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Book Review: A Simple Kindess in Flatsboro
When you're in the mood for a feel-good kind of book, you have to check out A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro. So many wonderful characters and an inspiring storyline. I absolutely loved this heartwarming story. I highly recommend it to everyone, but especially if you love small-town books.
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Game Review: Crabs in a Bucket
Have you heard of crabs in a bucket mentality? I hadn't heard it called that before, but apparently it's similar to the The Dog in the Manger fable from Aesop. In other words, "If I can't have it, neither can you." And that's the premise of the Crabs in a Bucket game. It is a strategy card game for 2-6…
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A Trip to Mayberry
Our travels this Labor Day took us to the Appalachian Mountains, a first for us, and added one more state (North Carolina) to our "states we've visited" list. Our initial destination was Wilmore, Kentucky, where we dropped off a trailer at my cousin's house. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the drive across Arkansas, the boot heel of Missouri,…
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August Reading Recap
Summer reading is winding down. Time to pull out all the cozy books for fall. Or whatever catches my eye. We'll see what comes along. For now, here's a report on what I read and found to read in August.
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Review: Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin
The Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin set includes the pieces needed to build a mountain cabin scene, complete with evergreen trees, a campfire, and a stream with a waterfall. I highly recommend this set. It is well-made and fun to work with. And the end result makes an interesting conversation piece to display on your desk.
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Withrow Springs and Hobbs State Parks
Our adventures this past weekend took us to two more Arkansas State Parks to add stamps to our State Parks "passport" books.
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Review: The Nomadic Professor American History, Parts 3 & 4
Going through The Nomadic Professor American History course helped me better understand some of the events during the past century (and before) that affected historical events in my lifetime and even the repercussions they have on current events.
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July Reading Recap
Summer reading challenges filled my TBR list throughout July, and I had several fun book hauls.
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Game Review: 3 Little Pigs
3 Little Pigs is an adorable preschool game with quality pieces and a sturdy box. My favorite part is that it's based on the classic children's folk tale, which opens up all kinds of storytelling options.
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Summer Road Trip
In which we travel to Indiana to attend our college alumni reunion and mostly stay on the back roads.
