1- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt- This was an excellent book on how to safeguard children from the pernicious effects of social media, the internet, pornography, and other issues related to technology. Haidt gave actionable tips and strategies on how to go about protecting children. This is a must-read for parents of younger children. …
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My grandfather who I was very close to, passed away mid-March, so I have been struggling with that. As a result, I listened to far fewer audiobooks than normal. Here are the audiobooks I’ve liked… 1- Seizing the Enigma: The Race to Break the German U-Boats Codes, 1939–1943 by David Kahn– This is a great …
These felt plushies are easy to make and are a great craft for St. Patrick’s Day. They are especially fun if you are teaching a child to sew or have a beginning sewer in the family to practice with. They’d make great table decor, they’d be pretty in a bowl or a vase, and you …
This month I didn’t listen to any books I disliked. Usually there are one or two… but this month they were all good to great audiobooks. I’ll give a brief review on why I liked them now… 1- A Girl Called Sampson by Amy Harmon– I loved this book. It is historical fiction about a …
I love this cute, inexpensive, and very easy Shamrock Grapevine Wreath. It makes a great decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. When I visited Ireland, I saw that it truly lives up to its name of, ‘Emerald Island’. I have never seen so many beautiful shades of green in such concentration before… and I’m not sure …
45 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids I’m always looking for easy and fun crafts I can do with my kids. Today, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite easy and fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids. 1. Handprint Leprechaun – This simple handprint leprechaun would make a perfect St. Patrick’s Day craft …
Kids’ Birthday Party Candy Bar This kids’ birthday party candy bar was not only beautiful and fun, it served triple duty at my daughter’s party. It made a great decoration, provided a yummy treat, and we let the girls take candy home for a favor in their party favor boxes. My daughter and I put …
Panda Candy Chocolate Cake Kids will love this panda candy-themed birthday cake. It is made of a delicious chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. It has bamboo-looking cookies all around it and is topped with splatters of chocolate, pandas, and candy accents. My daughter and I made this chocolate candy panda cake for her Panda Candy Birthday …
Panda Candy Birthday Party My daughter was turning nine and I asked her what theme she wanted for her birthday party. She wanted a color scheme with pastel colors such as pinks, purples, teals, white, and blues. She also wanted a candy bar with a variety of candy that she and her friends could choose …
Heart-Shaped Cream Cheese Berry Pastries I made these pastries for our Valentine’s Day afternoon tea. They were straightforward to make and turned out delicious! They only take about 30 minutes from start to finish and make a beautiful dessert. They are perfect for brunch, luncheon, afternoon tea, or even for dessert. …
7 No-Fail Ways to Save Money in 2024 Inflation has hit many Americans hard—including us. There has been an increase in insurance premiums (health, dental, auto, and home), groceries are more expensive, clothing costs more, and I’ve noticed skyrocketing prices on services. Here are some tips to help you combat inflation and higher prices in …