Books to Help Kids Be Their Beautiful Selves

 

Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in order to provide honest reviews. All opinions are my own.

Being a kid today is tough. There is so much to pay attention to and it can be overwhelming. With all the technology information is available 24/7 and mistakes are shared worldwide. The societal pressures for girls about their looks are even worse than ever because it is everywhere! Today we are sharing two very different books that deal with some of this and will help kids be their beautiful selves. The first book is a picture book. It is Penelope and the Vase by Danyail Lawton. It is recommended for ages 4 to 10. 

Some Silly & Fun Picture Books That Will Have Kids Laughing

 

Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in order to provide honest reviews. All opinions are my own.

When kids are young sometimes it is fun to get them laughing. They love being silly and as adults we often aren't silly, so it is fun for us to read them silly books and they love them! Today we are sharing three silly picture books that will have everyone laughing! We will start with Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter. It is recommended for ages 4 to 8 but I could see younger kids enjoying it as well. 

Cracking Monsters -- The Uncrackables Book 2 - Middle Grade Mystery Review

 

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I love a good mystery! But I also love a book that gets me thinking about things like good versus evil and selfishness and is fun to read. Today we are sharing a new middle grade novel that combines all of this. The book is the second in The Uncrackables series. It is Cracking Monsters by David Meyer. It is recommended for ages 8 to 14.

Diwali Coloring & Activity Book for Kids -- A Relaxing Friday Review

 

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Diwali begins today! Diwali is a Hindu holiday that is known as the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated over a span of five days. Its dates are based on a lunar calendar, so it falls sometime in the autumn months of our calendar. When Hazel was young, we explored this holiday with books and made some crafts for it. The overall theme is light and goodness will always triumph over darkness and evil. It is a time for gathering with family and friends and celebrating each other's inner lights. (Source: Prooker, Brijana. "What is Diwali? Learn the History, Traditions, and How to Celebrate the Festival of Lights." Good Housekeeping. 7 Oct 2025. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/a37680263/what-is-diwali-history-story-celebration-facts/) Today we are sharing an activity book for kids about Diwali. It is perfect for people celebrating but also for kids who want to learn a bit about the holiday. The book is Diwali Coloring & Activities Book for Kids by Anuj Syngal. It is recommended of ages 4 to 8. (And yes, kids need relaxing Fridays and screenfree time as much as we do!)

Gifting Ideas: Bird Feeders and Bird Houses

 

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I have always loved birds and have had bird feeders for many years in our yard. In 2020 however I really discovered my love of birds (especially the female cardinal). With everything shut down I spent a lot of time in the backyard and loved watching the wildlife. I even had a squirrel who liked to visit me when I was on my hammock. I even started a series called "Who's in the Backyard?" and shared many of the animals I saw in my yard. I learned more about birds because of it and loved it. I currently have seven bird feeders in my yard. During the summer we have nine with two hummingbird feeders. I also throw food onto the ground for the squirrels and the ground feeders. However, the squirrels have reeked some havoc on my feeders. They don't always understand the food on the ground is for them and the food in the feeders are for the birds.