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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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    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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    A to Z D= Depression

    April 4, 2024 - By 

      This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Did you know you could be in a crowded room and feel very lonesome? Lonesome in a Crowded Room Feeling alone is very painful. Even more so when you are struggling with the darkness of depression. Even then you really aren’t alone. There are many others in the crowd hiding in a mask. Pretending to be fine. Putting on a smile, Faking it to…

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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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    FMF Another Five Minute Friday

    April 22, 2020 - By 

        Another. I am not going to let another week go by that I miss out on completing a post for Five Minute Friday. This week is another week of staying home during our states stay at home mandate. It seems to be the perfect time to stay home since my car decided it was time to take its own vacation.  This week is school vacation for the 3 kids that are at home.  I was hoping to use this week to plan and prep to be more organized when we go back to virtual school on Monday. Then…

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    April A-Z Blog Challenge Post 2 Letter B

    April 2, 2020 - By 

    “This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I may make a commission. Please see my disclosure policy to lean more” April A-Z Blog Challenge Post 2 Letter B Blossoms: I still see a lot of snow in spots of my yard. But I am also seeing sprigs of grass starting to turn green. The trees are growing baby buds. I can not wait until I spot my first flower blossom.