Books & Reading Book Blitz: What’s the Difference by Thomas J. Bacchle Ronda Bowen, November 18, 2023November 13, 2023 A Curious Collection of Information about the English Language Nonfiction Date Published: June 11, 2023 Publisher: Mindstir Media David Helton (Illustrator) In What’s the Difference, the distinctions between similar words are explored. Words such as cemeteries and graveyards, cougars and pumas, oceans and seas are explained, as well… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: It’s a Wonderful Dog Ronda Bowen, November 16, 2023November 13, 2023 A Christmas Tail Animal and Holiday Fiction Date Published: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Acorn Publishing It’s Christmas Eve in western Kansas and a snowstorm is gaining strength as Bear Bailey, a devoted Great Pyrenees, tries to comfort his beloved owner Mary. She’s in hot water with the… Continue Reading
Causes & Community Wrap-Up Warmth, Not Waste for National Recycling Day Ronda Bowen, November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 In honor of National Recycling Day, this guest post comes from Beth Amodio, President and CEO of One Warm Coat. According to National Geographic, Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime – that’s 246 million tons of waste each year. One Warm Coat is focused on being… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Release Blitz and Giveaway: The Dragon and the Girl True Treasure by Laura Findley Evans Ronda Bowen, November 14, 2023November 13, 2023 The Dragon and the Girl, Book 2 Middle School Grade Fantasy Date Published: November 14, 2023 Publisher: Acorn Publishing Dire news arrives from Cantington. Rumors of dragon sightings are stirring up fears based on old stories that depict dragons as blood-thirsty, fire-breathing monsters. To protect his people, the Overking… Continue Reading
Life Caring for Aging Parents Without Compromising Your Mental Health Ronda Bowen, November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 This Guest Post comes from By Sean Abraham, LCSW, Grow Therapy. As my husband and I find ourselves feeling the crunch of the Sandwich Generation, I felt that this was a great post to feature on the blog. In addition to these tips for self-care while caring for aging parents,… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Series Blitz: Oscar the Rabbit and Friends by Oscar Barby Ronda Bowen, November 9, 2023November 8, 2023 Children’s Book Series A collection of laugh-out-loud, stand-alone stories following the adventures of Oscar the Rabbit and his forest friends. Fun to read aloud to children ages 3–5, but great for early readers, too! From riding bicycles for the first time to making friends with parrots who only… Continue Reading
Baby & Kids 10 Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy on Long Road Trips Ronda Bowen, November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Whenever you’re heading out on the road with kids, it’s important to find a way to keep them busy – and happy. Failing to do so means more stops for bathroom breaks, more whining, and possibly kids who sleep in the car – then don’t sleep when you get home…. Continue Reading
Books & Reading Release Blitz: Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn Ronda Bowen, November 3, 2023October 30, 2023 Christmas Horror Date Published: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Deadbolt Books How well do we really know the people sleeping next to us in bed at night? After a tragedy strikes the Barnes family, Sarah’s husband Tom begins acting strangely. It starts with wild mood-shifts and accusations at… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Review: Adelaide on Broadway by Zoe Twitt Ronda Bowen, November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Do you have a kiddo who is nervous about speaking in front of others? Reading Adelaide on Broadway by Zoe Twitt with them may help. This sweet picture book, a follow-up to Adelaide and the Cosmic Rescue Squad by Zoe Twitt is as fun as it is helpful for its… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Halloween Book Blast & Giveaway Ronda Bowen, October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 WELCOME TO THE HALLOWEEN BOOK BLAST! Click on any of the below book covers to be taken to the page that has more information on the novel as well as the Buy Links! Before you leave, don’t forget to enter the Giveaway!!! a Rafflecopter giveaway Continue Reading