Fantastic Creatures Anthology Release and Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of Fantastic Creatures, the new release, it’s a scavenger hunt. Intisar Khanani shares the inspiration for her tale, Seekers.
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Why I Won’t Hate Social Media and Facebook
I was ready to shut down and do as several of my friends had posted they were doing–take a hiatus from Facebook. Who would have imagined that even after the elections so many emotions would be triggered and vented on social media? As I wondered if I should walk away from the whole mess, I refreshed my page one last time. What I found encouraged me.
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4 Simple Ways to Make Everyday Places Special
You know what it’s like, that awkward moment when you step into a room to feel the tension so high everyone is tiptoing so as not to step on the eggshells. So, here’s how to have a place where people aren’t afraid to walk through the doors.
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What is the Danger of Dark Fantasy and Halloween?
When fantasy focuses on fear, dark magic, and evil over good, then it’s time to reevaluate if I should be reading it.
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4 Secrets for Planning an Awesome Family Night
Fall is my mom’s favorite time of the year. She pulls out her leaves, pumpkins, and scarecrows and decorates the house. Probably because of this background, when the weather turns rainy and cool, I want to go inside and curl up with candles and a warm fire. It’s this weather that calls to me for family nights.
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The Most Extraordinary Job–Being a Mom
When one job designation filters down through all the other hats I wear, life is enriched. Being a mom has given me skills that enhance all other areas of my life and those who come in contact with me.
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Sampler of the best hot drink on earth
I don’t know when I was first introduced to tea, but I do know it was early on in life. Both tea and coffee were staples in our home. Just this morning, my daughter chatted with me about tea as she poured herself a cup of coffee. Her idea of a cup of hot tea is for relaxing with a book on a day off. I tend to agree with her. However, I have a lot of other teas as well.
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Can my focus be contentment even as I age?
Several weeks ago, I wrote a blog about growing old gracefully and whether or not to dye grey hair. The weeks that followed caused me to rethink my thoughts. It started with something simple, face cream.
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How can a coloring book help teachers?
If I was still teaching Wednesday nights, I’d definitely pick up Annie Douglass Lima’s Hide it in Your Heart coloring book. Not only does it have memory verses and puzzles to help kids memorize the verses, it was designed for a specific school’s curriculum to help the kids learn the Bible verses.
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Is death something to be feared or honored?
Death. The word brings fear into the hearts of even the stoutest of people. he subject has been explored by the greatest minds of our time and throughout history. Yet, the fact remains, we face death all too often for our comfort. Never is it a welcome visitor at our doorstep.
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