Amy Grant is an amazing recording artist and a family favorite. Her Christmas albums always top the stack when we start playing seasonal music. Her songs play in the background during some of my favorite holiday memories; decorating the Christmas tree, making cookies, and snuggling up with beloved Christmas picture books. Her newest album, "Tennessee Christmas" has … [Read more...] about Win an Amy Grant Tennessee Christmas CD!
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Our Favorite First Scissors and Learning How to Cut
We are a family that loves to craft and make things together. So, having your own pair of scissors and the freedom to cut "all by yourself" is a pretty big deal around here :) With three littles all under four, safety is a top priority. I've watched my kids sit on scissors, poke themselves in the body and mouth with scissors, and stick their fingers in the blades of the … [Read more...] about Our Favorite First Scissors and Learning How to Cut
Win Your Copy of Rasmus and the Vagabond
As a long time fan of Pippi Longstocking, I couldn’t pass up the chance to review a new book by her creator, Astrid Lindgren. Lindgren’s newest novel, starring an orphan boy named Rasmus, is a wonderful adventure that takes me right back to my childhood nights, reading under my blanket with a flashlight. As a grown woman with children too young for chapter books, I … [Read more...] about Win Your Copy of Rasmus and the Vagabond
NY’s Own Bill Cunningham
Ever heard of Bill Cunningham, a photographer for the NY Times? Aside from a viewing of an online episode of "On the Street" a few years ago neither had I. Lori, a dear friend of mine, always interested in fashion (you should see the boots this woman wore to cut down her own Christmas tree!) introduced me to the series. I didn't watch it. Not because it wasn't good, but … [Read more...] about NY’s Own Bill Cunningham