books and music

The Beauty of a Playlist (Cool Kids Rock!)

The following is by contributor and music reviewer Jennifer Brown. This month I wanted to give you a surefire winner, something you could count on to immediately improve your personal music library. Then of course I realized that there’s no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to music. We all have [...]

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books and music

Good Reads: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. It is no secret that my kids and I love to read, and I hope the same is true for you and your families. I’m a former bookseller and I’m a lifelong book lover, as is my husband. It is one of the traits I’m happiest has [...]

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books and music

Mini Racer: Making Books Active Play

by Emily

The following post is by contributor Emily Carter of The Pilot’s Wife. The season of shorter days and colder temperatures is upon us, which of course means more time playing indoors! I don’t mind bundling up to get in some fresh air, but when things get really chilly, I’m on the lookout for something new [...]

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Holiday Music Memories

by Jennifer

The following was written by music contributor Jennifer Brown. Holidays are a time when memories are made—whether it’s as simple as a country ham, biscuits and grits breakfast every Christmas morning or as elaborate as a proposal of marriage. We’re making memories daily and annually without even trying; they’re just there. So often there’s a [...]

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10 Great Gifts for Kids Under $25

by Kara

The following is by editor Kara Fleck. Unless you’re one of the lucky few who is already done with their holiday shopping (and, yes, I do know a few folks who claim to be finished) then you are currently looking over your list and checking it twice. Here are a few gift ideas for kids [...]

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