Wednesday Hodgepodge and other blog hops

1. Sunday was the first day of spring. So they say. Ahem

What is your favorite outdoor springtime activity?

I love getting outside and walking to the parks!

2. Who would you want to come into your kitchen to cook dinner for you?

Well, it would be neat to have Rachael Rae, but my hubby is a great cook to so he treats us often!

3. When was the last time you flew a kite?

um... I dont know the exact date but it has been a long time. I think a few years ago I did it with my nephews.

4. What topic puts you to sleep faster than anything?

Most conversations on politics.

5. What flowers do you associate with specific people, places, or events?

Well, pink roses remind me of my mommy. I miss her!

6. What significant historical events took place during your elementary school years?

I was a senior in HS when 9/11 happened. I remember being in my weight lifting class and we had the radio so we knew before anyone else knew. It was heart breaking.

I also remember Hurricane Andrew!

7. Do you swear? Do you pseudo-swear? (you know- crap, shoot, friggin' ?)

No swear words, but I will say crap and shoot.

6 Word Saturday

My bed is calling my name!

"The Reading Game" Review and Giveaway

Description: The first book in The Reading Game learn-to-read series tells the story of a skunk without a stripe who is rejected by the other skunks but finds acceptance among some cats and becomes their defender. It’s told in rhyme, is beautifully illustrated, and is 32 pages long. It will be the first book the student reads, and there are five more to follow in this groundbreaking learn to read program. Each of The Reading Game's six stories is told using just thirty new words. These are broken down into six sets of five words. The student learns to read each set of five words by playing a simple word matching game. Frequent exposure through play hard wires these words into long-term memory. Rote learning is transformed into a fast-paced game with a winner every few seconds. After completing Skunk, Game 1, the student has learned five words (can, cat, is, me, not). Playing Game 2 adds an additional five w...

Faith Book Review: "Faithful Friends" By Marcy & Michael Kelleher

Description of Book: Charming and whimsical handmade doll photographs illustrate the stories of over 40 men and women of the Bible in this one-of-a kind Bible storybook. Bring some cozy charm to your child’s room and a touch of whimsy to story time, with this beautiful keepsake book of characters from the Bible. This accessible collection includes both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam, and many more. Each story is told in a short, easy-to-understand passage and accompanied by a photograph of a handcrafted doll, specially made to capture both the character and themes of the story. Faithful Friends is:Full of biographies of both men and women from the Old and New Testaments Great for independent readers or as a read-aloud for families Beautifully packaged with a classic cloth spine and matte finish for a timeless look The perfect gift for baptism, birthdays, First Communion, Easter, or Christmas Designed for children ages 4–10, but won...

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