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More great books for christmas

December 04, 2008

#1 He Came with the Couch - He Came with the Couch is a recent addition to Cara's bookshelf. Cara found the book while we were playing at Barnes and Noble and she wouldn't put it down so I ended up having to buy it. There was something about the "creature" that she seemed to love. I love the great illustrations and they help make this a book that I don't mind reading three times before tucking  Read more...

A season of rituals

December 01, 2008

Well, guys, "that time of the year" is officially here. Most people around here didn't even wait for the turkey to be digested before they started putting up the Christmas lights and hanging the wreaths. For a lot of people, putting up Christmas decorations right after Thanksgiving is a ritual of sorts that they do every year. I'm sure you have holiday rituals that you do every year.  Read more...

Great Memphis Books for your kids

November 25, 2008

It's really easy to forget about what a great and historic place Memphis is. Elvis, Chucalissa, The Mighty Mississippi...I could go on and on.  [But I won't.] I think it's really important that our kids know about that history and all that this region has to offer so here are a couple of books about the Mid-South region to share with your tikes. Who Was Elvis Presley?   - This is one of  Read more...

Five Great Books

November 24, 2008

Before I give you a list of really great books, I want to ask when the heck it got to be Thanksgiving?!  Also, people around Memphis already have their Christmas lights up!  In the almost Christmas spirit, I present to you five really great books that almost everyone has heard of and that everyone should have to share with their kids. #1 Corduroy I specifically remember my first grade  Read more...

Because a Great Book Has Great Illustrations

November 19, 2008

While colorful words may enchant an older child, colorful pictures are what really hold the attention of the preschool set. There's nothing wrong with picking up a book just because it has a pretty picture on the cover.  Some of the prettiest covers end up hiding some of the best illustrated books. Just about any Eric Carle book is a winner in our house.  The colors are always bright and  Read more...

Great before bed stories

November 17, 2008

Long, long ago in a bedroom far, far away, Goodnight Moon fell on its face as a bed time story. At our house, the "regular" bed time stories just don't seem to cut it. I bought the books that everyone else's kids seem to love but Cara wasn't having any of it. One day while I was looking through the bargain books at Hastings, Cara latched on to Bad Cat and I wasn't able to pry it from her  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in memphis

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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