Last night I did the first Overnight at my job - that's where a group, most often a school or youth group, come to the Museum in the evening and get to watch DVDs, do a scavenger hunt in the dark throughout the exhibits, eat a late night snack, then spend the night. Sounds pretty … Continue reading Make Their Day
Tag: Book reviews
When a Book is So Good You Review It Twice
Before I called You Mine was one of those books that I went into without a lot of expectations. I read and reviewed it in February, and although I only gave the book 3.5 out of 5 stars, I've thought about the book on a weekly, and sometimes daily basis. And that means something has … Continue reading When a Book is So Good You Review It Twice
Listen Well, Lead Better
This morning I was super confused. I was trying to figure out if it was Friday or Saturday morning, and it took far too long for me to finally arrive at the conclusion that we were still near the beginning of the week. It took another fifteen minutes or so for it to suddenly dawn on me … Continue reading Listen Well, Lead Better
King’s Shadow {The Silent Years}
Today is my first day in a while that I've had off work without needing to go shopping or having company over. And, although I enjoy doing both those things sometimes, it's so nice to spend a day just relaxing at home. I sat out in the sun reading a nonfiction book and sipping coffee, … Continue reading King’s Shadow {The Silent Years}
Protecting Your Child from Predators
Warning: Hey folks! This review is going to be nice and vague, but it's still not necessarily something I recommend for kids. So, proceed at your own decretion. THE STATS: Find the book on: Amazon and Goodreads Pages: 240 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release Date: August 6, 2019 Title: Protecting Your Child from Predators Nonfiction ABOUT THE … Continue reading Protecting Your Child from Predators
The Cranky Mom Fix
I'm back, folks! On Saturday I drove home to Ohio after work to surprise my family and be there for the weekend. I got home around 11:00 in the evening and snuck up to my sister's rooms and surprised them (although they weren't actually all that surprised). Although it was late and we were all … Continue reading The Cranky Mom Fix
Exhale
Good morning, folks! It's time for another book review - this one the first of three nonfiction books that I've been reading. It's so good to be back to sharing books with y'all and I hope you enjoy. 😉 FIRST OFF, SOME STATS: Find the book on: Amazon and Goodreads Pages: 240 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release Date: … Continue reading Exhale
Until the Mountains Fall {Time for me to gush about another one of my favorite 2019 reads}
June 5th was the last time I posted a book review. (Say what!?!) I'm not sure when I last went that long without tapping out a review, and I've missed getting to share my bookish thoughts with y'all. Thankfully I get to jump back into the ring with a book that I really liked, so that's going … Continue reading Until the Mountains Fall {Time for me to gush about another one of my favorite 2019 reads}
Holy Noticing (Aka, Most Confusing Book Review I’ve Written)
FIRST OFF, SOME STATS: Find the book on: Amazon and Goodreads Pages: 240 Publisher: Moody Publishers Release Date: March 5, 2019 Title: Holy Noticing Nonfiction ABOUT THE BOOK Does your life ever feel like one series of rushed moments after another? Do you want to feel more present and connected to those you love? Do you … Continue reading Holy Noticing (Aka, Most Confusing Book Review I’ve Written)
A Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe
Y'all. This book is so amazing that I rearranged my schedule so I could read it before I left for vacation so I could get this review posted for you. If you're a mom of a tween girl, then this book is one for you. If you're not, then you can at least read my … Continue reading A Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe