So, how did you spend the start of this new month? I entered Mindy Alyse Weiss' annual #PB Party with hundreds of other picture book crafters and over 1000+ picture book stories and illustrations! This is the first year I've participated so I'm looking forward to the process and comradery with other PB authors and … Continue reading Starting March with a #PB Party
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FIND OUT FRIDAY with Fire Inspector/Investigator Thomas Raper
Tell readers a little bit about yourself. My name is Thomas Raper and I am 37 years old. I am married to a wonderful lady in the healthcare profession and we have 3 kids. I have a pretty busy career in the fire service, working full time in the fire marshal’s office for Hickory Fire … Continue reading FIND OUT FRIDAY with Fire Inspector/Investigator Thomas Raper
FIND OUT FRIDAY – With Rick Dunton and Lady Katherine
Good morning, friends! I am so very excited to share today's FIND OUT FRIDAY with you! Rick Dunton is the newest (human) member of the Charlotte Fire Department's public education team and has a fantastic new responsibility. He's got a lot of exciting things going on! I know you're going to be just as fascinated … Continue reading FIND OUT FRIDAY – With Rick Dunton and Lady Katherine
Find Out “Wednesday” with Structured Learning Teacher Catherine Gulledge
So very sorry for the delay... getting our schedules together to be able to post last Friday was a little challenging. Our "Find Out Friday" continues today with a look into the life of my niece, Catherine Gulledge. She just finished her Masters from Western Carolina this week and received her special education and general … Continue reading Find Out “Wednesday” with Structured Learning Teacher Catherine Gulledge
Wacky Wednesday
It's another, marvelously WACKY WEDNESDAY! Let's celebrate it! Remember the Dr. Seuss book, WACKY WEDNESDAY? There's a shoe in the wall. There's a palm tree in the toilet. Boy, this sure is turning into a wacky Wednesday. How can you create a wacky Wednesday at your house? Can you make breakfast for dinner? Can you … Continue reading Wacky Wednesday
Thursday Writing Prompt – Coming Back Home
Hey there, friends! On Tuesday we took an imaginary journey/trip with our families. Did you create that packing list? Did you talk about how you'd get there or what you'd do? Well, now that you've had a great time there (wherever there was), it's time for you to begin your trip back home! (But there's … Continue reading Thursday Writing Prompt – Coming Back Home
Focus on JOY Today
Like always, I was perusing Pinterest and found this picture below. It hit me hard. Many of us, myself included, have been to quick lately to list all the many things that COVID-19 have cost us this spring. (Trust me, I've been sitting on a big one!) Maybe it was a lost trip, a missed … Continue reading Focus on JOY Today
Tuesday Writing Prompt – Take An Imaginary Trip
Hey friends! I bet some of you are missing camping trips, long beach weekends, Spring Break, festivals, park openings, etc. For me, one of the hardest things about staying close to home meant the loss of a spring trip to New Orleans to the French Quarter (food & music) Festival. Even though we can't be … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompt – Take An Imaginary Trip
How Do You Celebrate A Birthday?
Today is my hubby's _____ birthday! (I won't disclose his actual age because I think he looks much younger than he really is.) We've always had a disagreement about birthdays. I, for one, enjoy the celebration, the wishes, etc. He always say, "It's just another day." Well, this year I'd like your help! Give me … Continue reading How Do You Celebrate A Birthday?
Wheels On The Fire Truck
There are all sorts of versions of Wheels On the Bus... What's your favorite? Bet you can't guess mine! That's it! You've got it! It's WHEELS ON THE FIRE TRUCK! This is my version below. Vs. 1 The wheels on the fire truck go round and round, round and round, round and round, The wheels … Continue reading Wheels On The Fire Truck
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 