Archive for April, 2009

Books for Stepchildren Review

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Excellent!!   As the mother of 6 children, which include “his, mine, ours and adopted”, in a military family where growing up around our extended family wasn’t possible, I wish this book had been available when my children were small. It’s a warm, witty and wonderful way to explain extended and blended families to children.... »

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Activity Books for Young Children

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Activity Books for Young Children

  With the introduction of TV, the Internet, Cell Phones and social networking many children are now leaving the traditional story book behind.  While generations past spent time playing outside, often bringing a book along on a picnic or other outdoor adventure, kids today are seldom exposed to the delight of romping in the... »

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Adventures Along Route 11

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Adventures Along Route 11

I thought you might like to know about a past  adventure .  It cost almost nothing and was a great day! October 2006 A couple of Saturdays ago I walked along West King Street in Strasburg poking around shops and peeking in office windows.   Visiting Richard Seelbach in Bygones Antiques is always an interesting... »

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2009 Book ‘Em Event, Join Me There!

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
2009 Book ‘Em Event, Join Me There!

I am so excited to participate in  this very exciting book signing event. This will be the 3rd in Waynesville, VA. I do hope you will drop by to see the great variety of books and interesting authors on hand to speak with you about their writings.  It’s very informal and the traffic is... »

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