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    My Favorite Season Is Spring

    September 19, 2024 - By 

    Here is one of the cute children’s books I have read this year. “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” My Favorite Season is Spring, by Patrice Wilkerson Illustrated by Brook Beaver Beautiful illustrations by Brook Beaver  This book is perfect for a beginning reader with the amount of words to pictures. The story about a girl named Susie begins as she goes to school and her teacher asks a very important question. The remainder of the story is Susie’s answer about why spring is her favorite season. The story ends as Susie goes to bed that night,…

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    Book Nook: What I’ve Been Reading

    May 31, 2024 - By 

    BOOK NOOK: What I’ve Been Reading I read every night before going to sleep so I go through a lot of books.  Do you like to read? What type/genre is your favorite? My most-read genre lately is quick cozy mysteries. Cozy mysteries are actually a sub-genre of crime fiction. There are also quite a few paranormal cozy mystery series. he setting is typically a close-knit community where everyone knows each other, such as a small village, bookstore, tea shop, or bakery.I have a few favorite characters in them. The professional turned farmer and animal rescuer. The bookstore owner who can’t…

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    Book Review Mikey’s Treasure

    May 19, 2024 - By 

    Book Review: Mikey’s Treasure   Mikey’s Treasure is a 30-page children’s picture book by Missy Moe Hap and Illustrated by Tanya Zeinalova. It was published in September of 2023.  The book published in the English language is rated for ages 4–7.  About the author: Missy Moe Hap is a mother of two and lives in Perth, Australia. She had this imaginative idea in her head and, with the help of a friend, transformed it into a book. The story is about keys hanging in a hardware shop. Mikey is the smallest of the uncut keys, and while waiting to be…

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    All The Places We Call Home

    May 14, 2024 - By 

    All The Places We Call Home All The Places We Call Home written By Patrice Gopo   and Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed. Published in June 14, 2022 by WorthyKids. A 32 page hardcover book with a great lyrical story. Patrice Gopos first picture book shows family history and stories helps shape childrens identity. It brings awareness to the broader world. The story shows the ties of a child to cultures and communities and how deep they can run even beyond where they sleep. Here is an interview by Writing For Your Life of Patricia Gopo

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    The Lost Apothecary

    May 13, 2024 - By 

                                Book Review: The Lost Apothecary I went into this library to pick up Daring Greatly by Brene Brown for monthly book club with Morgan of Is Was Will BE. Saw this book “The Lost Apothecary” on a shelf at the checkout counter. The word apothecary caught my eye. The Lost Apothecary is a novel by by Sarah Penner. Published in 2021, it is a contemporary novel  from both the historical and mystery fiction genres. I read this book in a 24 hour period. It involves the dark alleyways…

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    Whispers From The Valley Of The Yak

    May 9, 2024 - By 

    Whispers From The Valley Of The Yak Whispers From The Valley of The Yak : A  Memoir of Coming Full Circle (She Writes Press  9/26/23) written  by Jackquelyn Lenox Tuxill.  It is an intergenerational memoir of an international family’s journey through China and America toward forgiveness and authenticity.  Themes: memoir / travel / body, mind, spirit; Jackie, born of medical missionaries in China during World War II, rejected her connection to her birth country growing up because it made her different. When Jackie returns to her Chinese birthplace with her aging American parents in 1980, questions arise about love and…

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    A to Z letter J Jig Gets Lost

    April 10, 2024 - By 

    This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge.                                                  Letter J Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Just do it!! I’m struggling with what to write about mental health that starts with J. When I look at Very Well Mind the letter J is not in their index list and the same on other mental health A to…

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    April 2024 A to Z B is for Book

    April 2, 2024 - By 

    This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. For the letter B I am sharing with you some book recommendations  related to mental wellness. I am a book lover and spend what time I can reading books.  In addition to wanting to use my blog for awareness and advocacy I share about some of the books I read. Disclaimer:This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Here are some book recommendations across various topics related to mental wellbeing: These books cover a…

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    Book Nook: Reading Recommendations Winter 21/22

    February 6, 2022 - By 

    List Book Nook: Reading Recommendations Winter 21/22 Seeking Serenity and Harmony is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Books: Winter Reading.  Self-Care through Books: Reading Through The Winter Doldrums   Introduction:   I’m sure you’ll agree the best way to spend a cold winter day is by a warm fire with a warm drink, cozy blanket and a good book. . Self Care through Books: Reading Through The Winter Doldrums. In today’s post, I am…

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    15 Minute Formula Program and Book by A Purpose Driven Mom

    January 16, 2022 - By 

    15 Minute Formula Program and Book by A Purpose Driven Mom I am thrilled to be on the launch team for the 15 Minute Formula book. Cara Harvey founder of A Purpose Driven Mom and the 15 minute formula program is someone I highly recommend. Have you seen my friend Cara’s new book? It’s AMAZING and just for moms!   The 15 Minute Formula is a book about priority based productivity and just for moms. It’s about leaving hustle culture behind while also creating time to work on your goals – without always having to get up at 5am or…