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Reading Goals for 2025
Happy New Year! This is the post in which I lay out all my carefully planned literary ambitions for the upcoming year since I want to be more intentional in my reading.
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Christmas Picture Book Roundup
Did you know I’m a storyteller? In all fairness, you might say I’m a story reader. My “storytelling” is usually a hybrid of reading and telling. But I’m a good reader (if I do say so, who shouldn’t). In any case, for the past few years, I’ve been sharing a story with the children at church on Sunday mornings. And…
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12 Books for the 4th of July
The 4th of July isn't--thank goodness!--a holiday for gifts or passing out candy like so many have evolved into. It's a midsummer day off that, for us, usually involves family, friends, and doing something outdoors. The perfect opportunity to think about and appreciate our freedoms as Americans. With that in mind, I wanted to share a round-up of a dozen…
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Family Road Trip Reading List
Ah, summertime! Time to hit the open road and enjoy making memories with your kids! Here's a reading list of books for kids with a road trip theme. These would be great to take along on an actual road trip... or if that's not possible, to have a virtual road trip without ever leaving home.
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6 Feel-Good Books for Spring
Here are a few favorite seasonal novels for your reading pleasure this spring... perfect for enjoying on the front porch in that little patch of sunshine during the warmest part of the afternoon!
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5 YA Books Set in the 1940s
If you are fascinated, as I am, with stories about the World War II time period, here are 5 middle-grade/young-adult titles that are worth a read. These are not so much about the battles and politics of the war, but more about how the war affected children and families in Europe.
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Survivalist Fiction
With so many unprecedented things happening this past year I find my mind going down all kinds “what if” rabbit holes. Without a doubt recent months have brought many major changes to life as we know it. Oddly enough, the one that has affected me the most–or at least how I think–was the stupid panic-buying of toilet paper last spring.…
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Christian Fiction Reading Challenge
During July and August I participated in a summer reading challenge hosted by Revell. The idea was to read Christian fiction books in six different genres: contemporary, suspense, biblical, historical, speculative, and Amish.
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Stay-at-Home Camp-Out for Kids
If you’re still in stay-at-home mode this summer here’s a fun camping “trip” you can plan for the kids in your own backyard. Spending the night outside is optional. Plan it for a clear evening just as it’s starting to get dark. Here’s what you’ll need: Gear Bed Roll for each person (e.g. kid’s sleeping bag, fleece throw, beach towel)…
