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Best Preschool Earth Day Books to Read Aloud with Kids

Emily — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:12 +0000

Find the best preschool Earth Day books for kids! These picture books make it easy & fun to celebrate, learn, & teach little ones about caring for our planet. Can I tell you my secret to making Earth Day feel special without turning it into a whole big thing? Books. Specifically, the right stack of picture...

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The Best Easter Books for Kids: Our Favorite Picks

Emily — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Find the best Easter books for kids featuring silly, religious & fun stories that make family reading easy & meaningful this spring season. Find your next read! Easter Books for Kids are one of the simplest ways to add a little extra magic to the season. A cozy story, a snuggly blanket, and a few...

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60+ Best Valentines Books for Preschoolers to Enjoy

Emily — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:52:20 +0000

Looking for the best Valentine’s books for preschoolers? Find easy reads & sweet gift ideas book list perfect for February 14th story time at home or school. Best Valentines books for preschoolers are one of my favorite ways to slow down and soak up February with my kids. Seriously. When life feels busy (because it always...

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Hunger Games Keychain

Emily — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:00:14 +0000

This post may contain affiliate links. Hello and Happy Hunger Games! Today I’m sharing a fun hunger games keychain and over the next few weeks Marissa at Rae Gun Ramblings is hosting a Happy Hunger Games series. Over the next few weeks until Mockingjay Part 1 comes out in theaters. I am getting pretty excited....

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Washi Tape Bookends

Emily — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:00:09 +0000

Washi tape bookends are a great way to add some pizzazz to your home decor. It is cheap to buy, but makes everything so much fun. I just started with a couple of metal “B” for Benson bookends that I bought at IKEA. I can’t honestly remember how much they were, but they were a...

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Book Review: Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie

Emily — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:30:42 +0000

I just can’t stop reading these novels about corrupt governments and rebel forces taking over. I guess I like it when the girls kick some fanny. Then I wonder could I do this. Could I have been as brave as the founders of America or Katniss or Cassia (the main character in the Matched Trilogy)....

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Book Review~The Princess Academy

Emily — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:05:10 +0000

If you didn’t know this already, I love to read books. I am always reading at least one book if not two or three at any given time. I think back to junior high and high school and when my friends were doing something I didn’t really care for, I was all to ready to...

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The Forgotten Garden~A Book Review

Emily — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:32:46 +0000

I remember being in middle school and loving to read horrific murder stalker mysteries. You know the type by Mary Higgins Clark and Joan Lowery Nixon. I couldn’t get enough the suspense and mystery. As I grew up a little bit and moved out on my own, I realized those books scared the crap out...

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