Books of the Month – March 2026

April 1, 2026 By Maria Better late than never! Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in March. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will link backContinue reading “Books of the Month – March 2026”

When a Story Blooms

March 31, 2026 By Maria When spring brings warm weather, we always rush outside, throw open the windows, and shed our coats. My kids come home from school and dig through their drawers for summer weather t-shirts and shorts. The next day they will lament the return of cooler weather or rain. Spring weather remainsContinue reading “When a Story Blooms”

Forest Warmth

March 16, 2026 By Maria Of the many ways I keep warm in the cold, sweaters and hot tea are my favorites. The next favorite isn’t exactly logical, but it is delightful: cozy books. Books that make me feel warm inside like a comforting hug, fill this category.   One of my favorite cozy picture booksContinue reading “Forest Warmth”

Books of the Month – April

April 30, 2025 By Maria I am starting something new. Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in April. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will linkContinue reading “Books of the Month – April”

Whimsical Gardens, Nourished Hearts

April 24, 2025 By Maria When spring comes around, we are drawn to stories about plants, growing, new life, nature, and beauty. These whimsical stories here are some of our favorite growing tales. In fact, my daughter saw the books next to me while I was writing and I had to take a break toContinue reading “Whimsical Gardens, Nourished Hearts”

Puddle Walks

April 14, 2025 by Maria We have been getting so much rain. Let me say that again, so. . . much. . . rain. . . Our absolutely beautiful spring weather from a couple of weeks ago has unfortunately turned into dismal dreary rain and cold chills. Wetness, mud, and puddles wait outside now, andContinue reading “Puddle Walks”

Petals, Puddles and Pages

March 29, 2025 By Maria A week or so ago, my younger two kids eagerly told me to come outside to see something amazing. I slipped on shoes and stepped out the door to see them excitedly pointing out a flowering crocus they had found. “The first flower, Mommy!” Spring’s here!” They exclaimed. Every yearContinue reading “Petals, Puddles and Pages”