SONIC Nights is Back with All-New Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and Half-Price Shakes

Half-price Shakes* after 8 p.m. are officially back at SONIC® Drive-In. Stop by to try a thick and creamy Hand-Mixed Master Shake® or Classic Shake in a variety of flavors for an unbeatable price. To sweeten everyone’s favorite season, SONIC is also introducing Real Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, … [Read more...]

While Grandpa Naps Children’s Book by Naomi Danis

I'm a mother to two beautiful children. My daughter is 10 years old and my son is 3 1/2 years old. We set aside time almost every night for reading books. My kids will take turns picking out the book that we'll read. My daughter is a good reader, so often times she reads the story while my son and I … [Read more...]

Cats in Origami Book by Nick Robinson

In the origami world, cats were traditionally under-represented, and the few existing models were rather flat and lifeless. But thanks to modern folding techniques, it's possible to recapture the true charm of our feline companions. This book for origamists of all skill levels offers 20 original … [Read more...]

Learn to Paint Colorful Designs on Rocks & Stones with The Little Book of Rock Painting

Filled with creative exercises, art prompts, templates, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting encourages interactivity for immediate results, while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the medium in an engaging and fun way. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...]

Celebrate the Ever-Changing Night Sky with Celestial Watercolor

I have always loved the night sky and its changing constellations, the Milky Way, auroras, shooting stars, planets, and moon phases. I also love watercolor paintings, and several are hanging in my home, although I have not yet taken up a brush myself. If anything can move me to become a … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by Makiko Sone

The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by author Makiko Sone and from Quarry Books is a fascinating read. I had never heard of soap carving until I had seen the pitch for this book. One of the things that drew me to it is that you use purchased soap bars that you carve to come up with some beautiful new … [Read more...]

Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties

My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She's almost 10 years old and has some great artistic talent. I think she gets this from my mom who is also very artsy and crafty. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...]

Safe and Perfectly Done Food with the EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer

A good food thermometer is a must-have item in today’s kitchen, and EatSmart’s Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer is my top choice. For me, being able to quickly check the temperature of all sorts of foods using this well-designed thermometer gives me confidence in knowing I’m serving food … [Read more...]