Reading often to our children is one of the best gifts we can give to them. By reading to them, we're educating them on a variety of different things and spending quality one-on-one time with them. In our home, we prefer to hold family reading time about 45 minutes before bedtime. Recently we … [Read more...] about But I Don’t Eat Ants Children’s Book by Dan Marvin
Books and Movies
Preserving Through the Seasons: Can It & Ferment It Cookbook
Food preservation is both trendy and old fashioned, with modern equipment and methods helping us emulate our ancestors in putting up fresh foods. Stephanie Thurow, creator of the blog Minnesota from Scratch, has a new cookbook called Can It & Ferment It: More Than 75 Satisfying Small-Batch … [Read more...] about Preserving Through the Seasons: Can It & Ferment It Cookbook
How to Crochet Book – Techniques and Projects for the Beginner
This introductory, project-based book is ideal for anyone looking to take up a new craft. It guides the reader through the materials required and the basics of the craft, followed by a series of techniques and accompanying projects to put the newly acquired knowledge into practice right away. * … [Read more...] about How to Crochet Book – Techniques and Projects for the Beginner
How to Knit Book – Techniques and Projects for the Beginner
This introductory, project-based book is ideal for anyone looking to take up a new craft. It guides the reader through the materials required and the basics of the craft, followed by a series of techniques and accompanying projects to put the newly acquired knowledge into practice right away. The … [Read more...] about How to Knit Book – Techniques and Projects for the Beginner
Movie Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Recently we had the opportunity to sit down and watch the brand new DVD movie release called "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks". This movie was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 5th, 2017. Here's more information about the movie. * We received a complimentary DVD from HBO Films. An … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Movie Review: MY COUSIN RACHEL
My Cousin Rachel is a movie based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier. It's a romantic and mysterious story that's available for purchase on DVD, Blue-Ray and Digital Download starting on August 29th, 2017. Here's some information about the film. Complimentary Movie DVD Received for … [Read more...] about Movie Review: MY COUSIN RACHEL
Feng Crochet – Calming Projects for a Harmonious Home
When it comes to crafting...crocheting is one of my favorite things to do. I've been crocheting since the age of 13 and over the years I've made beautiful afghans, baby blankets, doilies, table runners, holiday ornaments, hats, scarves and all kinds of different things. If you're a crochet fan, … [Read more...] about Feng Crochet – Calming Projects for a Harmonious Home
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks DVD
Looking for a brand new movie to watch? If so, we've got one to tell you about today! The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will be available on DVD and Blu-ray starting on September 5th, 2017. Here's more information about the movie and the release. * This giveaway is being sponsored by … [Read more...] about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks DVD