About Yoga and Mindfulness It’s not an easy time to be a kid. Especially a kid who is mature enough to understand that there are some weird things going on in the world right now, but not yet mature enough to know why, or to understand what to do with those feelings. Easing…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, kids, mindfulness, reading, yoga

Getting the Kids to Bed: Ways that Work (and Bedtime Book Giveaway)

November 5, 2016 By Wendy 6 Comments

These tips for getting your kids to bed was brought to you by Random House Children’s. All opinions are my own. #FallAsleepWithElephant As parents, our first experience with getting the kids to bed includes a lot of rocking, shushing, feeding and evil eyes to anyone who makes a noise in the house. It can feel tough at…

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Filed Under: Be Well, Family Fun, giveaways, Health, Parenting & Family Tagged With: bedtime, books, parenting, sleep

Our Lovable, Grumpy Friend is Back in “Hotel Bruce”

October 17, 2016 By Wendy 6 Comments

Book sample and prize package were provided by Disney-Hyperion. All opinions are my own. With one avid reader and one beginning reader, there’s no such thing as too many children’s books in our house. My kids are practically eating them. I’m always on the hunt for illustrated books that will keep both kids interested at the…

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Filed Under: Education, Family Fun, giveaways, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, education, giveaway, Hotel Bruce, reading

Like Kitty Books? You’ll Love The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon! (Giveaway)

September 16, 2016 By Wendy 31 Comments

Kitty books are our favorite, and we received this one in exchange for our honest review. This post contains an affiliate link.  What do you do when your family vacation at the beach is faced with a weather hiccup by the name of Hurricane Hermine? Well, you visit the hotel pool, order room service, and…

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Filed Under: Disney, Family Fun, giveaways, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's book, education, giveaway, read, reading

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