Author: Christina
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A Parents’ Guide: How to Choose a (Picture) Book Worth Reading
…that will make you look forward to reading with your child! How do you feel about reading picture books with your littles? My son is just starting to get into the phase where he has ONE favorite book that he asks us to read to him multiple times per day.…
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Recent Reads: June 2025
Hey there, readers! It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through this calendar year. Since I haven’t kept up with releasing monthly reviews so far, I’ve got plenty of reviews for you today. Some are books that were recently published, and others not. Either way, I hope you find something that…
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My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets and Organizers (and a few non-favorites)
In honor of our wedding anniversary this month, I thought I’d share some of my favorite kitchen items that make our lives better. Some of these items were given to us when we got married; others we bought before, as single people, or after our wedding, to help us with…
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 9 Historical Fiction Reads from Across the Globe
As I explained in the series opener, these posts are specifically for parents of preteens who are looking for stories that are free of middle school drama. There is so much more out there than the most popular kids in school and who’s got a crush on whom! The books…
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All Smiles
When I was finishing up my first school year in Ecuador, I had a terrible month and a half. It began with a cavity being found and filled incorrectly by the dentist that had been recommended to me. I had more pain after it was filled than before! Then, my…
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 11 Historical Fiction Books Set During War Time
There was a period of time growing up where I read and reread any historical fiction books I could get my hands on that related to the U.S. Civil War – and then I went on to World War II. It wasn’t that I was enraptured by war; I rather…
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5 Ways to Read to Your 0-12 Month Old
Before my son was born, I knew that I would be one of those moms who read to her kids early and often (aka every day). It would be easy, right? I mean, especially when they’re super little and not mobile. Yet on the questionnaires for my infant’s wellness checks,…
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Reading Challenge Roundup 2025: For Adults and Kids
Happy New Year! I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It’s such a good time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. Some of the goals I usually set are related to reading, of course. Here is something I’ve been thinking…
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Give the Gift of Reading to Your Kids
‘Tis the season to be giving! The countdown to Christmas is in the single digits, but I know not everyone is done with their shopping yet. Is reading on your list of gifts to give? Here’s the good news: whether or not a wrapped book is under the tree for…
a Look at a Book 