Tag Archives: Favorites

Part II: The Shakeout Hike

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

Hi there, readers!  It’s starting to look and feel like fall in my neck of the woods. I love this time of year. This past week, I built a couple of fires in the fireplace in the evenings. I never … Continue reading →

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Some Favorite Family Read-Alouds

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

Hi friends! Head over to my friend Jessica Snell’s blog to read a piece I wrote about some favorite family read-alouds. I think you’ll enjoy checking out her blog, and hopefully you will find a new title or two to … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Commonplace Book

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

The beauty of the commonplace book is that it makes the act of reading and writing inseparable. Reading inspires writing which inspires more reading. -ReadLearnWrite.com Occasionally I like to write about topics that connect my worlds–my life as an educator with … Continue reading →

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Always Orange 2015 Christmas Gift List

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

This type of post is a first for me. I love reading the gift lists others write, but I get nervous whenever I have to compile a list of favorites, especially when it includes books. How to narrow the choices? … Continue reading →

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Fall Shorts

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

Today marks the first day of autumn. For this season-loving girl, the promise of sweater-wearing days, orange-colored soups, baked-apple desserts, and spice-scented candles fills me with happiness. To celebrate this day, Anna and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed warm … Continue reading →

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Wonder Beauty Product

Posted on January 22, 2015 by

  Every girl has at least one go-to beauty product that she must have in her drawer, purse, makeup bag, diaper bag, etc… During the winter months, when the skin on my face feels tight, dry, and flaky, and my … Continue reading →

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Favorite Christmas Goodies

Posted on December 21, 2014 by

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. The weeks of waiting and preparation draw to a close. In churches around the world today, the circle of candles adorning Advent wreaths will be lit, reflecting Christ’s light and hope. Tomorrow our … Continue reading →

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