slow mornings, simple joys

If you are Catholic and have been feeling a little lost at Mass lately or even if you are not Catholic and just want to understand what Mass is exactly the Catholic Update Guide to The Mass is the book for you. This handy little book covers everything from “What is the Mass? to What…

As you all know I have been trying my hand at gardening. Not that I have had any luck with it but I have been trying. That’s when I found and pitched Amber’s Garden Mat. The idea is very simple, you prep your soil and lay down a mat.

The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob, Blue Ocean Bob Finds His Purpose by: Brooks Olbrys is the first in a several book series. It follows a young boy, Bob, as he attempts to find his purpose in life. Bob lives on an island and while things are wonderful he feels there must be a greater…

As you all know I love books and I love doing book reviews. As much as I enjoy reading and reviewing adult books there is some sense of joy that goes into reviewing children’s books. Somehow I am always transported to my childhood and feel happiness. Little One Books helps you help your child learn…

When you are a new parent you search for the perfect toys for your children. One thing you know is that there will be that one stuffed animal that will become their favorite. While you have no choice over which one they truly love you can have a hand in making sure you have your…

Taking your child’s temperature can be a chore. It use to be that you had to pull out the mercury thermometer and God only know s where that thing would get stuck. Then you would attempt to read what it said. Forget the bifocals they don’t work. Later came the digital thermometers which made reading…

Have you ever read a book that just resonates with you? That is what An Angel Named Carol did with me. While it is a children’s book, it clearly has a message that everyone can recognize and understand. Carol is an angel who feels lonely when she first gets to heaven so she spends a…

I walk to town sometimes. By to town I mean the eight mile walk from my home to the small town I live in. The walk is not that bad once you get up the mountain heading for the state park. After that it is all down hill and a rather pleasant walk. I can…

It’s beach time!! I enjoy going to the beach although I don’t get there that often. I think it comes from going up and spending weekends at the lake or the beach. Somehow it always takes me back. when I go to the beach I take everything under the sun…really I do. Now I have…