The city is afire! That's the phrase you would have heard over and over if you lived in Chicago on the night of October 8, 1871. Can you imagine living in Chicago 150 years ago? Your neighborhood would have looked dramatically different back then, with almost everything built from wood. I had fun taking a…
Scary Stories to Read in the Dark for Kids
Halloween is just around the corner. The air is getting colder. The nights are getting longer. This is the best time to curl up with some scary stories. And what better way to count down to Halloween than reading a spooky book right before going to sleep? There's no shortage of scary stories for kids…
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month for Kids
Did you know that Deaf Awareness Month is celebrated in September? Its purpose is to increase awareness of Deaf issues, people, culture and language. Additionally, the International Week of the Deaf is celebrated worldwide by most countries the last week in September. What It's Like to Be Deaf Have you ever wanted to know more…
If You Liked Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan has a knack for turning out books that are impossible to put down and that keep you laughing. He's done it again with Sex and Vanity, which travels from Capri to New York in a modern take on A Room With A View. (Not surprisingly, it's already had the…
5 Articles: Self-Care During Social Distancing
It's hard to believe that we've been social distancing for almost two months now. If you're feeling quarantine fatigue, you're not alone. Most of the events that we were looking forward to have been canceled. During this continued time of stay-at-home, whether it be alone, with family or significant others, we need to take time…
Sew Like a Ninja: 5 Resources
Whether you're a newbie or a pro at sewing, these five sewing resources are perfect for stitching away to your heart's content. If you've wanted to take a sewing class, check out Bluprint. Bluprint is offering free online classes and blog posts on how to get started. Sewing pros will delight in the array of…
Get Crafty: 5 eBooks
While we're not able to fully enjoy the arrival of spring right now, it's the perfect time for crafting. Try these five eBooks, get creative and messy, and fend off the restlessness from cabin fever. Delight in the Seasons offers wonderful step-by-step directions through photos of fun seasonal craft projects that can be great gifts…
Top Picks: John Grisham Books
Happy birthday, John Grisham! This award-winning, bestselling novelist has much to celebrate as he turns 65 on February 8. Grisham published his 40th book, The Guardians, this past fall. While you'll want get your hands on his latest legal thriller, here are my top picks from his prolific career. Going down memory lane, I checked…
All About Gratitude: Books for Kids
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's easy to remember to give thanks for what we have. But we can take time to be grateful any day of the year. At this time of year, I am thankful for family and friends, a warm roof over my head and people who make a positive impact on…
Read Like a Rock Star: Books for Kids
One cool thing about music is there's something out there for everyone, from classical to jazz to rock 'n' roll. Maybe you'll never be a rock star, but you can find out what it's like to be a musician with these books. In The First Rule of Punk, María Luisa, better known as Malú, loves rock…
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