This book certainly lives up to its name! It even appeared on the Publisher’s Weekly list of bestselling children’s travel books.
There are HOURS of fun in this big book of puzzles, mazes, connect-the-dots, and color-by-number activities. It is geared more toward the younger kids, but honestly, the older ones entertain themselves. Hopefully not by annoying the younger one! (”Mom, Gary’s hand is on my side of the seat!” was VERY popular on our car trips!)
Apr 21
Tomorrow is Earth Day. The one day out of the year that we are supposed to pay attention to how we are treating this wonderful orb we live on. I think we should be doing that everyday!
The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth’s environment. Plus, it’s typical Dr. Seuss style and involves a really cute fluffy, fuzzy yellow dude. “We speak for the trees for the trees don’t speak”. You tell ‘em Mr. Lorax! With his own colorful version of a compelling morality play, Dr. Seuss teaches readers not to fool with Mother Nature.
Mar 25
My daughters had How Many Bugs in a Box and Giggle Bugs growing up. They are hilarious pop-up books! I can’t imagine that Easter Bugs would be any less funny. “Spring has sprung and left winter behind. How many Easter Bugs can you find?” Inside each brightly decorated egg waits a new bug, unlike any you’ll ever see in nature. There’s the fluffy yellow Chick-Chick Bug, with touchable fleecy soft fur. And some shiny silver Raindrop Bugs. There’s even a bucktoothed Bunny Bug with turquoise spots. For a spectacular finale, Carter constructs a basket full of every insect depicted.
Perfect basket filler that won’t cause a trip to the dentist!
Mar 16
Yet another $10 two year subscription with a $5 Amazon certificate.
Teen Vogue is a fashion magazine for teenagers who are passionate about style, the fashion industry, beauty, health, and entertainment news. Represents the best in teen fashion through gorgeous photography, world-class styling, access to the fashion industry’s brightest stars, and breaking news about health and family issues, as well as beauty tips. Which we all know comes in VERY handy, even for us old girls. We like to look good too, ya know!
You can get 2 years of this awesome magazine for $10!!! PLUS, if you order it buy March 31, you will get a $5 promo certificate for a future Amazon purchase. Uh, I’m doin’ the math on that, and I’m no whiz, but I’d say that is one HOT deal!
Seventeen is your handbook to life! Full of great fashion tips that keep you ahead of the trends… the hottest makeup, the best products for beautiful skin, must have jeans, the best shoes, belts & bags, and those great little dresses that keep you looking your best at school, parties… or just about anywhere! Get the latest scoop on celebrities, music, movies and more. Plus, catch up on the guy scene every month with Seventeen’s Guy Talk. You will find everything important, all in one place. And now it’s at one great price- don’t miss it!
The Host is Stephenie Meyer’s first venture into the adult mainstream, and, with a story that borderlines between sci-fi and literary, she’s written a wonderful novel. The Host starts off with narration from the alien parasite host who has been implanted into a human body. Typically the human’s mind slips away into the background never to be noticed by the new alien host, but sometimes a human spirit is so strong that it lingers and begins to communicate with the new being inside its body. This is the case with Wanderer, our alien host narrator, and Melanie, the human consciousness, which causes an ongoing internal battle throughout the story, both fighting over use of the body and Melanie’s human memories.
This is in every way a novel that can be enjoyed by both adult and young adult readers with appeal to any fan of sci-fi, the human condition, fantasy, and even literary. Meyer’s writing is top-notch with colorful descriptions, inner dialog, and a smooth-flowing plot. The characterization is spot-on making you care about the main characters as the danger rises around them.
The Truth is a delightful, humorous secret diary, written by a girl who is 10-11 years of age. She is wise and yet innocent. Her words acknowledge those priceless truths that we all knew as kids. She makes us cry and laugh and see ourselves. Everybody loves reading her thoughts, secrets, adventures and solutions to difficult problems. Girls are naturally curious and this book gives them a real opportunity to see how a girl like themselves in so many ways handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Mom can read the book along with her daughter and not only be brought back to herself as a youngster, but find on every page relevant topics for discussion with her daughter. Behind this very easy read is the psychological message to the girls reading The Truth that they can and must keep the fire and passion of their girlhoods as they grow up and have the courage to carry the most precious parts of themselves into adulthood. Great gift for those pre-teens in your life!
Designed as a celebration of the film, this lavishly illustrated paperback edition is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, details of the special effects, and much more! This book is really fantastic. There are great shots from the production of the film along with still shots from the film itself. It covers all aspects of the making of the film with great commentary from the people who were involved. The photos just enhance everything - especially the final shot of Bella and Edward as he decides he “just wants to try something” - i.e. the kiss! This book accompanied with the movie (available March 21) would make a perfect gift for ANY Twilight fan!
This award-winning activity kit allows future authors to write and illustrate their very own story on special book pages provided. Once the story is complete, it is sent to be published, and in a few short weeks the budding writer receives a color-copied, professionally type set hardbound book! Includes an “About the Author” biography page, title, and dedication, just like a real published book. Your child will also enjoy creating the cover and will be able to select from seven cover colors. Families can have fun too as they create their own story together. Extra books with alternate dedication pages can be ordered to make the child’s story a gift or keepsake for family, friends, or teachers. The entire Illustory kit includes 18 special book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and a prepaid envelope. The correct spelling option allows a choice between leaving spelling errors in or having the words printed correctly. Makes a great gift!
Feb 23
Sewing machine, that is. We bought my 16 year old a sewing machine last year for her birthday. I thought it would be a waste of money, but she has surprised me yet again. She has made t-shirts that were too big fit her, a dress to wear at Christmas, her own Halloween costume, and done some pretty cool things with a t-shirt using this book. So, I know that my child is not the only creative one out there, which is why I am posting this cool sewing machine. Equipped with an LCD display for easy stitch selection, this computerized free-arm sewing machine features 60 built-in stitches including utility stitches for mending and garment construction, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches, and quilting stitches, as well as seven styles of one-step auto-sizing buttonholes. Programmable 7mm stitch width and length, as well as an adjustable dial control for thread tension, deliver enhanced sewing flexibility. You can operate the machine with the foot control or without, using the built-in one-touch start/stop and reverse functions. It has an automatic needle threader, built-in thread cutter, and quick-set drop-in bobbin system to offer added convenience. Accessories are included for zipper insertion, darning, twin-needle stitching, and quilting, plus the unit features quick-change snap-on presser feet that include a buttonhole foot, zipper foot, button-fitting foot, blind-stitch foot, over-casting foot, monogramming foot, zigzag foot, walking foot, and a quilt guide. And I can’t even draw a stick figure. She must have gotten it from her grandmother!
Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions- $180
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