My 18 month old Grand Daughter really enjoyed reading Tickle the Duck by Ethan Long with me.  We laughed together as she tickled the various fabrics used on this Board Book. I thought this was a very creative way to play while reading.  Ethan Long has other books such as 'Stop Kissing Me' and 'Duck's Not Afraid of the Dark', as well.



She especially enjoyed reading Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth, illustrated by Laura Huliska-beith. Not only did she like reading this Board Book with me, she carried it around and read it over and over alone.  The  Ladybugs used in this book are made of hard plastic and the pictures are very colorful. The Book begins with 10 little lady bugs inside of a hole and as the child turns the page, they count down until there is only one ladybug in a hole. She liked touching them and trying to pick them up.

Duck and Goose, How are you Feeling? by Tad Hills is an excellent beginners book on teaching your Toddler about 'feelings'. It has bright and colorful pictures which illustrates with body language feelings, such as happy and sad, loving and scared and more.... it's a great book to help a little one identify feelings.  I checked this one out of the Library with the intention of reading it to my Grand Daughter over SKYPE (she lives an hour and half away), something we both enjoy. 


Although these are Board Books they can be read by different age children as the subject matter will span over several age groups and can also be used to teach 'first words' so eventually an older sibling can read to a younger one.   Good gift ideas too!


I found all of these Books at our Local Library
The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, No. 3)
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I recently read Dan Brown's Mystic Mystery  'The Lost Symbol'. I've enjoyed reading the Style of Dan Brown.  He weaves his Story Line together by interlacing interconnected Stories and Facts ... leaving us hanging, eager to return again with the possibility of gleaning a truth while being entertained. As one who grew up in the Washington Metropolitan Area, as a Sightseer and Seeker of Truth, I am very familiar with the Places and Conspiracy Theories he speaks of; this knowledge added to my pleasure.  It seems obvious that he does extensive research and that his Books are laced with his own Spiritual Insights and Theories.  Discerning how much of it is truth... and how much is meant for Entertainment Value is up to the Reader.

  Without a Spiritual reference point, Dan Brown's Books "The Divinci Code", "Angels and Demons" and "The Lost Symbol" could cause one to ponder much, in light of the controversy surrounding his Writings.... and I see this as a good thing. Any Book which inspires one to Think and Seek Truth for Themselves, to me is worth recommending.   If you're entertained while doing so... good!

A Note to Those with Investigative Minds: Each Link provided above may lead to a different link about the Topic at Hand, such as a Bio Link, a Place of Purchase, the Website or Blog of the Author, a Related Article or more.


The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World
Power of Slow by Christine Louise Hohlaum is an easy read which offers 101 Prudent and Practical Ways to Save Time in a Fast Paced Culture.  Christine speaks of time and of her conscious relationship with it .... which has made her more spiritually mindful of what she is doing and why, as well as the quality of who she is choosing to Be during her Journey in Time.  

The light hearted Anecdotes Christine uses especially warmed my heart, because I am reminded of the truth of them.  Since the early 1990's, I've had the pleasure of being with her and her extended family at her Mother's Family Gatherings and have observed much over the years.   Her Mother, Willow Drinkwater, is a precious friend and neighbor here at Cedar Hill Paradise Farm.

As I read The Power of Slow... I heard her Mother's voice and saw the influence of Christine's Family in some of the Chapters.  While reading other Chapters... I could see the influence of so many and thought, Christine is the perfect person to write on this.  After glancing at her Blog I saw she is rapidly becoming a Living Resource for many.

Taking advantage of the practical wisdom Christine offers in The Power of Slow will help you to live a more fully realized life ... a more simplified, balanced, prudent, spiritually authentic and harmonious life of quality.

Christine is an accomplished Author. Some of her other Books are S.A.H.M. I am Tales of a Stay at Home Mom  Diary of a Mother Parenting Tales and Other Stuff.  Author's Companion: A Self-Guided Course on Book Promotion…  The Diary of You 26 Writing Exercises to Unleash Your Creative Soul

After Reading The Power of Slow, do keep in mind... your Role in using the Key of Balance, (previous blog) and God's Perfect Timing... for those who seek to go with His Flow during their own Journey in Time and Eternity.


A Note to Those with Investigative Minds: Some of the Links provided above may lead to a different link about the Topic at Hand, such as a Bio Link, a Place of Purchase, the Website or Blog of the Author, a Related Article or more.

Enjoy!


In my last Blog I Recommended the Book: Snowmen 'Snow Creatures, Crafts and Other Winter Projects'.

Below are two Pictures from the Book to give you some ideas of what it has to offer. Alongside the Pictures are Instructions. Not only do the Authors have Photos and Instructions for building other Snow Projects, such as a Snow Queen and Bugs on a Log... but they also have crafts for those with the heart of an Artist... be they an Adult or Child The Authors end the Book with cute and what appears to be Tasty Recipes such as White Chocolate Marshmallow Men, which when dipped in Hot Chocolate melt into a creamy froth.

Book Review: Snowmen Snow Creatures, Crafts and Other Winter Projects

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Book Review: Snowmen Snow Creatures, Crafts and Other Winter Projects

Enjoy!