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”
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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”
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