Dandelions are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring. Their color is a welcome relief from the dreary winter landscape here in the Midwest. When our girls were young, I used to worry about all the bees in our yard. Now I know they are essential to the wildlife as a first […]
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When I decided to “Do the New” this year, I had several plans. The first steps are under way to add more to the website. Parent/Teacher resources, videos, and a merchandise section will be added over the next few weeks and months. The first thing on my agenda is parent/teacher resources. I have a few
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Since I’m an author, I’m sure it is no surprise that I love books. As a child, I don’t remember not being able to read. In first grade, I couldn’t understand why some kids couldn’t read the words in the Adventures Dick and Jane. Certain books still fill my memories of childhood. Exciting stories of
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What a great way to begin a new month! Enter for a chance to win $100. January flew by and here comes February strutting in with a fun giveaway! This event is HOSTED by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It and sponsored by fabulous bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners! Click Your Way
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Have you ever challenged yourself to do something hard? Meet Lee Friedman. I’m thrilled to interview him in my year of “DO THE NEW”! Lee is a local fella from my hometown. I’ve known his family for years. What I didn’t know was his determination and grit. Lee’s shown his talent for running since he
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Greetings to a brand new year! My plan for 2023 is to Do the New. Fear used to hold me back in life on several levels, but not anymore. At least not as much! Over the last two years, I’ve overcome fear several times to push forward in my writing journey and then on to publication
The longest night of the year is this month, and along with it, WINTER. With long dark nights, a book giveaway could make staying home and reading a fun adventure for your child. This giveaway features a two book set of The Bomb Squad series. Off the Grid, Book 2 of the series released in
This is Indy. He is my nine-year-old yellow lab with an attitude. As you can see, he hates having his picture taken. If he sees me with my camera, he squints his eyes and usually turns his head. Some children do these things, so he’s my spoiled kid. He loves playing in the snow, but
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Off the Grid, Book 2 in The Bomb Squad series is officially launched! On the day of the party, our area of Indiana had between two and three inches of our first snow of the season. Although I love snow, it did slow the crowd down to the party. I still had some brave people
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Another great giveaway for all you holiday hoppers! Christmas shopping has already started around my house. The trick is to know where to hide all those early buys so little eyes don’t see them. My grandchildren love to play hide-n-seek so closets aren’t safe, and under the bed isn’t either. Where do you hide those
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