Ask my girls what their favourite school subject is, and they’ll answer, “History!” And no wonder, with the interesting books and fun stories we’ve read with the Connecting with History program over the past two years. We’ve been time travelers to ancient cities and civilizations, deciphered hieroglyphs, and seen God’s people spread His word across […]
Books & Resources to Bring History Alive for Your Child
As a teen, I loved reading historical fiction. Novels and stories were my introduction to past eras, from Bible times to the World Wars and every age in between. In university, I pursed a history minor and deepened my love of history. While I hear many people complain that history is boring, I still find […]
Super Hero Kids Giveaway with David C Cook!
DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE COMIC BOOKS? HOW ABOUT SUPER HEROES? Now is your chance to have DC and Marvel illustrator Sergio Cariello make your child’s dream come true! Parents! David C Cook is proud to introduce the newest book in the Action Bible collection: The Action Storybook Bible (coming October 2017). Pre-order The Action Storybook […]
Top 6 Family-Friendly Things to Do in El Paso, Texas
Located on the US and Mexico border where Texas meets New Mexico, the city of El Paso, Texas, offers visitors a variety of unique activities. From historic memories to modern-day attractions, there’s something to satisfy everyone in your family. Here’s a list of top six family-friendly things to do in El Paso to start your […]
Must-Have Items for Road Trips with Toddlers
Road trips with toddlers can be stressful and tricky—but also fun and rewarding. Children ages one to four don’t understand things like “We’ll be at Grandma’s in an hour” or “I know the potty has a black lid but you still have to sit on it!” Yet they can also find amusing ways to entertain […]
Join me at the 6th Annual Leading Moms in Vancouver!!!
With one month left to the summer, most of us are trying to plan a few more beach and splash park days while also planning for the fall. I’ve been ordering homeschool curriculum and mapping out the girls’ activities… and looking forward to getting together with my fellow Vancouver moms at the 6th annual Leading […]
Omaiki Cloth Diapers: Cute & Easy to Use!
I’ve been using cloth diapers since my oldest was a baby. In those nine years, we’ve been through two sets of cloth diapers and tried a few different companies. I’ve always stuck to pocket diapers and all-in-one diapers, because they seem the easiest. Recently, I discovered Omaiki Cloth Diapers. I was so excited to add […]
A Puddle in Motherhood: Monique Les talks about her post-partum anxiety
Monique Les is one of my Love Rebel co-authors. Since writing her pieces for the anthology, she has had a second daughter and dealt with post-partum anxiety. I invited her to share her continuing story of motherhood today. A little over a year ago, we welcomed our second child. The delivery was smoother than with […]
The Maeve Binchy Writers’ Club
In a series of letters to aspiring writers, Maeve Binchy shares her advice on the writing and publishing industry. Honest, warm, and inspiring, The Maeve Binchy Writer’s Club is meant to be read over twenty weeks. Included among Maeve’s letters are short articles by other writing experts: Ivy Bannister, Norah Casey, Marian Keyes, Alison Walsh, […]
