Pin itHappy Thanksgiving to you! Can you believe how fast this Holiday has come upon us? Time just seems to fly by anymore these days. As you know, I have been writing for the last few weeks about Thanksgiving, and kind of what it means to me. Well, this week is not really much different, [...]
Free Books from the Imagination Library
7 Jul posted by
Pin itOur children love to be read to and hopefully one day will love to read themselves. According to Child Trends, children that are read to experience an increase in literacy development, have social and emotional gains, and have increased likelihood for success in school. Plus, I personally think reading increases the development of a [...]
One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Program
22 Jun posted by
Pin itThe Appalachian Regional Public Library system began their summer reading program on June 13. Children from preschool to elementary can read, or be read to, for 15 minutes a day and log it on their passport. At the end of each week of completed daily reading the child can choose a prize. Prizes and [...]
Lots Going on at Black Bear Books!
24 May posted by
April Weekend Events: Springtime Fun! 04/16-18
15 Apr posted by
Pin itApril is just flying by, but what a wonderful month it has been with the awesome weather and many fun events and happenings going on around the High Country. Haven’t the flowering Bradford Pear trees and the Yellow Bells been just beautiful? Everyone seems to be out and about at once with the Tot [...]
April Weekend Events: Spring has Sprung 04/9-11
8 Apr posted by
Pin itApril has brought wonderful changes in our weather and scenery around and about the High Country. I think we can officially say that “Spring had Sprung”! Hopefully you have been able to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Here are some weekend activities designed just for this very purpose. This Friday, April 9th through [...]
March Weekend Events: Spring is Here!!! 03/19-21
18 Mar posted by
Pin itYEAH!!! Spring is Here!!! Saturday marks our official 1st day of Spring and boy are we ever ready for it! It’s time to get outside and enjoy the milder temperatures, soak in some Vitamin D with the sunshine, and take in the sights and smells. Be on the lookout for flowers like daffodils and tulips [...]
March Weekend Events:Marvelous March 03/5-7
4 Mar posted by
Pin itWelcome to Marvelous March where there’s still snow coming down but Spring is a comin’! I know everyone will certainly be ready for sunnier days and warmer climates. So get out your seed planting books and get to planning your garden. Whether it is flowers, shrubs, vegetables, or even life situations, it will be time before [...]
Adoption Books for Kids
3 Dec posted by
Pin itOnce again, please welcome Makisha Howell, who will be contributing to the Mom squad on the topic of Adoption! Adoption can be hard to understand, especially if you are kid. Below are adoption related books which can offer a better understanding for young children. I Wished for You: An Adoption Story by Marianne Richmond [...]
Freebie Friday: Story Time at Paint Your Wings
29 Aug posted by
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